Best TV shows of the 21st century named by the NYT

not surprising breaking bad is at the top that show is amazing and i have not met a single person who has disliked it

the office uk being that high is surprising however
 
Seeing Atlanta crack the top 10 makes me happy. I love that show. Both Cary Fukinaga and Donald Glover are so talented.

I disagree with Girls being so high. Its early seasons were way sharper than its messier later seasons. Maybe knock it down 10 or so spots into top 30.

The lack of animated programming on here is also disappointing, but not surprising. At least Bojack Horseman got some love.

I’ve watched 31 of these shows. Or at least over 50% of the runtime of each of those 31. Still gotta finish a handful of them.
 
Going through the list I've only fully watched 8 of the shows and around 3 of them not fully watched
 
**The New York Times — The 100 Best TV Shows of the 21st Century**

1. Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
2. The Wire (2002–2008)
3. Mad Men (2007–2015)
4. Succession (2018–2023)
5. Fleabag (2016–2019)
6. Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
7. Veep (2012–2019)
8. 30 Rock (2006–2013)
9. Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000–2024)
10. Atlanta (2016–2022)
11. The Office (U.S.) (2005–2013)
12. Arrested Development (2003–2019)
13. Girls (2012–2017)
14. Friday Night Lights (2006–2011)
15. Six Feet Under (2001–2005)
16. The Office (U.K.) (2001–2003)
17. The Americans (2013–2018)
18. I May Destroy You (2020)
19. Chernobyl (2019)
20. The Crown (2016–2023)
21. The White Lotus (2021–present)
22. Lost (2004–2010)
23. The Comeback (2005–2026)
24. Deadwood (2004–2006)
25. The Leftovers (2014–2017)
26. Black Mirror (2011–present)
27. Better Call Saul (2015–2022)
28. Band of Brothers (2001)
29. Key & Peele (2012–2015)
30. Severance (2022–present)
31. Survivor (2000–present)
32. Andor (2022–2025)
33. Enlightened (2011–2013)
34. Schitt’s Creek (2015–2020)
35. True Detective (Season 1) (2014)
36. The Pitt (2025–present)
37. Battlestar Galactica (2005–2009)
38. Homeland (2011–2020)
39. Watchmen (2019)
40. Adolescence (2025)
41. Louie (2010–2015)
42. Hacks (2021–2026)
43. Peaky Blinders (2013–2022)
44. BoJack Horseman (2014–2020)
45. Happy Valley (2014–2023)
46. Broad City (2014–2019)
47. Twin Peaks: The Return (2017)
48. House of Cards (2013–2018)
49. Normal People (2020)
50. Parks and Recreation (2009–2015)
51. The Good Place (2016–2020)
52. Downton Abbey (2010–2015)
53. Stranger Things (2016–2025)
54. The Bureau (2015–2020)
55. Insecure (2016–2021)
56. Nathan for You (2013–2017)
57. I Think You Should Leave (2019–present)
58. Chappelle’s Show (2003–2006)
59. PEN15 (2019–2021)
60. Peep Show (2003–2015)
61. RuPaul’s Drag Race (2009–present)
62. Slow Horses (2022–present)
63. The Thick of It (2005–2012)
64. Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown (2013–2018)
65. Mare of Easttown (2021)
66. The Rehearsal (2022–present)
67. The Handmaid’s Tale (2017–2025)
68. Ozark (2017–2022)
69. Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (2005–2012)
70. The Shield (2002–2008)
71. Beef (Season 1) (2023)
72. Squid Game (2021–2025)
73. Barry (2018–2023)
74. The Bear (2022–2026)
75. Ted Lasso (2020–present)
76. Somebody Somewhere (2022–2024)
77. Modern Family (2009–2020)
78. It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005–present)
79. The Good Wife (2009–2016)
80. How To With John Wilson (2020–2023)
81. The Queen’s Gambit (2020)
82. Better Things (2016–2022)
83. Justified (2010–2015)
84. Planet Earth (2006)
85. The Great British Baking Show (2010–present)
86. Shogun (2024–present)
87. Reservation Dogs (2021–2023)
88. Dexter (2006–2013)
89. Baby Reindeer (2024)
90. Eastbound & Down (2009–2013)
91. Catastrophe (2015–2019)
92. The Night Of (2016)
93. Station Eleven (2021–2022)
94. The Diplomat (2023–present)
95. House (2004–2012)
96. Halt and Catch Fire (2014–2017)
97. Community (2009–2015)
98. The OA (2016–2019)
99. Gilmore Girls (2000–2007)
100. Scandal (2012–2018)

Source: [nytimes.com/bestTV](https://www.nytimes.com/bestTV)

Any surprises on this list? Anything missing?

Suuuuper surprised to see Fleabag is it really that good I have heard ZERO discussion about that show!

Ozark should be MUCH higher and Homeland should be higher too, but just my opinion.
 
I think the most surprising thing of that list was finding out Survivor is still going. I can't even remember the last time i heard that show mentioned
 
I think the most surprising thing of that list was finding out Survivor is still going. I can't even remember the last time i heard that show mentioned
survivor is still entertaining to watch i can see why it's still on there people like those types of competitive reality shows