Which of us doesn’t like to spend a couple of hours watching our favorite series? The lesson is fascinating, especially if the plot is good, and the actors are completely delighted. But how to navigate the huge variety of film products of our time and not only? The best series in the world (Hollywood rating) help you.
In 2015, The Hollywood Reporter magazine conducted a survey among film industry employees and ordinary viewers on this topic. The list includes the series that, in their opinion, are the best, remind them of the past, inspire in the future or simply help to relax in front of the TV after a difficult day. Some of them are very difficult to attribute to masterpieces, but the main judges are spectators, not critics.
Employees of the magazine interviewed more than 2800 people, including actors - 779, directors - 268, and 365 movie producers. Most votes were cast anonymously, but some stars nevertheless voiced their opinions. So, we bring to your attention the 10 best TV shows in the world (The Hollywood Reporter rating).
"Friends" - a ten-year marathon
A comedy series in the center of which is the life of six friends. Dynamic and sometimes naive, he won recognition not only from the audience, but also from film critics, for which he was awarded six Emmys and one Golden Globe. The show of the final series in 2004 gathered more than 52 million viewers in front of the television screens. As the creators of the series themselves note, in it everyone saw themselves, the absurd and sometimes ridiculous situations reflected our life, like a crooked mirror. Ten seasons and 236 episodes will not let the audience get bored, but those who have already seen the best series in the world (The Hollywood Reporter rating) will certainly not mind indulging in easy nostalgia.
"Breaking bad"
This 62-series drama series was recognized as the best in its genre in 2013 and 2014. He rightfully acquired the status of a cult in America. The tragic story of a Ph.D. in chemistry at school. Upon learning that he is ill with cancer, he embarks on a criminal path in order to provide for his family, and so that she does not need anything even after his death. By virtue of his education, he begins to manufacture meth.
"Secret materials"
The cult series about the truth, which is somewhere nearby, closes the top three. Its creator, Chris Carter, says it was the first film product about eerie creatures with intriguing music and an obsession with a universal conspiracy. There was nothing like it before on the screens. For more than 9 years, The X-Files has collected many awards and rightfully occupies an honorable place in the list of 100 best TV shows in the world. The rating is also fueled by the upcoming premiere in January 2016, or rather, the return of your favorite characters.
"The game of thrones"
Cruel kings and treacherous queens, noble knights and fire-breathing dragons, sorcerers and witches - all of them were united by the series, based on the book “Song of Ice and Fire”. Although there is still at least one season ahead, he is already in the top five. Its creators fuel the interest of the audience with the complexity of the storylines, new characters and the tragic deaths of the heroes loved by the audience. Add to this the breathtaking computer graphics and the excellent work of the film crew.
Seinfeld
A popular television series in America, shot in a genre unusual for our viewers, sitcoms (in other words, sitcoms) was shown on screens in 1989-1998. Its creators L. David and D. Seinfeld describe their work in three words - "about nothing." And yet, for the simplicity of the plot and the love of the audience, he is included in the best series in the world. The rating in our country is much lower, for the first time Seinfeld was shown in 2009 by TNT.
"Clan Soprano"
The sixth place of the rating was given to the most popular criminal drama series, which was created by D. Chase. The plot is simple enough and tells the story of the family of Tony Soprano, who is the boss of the mafia. Difficulties, both vital and purely “professional,” are closely intertwined and twisted into an intriguing plot that has kept viewers in suspense for eight years.
"Saturday Night Live"
It is very difficult to call it a series, rather, a television project, which from 1975 to this day has been entertaining the audience. The whole family gathers in front of the screens to get another batch of sparkling and subtle humor and enjoy the skits of a professional team. It was from this project, as if from an institute, that they went on a great voyage and many of today's actors became famous. Among the invited stars, Bill Murray, Sigourney Weaver, Justin Timberlake and many others were noted.
"I love Lucy"
The series from the era when the genre of sitcoms was born, and even if it is already more than 50 years old, the audience still loves it. For six seasons, the incomparable Lucy Ball has plagued, in the good sense of the word, his beloved husband. The prototype of a “desperate housewife”, dreaming of a stage and a career as a singer, brings down all her charm to those around her, sometimes involving everyone in the most ridiculous and comical situations.
Mad Men
The drama series, broadcast on screens from 2007 to 2015, ranks ninth. Mad Men is the story of the creative director of a prestigious advertising agency and his family, friends and colleagues. In pursuit of external brilliance, they all suffer from inner, spiritual emptiness. He is rightfully included in the best series in the world. The rating is high not only thanks to the audience, but also to critics. Mad Men have been awarded prestigious cinematic awards.
"The Simpsons"
A full-fledged series, but in an animated format, closes the top ten. This is the longest project of this kind in the history of American television, extended for as many as 28 seasons. Do not take it as an ordinary cartoon. It is saturated with satire, and often on topical and relevant topics. The Simpsons touches on very sharp and slippery topics of racism, politics and same-sex marriage, feminism, and even the war in Iraq, etc. But one, as the creators promise, the viewer will never see: Marge and Homer will not divorce under any circumstances, and Bart and Lisa will not grow up.
In addition
So, these were the best series in the world (TOP-10 rating according to The Hollywood Reporter). Literally a few steps away, namely on the 12th and 15th places respectively, remained “Sex and the City” and “Staying Alive”, which found a fairly large number of fans in our country. According to studies, mainly women voted for the first series, and if only this fact were accepted, then he would take an honorable third place.
Fans of the most mystical and mysterious project of D. Lynch can please two news. First, the series "Twin Peaks" closed the top twenty. Secondly, its continuation is coming.
But the stories of vampires were not so popular among the Hollywood fraternity. The series about the schoolgirl Buffy, hunting for vampires, stopped at 27th place, "True Blood" - already at 86th.
In the best series in the world (rating - 100), as they say, in the last carriage, “Desperate Housewives”, which our viewers loved, also flew in. An interesting, comedic, and sometimes tragic story of the five best friends who love, hate and forgive.
We presented you with unrivaled drama series of all time and the best youth series in the world (rating by The Hollywood Reporter magazine). You must admit that there are quite a dozen of them, and everyone can find something in it. Do not pass by these series - many of them are appreciated by generations of viewers.