20 Best TV Shows Of The Last Decade

20. Ray Donovan

Liev Schreiber is fantastic as Donavan, the alpha male hiding a splintered persona. He's a Boston thug who's moved to the greener pastures of Hollywood, bringing his dysfunctional family with him. Although the show purposes to focus on him, it's really all about the ensemble.

Dash Mihok and Eddie Marsden are his fragile brothers, Paula Malcomson his tough yet loving wife, but Jon Voight, as his dad, steals every moment he’s on-screen. The veteran actor gives in a tour de force performance that stands as his peak work from along and colourful career.

While the crime show elements can grow repetitive, the true strength lies in the character study and sharp writing. Showrunner Ann Biederman examines the destructive nature of the macho persona, as well as the side-effects of blind loyalty, in constantly deep and biting ways.

It has recently come to an end with season 7, showcasing it as one of the most consistent shows throughout the decade.