What are the best TV shows of the 21st century?
Summary
Deirdre Alumbé and Vanula Jones debate the New York Times' list of the 100 best TV shows of the 21st century, which crowned Breaking Bad as number one. The guests discuss the exclusion of The Sopranos due to its 1999 debut and analyze the rankings of top contenders like The Wire, Mad Men, and Succession. They critique specific placements, such as Game of Thrones and Fleabag, while noting inconsistencies in how multi-season series were evaluated. The segment concludes with listener reactions, highlighting strong fan support for Walter White's character arc and disappointment over the omissio…
Topics discussed
QVC Fall Shopping Promotion
Introduction: NYT 100 Best TV Shows List
Deirdre Alumba: Breaking Bad as #1
Reviewing the Top 10 Rankings
Vanula Jones: Succession and Fleabag
Debate on Mad Men, Wire, and Reality TV
Analysis of Pacing in 2000s Shows
Critique of Rankings: Shit Creek and Adolescence
Methodology Issues: Season Inclusions
Listener Reactions and Favorite Shows
Closing Remarks and Social Media Share
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