The New York Times just released their list of the 100 best TV shows of the 21st century, and we’re not surprised at all that ‘Atlanta’ made the cut! Keep scrolling to learn more about the best TV shows of the century & why you should definitely watch ‘Atlanta’ (or watch it again!)
What is ‘Atlanta’ about?
Created by Donald and Stephen Glover, ‘Atlanta’ is a surreal series that ran for 4 seasons from 2016-2022. It’s about… well, what isn’t it about?
James Poniewozik of the NYT says,
[Altanta is] …about but not limited to the music business, it was a state of mind, a state of precariousness, a state of flux. The series followed a circle of artists and artist-adjacent characters from trap houses to world tours, but it took detours and backroads. Sometimes Atlanta was in Amsterdam. Sometimes it was in the past. Sometimes ‘Atlanta’ was the funniest comedy on TV and sometimes the spookiest drama. What united its fragmented collage was a feel for the uncanniness of life as experienced by its characters, for whom upheaval was a constant.
ATLiens watching the show will recognize streets, houses, characters, vibes… and deeply enjoy a super unique story about Atlanta.
Why is ‘Atlanta’ one of the best TV shows of the century?
To find the top 100 best TV shows of the 21st century, the New York Times “polled hundreds of stars, showrunners, craftspeople, executives and other industry experts and asked them to vote for the 10 best series that have premiered since Jan. 1, 2000.”
Notably, Kathryn Hahn (of ‘Agatha All Along’ and ‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery’) voted for ‘Atlanta’.
What are the NYT’s top 10 series of the century?
- Breaking Bad
- The Wire
- Mad Men
- Succession
- Fleabag
- Game of Thrones
- VEEP
- 30 Rock
- Curb Your Enthusiasm
- Atlanta
If you want to watch ‘Atlanta’, you can stream it on Hulu, here!
We’re THRILLED that ‘Atlanta’ made the cut! Congratulations to the entire cast and crew!