There's no denying that this is a cynical time in America. And as is often said, life imitates art (and vice versa). It seems appropriate then, that this year's most memorable TV programs confronted the terror of America's sociopolitical makeup throughout several of the medium's genres. From sci-fi dystopias to alternate histories which resonate uncomfortably with the present day, audiences were unable to ignore the glaring flaws in the supposed "land of the free." It wasn't all doom and gloom, however, with several standout comedies airing successful seasons. But as the Top 10 Programs listed below will show, the drama series and limited series proved to be most compelling.
- The Plot Against America (HBO)
- Watchmen (HBO)
- Unbelievable (Netflix)
- Mrs. America (FX/Hulu)
- Normal People (Hulu)
- GLOW (Netflix)
- Better Call Saul (AMC)
- Ramy (Hulu)
- The Handmaid's Tale (Hulu)
- Mindhunter (Netflix)
