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TV's Top Picks: Insiders Reveal 21st Century's Best Shows
23 Sep
Summary
- D.B. Weiss and other stars contribute to The New York Times's best TV list.
- One show is praised for its unique voice and ability to subvert reality.
- Chernobyl is lauded for its bleak yet uplifting depiction of disaster.
A curated list of the 21st century's best television programs has been compiled by The New York Times, featuring insights from numerous stars and industry insiders.
Screenwriter D.B. Weiss, among the contributors, noted a particular show's remarkable watchability and its unique comedic approach. He described its sketches as distinct from typical cringe comedy, praising the creator's "crazy, unique voice."
This unique series reportedly features a recurring theme where an insane character disrupts a rational world, flipping it on its head within minutes.
Another program receiving high praise is 'Chernobyl.' Weiss lauded it as potentially the best television ever produced, minute for minute. He highlighted its challenging subject matter—a preventable disaster—and how the show managed to be simultaneously bleak, melancholy, and even uplifting.
The series successfully captured the human spirit under duress, showcasing people's willingness to save others at great personal cost. Its cinematic quality was also commended, likened to the best horror films, amplified by its factual basis.
