15 Most Underrated TV Shows Of The Decade (So Far)
10. Homeland
The Show: After United States Marine Corps soldier Nicholas Brody (Damian Lewis) is rescued from an al-Qaeda compound, bipolar CIA officer Carrie Mathison (Claire Danes) begins to suspect that Brody has been "turned" by the terrorists, and sets out to prove it despite enormous pressure from her colleagues to leave the apparent American hero alone.
Why It's Underrated: Homeland is another show which has enjoyed solid critical acclaim throughout its four seasons to date, not to mention numerous Golden Globe and Emmy wins, and consistently strong ratings, with most episodes ranging from 1.7-2.4 million viewers per episode. So, what's the problem? How is Homeland underrated in any way?
Well, given the show's high concept, there weren't many expectations for it lasting very long: surely Brody is either a bad guy or not, right? The show has sustained extremely well against the odds by practically reinventing itself every season, serving up hugely unexpected, game-changing twists and one major bombshell at the end of its third season which keep the show endlessly compelling even as logic suggests it should be well past its peak by now. So few shows can survive some of the creative hurdles Homeland has come up with, and for that reason, it really doesn't get as much credit as it deserves.