As I looked ahead to a more critical, somewhat academic (if that's fair to say) relationship with television, 2015 saw the end of some of the old stalwarts that had led to my understanding of the form and the beginning of the new short-form orders that illustrated what it would more likely be going forward. Both had merit, but 2015 shone the best of both, in many respects. A transition year with some genuine winners, I reckon!
Some honorable ones: Thrones 5, Documentary Now!, Nathan for You, Leftovers, "Charlie Work," Soup, Galavant, Decorating Disney, SNL40, "12 Angry Men Inside Amy Schumer," Catastrophe, Last Man's pilot, Jessica Jones, Chef's Table, Brooklyn.