20 Best TV Shows Of The Last Decade
1. Breaking Bad
From this lengthy period of peak television, there have been shows that started off steroid strong (e.g. Dexter, Mad Men) only to evaporate into pointless procedures or indulgent messes. Time can be cruel when it comes to a show's consistency; network pressures, audiences tastes and rushed wrap-ups are all factors that can throw a series' structure off.
Chalk Breaking Bad as the most consistent show then, because that's a major factor it gets completely right.
Showrunner Vince Gilligan pictured a specific tale from the jump, that of a mild-mannered and sympathetic chemistry teacher Walter White (in an iconic turn from Bryan Cranston), turning into a ruthless Meth-dealing godfather across a five seasons arc.
Its Macbeth for the modern age and every episode is intricate in taking the audience on this journey in a worthy and satisfying manner.
Add to that, an incredible supporting cast with that brought underrated character actors like Jonathan Banks, Giancarlo Esposito and Bob Odenkirk a whole new lease career-wise, while putting young and worthy talents Aaron Paul and Krysten Ritter to recognition.
Add to that Gilligan's twisted dark humour, subtle morality and loveable stylish flourishes...Breaking Bad stands as the best show to ever do it in the last ten years...or perhaps ever.