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it can be done exactly how I want it the only question is are you the man

to do it welcome to watch Mojo and today we're counting down our picks for the

greatest television shows that have aired episodes in the 21st century we

will only be including scripted shows so reality TV talk shows and animation will

not be included I'm going to build something

better something faster lighter meaner Wilder number 30 far go so what's this

year then Chief I arrived on the scene at 1300 hours found this 93 New Yorker

looks like she fled the road and crash the fence based on the 1996 movie of the

same name the Anthology series Fargo always finds new stories to mine in the

American Midwest with a format like that it may seem like a challenge to get

invested but it's hardly a problem here each season the show commands your

attention and care for the characters and the Mysteries that surround them by

mixing small town settings and grander themes and ideas Fargo levels up its

storytelling if you think it's just a show about crimes then you've got

another thing coming it's a funny dark and surreal series that is sure to show

you a good time don't you know I know you think I'm this kind of perfect woman

wife mother but you know even I got a

Breaking Point number 29 vep being the vice president isn't all it's cracked up

to be references to Europe in an ill-conceived song performed formed by

VP Selena Meyer have sparked outrage in parts of the continent what's the

problem the lyrics Don't Be European Ian say screw France Lance that whole bit

vep is a hilarious comedy that racked up multiple Emy wins and for plenty of good

reasons it pokes fun at politics doesn't pull its punches with most of its jokes

and features a cast filled with icons led by Julia Louie dfus to say that the

show's characters are colorful would feel like an understatement while Selena

Meyer chases her presidential ambitions falls into the mulch of political games

and navigates her personal life the audience just gets to laugh along this

Kent's doing he's trying to screw me I'm going to go stab him number 28 the

handmaid's taale I don't want to be a doll hung on the wall I want to keep on

living I'll do anything resign my body freely an adaptation of Margaret

Atwood's 1985 novel The handmaid's Tale is a story set in a horrific dystopia in

Gil ad the totalitarian government rules with an Iron Fist of theocracy many

women are unable to give birth and ones who are have been forced into oblique

life as handmaids this is a series that does not flinch in its inspection of

subjects like gender roles and abuse but while it can be a tough watch at times

it was praised as being Vivid meticulous and Visually stunning ultimately this

Emmy winning drama has a sharp cast and expands on a compelling if haunting

story to great effect and blessed are those who suffer for the

cause of

righteousness for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven number 27 The Marvelous Mrs

masel what are you talking about talking about your act I don't have an act you

will when we're done this hyper stylish award-winning comedy is more than just

bells and whistles after an Abrupt split with her husband mij measel decides to

strike it out on her own as a comedian set in the 1950s this series is filled

with colorful sets characters and stories it's a triumphant show with

plenty to laugh at and its fair share of tender moments Rachel Brosnahan takes

center stage and is aided by a talented Supporting Cast with Alex borin in the

role of M's manager Marin hanle portrays M's mother Rose and the legendary Tony

shaloo plays M's dad Abe you're going to be in for a marvelous time with this one

well done thank you Mrs masel you're very welcome thanks Susie all we need is

the check number 26 Chappelle show this is arguably the most important sketch

comedy show of all time not only due to the quality of the show itself but also

for what it represents and it's my favorite family to deliver milk to

Chappelle's Show contained many hilarious topical and thematic sketches

and it introduced a host of characters into the pop culture Consciousness like

Tyrone bams I did two hits of that and Bugs Bunny and Scooby-Doo and all my

favorite coner Heroes came to in my room at eight cookies with me to s songs for

16 hours God the skits wor smarter funnier and certainly more Cutting Edge

than your typical comedy sketches but it also showcases the merits in Artistic

integrity and spiritual contentment I always wanted to say

this

forel Chappelle famously walked away from $50 million as the stresses of Fame

production and artistic quality had started taking an effect on his mental

health my brother had these brand new couchs they were suede right and he gets

on the couch and says why did I stretch out and just started grinding mud all

into the couch man we greatly respect that decision and besides you know what

they say always leave them wanting more number 25 shitz Creek you bought a small

town in 1991 Johnny Yes I bought that as a joke for my son wait you actually

purchased that town when they find out their Fortune has been stolen by a once-

trusted associate the tables quickly turn for the rose family shitz Creek is

a show where the rich are forced to give up their wealth and maybe learn a lesson

or two along the way despite or in many instances because of their quirks the

rose family quickly endeared themselves to audiences and their new town their

journey to eventually see the dysfunctional shitz Creek as home is a

delight to watch when the show ended in 2020 it set a record for the most Emmy a

comedy series had ever won in just one year plus it has some absolute laugh out

loud moments next step is to fold in the

cheese what does that mean what does fold in the cheese mean he folds it in I

I understand that but how how do you fold it number 24 Sons of Anarchy so how

are we going to handle the minons we're hoping actually maybe you could help us

out with the problem sure got a garage full like 47s need a place to assemble

in storm this action-packed drama Chronicles the lives of the titular

biker gang for Seven Seasons it tackles issues of violence family masculinity

loyalty and Corruption leading the ensemble cast is Charlie hunam as Jacker

he battles wanting to do right by his family and keeping up the Legacy his

father created in the reaper crew which leads to a compelling complexity for his

character critics gave the show favorable reviews praising the cast and

the engaging theme strap in because Sons of Anarchy will

take you on an unforgettable ride that's before

before you don't ever sit on another man's bike number 23 It's Always Sunny

in Philadelphia you've said that word implication a couple of times what what

implication there might be only three things that you can be certain of in

life death taxes and it always being Sunny in Philadelphia okay the

consistency of the actual weather might be debatable but what isn't is the

show's enduring popularity the chaotic lives of the Patty's Pub gang will

simply never leave you bored fans have got over a dozen Seasons to witness the

truly bizarre stories obsessions schemes and arguments of Dennis D Mack Charlie

and Frank it's always sunny as a weird show but sometimes the most enjoyable

ones are the ones that Venture far off the beaten path well calm down cuz

here's one thing that's not going to happen what we're not going to get fired

number 22 the bear Cari beado is an award-winning chef but he finds himself

back at his family sandwich shop after a family tragedy before I came to Alan on

I was a cook I mean I'm I'm I'm still a cook I'm just a different kind of cook I

guess it's a straightforward but gripping premise the bear gives viewers

an up close and sometimes traumatic look into both running a restaurant and

dealing with serious unresolved issues besides the subject matter the show is

elevated by the performances from its talented actors this show just wouldn't

hit the same without Jeremy Allen White eban moss backrack and Iowa Dey at the

Forefront all three have gone on to win major awards for their portrayals of

these compelling characters FX definitely dished out a winner with the

bear this is really really really good thank you number 21 the good place

the good place shares a lot in common with 6 feet under only it's lighthearted

and hilarious instead of relentlessly Soul crushing during your time on Earth

every one of your actions had a positive or A negative value depending on how

much good or bad that action put into the universe this is Creator Michael

Shore's third show following the acclaimed Parks and Recreation in

Brooklyn 99 and it is arguably the best of the bunch so who's in the bad place

that would shock me ah well Mozart Picasso Elvis basically every artist

ever it contains their signature rapid fire wit and cuddly warmth but it also

explores deeper themes about The Human Condition this is a job for a

human one who's tough but also empathetic and has a big

heart and a worldclass bullshirt detector it's taken philosophical

inspiration from numerous sources including Aristotle Jonathan dansy and

Emanuel Kant as well as sra's existential play No Exit it was one of

the smartest funniest and surprisingly Humane sitcoms of the decade number 20

stranger

[Music] things Netflix's Flagship series

stranger things transported audiences to Hawkins Indiana for classic sci-fi

horror and more 80s references than you can shake a stick at steeped in the

works of Steven Spielberg Stephen King John Carpenter and other genre Masters

The Duffer Brother series gained an instant following and quickly became a

cultural phenomenon it also managed to Kickstart and reinvigorate several

acting careers and pick up plenty of accolades along the way including five

prime time Emmy wins and four Golden Globe nominations with its wonderful

cast and a story that feels both new and familiar at the same time it's a show

that consistently provides just about the most fun you can have in front of a

TV I just don't know if this is such a good idea anymore really because I feel

like it's the best idea I've had all summer number 19 6 feet under this show

has to be one of the most relentlessly morose yet weirdly uplifting things ever

put on television it primarily deals with human mortality and the pain and

philosophical quandaries it represents you know people don't just spazz out and

HK all over their shoes for no good reason Nate two words tofu meatloaf the

plot follows the Proprietors of a funeral home and their interactions with

each other and The Grieving people who walk through their doors God damn it

David I told you I wanted to be created it explores many heavy and dense themes

concerning mortality and it certainly isn't afraid to mine the absolute depths

of human pain and suffering yeah Society like propagates this vision of people

hooking up and staying together forever reality how often does that actually

happen that said it also finds time for contentment and tranquility and its

brilliant finale remains one of the most beautiful and soul soothing episodes

ever aired on TV number 18 Barry L sh

it well this isn't quite what we expected from Bill hater but all right

right Barry is haters comedy drama and it follows the titler Barry a Hitman who

wants nothing more than to leave his criminal past behind and become a

full-time actor the show shares a lot in common with breaking bad as it contains

similar themes and tones not to mention the whole idea of a man hiding his true

identity from those who are closest to him of course this is also much much

funnier than Breaking Bad ever was given it's more a dark comedy than a drama

it's also packed with Incredible actors including emmy-winning performances from

hate and Henry Winkler it comes highly recommended what you got there oh I got

an audition tomorrow I'm an

actor on number 17 30 Rock despite receiving consistent praise and even

being named one of the best written shows of all time by the writer Guild of

America 30 rocks significantly struggled in the ratings Gary's dead I'm Jack Dy

new VP of development for NBC G Universal Kmart we own Kmart now no it's

a shame because it deserves to be seen by as many people as possible the show

is lightly adapted from Tina fe's experiences working at Saturday Night

Live and it follows the cast crew and corporate overlords of a similar sketch

comedy program Liz the writers can't take a car service at night anymore I've

crunched the numbers and it's cheaper for us to just replace anyone who gets

murdered 30 Rock Drew consistent praise for its production values razor sharp

and Rapid Fire writing and and the performances of its cast all right let's

each say one thing about ourselves that the other person doesn't know on the

count of three all right ready one 2 3ou by Prest it's fine wait what it made

careers it revitalized careers and the writing amazed viewers with just how

smart fast and hilarious it could be honestly it's a comedy Master Class

number 16 The West Wing yes I lied it was a sin I've committed many sins have

I displeased you you feckless Thug Veep might hold the political comedy crown

for some but the West Wing is Iconic for a reason the show is centered around the

fictional US President Jed Bartlett and the tight-knit group who make up his

cabinet it's a more idealistic look at politics with a cast of quirky

characters and snappy writing after all only someone like Aaron sorin can make

people walking down a hallway and talking feel like must see TV and with

captivating storylines and characters you're bound to connect to the The West

Wing has got our vote I thought it was a hell of a lot better than time it was

good it's upstanding he blew the dsection they're still on the feet here

I said it was fine number 15 Deadwood Deadwood tells the sort of true sort of

madeup story of well Deadwood a small town in South Dakota the series charts a

path through the town's Rough and Tumble not quite legal Origins to its official

status as a recognized Town Complete with historical figures like Seth bulock

Wild Bill Hickok Calamity Jane and Al SAR Engen you see me empty sir do not

pause and inquire simply assume and refill David milch uses the story of

Deadwood as a microcosm to explore the greater merits of civilization the very

Act of disperate individuals putting aside their differences and working

together to form a greater and more prosperous whole what conceivable Godly

use what conceivable Godly use was the screaming of all those men did you did

you need to hear their death ironies to know your your your omnipotence it also

contains some Stellar production values magnificent poetic writing and an

all-time performance from Ian mcshain as Al swaringen one of the most captivating

interesting and complex characters in television

history the world ends when you're dead until then you got more punishment

in store stand it like a man and give some back number 14 the

boys you people should be thanking Christ that I am who and what I am

because you need me you need me to save you superheroes are meant to stand for

things like truth justice and virtue however you should probably forget all

of that when you get to watching the boys it follows Billy Butcher and his

ragtag crew as they wage war on corrupt soups and the all powerful corporation

that fuels them this satirical take on the superhero genre is absolutely

absolutely brutal and does not skimp on the violence or absurdity evil

superheroes might not be everyone's cup of tea but the boys has a premise worth

getting hooked on and several seasons of outlandish swings that have kept

audiences coming back for more the only man in the

sky it's me number 13 the office the office is one of those exceptionally

rare American adaptations that actually worked try my Googy Googy try my Googy

Googy try my GOOG [ __ ] try despite a generally Rocky first

season the office soldiered through and presented us with some incredible

television would an idiot do that and if they would I do not do that thing the

characters were instantly relatable and Charming the humor was hilariously dry

and it contained a surprisingly gooey and warm center LED primarily by the

relationship between Jim and Pam are you free for dinner

tonight yes all right then it's a date Steve Corell also gave the performance

of his career as Michael Scott who in our opinion is one of the most endearing

characters in sitcom history the worst thing about prison was the was the

Dementors they were flying all over the place and they were scary and then they

come down and they suck the soul out of your body and it height it's one of

those shows you never want to end and when it does you find yourself missing

the characters and the Cozy World they inhabited so you started again and again

and again send help number 12 the Americans it's clear that Breaking Bad

has been an enormous influence on this decade's television and as with Barry

there are comparisons to be made with the Americans place to meet

you likewise I leave you two to get acquainted there is so much to talk

about it follows two Soviet spies pretending to be a married American

couple in Suburban Washington and wouldn't you know it their neighbor

Works Counter Intelligence for the FBI there's something a little bit off about

him maybe but I think he's a good guy the show contains all the excitement and

glorious cat- and mouse tension you'd expect but it also serves as a

contemplative look at marriage and self-identification the fact that it can

also effortlessly balance the two tones and genres is amazing and both Carrie

Russell and Matthew Reese turn in wonderful performances we had a job to

do we had a job to do this flew under the mainstream radar for most of its run

but it's already a cult classic number 11 flea bag you know that feeling when a

guy you like sends you a text at 2:00 on a Tuesday night asking if he can come

and find you and you've accidentally made it out like you've just gotten

yourself so you have to get out of bed drink a half bottle of wine get in the

shower shave everything dig out some adoc her business to spend about the

whole bit and wait by the door until the buzzer goes between flea bag and killing

Eve Phoebe Waller Bridge had herself a fantastic and very prosperous decade and

while both shows are great it's flea bag that is often showered with the praise

and accolades Waller Bridge plays flea bag an erotic woman trying to live her

life and having lots of sex in modern London and while the show sounds like a

traditional sitcom Waller Bridge's instantly memorable performance and

intelligent writing helped turn it into must-watch TV it never generated endless

theories on Reddit and it didn't wow us with an expensive production it's just a

funny heartwarming and well- told story and we can all use a little bit more of

that she doesn't want to go why cuz I'm stubborn and for some inexp reason I'd

rather stay here and have a passive aggressive party number 10 Curb Your

Enthusiasm expectations were unbelievably high for Larry David's

followup to Seinfeld hence the possibly meta title this show does share a few

similarities with its spiritual predecessor including a selfish

protagonist and humor generated around misunderstandings and social faux proud

Jews were y be proud here in the parking lot you don't need to be proud in there

who let's just go and sit down take it off take it off David plays a

fictionalized version of himself a selfish and very set in his ways man who

refuses to conform to societal expectations what what what's you didn't

thank him for his service [ __ ] they thanked him three people thanked him he

doesn't make for the most agreeable protagonist but his tactless personality

certainly makes for many hilarious and horribly awkward situations Mommy Mommy

that Bowman's in the bathroom and there's something hard in his

pants the talents of the cast must also be commended as much of the show is

improvised around a general story outline it can certainly be a tough

watch but we've never seen awkward and cringe inducing humor done so well I was

in a concentration camp you never even suffered one minutes in your life

compared to what I've been through look I'm saying I'm saying we spent 42 days

trying to survive we had very little rations no snacks it is truly painful

stuff number nine Atlanta the premise behind Atlanta is welcoming the

consistently enjoyable Donald Glover plays a struggling young man who decides

to manage his cousin's budding rap career I don't want a hand out I want to

manage you manage you know what a word manage come from man who Latin for hand

probably but I'm going to say no for the purpose of my argument only the show is

so much more than that and frankly it's quite hard to accurately describe Glover

himself has called it Twin Peaks with rappers and that is certainly an

accurate description the show veers wildly between surrealist comedy

hard-hitting personal drama introspective character study

nightmarish horror and a thematic look into the social media obsessed hip-hop

culture it's original it's fresh and above all it somehow remains

consistently enjoyable despite its peculiar trappings it is one of the most

bizarre yet rewarding TV shows we've ever seen I think we're taking slow

strides but you have to believe things are getting better otherwise you'll just

die inside number eight lost lost is enormously influential and various shows

are still trying to recapture its light in a bottle

magic this is the event show to end all event shows garnering endless

speculation and theories six years of pent up public excitement and upwards of

20 million viewers a week at its peak and while lost is mostly remembered for

its fascinating Mysteries reveals and plot twists it also contained an

incredible cast of characters who made us cry on a near weekly

basis penny Desmond one only need think of Desmond

and Penny's phone call or lock standing up on the beach for the first time to

start feeling the fuzzies we were not supposed to leave yes we were it may not

have stuck the landing but we shouldn't let a disappointing conclusion

overshadow its inarguable qualities and influence we have to go back Kate number

seven Game of Thrones so long as I am your king treason shall never go

unpunished sir

enan bring me his head when it comes to event television few shows compared to

Game of Thrones this show helped bridge the gap between TV and film as it

contained a stellar cast and the greatest production values ever seen on

TV Game of Thrones told a highly complex and intriguing Story full of twists and

shocking developments and it was fascinating to watch its popularity rise

throughout the years while it started slow interest in the show slowly began

to R rise until it became the decade's biggest TV event breaking all sorts of

viewership records launching careers and promoting endless discussion on forums

and social media sites it didn't quite stick The Landing but it provided us

with 8 years of peak TV to Brandon of house

stock I say I number six The

Leftovers hopes were high for the leftovers Damon Lindelof first

television project since lost and while lost fizzled out many people were

willing to forgive and see what he had in store luckily they were not

disappointed the series is adapted from Tom Pat's novel of the same name and

concerns The Leftovers on Earth who are well left over after 2% of the

population mysteriously disappears he ended up writing a book oh right right I

didn't read it I assume he didn't mention me the

subject matter makes for difficult viewing as it painfully delv into the

complexities of the human psyche but those who stick around will be

infinitely rewarded with some of the best acting and writing in television

history it's a masterpiece in every sense of the word but it's certainly not

for everyone did you ask for my help

Kevin yes this is me helping number five

succession bitter family rivalries and corporate politics partner up to form

one insanely entertaining show when the theme song is d Dynamic enough to tell a

story all on its own you know the show is

[Music] special it doesn't take too long to get

fully hooked on the world of succession the show introduces audiences to the Roy

family and their retinue of Associates and Rivals though the characters and the

media conglomerate they squabble over are fictional there are plenty of

comparisons to be made with real life and with no shortage of awards and

critical Acclaim in toe succession is Prestige television at its finest I love

you but you are

not serious people number four Madmen on the surface Madmen follows the employees

of an advertising agency it sounds boring and it certainly could have been

in the wrong hands Campbell we're both men here so I'm going to be direct

Christ are you already sleeping with her advertising is a very small world and

when you do something like malign the reputation of a girl from the Steno pool

on her first day you make it even smaller luckily Creator and headwriter

Matthew Wier is a virtuoso and he concocted the definitive statement on

changing social mores and the counterculture movement of the 1960s do

you want me to dismiss her based on the color of her skin I said nothing of the

kind I'm merely suggesting a rearrangement of your rearrangement like

Deadwood Madmen uses the Ad Agency as a microcosm to explore greater and farther

reaching themes and it is an absolute masterclass in character development

it's also telling that Mad Men aired throughout the late 2000s and early

2010s another period Rife with changing social mores but guess what there is no

Danny's idea everything that comes in here belongs to the agency you mean

you as long as you still work here it uses the 60s to tell a story of modern

times and it does it in a highly entertaining and stylish fashion number

three the wire typically regarded as one of the best shows ever made if not the

best the wire is arguably the most ambitious show ever created this the

king pin all right and he the man you get the other dude's King you got the

game and he trying to get your king too so you got protected the wire

consistently sought lofty Heights and it mostly saw Creator David Simon using the

television medium to realistically depict the realities of inner city life

and politics so look I'm looking for a stickup boy name of Omar dark thin guy

with a scar right down his face your boys would definitely know him if you

saw him because he's got a shotgun about yay long the wire has consistently

garnered a claim for its realism and that is largely due to Simon's

background as a police reporter at the Baltimore

Sun yo yo so come on Yo Omar coming man oh

[ __ ] he knew what was happening on the streets and in the police stations

Schools and Government offices and and he used the wire to accurately and

dramatically relay that story the chees stands alone it's the Great American

novel in TV form number two Breaking Bad now if you want to talk entertaining

let's talk Breaking Bad this is easily one of the most well-written and tightly

plotted shows in

history you got me you'd think the story was planned from the very beginning as

each action has a thrilling consequence and the story remains fluid and natural

throughout its entire run Jack

80 million and all you've got to

do is let him go it all culminates in the unbelievably thrilling an emotional

azy mandus which some critics call the greatest episode of Television ever made

look you two guys are just guys okay Mr White he's the devil it also contains a

slew of iconic characters including Mr Walter White Jesse Pinkman and Saul Mike

and Gus who were so popular and richly characterized that they received their

own surprisingly excellent spin-off what you two need is an honest to God

businessman right somebody who treats your product like the simple high margin

commodity that it is we've been chasing the high of Breaking Bad since 2013 and

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notifications number one The Sopranos The Sopranos changed the way television

was made and it legitimized the medium as a serious art form so you had coffee

right while prior shows had garnered their share of Acclaim and popularity TV

was always seen as a lesser medium the Pros not only showed that TV could tell

dark complex and richly thematic stories it single-handedly launched the Golden

Age of TV dramas and many of the dramas on this list owe their very existence to

The Sopranos the Russians they're not all bad how about the cubaan Missile

Crisis [ __ ] suckers moved nuclear warheads into Cuba pointed them right at

us that was real most people expected a traditional gangster story and while it

was that in some ways it also served as a dark and contemplative at American

Life at the turn of the 21st century and you said what kind of animal smokes

marijuana at his confirmation he was using illegal drugs

in the home did it ever occur to you that I might have been self-medicating

give me a break will you it's a masterpiece of television and it has yet

to be dethroned what's your favorite show from the century share your love

for it in the comments and I am very excited for everyone to meet the real me

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