Programming & Performance

The 10 Best TV Shows of the Decade

As streaming radically reshaped the industry, these series stood out on any platform

The top television series of the 2010s include BoJack Horseman, Parks and Recreation, Atlanta, The Americans, The Leftovers and Better Things. Photo Illustration: Trent Joaquin; Sources: Netflix, NBC, FX, HBO
By Jason Lynch

December 12, 2019

After spotlighting the 10 best shows of 2019 and the top freshman series, we’re closing out our celebration of TV by recognizing the finest programs that aired during the past decade.

Jason Lynch

Jason Lynch is TV editor at Adweek, overseeing trends, technology, personalities and programming across broadcast, cable and streaming video.

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