Top 10 Must-Watch TV Shows of 2010
From emotional post-apocalyptic dramas to beloved procedurals, these must-see TV shows represent the breadth and quality of contemporary programming. No matter your tastes – sci-fi, workplace comedy or classic horror are all genres well represented here!
Streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime make it possible to watch shows without signing up for cable or satellite service.
The Witcher
Netflix’s The Witcher stands out among fantasy shows as an exceptional show with only two seasons under its belt. Following Geralt of Rivia as they hire out as monster hunters for hire to hunt monsters for money; using magic or force they are capable of dispatching these beasts quickly and for an agreed fee.
Tracking down Wyverns, Strzygas and Chernobogs can be dauntingly complex; here’s an easy-to-use guide that’ll bring you up-to-speed with them all.
The Leftovers
Based on Tom Perrotta’s novel, The Leftovers is an intricate and captivating series. Examining how people cope with unwitting disappearance, and pushing its narrative in new directions over its three-season run.
At times, Mimi Leder’s extensive visual style and involvement as executive producer helped elevate moments of pretension while adding cinematic quality to the series. Her visual contribution contributed further to its growth and ultimately making it all the more compelling.
Arrested Development
Arrested Development didn’t draw large viewership when first shown, but has garnered a loyal cult following since being revived on Netflix. The show centers around the dysfunctional Bluth family and features talented actors including Jason Bateman, Michael Cera, Will Arnett, Portia de Rossi, Jessica Walter, David Cross and Alia Shawkat – among many others.
Season One showcases all of the humor and anecdotes that made this series so endearing, such as in-jokes and repetitive missteps that made its entirety so entertaining.
The West Wing
The West Wing started as an intimate look behind-the-scenes of the White House. However, viewers found themselves immersed in an administration juggling domestic and global concerns, including attempts on President Nixon’s life, staff feuds, and scandals which now seem all too real.
Aaron Sorkin’s script made politics entertaining, intelligent and even romantic – an essential viewing. It should not be missed!
The Wire
This captivating crime drama presents stories about small drug dealers and corrupt politicians while subtly touching on race relations, poverty and family dynamics. Additionally, there’s plenty of bad language and violence.
Critics, fans, and even President Obama consider The Wire one of the greatest TV series ever made. Its expansive narratives covered broken organizations such as police departments, schools, blue-collar jobs and journalism.
The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone is an anthology series featuring elements of science fiction, fantasy, horror, suspense and black comedy. First airing in 1959 with both established actors as well as promising young talent as cast members, this long-running show first premiered its inaugural episode starring both established names as well as young talent.
The show often covers topics suitable for family discussions. For instance, “To Serve Man” features a message about selfish people getting what they deserve.
The Umbrella Academy
Reginald Hargreeves adopted seven of the 44 infants born simultaneously that day and adopted as part of his eccentric billionaire eccentricity, including Allison who can grant wishes, Klaus who can fly and Number Five (Aidan Gallagher). They form their odd-couple superhero family! Allison can make wishes come true while Klaus can fly while Number Five can jump through time!
This show is an entertaining hit and one of the first to depict transgender representation. Page (formerly Vanya) uses “he/him pronouns in season 3 which coincides with her transition into male gender in real life.
Weeds
Weeds is a dark comedy-drama featuring Mary-Louise Parker as suburban mother Nancy Botwin who begins selling weed to support her lifestyle and sustain her family – which soon finds itself mired in illegal activities and criminality!
Broad City is an entertaining, charming show centered on two twentysomething best friends in New York City who use cannabis. Sex lives and misadventures alike always feature prominently within its narrative arc; and always with some form of cannabis at hand!
Westworld
Westworld, an immensely popular sci-fi series, has captured audiences’ imaginations with its stunning visuals and thought-provoking themes. It explores the line between humans and machines while raising important morality questions and providing perspectives about human freedom.
This show follows a Wild-West amusement park populated with lifelike android robots that allow guests to indulge their wildest fantasies. Its themes of artificial intelligence and consciousness have also inspired numerous sci-fi shows.
Bridgerton
Netflix is your one-stop shop for everything history-inspired romance or hard-core porn, from historical drama to hard-core porn featuring men in cravats – find what you’re looking for after Bridgerton season 2 is over with. Check out these shows if Bridgerton leaves you craving more!
If you love longing glances and strong female characters like those found in Jane Austen novels, Shonda Rhimes’ political thriller Scandal may be exactly what you need – or Hulu has an entertaining take on Catherine the Great’s husband who often gets in her way!