They polled 206 TV experts from 43 countries. The shows had to start after 2000, which excludes shows like The Sopranos. Here’s the top 10:

1          The Wire (2002-2008)
2          Mad Men (2007-2015)
3          Breaking Bad (2008-2013)
4          Fleabag (2016-2019)
5          Game of Thrones (2011-2019)
6          I May Destroy You (2020)
7          The Leftovers (2014-2017)
8          The Americans (2013-2018)
9          The Office (UK) (2001-2003)
10        Succession (2018-)

20 minutes ago, Faulkner said:

The Daily Telegraph did one recently. The British Film Institute did one waaaay back in 2000, so it’s way out of date, but still useful. Fawlty Towers was their No. 1.

https://m.imdb.com/list/ls000151593/

Fascinating, thank you. I have to laugh at Teletubbies being on the list! 😄

27 minutes ago, Faulkner said:

The Daily Telegraph did one recently. The British Film Institute did one waaaay back in 2000, so it’s way out of date, but still useful. Fawlty Towers was their No. 1.

https://m.imdb.com/list/ls000151593/

 

6 minutes ago, Bright Eyes said:

Fascinating, thank you. I have to laugh at Teletubbies being on the list! 😄

But Upstairs, Downstairs isn't!!    

1 minute ago, I Am A Swede said:

 

But Upstairs, Downstairs isn't!!    

That is a huge omission for sure. I wonder if they got a lot of flak for that years ago.

The wire is so overrated. I mean it’s good, but not that good to always top these list.

You're wrong, but hey, this is America.