Submitted by pm_me_reason_to_livx t3_10gzuzs in television
I feel like talking about TV shows today... lol.
Now we are a quarter way through the decade (2020 -), and I was just wondering by the end of it (2029), what shows that have premiered so far will we consider some of the best of the 2020s (and show up on all those "Best TV shows of the Decade" lists).
Now I have seen over 300+ new shows since 2020, and around 50 of them were genuinely great... give or take. But for the ones I think will stay with me through a barrage of new shows over the next 7 years, and will be considered by me as some of the best of the decade by end of it, I have chosen 5. Each from different categories/sub-genres, with different attributes, that offers different kinds of viewing experiences, but I don't deny the possibly of even better shows being released in these genres or ones that executes similar ideas more outstandingly in the next 7 years.
My first pick is for the coming-of-age genre (and an obvious pick to those who've read some of my post before), Desenfrenadas a.k.a Unstoppable on Netflix. Done over a hybrid "serie de carretera" premise this Mexican series accomplishes a lot, but I think its sincerely written characters and its reverence for the beautiful sides of Mexican culture is what takes the cake. It's one of the most soulful series I've ever seen, all while being just a fun series to watch. It doesn't lack the youthfulness that should come with the coming-of-age and it shows us a journey that feels really meaningful.
If we're talking about dystopian or post-apocalyptical series from the speculative-fiction genre, I know there are plenty more options to come, but as of right now, I think Anna from Sky Italia is the best post-apocalyptic series we've had so far this decade (yes... better than Station Eleven). Story-wise, it's honestly bold and shocking at points, definitely not lacking emotional weight either. But its best feature are its production design and artistry in my opinion. Juts absolutely wonderful.
If we're talking comedy... well more accurately 'comedy-drama', Blindspotting from Starz manages to be hard-hitting with its social-commentary, creative in its delivery and overall presentation, and just a cultured and hilarious show overall... that plot-wise, kind of feels like should've been a wholesome family sitcom before shit went all wrong (in the best way possible for us viewers).
In terms of crime-drama, I think ZeroZeroZero from Sky Italia will be a hard one to beat. It has a unique but demanding premise that's executed perfectly in my opinion. In fact I think this should be ranked up there amoungst the best crime-dramas of all time... but might've just been released at a time when most people just don't care maybe?
It feels obligatory to pick an animated series as well. Most of you will go for Arcane or Invincible, which is ok, but I'd have to pick Sonny Boy from Madhouse studios as the best animated series I've seen so far this decade. It's creative, it's innovative, it's unique... less in the premise itself but more in the it goes about telling its story, and of course the art-style. It feel... existential... but in a surreal and symbolic way that also brings about profoundness. There's nothing quite like it and I don't think there'll ever be anything like it for the next 7 years.
And for my last pick, it is a popular one, so it may ruffle some feathers, Squid Game from Netflix. A survival thriller with a pretty fucking exciting premise even though harrowing, nothing else have come close to giving me such intense levels of nail-biting and edge-of-the-seat moments.
MeCritic t1_j55mlgt wrote
I would say Reacher. Really surprising action-thriller show, with fantastic pace, great cast, characters and the whole direction. I really enjoy the fort season and cannot waited for next one. It really reminds me Banshee.
Then Legend of Vox Machina also on Prime. Really funny animated fantasy series. And probably only watchable fantasy on Prime. Really good.
Pachinko, Apple did wonderful job with this Korean drama on which also worked Kogonada.
Another really good stuff - How To With John Wilson, Dave, Mythic Quest, Perry Mason, Severance...
And then Andor. Currently the best live-action series from Star Wars Universe with really good atmosphere, and cast.