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Critics Question NYT's 100 Best TV Shows List
Original: Why I usually dislike lists like The New York Times’ 100 Best TV Shows of the 21st Century
The New York Times' ranking of the 100 best TV shows of the 21st century is drawing pushback, with commentators arguing such lists are inherently flawed. Critics say arbitrary rankings flatten the diversity of television, reward prestige favorites, and invite more argument than agreement. The debate itself is part of the appeal, as readers dispute placements of shows like The Sopranos, Breaking Bad, and The Wire.
Why now: Ranked best-of lists reliably provoke debate about which shows deserve recognition.
Evidence
- Why I usually dislike lists like The New York Times’ 100 Best TV Shows of the 21st Century · Substack
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