It's the final season of AMC's hit show, adapted from a comic book series, about life for survivors of an actual zombie apocalypse.

The Walking Dead

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Who is your favorite character on The Walking Dead&nbsp;TV series? It&#39;s time to decide who the best Walking Dead&nbsp;characters are, by voting.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-the-walking-dead-episodes/reference" target="_blank">Walking Dead</a>&nbsp;fans, get ready to sound off, by casting your votes up or down in this poll for the characters in this AMC drama, which is without a doubt one of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-shows-currently-on-the-air/acrosstheflame" target="_blank">best shows on TV</a> right now.

It&#39;s no surprise that many believe that Rick Grimes (played by <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-walking-dead-actors/conbrae5" target="_blank">Walking Dead&nbsp;actor</a> Andrew Lincoln) remains&nbsp;the best character on The Walking Dead.&nbsp;The same can be said for Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus) and several other original characters, some who are, sadly, no longer with us. Including main and supporting, here are the best TWD characters.&nbsp;

Are there any <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/deceased-walking-dead-characters-you_d-like-to-return-/aargh" target="_blank">deceased Walking Dead&nbsp;characters you&#39;d like to return</a> to the show?&nbsp;Love them or hate them, the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/strongest-walking-dead-characters/jonathan-kantor" target="_blank">Walking Dead&nbsp;characters</a> are the heart of this excellent show - and example of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-very-best-of-premium-cable-original-programming" target="_blank">the very best of premium cable&#39;s original programming</a>, without a doubt. And for other great characters to get invested in, check out more <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/tv-shows-movies-like-the-walking-dead/watchworthy" target="_blank">shows like The Walking Dead</a>.

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Lists of movies to turn on for kids on sick days, snow days, bad days, and good days—because a little screentime never hurt anybody.

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So many new shows, so little time. Which are worth your precious eyeballs? These list rank the best new series in each genre that have premiered since 2015, so you still have plenty of time to catch up.

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With so many great TV series currently airing, we&rsquo;re ranking the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-animated-series-ever-made?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best animated TV shows</a> since 2018. Our list of the highest-rated animated shows of the past three years is ranked by viewers from everywhere, so make sure you vote up the best new animated series on television.&nbsp;What is the best new animated TV show?&nbsp;

Featuring new kids shows, <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-animated-superhero-tv-shows/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">animated superhero shows</a>, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-adult-cartoons/ranker-tv" target="_blank">adult cartoons</a>, and more, the best recent animated TV shows include&nbsp;Disenchantment, Final Space, Love, Death, and Robots, and&nbsp;She-Ra and the Princesses of Power. While Cartoon Network&#39;s Infinity Train&nbsp;is a great animated show for the whole family, DC Universe&#39;s original series Harley Quinn&nbsp;should probably be watched without the kids.

Vote up the best new animated TV shows that have premiered recently.

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Continuing in the spirit of innovation that&nbsp;began with&nbsp;<a href="/list/top-25-sopranos-episodes/bootsdad" target="_blank">The Sopranos</a>,&nbsp;the best new HBO shows are edgy stories filled with complex characters. Since 2018, many new HBO shows have premiered that have garnered both cult followings and critical acclaim. What are the best TV shows on HBO right now? Vote below to help decide.

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What shows will you find here?&nbsp;<a href="/list/what-to-watch-if-you-love-chernobyl/watchworthy" target="_blank">Chernobyl</a>&nbsp;is a hit&nbsp;due to&nbsp;its combination of horror, drama, and history.&nbsp;Sharp Objects,&nbsp;based on the bestselling novel of the same name, is a thrilling&nbsp;murder/mystery series. There are multiple newer shows on HBO <a href="/list/current-hbo-shows-you-can-still-catch-up-on/ranker-tv" target="_blank">that have already made an impression with just a few seasons</a>. This list includes amazing HBO shows like&nbsp;Watchmen, Euphoria,&nbsp;and A Black Lady Sketch Show, all of which have received great amounts of positive critical buzz.&nbsp;<a href="/list/best-hbo-miniseries/ranker-tv" target="_blank">HBO miniseries</a> like The Outsider&nbsp;add to the quality content from the original Home Box Office. 
 
Do you have a favorite out of these top new HBO shows? Vote up the best new HBO TV shows that have premiered recently.

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In the age of reality television and gritty dramas, it may surprise some to learn that some of the best family shows have premiered recently as well. For every&nbsp;Breaking Bad,&nbsp;there&#39;s a Big Hero 6: The Series or A Series of Unfortunate Events. If you&#39;re searching for some good family shows on now, look no further than this list to find everything from great family cartoons to family-friendly sitcoms and other great <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-shows-currently-on-the-air?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">shows to watch</a> with family.

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What are some of the best new family shows to premiere in recent history? A Series of Unfortunate Events, based off the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-selling-book-series-of-all-time/jeff419?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">popular book series</a>, is available to stream on Netflix. She-Ra and the Princesses of Power brings back a beloved character parents grew up with in a new style and story perfect to share with their kids. The Not Too Late Show With Elmo on HBO Max brings a kid&#39;s favorite to a new format that is made for becoming part of the bedtime routine. Other good new <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/current-family-friendly-tv-shows/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">family friendly shows</a> include One Day at a Time, Ducktales, and Raven&#39;s Home. 
 
Do you have a favorite show to watch with the whole family? Vote up the best family shows and see where the shows you love to watch with family rank.

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With so many great TV series currently airing, we&#39;re ranking the best <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/teen-drama-tv-shows-and-series/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">teen TV shows</a> since 2018. Our list of the highest rated teen shows of the past four years is ranked by viewers from everywhere, so make sure you vote up the best new teen series on television.&nbsp;What is the best new teen show?&nbsp;

Featuring <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-cw-shows/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">new CW shows</a>, Hulu originals, critically acclaimed&nbsp;miniseries, and more, the best recent <a href="/list/best-teen-drama-movies/ranker-film" target="_blank">teen dramas</a>&nbsp;include Love, Victor, Euphoria, Outer Banks, and I am Not OK with This. Many of the best teen shows are genre series, like the thriller Elite, the supernatural Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, or the fantasy series Locke &amp; Key. Other must-watch shows for teens include the very relatable Never Have I Ever and PEN15.

Vote up the best new teen shows that have premiered recently. Then, check out our list of the <a href="/list/teen-drama-tv-shows-and-series/reference" target="_blank">best teen drama shows</a>.

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With so many great TV series currently airing, we&rsquo;re ranking the best <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/action-tv-shows-and-series/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">action TV shows</a> since 2018. Our list of the highest-rated action shows of the past four years is ranked by viewers from everywhere, so make sure you vote up the best new action series on television.&nbsp;What is the best new action TV show?&nbsp;

Featuring new <a href="/list/best-action-shows-on-netflix/ranker-streaming" target="_blank">Netflix action shows</a>, Hulu originals, Disney+ superhero series, critically acclaimed&nbsp;miniseries, and more, the best recent action TV shows include&nbsp;Legion, The Boys, and Watchmen. In the past couple of years superhero action series have had powerful competition from action fantasy shows like The Witcher, although Disney+ Marvel superhero series have begun bringing action to contend with. Meanwhile, Amazon&#39;s Jack Ryan&nbsp;is a great example of classic action drama.

Vote up the best new action TV shows that have premiered recently.

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Supernatural & Paranormal

Among our favorite genres are sub-genres that sometimes feel like they were designed specifically for us. In the case of thrillers, it&#39;s the spine-tinglingly spooky supernatural thriller that is currently lighting up the TV landscape and filling it with Demogorgons, exorcists, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-supernatural-mystery-tv-shows/ranker-tv" target="_blank">mysteries</a>, and storylines that manage to be undead, yet <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-exciting-thriller-shows/ranker-tv/" target="_blank">pulse-racing</a>. And we couldn&#39;t be happier.

These supernatural <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-thriller-shows-2019/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">thriller TV shows</a> are all at once risk-taking, innovative, and deserving of a week-long binge watch with no break. While some of television&#39;s best supernatural thrillers - we&#39;re looking at you Twilight Zone - have been around since the beginning of television, the revitalization of the genre that started with shows like Fringe and Supernatural have carried over into the DNA of the best shows still on the air. With their rich mythology, flawed characters, and endless cliffhangers, it&#39;s safe to say we can&#39;t get enough supernatural thrillers on television.

With the sub-genre going stronger than ever on the small screen, there&#39;s no better time to turn off all the lights, question whether or not your best friend is a vampire, recite some Latin spells from a dusty old book, and rank the best supernatural <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/thriller-tv-shows-and-series/reference" target="_blank">thriller series on TV</a>.

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<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-korean-dramas-2020/molly-gander" target="_blank">UPDATE: Check out the top K-dramas of 2020!</a>

Here are&nbsp;the best Korean dramas of 2019. Including romantic dramas, thrillers, medical shows, and more, this list of South&nbsp;<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-korean-dramas/onlysuy?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Korean TV shows</a>&nbsp;features top stars and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-kpop-idols-turned-actors-and-actresses/ranker-music" target="_blank">famous&nbsp;K-pop idols who act</a>.&nbsp;What are the most popular 2019&nbsp;Kdramas? Check out the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-korean-dramas-2018/ranker-tv" target="_blank">best 2018 Korean dramas</a>&nbsp;for more recent shows.&nbsp;

Some good 2019 Korean dramas are Kingdom, The Crowned Clown, Vagabond, and Touch Your Heart.

Vote up the best Kdramas of 2019, and add your favorites if they&#39;re missing from the list.&nbsp;

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With so many great TV series currently airing, we&rsquo;re ranking the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-drama-shows-2021/molly-gander?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best new dramas</a>&nbsp;since 2018. Our list of the highest-rated dramas of the past four years is ranked by viewers from everywhere, so make sure you vote up the best new drama series on television.&nbsp;What is the best new drama on TV?&nbsp;

Featuring new Netflix dramas, Hulu original dramas, critically acclaimed&nbsp;miniseries, and more, the best recent dramas&nbsp;include Sharp Objects, Ozark,&nbsp;The Handmaid&#39;s Tale, and&nbsp;Killing Eve. HBO miniseries Big Little Lies is&nbsp;considered to be one of the most binge-worthy shows today, while the Netflix (formerly YouTube) Karate Kid spinoff Cobra Kai&nbsp;is known as the show to watch now.

Vote up the best new dramas&nbsp;that have premiered recently.

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The Worlds of Science Fiction

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With so many great TV series currently airing, we&rsquo;re ranking the best sci-fi TV shows since 2018. Our list of the highest-rated sci-fi shows of the past four years is ranked by viewers from everywhere, so make sure you vote up the best new sci-fi series on television. What is the best new sci-fi TV show?

Featuring new Netflix science fiction shows, new Star Trek series, critically acclaimed sci-fi miniseries, and more, the best recent <a href="/list/current-sci-fi-tv-shows/ranker-tv" target="_blank">sci-fi shows</a> include&nbsp;Altered Carbon,&nbsp;Legion, The Orville, and&nbsp;The Mandalorian. Disney+&#39;s Marvel and Star War series are easily considered to be some of the <a href="/list/most-exciting-sci-fi-tv-shows/ranker-tv" target="_blank">most exciting</a> and binge-worthy shows today, while anthologies like Tales From The Loop are known as some of the best the sci-fi <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-shows-currently-on-the-air?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">shows to watch</a> now.

Vote up the best new sci-fi shows that have premiered recently.

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The Best Anime of Every Genre

Looking for good anime to watch? Here are the best anime shows of all time, ranked by fans everywhere. Top anime series include popular shows&nbsp;like Death Note, Attack on Titan, and many&nbsp;more. Plus, with so much&nbsp;<a href="/list/new-anime-debuting-in-2018/elise-yeakley" target="_blank">new anime debuting</a> each year, the list of best anime will only grow. The blanket term &quot;anime&quot; in the US can refer to any animation originating in Japan, and specifically differentiates a few aspects of Japanese animation from more Western styles. For example, the <a href="/list/funniest-anime-shows/ranker-anime">top comedy&nbsp;animes</a> can be be much more explicit in their humor.&nbsp;This includes the Japanese propensity to feature adult themes, cool action scenes,&nbsp;and stories in animation, as opposed to Western &quot;cartoons&quot; aimed primarily at children, as well as the exaggerated, fantasy-oriented and colorful style of Japanese animated visuals.

Anime TV series first found popularity <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/anime-set-outside-japan/anna-lindwasser?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">outside of Japan</a> in the 1980s and have continued to find larger&nbsp;audiences in the West. A number of famous anime shows&nbsp;originating in Japan - such as Cowboy Bebop or Dragon Ball Z - have found enthusiastic audiences for dubbed versions in <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/countries-where-english-is-the-official-language/best-world-journeys?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">English speaking countries</a>. The anime style has grown so popular in the US, it has stared to significantly influence the style and aesthetics of American animation. Shows such as Avatar: The Last Airbender, Afro Samurai, and Samurai Jack have borrowed heavily from anime in terms of pacing, subject matter, and design.

Ranking the greatest anime ever is certainly a difficult task, but it&#39;s time to settle this once and for all: which of the most popular anime shows crack the top 100., the top 10, or even the top 10 anime of all time?

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This list contains information about the best kids cartoons, ranked by your votes. Over the years, there have been tons of good cartoons for kids. This list contains funny children&#39;s cartoons and action-packed kids animations, new and popular children&#39;s animated series and also <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-10-cartoons-of-the-90s?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">old kids cartoons</a>. You can even vote on this list of the best kids cartoons to make sure your favorite children&#39;s cartoon ends up in the No. 1 spot!

Which cartoons appear on this list of the top kids animated shows? Of course, Tom and Jerry made our list. Tom and Jerry is one of the best clean cartoons for kids of all time. It was created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera in 1940 and originally ran for 17 years (<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-hanna-barbera-cartoons/ranker-tv" target="_blank">Hanna-Barbera cartoons</a> are some of the most beloved of all time). Dora the Explorer is also a <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-children_s-television-series-tv-shows/reference" target="_blank">good kids show</a>, thanks to its emphasis on education, its catchy jingles, and adorable characters.&nbsp;

There are other good childrens cartoon shows like Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles also appear on this list of cartoon shows with clean humor. Adventure Time is one of the newest kids cartoons to gain a big cult following with children, as well as their parents. It was created by Pendleton Ward and premiered on Cartoon Network in 2010.

Where do your favorite kids cartoon shows fall on this list? Be sure to vote it to the top and share your thoughts in the comments section!

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With Hollywood increasingly embracing diversity, some of the best new Black shows have premiered&nbsp;since 2017. From lighthearted sitcoms to sci-fi thrillers to <a href="/list/current-shows-that-deal-with-race-relations/ranker-tv" target="_blank">shows that tackle race&nbsp;relations</a>&nbsp;head on, some amazing work has come out showcasing spectacular African American&nbsp;writers, producers, and actors. Which <a href="/list/tv-shows-most-loved-by-african-americans/ranker-tv" target="_blank">Black TV shows</a> are the best? Vote below to decide! 
 
What shows will you find on this new Black shows&nbsp;list? Grown-ish&nbsp;was inspired by the popular ABC sitcom&nbsp;Black-ish, with the new spinoff focusing on the story of the Johnsons&#39; eldest daughter.&nbsp;. The&nbsp;hit&nbsp;First Wives Club&nbsp;premiered in 2019, and was based on the 1996&nbsp;movie of the same name. Other good series featured on this&nbsp;list include A Black Lady Sketch Show, When They See Us, and All American. 
 
Do you have a favorite new <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-black-tv-shows/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">African American TV series</a>? Vote for the best Black series below, and add anything you feel is missing.&nbsp;

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UPDATED: Check out&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-lifetime-movies-2020/molly-gander" target="_blank">The&nbsp;Best Lifetime Original Movies of 2020</a>!

This <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/lifetime-movies-list-of-all-lifetime-movies/all-genre-movies-lists" target="_blank">list of Lifetime movies</a> for 2019 lets you know what to look forward to and what you might have missed. From <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-lifetime-movies-based-on-true-story/ranker-tv" target="_blank">true crime</a>, and compelling tales of heartache to the lighter side of drama and romance.

Lifetime often acquires first U.S. rights for films, but that&#39;s nothing on the number of new Lifetime movies that are produced exclusively for the channel every year. Many Lifetime movies are also inspired by or based on true events, like Love You To Death.&nbsp; If you&#39;re looking for classic Lifetime thrillers, Death of A Cheerleader is a remake of the 1994 film of the same name and even features Kellie Martin from the original film. Lifetime also is premiering V.C. Andrews&#39; Casteel Family Saga Movie Series, including Heaven and Fallen Hearts.

What is going to be the best Lifetime Movie in 2019? Vote up the good Lifetime films you can&#39;t wait to watch or watch again. If you want to see what Christmas movies Lifetime has scheduled for &quot;It&#39;s A Wonderful Lifetime&quot; then check out <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-lifetime-christmas-movies-2019/ranker-tv" target="_blank">the list of Lifetime Christmas movies for 2019</a>.

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Are there any good feminist series and positive <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-tv-shows-for-women/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">female TV shows</a> on air today? The television landscape is filled with feminist shows any strong woman will love. One of the goals of feminism is to place high-profile female characters in television roles where they are in charge. The female protagonists on this list include women who are politicians, doctors, lawyers, CIA agents, writers, wanna-be Queens, scientists, and even superheroes - but which of these shows do women like the most?

What&rsquo;s a feminist, you ask? The simplest definition of feminism is that it&rsquo;s the pursuit of equality among the sexes. If you think of the traditional television roles of females 50 years ago, you can imagine a lot of doting housewives who stay at home and cater to the demands of their husbands. Even 10 years ago, you would have seen a lot of females scantily dressed playing inferior roles with limited speaking parts. But the times are a-changing, and more and more television shows star <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/strong-female-characters/anncasano?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">strong female characters</a> in lead roles. The best feminist <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-shows-currently-on-the-air?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">TV shows currently airing</a> new episodes list here feature badass ladies who are getting sh*t done.

There&rsquo;s still a long way to go in terms of gender equality. However, there are a slew of positive female characters currently on TV. Make your voice heard. Vote up the top current examples of feminist television, or add any other great shows for women that aren&#39;t already listed.

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As LGBT representation continues to be on the rise in media, many new television series feature prominent lesbian, gay, or bisexual characters. In the past few years, tons of successful shows have emerged that feature non-heterosexual characters. Whether side characters or part of the core cast, you can vote on some of the best new shows with <a href="/list/best-fictional-gay-role-models/eric-diaz" target="_blank">gay characters</a> on the list below.

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What are the best new shows with gay characters? Euphoria&nbsp;features the breakout characters Rue and Jules, who take the viewers on a journey through their experiences with drugs, relationships, and identity discovery.&nbsp;Love, Victor&nbsp;gives us a wholesome spinoff of Love, Simon with even more gay leads. Genera+ion features several gay characters, including Chester, Nathan, and Greta. Other good current shows with gay characters include Batwoman, I Am Not Okay With This,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Zoey&#39;s Extraordinary Playlist. 
 
Which current TV shows with gay characters deserves the top spot on this list? Help us decide by voting up the shows they&#39;re on. And if you want even fresher stories of LGBTQ+ characters, check out the list of <a href="/list/best-gay-tv-shows/ranker-tv" target="_blank">Curernt</a><a href="/list/best-gay-tv-shows/ranker-tv" target="_blank"> TV Shows With Gay Characters</a>.

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Shounen&nbsp;(or &quot;shōnen&quot;)&nbsp;is one of the most popular&nbsp;genres of anime. It is&nbsp;geared toward&nbsp;teenage boys and usually features a male protagonist who embarks on an adventure filled with challenges. The truth is, the world could always use more shounen anime because it is filled with several positive themes,&nbsp;such as believing in yourself and hard work paying off. The genre often crosses over with <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-fantasy-anime-v1/ranker-anime" target="_blank">fantasy</a> and&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-action-anime/ranker-anime" target="_blank">action anime</a>, and does not often focus too heavily on romance.&nbsp;

Below, you&rsquo;ll find tons of great examples of this popular anime genre.&nbsp;Vote up the top&nbsp;shonen <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-anime-series-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">anime to watch</a>, and add other good shounen anime missing from the list.&nbsp;

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Since about the early 2000s, TV audiences have been blessed with what many experts call The Golden Age of Television. In other words, TV has never been so darn good or so darn smart. This list features smart TV shows that are currently running new episodes, even if we&rsquo;re just anxiously awaiting for a fresh season.&nbsp;Here are the best shows with the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/current-tv-shows-with-the-best-writing/ranker-tv" target="_blank">best writing</a>, characters, and storylines that smart people watch.

There are several reasons why TV has never been better. First, there are more channels that cater to different tastes. Not only are cable networks like AMC and FX churning out Emmy Award-winning dramas, but streaming channels like Amazon and Netflix, are also producing high-caliber programming that are not constricted to the tight guidelines typically associated with network television.

It&rsquo;s not just about cursing and showing a little nudity, it&rsquo;s about telling complicated stories that don&rsquo;t just wind up neat and tidy at the end of a half hour episode. It&rsquo;s safe to say that television is not just for the masses anymore to simply idle away wasted evenings, a smart TV show is a welcomed form of entertainment in even the most highbrow of houses.

You will see the total gamut of programming on this list. There are even animated comedies. It&rsquo;s true that a middling 8-year-old can watch The Simpsons or Family Guy and be extremely entertained. But, for the shows to truly be appreciated, an intellectual mind is needed to pick up on all of the nearly laugh-a-second nuances and understand the less obvious references.

Additionally, programs like True Detective, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/ranking-the-best-seasons-of-sherlock/ranker-tv" target="_blank">Sherlock</a>, and Fargo, offer a lot of hidden meaning. The better read the viewer is, the more the material will come to life. It&rsquo;s not to say that a regular Joe Schmo can&rsquo;t enjoy a show like The Americans, of course they can. However, these types of shows aren&#39;t dumbed down. They require a person to actually pay attention, to be active spectators aware of narrative shifts, and to be able to put the pieces of a complicated puzzle together without a lot of hand-holding.

Which intelligent TV shows are your favorite?&nbsp;Be sure to vote up the TV series you think are the smartest shows on television.

TV Shows That Only Smart People Appreciate

Some of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-shows-currently-on-the-air?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best shows</a> on TV right now are criminally underrated and not watched by nearly enough people. Sure, you&#39;ve heard of How to Get Away with Murder, Empire,&nbsp;Game of Thrones, and all those other great, popular shows. But have you heard of Wentworth? Better Things? Didn&#39;t think so. Here to solve this very pressing problem&nbsp;is this list of unknown, obscure, or underrated TV shows you should be watching right now, if anything just to shake things up a bit. Be sure to also watch the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/tv-shows-ended-in-2020/molly-gander" target="_blank">best shows ending in 2020</a> before it&#39;s too late!&nbsp;

Some of the shows on this list are fairly standard genre shows like crime thrillers and supernatural tween rom-coms, but each of the television series listed here are uniquely memorable and entertaining. Why aren&#39;t people watching? The shows may have a bad time slot or maybe people feel these are <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/current-tv-shows-where-nothing-happens/ranker-tv" target="_blank">shows where nothing happens</a>. However, many of these overlooked shows are actually critically acclaimed and beloved by a small group of loyal viewers. It&#39;s truly amazing and baffling that these shows have managed to fly under the radar, but once you read about these underrated series you should be watching, maybe they&#39;ll gain at least one new fan.

Looking for some <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-new-tv-shows-2015/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">new TV show</a> suggestions for this coming Saturday night? Maybe check out that Gillian Anderson thriller that everyone&#39;s been talking about over in Britain. (Hint: It&#39;s not The&nbsp;X-Files.) There are so many under the radar TV shows out there that deserve more viewers and more buzz. If you&#39;re looking for a good Netflix and chill show, why not try some of these underrated gems?&nbsp;

Go on and celebrate underrated television by voting up your favorite shows with cult followings!

The Best Current TV Shows No One Is Watching

25+ Most Underrated TV Shows Currently On Air

Evan Lambert

This list of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-shows-currently-on-the-air?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">current TV shows</a> with the best writing ranks all the series that are sure to impress and entertain audiences. From brilliant dialogue to memorable character arcs, the people in the writer&rsquo;s rooms of these current series deserve their accolades. In fact, several shows on this list have been nominated or received awards from the Writers Guild of America, the Emmys, or the Golden Globes. For instance the writing on Fargo has consistently received praise and nominations.

Current TV shows with good writing can be found on subscription channels, on cable channels, and on broadcast networks. The best writing currently on TV can be seen in hilarious sitcoms and tear-jerking dramas. Archer and Bob&rsquo;s Burgers are great examples of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-animated-series/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">animated TV shows</a> that are written with supreme excellence and a refreshing sense of humor. Of course, the writing on The Simpsons has launched the careers of people like Conan O&rsquo;Brien. In fact, O&rsquo;Brien left the writing staff on Saturday Night Live in order to join the brilliant team at The Simpsons.

So which <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-dramatic-tv-shows-of-2011?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">current television</a> shows have the best writing teams and the best overall writing? Vote up the best-written shows and see where your favorites rank.