2016 was quite a time for my relationship with television. I was beginning to toe the waters of prestige in real time, as well as adding compendium materials to enhance the experience (Ringer podcasts, Sepinwall's writing). 2016 was a watershed moment for the industry, as Netflix had long since proven it was viable and everyone else kickstarted their catch-up efforts. But it was also a watershed moment for me, as I realized television could be more than ABC sitcom Wednesdays. I have reverence for some programming blocks, but the only reverence I harbor for that one is time spent with family. I was lucky to experience some television that way and in a self-motivated exploratory way with my independence!
Some honorables here: Baskets, House of Cards, Night Manager, Drunk History, Black Mirror, Galavant, Gilmore, Atlanta, Fleabag, Parts Unknown, Chris Gethard, David Pumpkins, Saul.
I am pretty sure IFC's slogan is something like, "Always on, slightly off." Really, it should just be more along the lines of, "Look, folks, the niche comedy stuff is here." Because really, IFC has been a godsend for those of us who will follow our wacky talents anywhere and through any project. Independent stories will always be welcomed by those who care to seek them out.
TV Shows I plan to watch or in progress
A collaborative ranked list of the best television shows of the 2010s
It's the top 100 of the decade. Only considering shows that aired more than one season from 2010-2019, and only considering the seasons of those shows that aired from 2010-2019.
https://tv.avclub.com/the-25-best-tv-shows-of-2019-1840151017
TV shows I want to watch
Watched
by Erica Hughes