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NeoGAF 2014 TV Show of the Year ~Results!~
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maquiladora
Member
Exactly where it belongs.
Second half of season 2 of Arrow was better than the first half of the Flash, but that was at the beginning of the year. By the time it comes to vote people would only be thinking of the first half of season 3 which was weaker than the first half of the Flash. It's come back strong though which is a good sign.
Nope
Mass_Pincup
Banned
Flash above Person of Interest is weird but it's a pretty good list overall.
SpideySenses
Member
I thought Hannibal had it in the bag, happy that True Detective and GoT beat it. Thanks as always Ratsky, you did a great job.
As someone who voted for a few comic book shows, I can at least explain my thinking. I fully acknowledge that they may not be the most quality shows, but they're my favorite shows to watch right now.
It may just be me, but a person can only take so much depressing shit. Sometimes you just want to watch something that's fun and that moves. They may be popcorn, but they're entertaining and they're funny, and that's often what I'm looking for when I get home from work.
Regardless, I'm pretty happy with this list. It does remind me that I desperately need to catch up on Hannibal.
It may just be me, but a person can only take so much depressing shit. Sometimes you just want to watch something that's fun and that moves. They may be popcorn, but they're entertaining and they're funny, and that's often what I'm looking for when I get home from work.
Regardless, I'm pretty happy with this list. It does remind me that I desperately need to catch up on Hannibal.
Violence Jack
Member
I guess it's time to start watching Hannibal. Heard so many good things about it.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
True Dick getting some recognition somewhere at least. lol
Thanks for all the hard work Ratsky 
I'm flattered that you used a couple of my blurbs.
Six of my top ten got in the top ten, and three of the others made the top twenty so I'm satisfied there. More people need to watch The Honorable Woman, only four votes for that is criminal.
I'm flattered that you used a couple of my blurbs. Six of my top ten got in the top ten, and three of the others made the top twenty so I'm satisfied there. More people need to watch The Honorable Woman, only four votes for that is criminal.
Haloid1177
Banned
Finishing up Season 1 of Hannibal tonight. Then plow through Season 2 and start Fargo.
Cornballer
Member
It's up on Netflix now, so I'll hopefully have a chance to check it out soon.
Blue Bomber
Member
Thanks again Ratsky for all your hard work in making this comprehensive list. Good Job
I think the list is a good guide to a lot of top quality shows on TV right now. I hope people don't obsess too much over the rankings of the shows but rather use it as a guide to try out some new shows that they find appealing. I think there is a lot of good stuff out there.
For instance, after I made my own top 10 list and honorable mentions, I tried out The Honorable Woman and Happy Valley and I found them both to be very good shows that could easily be ranked alongside my favorite shows of last year. And I still have quite a few shows that I want to try out.
I just wish I had more time
I think the list is a good guide to a lot of top quality shows on TV right now. I hope people don't obsess too much over the rankings of the shows but rather use it as a guide to try out some new shows that they find appealing. I think there is a lot of good stuff out there.
For instance, after I made my own top 10 list and honorable mentions, I tried out The Honorable Woman and Happy Valley and I found them both to be very good shows that could easily be ranked alongside my favorite shows of last year. And I still have quite a few shows that I want to try out.
I just wish I had more time
I missed this, but agreed.
Great, hope you like it. I need to pimp this to my friends now lol
Thanks again Ratsky for all your hard work in making this comprehensive list. Good Job
I think the list is a good guide to a lot of top quality shows on TV right now. I hope people don't obsess too much over the rankings of the shows but rather use it as a guide to try out some new shows that they find appealing. I think there is a lot of good stuff out there.
For instance, after I made my own top 10 list and honorable mentions, I tried out The Honorable Woman and Happy Valley and I found them both to be very good shows that could easily be ranked alongside my favorite shows of last year. And I still have quite a few shows that I want to try out.
I just wish I had more time
Good post and the right attitude to have.
dead souls
Member
Great work Ratsky.
My thoughts exactly. The top ten actually has a fair number of shows I don't really like that much.
My thoughts exactly. The top ten actually has a fair number of shows I don't really like that much.
Leona Lewis
Banned
Wish I'd voted.
American Dad had some stellar moments last year ("Independent Movie" was particularly incredible), and not a single vote.
Jane the Virgin ;__;
I seriously need to check out True Detective though.
Person of Interest looks...interesting. But the only network shows that I like are Jane the Virgin and Hannibal because they don't stick to the usual network trappings (annoyingly obtrusive background music, endless flashbacks and cutaways to buildings and cities, terrible and infantilizing dialogue).
Person of Interest looks a bit too network-y for my tastes, but I'd love to be told otherwise.
American Dad had some stellar moments last year ("Independent Movie" was particularly incredible), and not a single vote.
Jane the Virgin ;__;
I seriously need to check out True Detective though.
Person of Interest looks...interesting. But the only network shows that I like are Jane the Virgin and Hannibal because they don't stick to the usual network trappings (annoyingly obtrusive background music, endless flashbacks and cutaways to buildings and cities, terrible and infantilizing dialogue).
Person of Interest looks a bit too network-y for my tastes, but I'd love to be told otherwise.
Adam Scott Aukerman
Member
Haha, Detectorists pipped Parks & Recreation. Thoroughly deserved.
Oh damn I forgot to vote, shame as The Honourable Woman and Peaky Blinders could have done with the bump.
As I didn't vote I shouldn't complain (especially as I agree with much of the list) but not one vote for Line Of Duty? Sure the last episode was a disappointment but I think the lengthy interrogation scenes and acting alone warranted a decent placing.
As I didn't vote I shouldn't complain (especially as I agree with much of the list) but not one vote for Line Of Duty? Sure the last episode was a disappointment but I think the lengthy interrogation scenes and acting alone warranted a decent placing.
Sho_Nuff82
Member
My only gripe with the top 25 is Legend of Korra above Silicon Valley. Lots of great TV this year.
Now for the Average Pick Top 10, with average spot chosen (minimum of 20 votes)
Here's the top 50 shows, placed into the same average pick metric:
- Rectify 1.555555556
- Hannibal 1.837837838
- The Good Wife 2.238095238
- Person of Interest 2.548387097
- True Detective 2.580645161
- Fargo 3.085714286
- Game of Thrones 3.563829787
- The Knick 3.787878788
- The Americans 3.827586207
- Mad Men 3.909090909
Here's the top 50 shows, placed into the same average pick metric:
Code:
[LIST=1]
[*]8. Rectify - 228 - 27 1.555555556
[*]3. Hannibal - 604 - 74 1.837837838
[*]47. The Honorable Woman - 32 - 4 2
[*]43. Utopia (UK) - 39 - 5 2.2
[*]13. The Good Wife - 163 - 21 2.238095238
[*]29. Peaky Blinders - 61 - 8 2.375
[*]7. Person of Interest - 231 - 31 2.548387097
[*]1. True Detective - 690 - 93 2.580645161
[*]18. Transparent - 114 - 16 2.875
[*]21. The Leftovers - 92 - 13 2.923076923
[*]4. Fargo - 484 - 70 3.085714286
[*]42. Nathan for You - 39 - 6 3.5
[*]2. Game of Thrones - 605 - 94 3.563829787
[*]9. The Knick - 205 - 33 3.787878788
[*]10. The Americans - 179 - 29 3.827586207
[*]5. Mad Men - 268 - 44 3.909090909
[*]15. Louie - 134 - 22 3.909090909
[*]19. Last Week Tonight with John Olliver - 111 - 19 4.157894737
[*]48. Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey - 29 - 5 4.2
[*]49. The Affair - 29 - 5 4.2
[*]50. Vikings - 29 - 5 4.2
[*]6. The Flash - 242 - 42 4.238095238
[*]31. Shameless - 57 - 10 4.3
[*]26. The Legend of Korra - 74 - 13 4.307692308
[*]22. Veep - 91 - 16 4.3125
[*]14. Orange is the New Black - 142 - 25 4.32
[*]46. Halt & Catch Fire - 33 - 6 4.5
[*]30. Broad City - 59 - 11 4.636363636
[*]11. Arrow - 166 - 31 4.64516129
[*]12. Brooklyn Nine-Nine - 165 - 32 4.84375
[*]16. House of Cards - 132 - 26 4.923076923
[*]17. Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. - 115 - 23 5
[*]32. South Park - 55 - 11 5
[*]36. The Goldbergs - 50 - 10 5
[*]38. Review - 45 - 9 5
[*]39. How to Get Away with Murder - 45 - 9 5
[*]41. Doctor Who - 40 - 8 5
[*]20. Rick & Morty - 109 - 22 5.045454545
[*]24. 24: Live Another Day - 87 - 18 5.166666667
[*]25. The Walking Dead - 77 - 16 5.1875
[*]45. Justified - 33 - 7 5.285714286
[*]27. Silicon Valley - 70 - 15 5.333333333
[*]23. Sherlock - 88 - 19 5.368421053
[*]33. Homeland - 53 - 12 5.583333333
[*]34. You're the Worst - 53 - 12 5.583333333
[*]37. Jane the Virgin - 47 - 11 5.727272727
[*]28. Penny Dreadful - 67 - 16 5.8125
[*]35. Outlander - 50 - 12 5.833333333
[*]44. Boardwalk Empire - 37 - 11 6.636363636
[*]40. Gotham - 40 - 13 6.923076923
[/LIST]Permanently A
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IMO Hannibal and True Detective should be flipped, but I'm happy Hannibal made top 3. Go watch it!
This list also reminded me to watch The Knick which someone on gaf also recommended but I forgot about.
This list also reminded me to watch The Knick which someone on gaf also recommended but I forgot about.
I think you should be judging shows by the quality of their writing/direction rather than the network they're on. It might surprise you.
Also I don't understand your seething hatred for establishing shots but whatever I guess.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
Bump for the afternoon crowd. Let's see if we can't get this to two pages!
Leona Lewis
Banned
7 of the top 10 spots were won by cable shows, so it's not like this is some revelation.
I'm just looking for welcome exceptions like Hannibal and Jane the Virgin, and was wondering if Person of Interest fit that bill or was just another Flash situation.
POI is better than the Flash, but IMO takes a lot longer to become compelling. You watch The VD, though, right, Leona? I'm a season behind but that's one of my faves. Also, The Secret Circle and The Tomorrow People and esp. The LA Complex were great CW shows.
FantasticMrFoxdie
Mumber
Pretty good list. Glad to see The Knick and Rick and Morty on there.
Disappointed to not see Nathan For You on there. Atleast it cracked the top 50 though.
Thanks for doing this Ratsky! Keep up the good work!
Disappointed to not see Nathan For You on there. Atleast it cracked the top 50 though.
Thanks for doing this Ratsky! Keep up the good work!
POI is easily recommendable, but it is a procedural straight up and it's not planning to deviate from that basic story engine, likely never. That being said, it's smartly written, well acted, intelligent television.
I don't quite know what you mean by a Flash situation though. I'm also trying to gauge your tastes, is that a matter of Flash's format specifically or is it mostly just that it obviously leans on comic book campiness, or something else? In that same vein, those hangups about 'network trappings', you'll have to be more specific about.
lazybones18
Banned
Amen to that. Mediocrity at its finest. Can't believe Louie didn't make the Top 10. And I guess I wasn't the only one who put in a vote for Space Dandy
AwesomeSauce
MagsMoonshine
Happy that Rectify and The Americans are in the top 10. Freaking love those shows and they need more love and recognition.
Great work with the thread Ratsky!
I did my part and put THW as my number 1 show, but yeah GAF is very US centric so it is unfortunately not very surprising that British shows get very little recognition. Unfortunately for me Netflix Nordic has been very slow with the second series of Line of Duty so I haven't seen it yet, the first series was brilliant though.
I did my part and put THW as my number 1 show, but yeah GAF is very US centric so it is unfortunately not very surprising that British shows get very little recognition. Unfortunately for me Netflix Nordic has been very slow with the second series of Line of Duty so I haven't seen it yet, the first series was brilliant though.
Insane Metal
Member
I didn't even know there was a poll... anyway, the best show I watched was Cosmos. And then Resurrection. Awesome characters, awesome acting, a good story.
Night Hunter
Banned
#29 for Peaky Blinders makes me sad. Truly the best show nobody (in the US) is watching.
#6 in the Average Pick list though.
#6 in the Average Pick list though.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
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