Sunday, May 18, 2014

Top 10 TV Shows of 2013-2014 Season

With the 2013-14 TV season essentially over, here are my picks for the Top 10 TV shows of the 2013-14 TV season:
  1. The Walking Dead (AMC)
  2. The Americans (FX) 
  3. Vikings (History)
  4. Fargo (FX)
  5. Modern Family (ABC) 
  6. Parks and Recreation (NBC)
  7. Brooklyn Nine-Nine (FOX)
  8. Grimm (NBC)
  9. How I Met Your Mother (CBS)
  10. The League (FXX)

With "Breaking Bad" signing off, "The Walking Dead" has moved into my number 1 slot, it's a terrific show, with a strong cast and plenty of twists to keep things interesting.  It is so much more than just a show about zombies, give it a watch if you haven't. 

"The Americans" on FX has just gotten better and better, why can't the major networks create shows like this?   I was happy to see that is has been renewed for a third season. 

"Vikings" on The History Channel had a very strong second season, it's a brutal show to watch at times but the payoff is well worth it.  Very fun. 

"Fargo" is one of the best new series that I've seen in quite some time, it has all of the hallmarks of the movie yet they are able to stretch it into a 10 episode season.  Quirky, violent, suspenseful, fast moving, it's everything you want in a TV series.

There's really not much difference between "Modern Family", "Parks and Recreation" and "Brooklyn Nine-Nine", you could put them in any order, they are without a doubt the three funniest shows on TV, you can't go wrong watching any of them.  

"Grimm" had another strong season, TV needs more quirky shows like this, it makes for perfect Friday night viewing.

I wasn't thrilled with the conclusion of "How I Met Your Mother" but they had another strong season, they will be missed, I hate seeing quality TV shows disappearing.

"The League" continued with their lude, rude run about fantasy football and the people who join fantasy football leagues.  It's hilarious. 

As for new shows, really, outside of "Fargo" and "Brooklyn Nine-Nine", it was a disappointment, nothing really stood out to me. "Rake" and "Almost Human" showed some promise but unfortunately both were cancelled. 

Last years list here.  

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