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The entertainment industry has undergone significant changes over the years to become what we know today, which is something that is still in a state of flux. And while every decade has left its mark in one way or another, we can safely say that 2010s It completely changed television and how it relates to audiences, perhaps more than any other era in history.
Television has changed a lot over the past 10 years, and with the advent of streaming platforms, it has never been easier to watch our favorite shows. It is no longer necessary to tune in on a certain day and time to watch the new episode of the show, we can enjoy it at any time and if we feel like it, we can watch the entire season. Moreover, the offering of shows and movies has grown wider than ever, with each platform providing high-quality original content that attracts viewers from all over the world.
Looking back, the 2000s delivered some of what are now considered the best shows in history, and concluded many others. It also marked the debut of young up-and-comers who secured a place among the industry’s biggest stars over the years, such as Tom Holland and Lupita Nyong’o, as well as several others who emerged as the biggest players of the decade. . The amount and variety of great TV shows from the past decade is pretty great, so compiling any kind of list of the best is bound to discount the many acclaimed productions that made history and laid the foundations for tomorrow’s television. However, here is a list of the best shows of the decade, according to IMDb.
10 Gravity Falls
Few children’s shows have managed to become a masterpiece that attracts both young and old. Gravity Falls It certainly accomplished the job, laying the foundation for all the animated shows that came after. This Alex Hirsch production has aired for two seasons, featuring the adventures of Dipper and his twin sister Mabel, two kids who end up in Gravity Falls to spend the summer with their great-uncle Stan, oblivious to the fact that nothing in this small town is what it seems, and the mysteries lurking in it all. corner.
Gravity Falls Wrapped in February 2016 with the final episode Weirdmageddon 3: Take Back the Falls, which became the most watched broadcast in Disney XD history. Besides building a huge fan base that still enjoys the episodes to this day, this animated show has garnered huge acclaim and many, many awards. Among them, he won two Emmy Awards and an Annie Award.
9 One punch man
Saitama is a young man who has trained for a long time to become an invincible hero, someone who can defeat any enemy with a single blow. However, contrary to what you might expect, being so powerful is really boring, and with a desire to fight, Saitama spends his days saving his hometown while searching for something to give new meaning to his life.
This is a plot One punch man, a superhero manga series based on One’s 2009 Webcomic. In 2015, this story was made into a TV show by Madhouse for an acclaimed season, following a production company and director change, and got mixed reviews. Back in August last year, it was announced that the show would be getting a third season, but there is still very little information out there about it.
8 Hunter X Hunter
Japanese manga became very popular in the 2000s and has also been adapted for television. Hunter X Hunter is the creation of Yoshihiro Togashi that introduces Gon Freecss, a young boy who, after discovering that his estranged father is one of the most famous Hunters in history, sets out on a quest to become himself so he can finally meet him, undergoing dangerous adventures and meeting other Hunters who will become part of the his life.
Although this manga premiered in 1998 and had its first TV adaptation a year later, Madhouse rebooted it in 2011, airing the show for six seasons to attract reviews from the audience.
7 black mirror
2011 saw the world premiere of black mirror, a British TV series that has become not only one of the best series of the 2000s, but also one of the most popular series in history. Charlie Brooker’s creation offers self-contained episodes with different actors, their one uniting feature being that their plot offers a highly critical look at the evolution of technology and the power it wields over the world, right up to the point of threatening the integrity of our society.
black mirror It is among the productions that have reinvigorated the television anthology format, and over its six seasons has garnered critical acclaim and numerous awards for its many episodes. Moreover, the innovative nature of the show spurred the launch of Netflix Black Mirror: Bandersnatchan interactive film of 2018 in which each viewer chooses the next steps of the main character, thus creating his own unique story.
6 Fargo
1996 movie Fargo The Coen Brothers have cemented themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry, hosting shows by Frances McDormand, William H. Macy, Steve Buscemi, and others. This acclaimed production has continued to inspire filmmakers over the years, which in 2014 prompted the creation of the TV series of the same name, which was written by Noah Hawley with the Coen brothers as executive producers.
Fargo Set in the same fictional world as the original film, it features an anthology format in which each season follows a different storyline with new characters who are somehow connected to each other. The first season of the show premiered on FX in 2014, and starred Billy Bob Thornton, Allison Tolman, Colin Hanks, and Martin Freeman. Season 5 is set to debut later this year starring Jon Hamm, Jono Temple, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Joe Keery, and Lamorne Morris.
5 The Mandalorian
One of the most important filmmakers of recent years, Jon Favreau is responsible for launching the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But in addition to that, his career includes another huge feat that has put him at the helm of another successful franchise: he’s the creator The Mandalorianthe first live-action series in star Wars franchise. This Disney+ movie starring Pedro Pascal is filmed five years after the events of Disney+ Star Wars: Return of the Jediwhich depicts the journey of the Mandalorian bounty hunter and his protected child, Grogu.
The Mandalorian It became one of the most popular productions in recent years when it premiered in 2019 and also spawned the spin-off series Boba Fett book and upcoming shows Ahsoka And The ship’s crew. The show is currently developing its fourth season.
4 real detective
Anthology TV series became very popular in 2010. Among the most famous is real detectivean HBO production that was released in 2014. Just like FargoEach season of this Nic Pizzolatto show features a new cast and follows a different group of detectives who investigate a police case. The show’s much-lauded first season is led by longtime industry friends and stars Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson, and joined by Michelle Monaghan, Michael Potts, and Tori Kettles.
The next two seasons didn’t get as much acclaim as the first, but they were still well received. currently, real detective A fourth season is expected later this year that will feature performances by Jodie Foster and Callie Reese.
3 Sherlock
The 2000s gave Benedict Cumberbatch two of the most iconic characters of his career: Dr. Stephen Strange in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Sherlock Holmes in the BBC series Sherlock. This production by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss was inspired by the stories of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and gave them a contemporary look. It aired from 2010 to 2017, with four three-episode seasons plus a special premiering in January 2016.
Martin Freeman joined Cumberbatch as Doctor John Watson, which also earned him major accolades. Both stars won Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor and Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries, and the show also won, among other awards, a BAFTA Award for Best Drama Series.
2 Rick and Morty
According to IMDb, Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon Rick and Morty Ranked as the most popular animated production of 2010. This acclaimed show, which has become one of the most watched among adults, follows Rick Sanchez, a very strange scientist who lives in his daughter’s house and takes his teenage grandson Morty on dangerous missions across time and space.
Rick and Morty premiered in 2013, with Roiland voicing the main characters and joined by Chris Parnell, Spencer Grammer, and Sarah Chalke in the voice cast. The show has now been on the air for six seasons, and at least four more seasons are expected in the future. Of all the accolades it has received over the years, this production has twice won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program.
1 game of thrones
Heading the list of the most successful TV productions of the 2000s is a show whose fanbase is still active to this day, even though it ended years ago: game of thrones. Over its eight seasons, this show by David Benioff and DB Weiss based on the novels by George R.R. Martin follows several noble families from Westeros and Essos as they vie for control of the Seven Kingdoms and the Iron Throne.
game of thrones It broke numerous records over the years, cementing its cast as the largest in television history and also becoming the most awarded drama series at the Emmy Awards, with 59 statuettes. Despite the huge success this HBO show achieved during its run, its eighth and final season was panned by critics and audiences, and its finale left some people with a sour taste.
Nevertheless, the show still marked a milestone in television history, and its popularity spurred the creation of a prequel series Dragon housea 2022 Golden Globe Award-winning production that is currently waiting for a second season.
