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Top 250 TV Shows. Top 250 as rated by IMDb Users. 250 Titles. Sort by Ranking. 1. Breaking Bad. 2008–2013 62 eps TV-MA. 9.5 (2.1M) Rate. TV Series. 2. Planet Earth II. 2016 6 eps TV-G. 9.5 (159K) Rate. TV Mini Series. 3. Planet Earth. 2006 11 eps TV-PG. 9.4 (221K) Rate. TV Mini Series. 4. Band of Brothers. 2001 10 eps TV-MA. 9.4 (529K) Rate.
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- 'Planet Earth II' (2016) IMDb Rank & Rating: #2 — 9.5/10 Stars. Following in the tracks of its 2006 inaugural series, BBC Earth returned with David Attenborough to whisk audiences around the world through their TV screens.
- 'Chernobyl' (2019) IMDb Rank & Rating: #5 — 9.4/10 Stars. Another critically-acclaimed creation from Craig Mazin, this historical drama from HBO turned heads in 2019.
- 'Blue Planet II' (2017) IMDb Rank & Rating: #8 — 9.3/10 Stars. In the wake of the success of Blue Planet, BBC Earth returned over a decade and a half later with another bold cinematic experience.
- 'Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey' (2014) IMDb Rank & Rating: #10 — 9.3/10 Stars. Sneaking into the top 10 of all time and into the number four spot for the 2010s, Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey is yet another example of educational TV overthrowing episodic series.
- 10 The Sopranos
- 9 Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey
- 8 Avatar: The Last Airbender
- 7 Blue Planet II
- 6 The Wire
- 5 Chernobyl
- 4 Band of Brothers
- 3 Planet Earth
- 2 Breaking Bad
- 1 Planet Earth II
At number ten comes one of the most iconic series on television. The American crime drama follows the daily dalliances of Tony Soprano, portrayed by the late James Gandolfini. The Sopranos follow a mob family based in Northern New Jersey, and Tony is best regarded as one of the most influential antiheroes in American television. The series succeeds...
Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey sees Neil DeGrasse Tyson taking audiences on a trip throughout the universe, from the early stages of development to the unpredictable future that lies ahead. Tapping into human curiosity has always been crucial for television series; however, Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey takes it a step further and educates the audience ...
Avatar: The Last Airbender introduces audiences to a fictional world heavily inspired by various Asian cultures and beliefs like Buddhism and Hinduism. The four nations are represented by the four elements: Water, Fire, Earth, and Air, with some citizens having the ability to bend or manipulate said elements. The series follows a 12-year-old boy na...
Blue Planet II is an excellent examination of marine life throughout our known history. The BBC production follows the many species whose livelihood depends on the great blue seas of planet Earth. The series was presented by the highly decorated biologist David Attenborough, taking viewers below the blue blanket to investigate how life manifests it...
A gritty, realistic crime drama that truly stands out as the best in a sea of Law and Order spinoffs,CSI'sand NCIS’s, The Wirepremiered on HBO in 2002. Since then, the show has been celebrated for carrying a captivating narrative about the way institutions frame and manipulate individuals, doing so with a cast of fresh actors. It has since been con...
The limited series Chernobyl chronicles the aftermath of the horrific Chernobyl disaster. Jared Harris, Emily Watson, and Stellan Skarsgård star as the deputy director, nuclear physicist, and deputy chairman, respectively, who are tasked with dealing with the fallout of the horrific event. Based on the experiences of Pripyat locals and Voices Of Ch...
Based on the Easy Company, the 2001 drama miniseries Band of Brothers follows a group of soldiers during World War II. Much like the aforementioned Chernobyl, Band of Brothers relied on extensive research about the “E Company,” which was a part of the 2nd Battalion of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division. Kirk Aceved...
The British miniseries Planet Earth is beloved for its captivating portrayal of the environment, documenting the various changes and patterns that exist on the planet through vivid scenery and engaging narration. David Attenborough returns to the list and discusses issues such as climate change during the show’s examination of the North Pole and th...
Breaking Bad birthed one of the most iconic characters in history with Walter White (Bryan Cranston). Following a disgruntled high school chemistry teacher suffering from Stage 3 lung cancer, White finds himself engaging in drug dealing to ensure his family’s financial future. With the assistance of former student Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul). Simila...
Tapping in at number one is none other than Planet Earth II. The nature documentary is the successor to the previously mentioned Planet Earth, once again narrated by the great David Attenborough with music provided by the exceptional Hans Zimmer. A decade after the initial installment, Attenborough takes viewers around the world and back, contrasti...
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- 1 Season 1 of 'Chernobyl' (2019) IMDb Average Season Rating: 9.5/10. This HBO-original miniseries about the 1986 explosion of the Chernobyl nuclear plant only lasted one five-episode-long season, and that was more than enough to cement it as one of the greatest works of art in the medium's history.
- 2 Season 5 of 'Breaking Bad' (2012 - 2013) IMDb Average Season Rating: 9.4/10. Breaking Bad is about a teacher who starts to cook meth after being diagnosed with cancer, in order to secure a future for his family.
- 3 Season 3 of 'Attack on Titan' (2018 - 2019) IMDb Average Season Rating: 9.3/10. One of the most applauded animated series of all time, and to many the epitome of modern anime shows, Attack on Titan follows a young man as he tries to cleanse the Earth of the giant humanoid titans who have brought humanity to the brink of extinction.
- 4 Season 4 of 'Succession' (2023) IMDb Average Season Rating: 9.2/10. Throughout its run, Succession was called many things: Shakespearean, darkly hilarious, exquisitely dramatic, and even one of the best shows in modern television history.
Jul 17, 2023 · A series audiences of all ages can enjoy, The Blue Planet is just one of many nature documentaries IMDb has ranked within its Top 250. 8 'The Office' (2005-2013) IMDb Rank & Rating: #27 —...
Nov 1, 2020 · The table shows relevant details of the top 250 TV shows as rated by IMDb users. I focused on displaying the details I and my friends care about: of course the ranking and overall rating but additionally the runtime per episode, genres, number of seasons and episodes, ID of the best episodes.
