I'm a snob when it comes to tv, and openly admit it to family and friends. Before I commit to a show, I usually listen to or read a review from a few critics I respect; guys like Alan Sepinwall at Hitfix TV, Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald over at the Watch Podcast or Matt Zoller Seitz at Vulture. I don't always agree with them, but our tastes are inline on most shows.
Here's my list of the 10 best shows airing on tv right now. This ever-evolving list is updated weekly on the Ventipop Lists Page.
1. The Night Of (HBO)
In a day and age of shock first tv, HBO's The Night Of seems like a throwback to tv where the story is actually the star of the show. I've only seen the first episode, but I'm already hooked and haven't been this eager to see what happens next in a long time.