
We’re slowly revealing our top pick, starting from number 10, by providing detailed information about each series, such as creators, main actors, and the unique way they are structured. The titles of the shows are enclosed in single quotes, while the years are only displayed in the headings.
For instance:
* “Game of Thrones” (2011-2019): Created by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, this epic fantasy series features an extensive principal cast led by Peter Dinklage, Emilia Clarke, and Kit Harington. The show is structured around multiple storylines following various noble houses as they vie for control of the Seven Kingdoms.
* “Breaking Bad” (2008-2013): Created by Vince Gilligan, this critically acclaimed drama follows Walter White (Bryan Cranston), a high school chemistry teacher turned crystal meth manufacturer, and his former student Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul). The show is structured as a slow-burn character study of Walter’s descent into crime.
* “Stranger Things” (2016-present): Created by the Duffer Brothers, this science fiction series takes place in the small town of Hawkins, Indiana, in 1983. The main cast includes Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, and Winona Ryder. The show is structured around the disappearance of a young boy and the mysterious government experiments that may be connected to his disappearance.
* “The Wire” (2002-2008): Created by David Simon, this police drama is set in Baltimore and explores various social issues through the lens of the drug trade. The principal cast includes Dominic West, Idris Elba, and Michael Kenneth Williams. The show is structured as a complex tapestry of interconnected storylines that explore different aspects of Baltimore’s criminal underworld and its impact on the city’s residents.
* “Mad Men” (2007-2015): Created by Matthew Weiner, this period drama follows the lives of the employees at a New York advertising agency in the 1960s. The main cast includes Jon Hamm, Elisabeth Moss, and John Slattery. The show is structured as a character study of Don Draper (Hamm), a troubled advertising executive struggling with his personal and professional life.
* “The Sopranos” (1999-2007): Created by David Chase, this crime drama follows the life of Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini), a New Jersey mob boss dealing with family issues and mental health problems. The principal cast includes Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, and Michael Imperioli. The show is structured as a psychological exploration of Tony’s character, with many scenes focusing on his therapy sessions with Dr. Jennifer Melfi (Bracco).
* “The Office” (2005-2013): Created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, this mockumentary series follows the daily lives of employees at a paper company in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The main cast includes Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, and John Krasinski. The show is structured as a series of interviews with the employees, with each episode focusing on a different character or storyline.
* “Arrested Development” (2003-2018): Created by Mitch Hurwitz, this sitcom follows the dysfunctional Bluth family, who own a failing real estate company and are constantly getting into trouble. The main cast includes Jason Bateman, Michael Cera, and Portia de Rossi. The show is structured as a series of interconnected storylines that explore the various misadventures of the Bluth family members.
* “Fargo” (2014-present): Created by Noah Hawley, this anthology crime drama is set in different locations and features different casts for each season. The first season featured Billy Bob Thornton as a devious car salesman, while the second season focused on Patrick Wilson as a state trooper investigating a series of murders. The show is structured around intricate, intertwining storylines that culminate in shocking twists and turns.
* “Better Call Saul” (2015-present): Created by Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould, this prequel to “Breaking Bad” follows the life of Jimmy McGill (Bob Odenkirk), a small-time lawyer who becomes Saul Goodman, a criminal fixer. The principal cast includes Rhea Seehorn and Jonathan Banks. The show is structured as a character study of Jimmy’s transformation into Saul, with many scenes focusing on his complex relationship with Chuck McGill (Michael McKean).