The entertainment industry has been evolving and nowhere is that more apparent than in the most popular form of TV there is- web series. Whether it’s binge-watching a season a day or the excruciating wait for next week’s episode after the last one ends on a cliff-hanger, TV series never go out of fashion, and to prove just that, we’ve compiled a list of the eleven best tv series of all time to have ever gripped the world.
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Best TV Series Of All Time :
11. Brooklyn Nine-Nine
| IMDb | 8.4 |
| Available On | Netflix |
| Genre | Police Procedural Sitcom |
| Created By | Dan Goor Michael Schur |
| Starring | Andy Samberg, Stephanie Beatriz, Terry Crews, Melissa Fumero, Joe Lo Truglio, Chelsea Peretti, Andre Braugher, Dirk Blocker, Joel McKinnon Miller |
| Country Of Origin | United States |
| No. Of Seasons | 6 |
| No. Of Episodes | 130 |
| Executive Producers | Dan Goor, Michael Schur, David Miner Phil Lord, Christopher Miller Luke Del Tredici |
| Producers | Marshall Boone, Norm Hiscock Matt Nodella, Andy Samberg Sierra Ornelas Miller, Richard H. Prince |
| Running Time( Per Episode ) | 21–23 minutes |
At number eleven, we’ve got the world’s number one cop show. A wonderful feel-good comedy show, Brooklyn Nine-Nine is something that won all of our hearts over. It’s 11th on the list of best tv series of all time.
This show has made history in the history of cop shows. Starring Andy Samberg as Jake Peralta a happy-go-lucky NYPD detective and his surrounding detective squad, this show explores a lot of important topics, keeping the setting light and funny, making it super-likable and addictive.
10. The Simpsons
| IMDb | 8.7 |
| Available On | Fox |
| Genre | Animated Sitcom |
| Created By | Matt Groening |
| Country Of Origin | United States |
| No. Of Seasons | 30 |
| No. Of Episodes | 662 |
| Executive Producers | James L. Brooks Matt Groening (both; entire run) Al Jean (1992–1993, 95-98; 1999–present) Matt Selman (2005–present) John Frink (2009–present) Sam Simon (1989–1993) Mike Reiss (1992–1993, 1995–1998) David Mirkin (1993–1995) Bill Oakley (1995–1997) Josh Weinstein (1995–1997) Mike Scully (1997–2001) George Meyer (1999–2001) Carolyn Omine (2005–2006) Tim Long (2005–2008) Ian Maxtone-Graham (2005–2012) |
| Running Time( Per Episode ) | 21–24 minutes |
An American animated sitcom based in Springfield, The Simpsons is an almost ancient comedy is something we (embarrassingly) still watch and one that has taken over the internet with its memes.
The Simpsons have comedy, it has a relatable working life scenario and it has a funny way of pointing out the simple truths, making it the perfect getaway for a night binge-watching session.
9. Breaking Bad
| IMDb | 9.5 |
| Available On | Netflix |
| Genre | Crime drama, Thriller Neo-Western, Black comedy |
| Created By | Vince Gilligan |
| Starring | Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn Aaron Paul, Dean Norris Betsy Brandt, RJ Mitte Bob Odenkirk, Giancarlo Esposito Jonathan Banks, Laura Fraser Jesse Plemons |
| Country Of Origin | United States |
| No. Of Seasons | 5 |
| No. Of Episodes | 62 |
| Executive Producers | Vince Gilligan, Mark Johnson Michelle MacLaren |
| Producers | Stewart A. Lyons, Sam Catlin, John Shiban, Peter Gould, George Mastras, Thomas Schnauz, Bryan Cranston, Moira Walley-Beckett, Karen Moore, Patty Lin |
| Running Time( Per Episode ) | 43–58 minutes |
This one’s a heart-racer. With a drug-dealer turned chemistry teacher playing the lead, the twisty plot, the dark setting from the very first episode, the amazing performance by the cast and it’s an emphasis on visuals and audio have elevated it to a whole different level of television, getting viewers hooked onto it as soon as they start watching. It’s 9th on the list of best tv series of all time.
8. Sherlock
| IMDb | 9.1 |
| Available On | Netflix |
| Genre | Crime Drama |
| Created By | Mark Gatiss Steven Moffat |
| Starring | Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman Rupert Graves, Una Stubbs Mark Gatis, Louise Brealey Andrew Scott, Amanda Abbington |
| Country Of Origin | United Kingdom |
| No. Of Seasons | 4 |
| No. Of Episodes | 13 |
| Executive Producers | Mark Gatiss, Steven Moffat Beryl Vertue, Rebecca Eaton Bethan Jones, Sue Vertue |
| Producers | Sue Vertue Elaine Cameron |
| Running Time( Per Episode ) | 85–90 minutes |
Here’s a BBC show that’s made our list. Let’s face it, none of us can resist the perfect blend of humor and mystery that Sherlock gives us. Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman have an amazing on-screen rapport, making us love watching them solve crimes.
Aside from that, Cumberbatch plays the perfect adorable high-functioning sociopath detective, with that super-fast voice going, “Anderson, don’t talk out loud. You lower the IQ of the entire street.”
7. The Walking Dead
| IMDb | 8.3 |
| Available On | Netflix |
| Genre | Horror Serial Drama Zombie Apocalypse |
| Created By | Frank Darabont |
| Starring | Andrew Lincoln, Jon Bernthal Sarah Wayne Callies Laurie Holden, Jeffrey DeMunn Steven Yeun, Chandler Riggs Norman Reedus, Lauren Cohan Danai Gurira, Michael Rooker David Morrissey, Melissa McBride Scott Wilson, Michael Cudlitz Emily Kinney, Chad L. Coleman Lennie James, Sonequa Martin-Green Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Alanna Masterson Josh McDermitt, Christian Serratos Seth Gilliam, Ross Marquand Katelyn Naco, Tom Payne, Khary Payton Samantha Morton |
| Country Of Origin | United States |
| No. Of Seasons | 9 |
| No. Of Episodes | 131 |
| Executive Producers | Frank Darabont, Gale Anne Hurd, David Alpert, Robert Kirkman, Charles H. Eglee, Glen Mazzara, Scott M. Gimple, Greg Nicotero, Tom Luse, Denise Huth, Angela Kang |
| Producers | Jolly Dale Caleb Womble Paul Gadd Heather Bellson |
| Running Time( Per Episode ) | 41–67 minutes |
Who knew we loved zombies so much? Yep, this one’s about the literal walking dead- a group of surviving police officers searching for shelter after a zombie apocalypse. It’s 7th on the list of best tv series of all time.
The plot’s unusual, but the show is extremely well-written, full of twists and surprises and ever-entertaining. Fear and excitement, in the right balance, have made this one of the most famous horror TV shows ever!
6. Suits
| IMDb | 8.5 |
| Available On | Netflix |
| Genre | Legal Drama |
| Created By | Aaron Korsh |
| Starring | Gabriel Macht, Rick Hoffman, Patrick J. Adams, Meghan Markle, Sarah Rafferty, Gina Torres, Amanda Schull, Dulé Hill, Katherine Heigl |
| Country Of Origin | United States |
| No. Of Seasons | 8 |
| No. Of Episodes | 124 |
| Executive Producers | Doug Liman Dave Bartis |
| Producers | Gene Klein Gabriel Macht Patrick J. Adams JM Danguilan |
| Running Time( Per Episode ) | 42 minutes |
Yep, Aaron Korsh’s USA Network legal drama made our list at number six! Suits, from glance one, maybe about dressed up lawyers charging around high-powered law firms in Manhattan, but the show has a lot more to it, that draws viewers in hard.
If you started watching this tv show it would be on your top to do list in your spare time. Harvey Specter’s attitude and Mike Ross ultra fast and sharp mind would make you fall for this show badly.
Complex and evolving character dynamics, the craziest of the craziest cases and some spot on movie references are a mixture of everything we look for in a good let’s-get-away-from-reality show.
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5. Grey’s Anatomy
| IMDb | 7.6 |
| Available On | Hotstar |
| Genre | Medical Drama, Romantic Drama Dramatic Comedy |
| Created By | Shonda Rhimes |
| Starring | Ellen Pompeo, Sandra Oh Katherine Heigl, Justin Chambers T. R. Knight, Chandra Wilson James Pickens Jr., Isaiah Washington Patrick Dempsey, Kate Walsh Sara Ramirez, Eric Dane Chyler Leigh, Brooke Smith Kevin McKidd, Jessica Capshaw Kim Raver, Sarah Drew Jesse Williams, Camilla Luddington Gaius Charles, Jerrika Hinton Tessa Ferrer, Caterina Scorsone Kelly McCreary, Jason George Martin Henderson, Giacomo Gianniotti |
| Country Of Origin | United States |
| No. Of Seasons | 15 |
| No. Of Episodes | 342 |
| Running Time( Per Episode ) | 43 minutes |
An ABC American drama series that first aired in 2005, Grey’s Anatomy has been a fan-favorite for quite some time. Following surgeons and they step into a medical journey, and becoming part of heart-wrenching stories, the show explores something every doctor can face- the power of having a life in your hands, while adding a touch of humor to balance the gravity of the theme.
The huge emotional investment, smart one-liners and the depth of the characters are just some reasons why on popular demand, Grey’s Anatomy has 15 seasons and 342 episodes already. It’s 5th on the list of best tv series of all time.
4. Stranger Things
| IMDb | 8.9 |
| Available On | Netflix |
| Genre | Science Fiction, Horror, Supernatural, Period drama, Teen drama |
| Created By | The Duffer Brothers |
| Starring | Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Finn Wolfhard, Millie Bobby Brown, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Cara Buono, Matthew Modine, Noah Schnapp, Sadie Sink, Joe Keery, Dacre Montgomery, Sean Astin, Paul Reiser |
| Country Of Origin | United States |
| No. Of Seasons | 3 |
| No. Of Episodes | 25 |
| Executive Producers | Karl Gajdusek,Cindy Holland, Brian Wright, Matt Thunell, Shawn Levy, Dan Cohen, The Duffer Brothers, Iain Paterson, Shannon Tsang |
| Running Time( Per Episode ) | 42–62 minutes |
This is a relatively new one, but it’s been so successful that Netflix has already picked it up for the third season due to be released soon. An evil scientist corporation, a missing boy and four adorable, brave middle-school children make for a very interesting and unique storyline.
Moreover, amazing use of suspenseful music, danger and mystery in all the right places push this thriller right over the top!
3. The Big Bang Theory
| IMDb | 8.2 |
| Available On | Hotstar |
| Genre | Sitcom |
| Created By | Chuck Lorre Bill Prady |
| Starring | Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg Kunal Nayyar, Sara Gilbert Mayim Bialik,Melissa Rauch Kevin Sussman,Laura Spencer |
| Country Of Origin | United States |
| No. Of Seasons | 12 |
| No. Of Episodes | 279 |
| Executive Producers | Chuck Lorre, Steven Molaro, Bill Prady, Eric Kaplan |
| Producer | Faye Oshima Belyeu |
| Running Time( Per Episode ) | 18–22 minutes |
Often, called the modern world’s answer to FRIENDS, The Big Bang Theory has one of the world’s largest fandoms, with nearly 20 million viewers hanging on to its every word. People really love the female scientists, the actions of Sheldon and Co., the evolving characters, the amazing nerdy characters and everything the show represents with all of that.
We love the friendships, the relationships, the humor and absolutely everything about this heartwarming show, making it number 3 on our list of the best tv series of all time.
2. F.R.I.E.N.D.S
| IMDb | 8.9 |
| Available On | Netflix |
| Genre | Sitcom |
| Created By | David Crane Marta Kauffman |
| Starring | Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, David Schwimmer |
| Country Of Origin | United States |
| No. Of Seasons | 10 |
| No. Of Episodes | 236 |
| Executive Producers | David Crane Marta Kauffman Kevin S. Bright Michael Borkow (season 4) Michael Curtis (season 5) Adam Chase (seasons 5–6) Greg Malins (seasons 5–7) Wil Calhoun (season 7) Scott Silveri (seasons 8–10) Shana Goldberg-Meehan (seasons 8–10) Andrew Reich (seasons 8–10) Ted Cohen (seasons 8–10) |
| Running Time( Per Episode ) | 20–22 minutes |
This is the show that revolutionized comedy. FRIENDS is a classic that countless people across the world keep coming back to. And while new research explaining that watching FREINDS reduces stress and anxiety and leads to better mental health begins to explain why we fell so deeply in love with it, most of us are just drawn to its casual everyday-life comedy, unique and individualistic characters and amazing on-screen chemistry.
1. Game Of Thrones
| IMDb | 9.4 |
| Available On | Hotstar |
| Genre | Fantasy Serial Drama |
| Created By | David Benioff D. B. Weiss |
| Starring | Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke Iain Glen, Kit Harrington Sophie Turner, Maisie Williams Alfie Allen, Isaac Hempstead Wright Rory McCann |
| Country Of Origin | United States |
| No. Of Seasons | 8 |
| No. Of Episodes | 73 |
| Producers | Mark Huffam, Joanna Burn, Frank Doelger, Chris Newman, Greg Spence, Lisa McAtackney, Bryan Cogman, Duncan Muggoch |
| Running Time( Per Episode ) | 50–82 minutes |
And we’re at number one! It probably comes of no surprise to most of you that Game of Thrones happens to be the most watched TV series in the entire world.
Its adrenaline pumping plot makes it irresistible and with nine noble families rising up to go to war bringing that never-ending suspense and mystery, Game Of Thrones’ 73 episodes are, and we hope will forever be iconic.
So there’s our countdown- the top eleven most famous TV series, and we certainly hoped you enjoyed it!
