10 Most Underrated TV Shows That No One Talks About Enough
If you haven't watched any of these masterpieces, then what have you been up to?
10. Why Women Kill (2019 — 2021)
Paramount+'s hidden gem with two unique seasons and compelling stories won't leave anyone indifferent. With Lucy Liu, Ginnifer Goodwin, and Alexandra Daddario shining and exploring three timelines in Season 1 and Allison Tolman's stellar performance in Season 2, you will be obsessed with the stories by the end of the show.
9. Baby (2018 — 2020)
This Italian-language Netflix show is a must-watch if you're a fan of teen dramas like Élite or Skins. Starring Benedetta Porcaroli and Alice Pagani as Chiara and Ludovica, it tells the story of students at an elite Roman high school. The lives of the two friends take a dark turn when they become involved in the secret world of underage activities.
8. Detectorists (2014 - 2022)
Created by and starring Mackenzie Crook, Detectorists follows metal-detecting enthusiasts Andy and Lance, played by Crook and Toby Jones. Set in the English countryside, the show explores the characters' search for hidden treasures as they navigate their personal relationships and the challenges of modern life.
7. Counterpart (2017 — 2019)
Starring the much-loved J.K. Simmons, the series revolves around a low-level employee of the United Nations named Howard Silk, who discovers that the agency for which he works is hiding a secret: a parallel universe. Caught up in an espionage plot, Howard must navigate a world of intrigue, duplicity, and moral dilemmas.
6. 11.22.63 (2016)
Based on the Stephen King novel, this heart-stoppingly dramatic miniseries centers on Jake Epping, who travels back in time to save the president of the United States. Tasked with preventing JFK's assassination, Epping's mission becomes complex as personal connections in the past threaten to derail his efforts.
5. Servant (2019 — 2023)
Created by Tony Basgallop and produced by Oscar-winning director M. Night Shyamalan, this mysterious British series follows a couple who hire a nanny for their young son, only to discover disturbing secrets about their past. But it turns out they are not the only family with secrets to hide.
4. We Are Who We Are (2020)
From Call Me By Your Name director Luca Guadagnino, this coming-of-age miniseries is set on a U.S. Army base and tells the story of mysterious 14-year-old Fraser, portrayed by Jack Dylan Grazer, who undergoes major changes when his mother, the brilliant Chloe Sevigny, takes a job with a struggling army unit in a coastal Italian town.
3. Slow Horses (2022 — )
Adapted from Mick Herron's Slough House book series and starring Gary Oldman, Slow Horses is an Apple TV+ show about a group of British intelligence agents who form a division within MI5 known for taking in agents with career-ending mistakes. The show is so well received that it has a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
2. Bored to Death (2009 —2011)
An HBO original dramedy starring Jason Schwartzman as Jonathan Ames, a writer and amateur detective who moonlights as an unlicensed private investigator and teams up with his friends George and Ray (played by Ted Danson and Zach Galifianakis). The show hasn't been a big hit, but with its quirky charm and strong cast, it definitely deserves more recognition.
1. Brassic (2019 — )
This British comedy-drama follows a group of working-class friends in a fictional town in the north of England as they explore their humorous, and sometimes illegal, escapades to make ends meet. The show's mix of comedy and heartfelt moments has earned it a dedicated fan base that clearly deserves to grow.