Best TV Series of the 21st Century Announced – 2021

Film critics, story hunters, directors, writers and iconic names in the movie industry; they have a different perception of “quality” than most of us. With the pandemic, our watching habits have shifted from movie theaters to TV screens, from movies to serials. That’s why the BBC reached out to 206 different film experts from 43 different countries and asked them about the best TV series of the 21st century.

The best TV series of the 21st century were chosen by the votes of academics, journalists, critics and other film experts. Among the best TV series, there are productions that we know well, there are also productions that must be watched, although they do not make a lot of noise in Turkey. Of course, as a viewer, you may not agree with the ranking on the list, but if you are looking for something to watch, you can consider these as a series recommendation.

Here are the best TV series of the 21st century:

1. The Wire (2002-2008)
2. Mad Men (2007-2015)
3. Breaking Bad (2008-2013)
4. Fleabag (2016-2019)
5. Game of Thrones (2011-2019)
6. I May Destroy You (2020)
7. The Leftovers (2014-2017)
8. The Americans (2013-2018)
9. The Office (UK) (2001-2003)
10. Succession (2018-)
11. BoJack Horseman (2014-2020)
12. Six Feet Under (2001-2005)
13. Twin Peaks: The Return (2017)
14. Atlanta (2016-)
15. Chernobyl (2019)
16. The Crown (2016-)
17. 30 Rock (2006-2013)
18. Deadwood (2004-2006)
19. Lost (2004-2010)
20. The Thick of It (2005-2012)
21. Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000-)
22. Black Mirror (2011-)
23. Better Call Saul (2015-2022)
24. Veep (2012-2019)
25. Sherlock (2010-2017)
26. Watchmen (2019)
27. Line of Duty (2012-2021)
28. Friday Night Lights (2006-2011)
29. Parks and Recreation (2009-2015)
30. Girls (2012-2017)
31. True Detective (2014-2019)
32. Arrested Development (2003-2019)
33. The Good Wife (2009-2016)
34. The Bridge (2011-2018)
35. Fargo (2014-)
36. Downton Abbey (2010-2015)
37. Band of Brothers (2001)
38. The Handmaid’s Tale (2017-)
39. The Office (US) (2005-2013)
40. Borgen (2010-2022)
41. Schitt’s Creek (2015-2020)
42. Peep Show (2003-2015)
43. Money Heist (2017-2021)
44. Community (2009-2015)
45. The Good Fight (2017-)
46. Homeland (2011-2020)
47. Grey’s Anatomy (2005-)
48. Inside No 9 (2014-)
49. The Bureau (2015-)
50. Halt and Catch Fire (2014-2017)
51. Small Ax (2020)
52. This is England 86, 88 and 90 (2010-2015)
53. Call My Agent! (2015-2020)
54. Happy Valley (2014-)
55. The Shield (2002-2008)
56. The Big Bang Theory (2007-2019)
57. The Young Pope (2016)
58. Dark (2017-2020)
59. The Underground Railroad (2021)
60. House of Cards (2013-2018)
61. Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005-2008)
62. The Good Place (2016-2020)
63. Pose (2018-2021)
64. Detectorists (2014-2017)
65. Orange is the New Black (2013-2019)
66. Mare of Easttown (2021)
67. RuPaul’s Drag Race (2009-)
68. Stranger Things (2016-)
69. 24 (2001-2010)
70. Battlestar Galactica (2004-2009)
71. Enlightened (2011-2013)
72. Gilmore Girls (2000-2007)
73. Planet Earth (2006)
74. Utopia (2013-2014)
75. Babylon Berlin (2017-)
76. Rick and Morty (2013-)
77. American Crime Story (2016-)
78. The Killing (Denmark) (2007-2012)
79. Mindhunter (2017-2019)
80. House (2004-2012)
81. OJ: Made in America (2016)
82. Big Little Lies (2017-2019)
83. Insecure (2016-2021)
84. Normal People (2020)
85. Narcos (2015-2017)
86. How I Met Your Mother (2005-2014)
87. The Comeback (2005-2014)
88. The OA (2016-2019)
89. Dexter (2006-2013)
90. It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005-)
91. Westworld (2016-)
92. Show Me a Hero (2015)
93. Treme (2010-2013)
94. Louie (2010-2015)
95. Luther (2010-2019)
96. Catastrophe (2015-2019)
97. Hannibal (2013-2015)
98. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2015-2019)
99. Steven Universe (2013-2020)
100. The Queen’s Gambit (2020)

You must have noticed that there is no scoring in the list. That’s why we didn’t include the scores of movie portals like IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes. We recommend that you evaluate the TV series you haven’t watched, starting from the top. We’ve compiled the trailers for the top 10 dramas at the top of the list:

10. The only drama still on the list: Succession

• Genre: Drama
• Author: HBO
• Posted on: 2018 – . . .
• Where to watch: HBO Max (Coming soon in Turkey)
• Stars: Ricky Gervais, Martin Freeman, Mackenzie Crook
• IMDb: 8.5

9. Indispensable especially for foreign comedy lovers: The Office (UK Version)

• Genre: Crime, drama, mystery
• Broadcaster: BBC
• Posted on: 2001 – 2003
• Where to watch: It is not available on any platform in Turkey, but you can watch the US version on Amazon Prime.
• Stars: Nicholas Braun, Brian Cox, Kieran Culkin
• IMDb: 8.7

8. The Americans, where we watch the Cold War period through the eyes of two agents:

• Genre: Crime, drama, mystery
• Publisher: FX
• Posted on: 2013 – 2018
• Where to watch: TV+
• Stars: Keri Russell, Matthew Rhys, Keidrich Sellati
• IMDb: 8.4

7. 2% of the world’s population suddenly disappears and 3 years pass. . . The Leftovers:

• Genre: Drama, fantasy, mystery
• Author: HBO
• Posted on: 2014 – 2017
• Where to watch: HBO Max (Soon in Turkey)
• Cast: Justin Theroux, Amy Brenneman, Christopher Eccleston
• IMDb: 8.3

6. The series that tells the primitive problems of the modern world through a simple but difficult story: I May Destroy You

• Genre: Drama
• Author: HBO
• Posted on: 2020, single season
• Where to watch: HBO Max (Soon in Turkey)
• Cast: Michaela Coel, Weruche Opia, Paapa Essiedu
• IMDb: 9.2

5. Game of Thrones, which saddened with its finale, but locked millions for years with its course:

• Genre: Crime, drama, thriller
• Author: HBO
• Posted on: 2011 – 2019
• Where to watch: Digiturk Play or HBO Max (Coming soon in Turkey)
• Stars: Emilia Clarke, Peter Dinklage, Kit Harington
• IMDb: 9.2

4. One of the most impressive stories of recent years, insatiable with awards: Fleabag

• Genre: Action, adventure, drama
• Publisher: AMC
• Posted on: 2016 – 2019
• Where to watch: Amazon Prime
• Stars: Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Sian Clifford, Olivia Colman
• IMDb: 8.7

3. According to some, the series that should be at the top of this list: Breaking Bad

• Genre: Crime, drama, thriller
• Publisher: AMC
• Posted on: 2008 – 2013
• Where to watch: Netflix
• Stars: Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Anna Gunn
• IMDb: 9.4

2. A legend that will never get old because the story takes place in the 1960s: Mad Men

• Genre: Drama
• Author: HBO
• Posted on: 2007 – 2015
• Where to watch: Netflix but not in Turkey
• Stars: Jon Hamm, Christina Hendricks, January Jones
• IMDb: 8.6

1. At the top of the list is the detective series The Wire, which will add a lot to you, even if it is old:

• Genre: Crime, drama, thriller
• Author: HBO
• Posted on: 2002 – 2008
• Where to watch: HBO Max, HBO Go (Coming soon in Turkey)
• Stars: Dominic West, Lance Reddick, Sonja Sohn
• IMDb: 9.3