There are few things more satisfying in life than discovering an excellent TV drama and settling down in front of the box for a good old binge - entire weekends can fly by as episode follows episode until suddenly you realise you've watched several seasons and have to hunt down another show to line up. With so many shows currently being broadcast - and countless great dramas to delve into from the past - it can be tricky to track down those which are actually worth your time. Wading through all the choices can be something of a minefield, especially seeing as we live in an age where time is a precious commodity not to be wasted on mediocre entertainment. Setting aside a few hours for a TV series is without a doubt a commitment, but there are some exceptional dramas which are certainly worth the time. From "gritty" crime dramas (is there another kind?) to supernatural mysteries guaranteed to leave you scratching your head in confusion, TV dramas done well can match up to their big screen counterparts, and sometimes even surpass them. To save you some time wading through the endless back catalogue of television drama, here are ten essential series to add to your list of binge-worthy programming. Just make sure your diary is freed up before pressing play.
