New York Times ranks 100 best TV shows of the 21st century
The New York Times publishes its curated list of the greatest television programs since 2000, voted by 500 industry insiders.
What to know
- The New York Times ranked the 100 best TV shows of the 21st century based on votes from 500 industry insiders—stars, showrunners, and critics.
- The publication simultaneously opened voting to readers, asking the public to submit their own top 10 TV shows.
- Early reader responses questioned the rankings of popular shows and the apparent absence of animated series from the professional list.
The dispute Whether the New York Times list represents a credible top 100 when popular shows are ranked lower than expected and animated series appear to be excluded. · positions read across 3 posts and comments
The professional voters did not watch enough television or chose shows with poor rankings.
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“how is Dexter, Shogun, Res Dogs, Planet Earth, and Queens Gambit so low on the list? Do those voters actually WATCH tv?”
prpromises · reddit ↗
The list is incomplete because it excludes animated television series.
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“If your top 100 TV shows don't include animated series, then I wouldn't really consider it your top 100.”
ThuBiejaMen · reddit ↗
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Readers question show placements and animated series omission
Comments from readers questioned why certain popular shows ranked lower than expected and criticized the absence of animated series from the list.
“how is Dexter, Shogun, Res Dogs, Planet Earth, and Queens Gambit so low on the list? Do those voters actually WATCH tv?”
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wow. how is Dexter, Shogun, Res Dogs, Planet Earth, and Queens Gambit so low on the list? Do those voters actually WATCH tv?
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I suppose it's a testament to the quality of Louie that it was picked fairly high up despite the creator's scandals.
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New York Times opens reader ballot for favorite TV shows
Alongside the professional critics' list, the New York Times launched a reader voting feature asking the public to cast votes for their own 10 best TV shows of the 21st century.
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New York Times publishes 100 best TV shows of 21st century
The New York Times released an interactive ranking of the 100 greatest television shows since 2000, voted on by 500 industry insiders including stars, showrunners, and critics. The list was published in sections, with shows ranked 100-81 and 80-61 appearing online.
“If your top 100 TV shows don't include animated series, then I wouldn't really consider it your top 100.”
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2 outlets first by World of Reel, 2d ago · also The New York Times · read ↗
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If your top 100 TV shows don't include animated series, then I wouldn't really consider it your top 100.
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