Best of Television 2015

Here are my Top 10 shows of 2015. There were a lot to choose from (maybe even too many). My Top 10 mostly consists of shows that I was always eagerly looking forward to. Some are the ones that I binge-watched over the past year. Here we go:

1. FARGO (FX)

Why: A beautifully shot full of tension, awesome dialogue & quirkiness

MVP: Mike Milligan (Bokeem Woodbine) – this guy has a way with words

Best Episode of 2015: Rhinoceros (S02E06)

The Gerhardts try to take down Peggy & Ed at home and the police station.

2. BETTER CALL SAUL (AMC)

Why: Has the same quality as Breaking Bad but a bit funnier

MVP: Jimmy McGill (Bob Odenkirk) – so many fun yet cringe-worthy scenes

Best Episode of 2015: Hero (S01E04)

Jimmy ‘rescues’ someone to get clients and manages to piss off a rival firm

3. THE GRINDER (FOX)

Why: Love the mix of meta-humour, family comedy and sheer craziness

MVP: Stewart (Fred Savage) – love his eye-rolling as the ignored brother

Best Episode of 2015: Dedicating This One to the Crew (S01E07)

Ethan tries out for the school play but Steward wants him backstage instead

4. GAME OF THRONES (HBO)

Why: Still full of epic battles and high drama that relishes new combinations

MVP: Tyrion Lannister (Peter Dinklage) – can talk his way our of anything

Best Episode of 2015: Hardhome (S05E08)

Culminates in an epic battle with the Night’s King mic drop as Jon looks on

5. BROOKLYN NINE-NINE (FOX)

Why: A great workplace comedy much like The Office but with police stuff

MVP: Captain Holt (Andre Braugher) – managed to get a bit kookier

Best Episode of 2015: Halloween III (S03E05)

Jake and Holt compete in a tie-breaking battle of wits

6. MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. (ABC)

Why: Only getting better and better with captivating stories and characters

MVP: Fitz (Iain DeCasestecker) – he is the lovable nerd you have to root for

Best Episode of 2015: Maveth (S03E10)

Coulson hunts down Grant as SHIELD tries to rescue everyone from Hydra

7. MARVEL’S JESSICA JONES (NETFLIX)

Why: An awesome noir with edgy characters and gritty storyline

MVP: Kilgrave (David Tennant) – hands down best Marvel villain (even Loki)

Best Episode of 2015: AKA WWJD? (S01E08)

Kilgrave disturbingly tries to court Jessica who's trying to make him a hero

8. iZOMBIE (CW)

Why: Very Veronica Mars-ish with some great zombie mythology mixed in

MVP: Ravi (Rahul Kohli) – this guy gets all the fun lines

Best Episode of 2015: Blaine’s World (S01E13)

Ravi finds a cure while Liv decides who to save after a climactic explosion

9. MR. ROBOT (USA)

Why: An interesting look at computer hacking and anti-establishment issues

MVP: Elliot (Rami Malek) – the main character is wonderfully complex

Best Episode of 2015: eps1.8_m1rr0r1ng.qt (S01E09)

Elliot struggles when he finally learns the identity of Mr. Robot

10. LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER (HBO)

Why: His humorous in depth look at meaningful topics continues to impress

MVP: John Oliver (John Oliver) – he is just so funny, clever and British

Best Episode of 2015: 2015/04/05 (S02E08)

Amazingly, John Oliver is able to interview Edward Snowden in Russia.

IF THIS WAS A TOP 20 LIST:

11.The Last Man on Earth  12.Suits  13.Master of None  14.Parks & Recreation  15.Marvel’s Agent Carter  16.Mad Men  17.Marvel’s Daredevil  18.Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt  19.The Walking Dead  20.Scandal

IF THIS WAS A TOP 30 LIST:

21.Nathan For You  22.The Big Bang Theory  23.Limitless  24.Silicon Valley  25.The Muppets  26.The Flash  27.Gotham  28.Modern Family  29.The Mindy Project  30.Archer

Ten More Awesome Episodes This Year:

The Last Man on Earth | Alive in Tucson (S01E01)

The opening thirty minutes is pure genius as Phil survives and has fun.

Parks & Recreation | Leslie and Ron (S07E04)

Ron & Leslie locked in a room together to solve differences is a laugh riot

Marvel’s Daredevil | Cut Man (S01E02)

The one-shot epic hallway fight is beautifully choreographed and brutal

The Walking Dead | Thank You (S07E03)

No matter what you might have read, the last few minutes are still shocking

Scandal | Run (S04E10)

Olivia’s struggle to free herself is good but the first 10 minutes rock

Nathan For You | Electronics Store (S03E01)

Nathan taking on Best Buy using a loophole is cringe-worthy fun

The Big Bang Theory | The Opening Night Excitation (S09E11)

Brilliant pairing of Sheldon & Amy’s first time & the opening of Star Wars

Limitless | Brian Finch’s Black Op (S01E07)

A fun episode chock-full of references to Ferris Beuller’s Day Off.

The Muppets | Pig Out (S01E04)

The Muppets do karaoke; Swedish Chef is amazing

Bloodline | Part 13 (S01E13)

Like  Damages, the piecing together the truth about Danny is engrossing

UPCOMING REVIEWS: The Hateful 8, Top Movies of 2015