10 series that changed television

1. Doctor Who

Doctor Who

• UK, 1963-1989, 2005-present.
• Fantasy, adventure.
• Duration: 39 seasons.
• IMDb: 8.6.

Doctor Who travels the universes through time and space, saving the Earth from enemies. Because he has been to many different places, he knows a lot more than any of his assistants. And the Doctor regularly changes his appearance.

Doctor Who is a great series that has managed to win audiences twice. In the 60s, he delighted audiences with absurd adventures who knew too little about space. In the noughties, it rebooted in a world where interplanetary adventure had long been a popular topic in pop culture. In both cases, the British show has managed to find its place, and it's also the longest-running sci-fi series in history. In the new seasons, the 15th Doctor will appear in a row.

2. Colombo

Columbo

• United States, 1968–2003.
• Detective.
• Duration: 13 seasons.
• IMDb: 8.3.

Lieutenant Colombo is ready to unravel any case. True, something always interferes with him: either absent-mindedness, or poor eyesight (he sees with only one eye). But even under such conditions, he is able to do his job and help people.

"Colombo" - classic detective, to which they are still equal. The hero of Peter Falk did not differ in incredible appearance, refined taste and wealth. Cheap cigars, a shabby raincoat, an old car - this is exactly how the audience liked the detective. For 25 years, 13 seasons have come out in which the hero investigated all conceivable and unthinkable crimes. It turned out to be a real anthology of plots for TV detectives, so when watching the next series, you can stumble upon what was in Colombo decades ago.

3. Twin Peaks

Twin Peaks

• United States, 1990-1991, 2017.
• Detective thriller.
• Duration: 3 seasons.
• IMDb: 8.8.

Agent Cooper arrives in the small town of Twin Peaks to investigate the murder of Laura Palmer. Trying to get on the trail of a criminal, the agent learns that the locals have too many secrets, and owls are not at all what they seem.

Before "Twin PeaksDavid Lynch had an odd reputation. He was loved for his first films, but the commercial failures of "Dune" and "Blue Velvet" negatively affected his career. As a result, he simultaneously took on the film "Brave" and the TV series "Twin Peaks", and both projects helped him return to the pool of sought-after directors. Then many were surprised that a Hollywood star was filming a series - only years later this practice would become the norm.

4. Friends

friends

• United States, 1994–2004.
• Comedy.
• Duration: 10 seasons.
• IMDb: 8.9.

Six friends live next door. They help each other solve problems, sometimes quarrel, and sometimes fall in love.

It was "Friends" that became the series that largely determined the format of situational comedies. After all, Seinfeld, an earlier classic sitcom, was only popular in the United States.

But Friends not only influenced an entire genre, it also showed what a television actress could become. world star.

5. Soprano

The Sopranos

• United States, 1999–2007.
• Thriller, drama, comedy.
• Duration: 6 seasons.
• IMDb: 9.2.

Chapter mafia Tony Soprano has been solving the problems of the "family" for many years. At the same time, none of his relatives guess what is in the soul of the boss, and yet he suffers from panic attacks and is forced to go to a psychotherapist, which is unusual for a person of his status. But the main problem is how not to tell the doctor about what Tony Soprano is really doing?

The Sopranos is a project that has radically changed the attitude towards TV shows. It turned out that it is possible to shoot not only content for housewives, but also a real movie, stretched over many episodes. The 18+ age category allowed the scriptwriters to enliven the speech of the characters with the dirtiest vocabulary. The Sopranos epitomizes the beginning of the HBO era that continues to this day.

6. wiretapping

The Wire

• USA, 2002-2008.
• Detective, crime.
• Duration: 5 seasons.
• IMDb: 9.3.

The police are trying to use wiretapping and a hidden camera to get on the trail of drug dealers as quickly as possible. However, even the capture of the head of the gang will not affect the situation in any way - crime has become a part of Baltimore's life.

The Wire is a great series that not only tells the viewer about the criminal life of the city, but also tries to find its origins. The script was written by journalists who worked closely with the police investigating the murders. At the same time, "listening" did not win awards and had rather average ratings - it was truly appreciated after the release of the last season.

7. Office

The Office

• United States, 2005–2013.
• Comedy.
• Duration: 9 seasons.
• IMDb: 9.0.

Michael Scott runs a branch of a company that sells office paper. He considers himself a born comedian, so he spends all his energy to make the life of his subordinates more joyful - even at the expense of work results.

The American "Office" came out two years after the end of the British one and almost closed after the first season, but over time, viewers appreciated the series. Unlike "Friends", where most of the jokes were programmed by situations, "The Office" was striking in its absurdity and lack of logic. become popular"Parks and recreation areas' relied heavily on The Office as a source of inspiration.

8. Breaking Bad

Breaking Bad

• United States, 2008–2013.
• Crime, drama, comedy.
• Duration: 5 seasons.
• IMDb: 9.5.

Chemistry teacher Walter White learns on his 50th birthday that he has lung cancer. To ensure the future of his family, he decides to produce drugs. As assistants, he takes Jesse Pinkman, his former student, who began to sell methamphetamine.

While the series has a colorful storyline, it has an endless amount of little finds, from great jokes to great camera work. It is with Breaking Bad that the beginning of a new era of television is associated - successful actors and directors have ceased to disdain serials. And the game with the pace of the narrative predetermined the projects of the whole decade - now it is not necessary to end the episode with a cliffhanger.

9. Game of Thrones

Game of Thrones

• USA, UK, 2011-2019.
• Fantasy, drama, adventure.
• Duration: 8 seasons.
• IMDb: 9.2.

Clans and families fight to lead the Seven Kingdoms and sit on the Iron Throne. Some of them are ready to use the troops, others weave conspiracies, others are ready to call on otherworldly forces with the help of ancient rituals. While people are fighting for power, they are threatened by the risen dead from the north and dragons from the south.

"Game of Thrones" from the very first episode showed what you can do fantasy and for those who do not like this genre. Political intrigues, black humor, brutal murders, light eroticism - the series has components for every taste. “Game of Thrones” has made a real revolution in terms of the finances that are spent on TV shows: in the last season, each episode cost the creators $ 15 million.

10. House of cards

House of Cards

• USA, 2013-2018.
• Drama.
• Duration: 6 seasons.
• IMDb: 8.7.

Congressman Frank Underwood helps Garrett Walker become President of the United States in exchange for being appointed Secretary of State by the new leader of the nation. However, the congressman is deceived. Now Frank and his wife are ready to intrigue and even threaten to get promoted.

«House of cards"is considered one of the best political series in history. For many, it was with him that acquaintance with Netflix began. The revolutionary approach to publishing episodes (House of Cards ran for an entire season) has proven to be successful and is now the way most Netflix series are produced.