Best series filmaffinity
In the following page, you will see a ranking of the bests series of all time. We have gathered the ratings of Imdb, Metacritic, Filmaffinity and crafted our own algorithm and generated the following ratings.
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1. Planet Earth II (2016)
Planet Earth II (2016), narrated by David Attenborough, is a breathtaking BBC nature series using cinematic footage and immersive sound to reveal wildlife across six habitats, offering intimate encounters and conservation insights. read more
Genre: Documentary
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2. Breaking Bad (2008)
Breaking Bad: Walter White, a terminal chemistry teacher, makes meth with ex‑student Jesse. He transforms into a ruthless drug kingpin as DEA pressure and moral collapse bring violent consequences. read more
Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
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3. The Wire (2002)
The Wire (2002) — gritty Baltimore ensemble crime drama following a prolonged police wiretap against the Barksdale drug crew. It examines institutions, moral ambiguity, systemic failure, and slow-burning realism. read more
Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
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4. The Simpsons (1989)
The Simpsons is a long-running animated sitcom about the chaotic, loving Simpson family in Springfield — Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie — mixing rapid-fire jokes, satire, slapstick, pop-culture gags and occasional heart. read more
Genres: Animation, Comedy
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5. Band of Brothers (2001)
Band of Brothers follows Easy Company of the 101st from 1942 training through WWII, recreating D-Day, Market Garden, Bastogne and liberation — a gritty, human portrait of courage, loss and camaraderie. read more
Genres: Action, Drama, History
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6. Planet Earth (2006)
Planet Earth is an Emmy-winning 11-episode HD documentary filmed over five years. Each ~50-min episode explores a different biome with stunning footage, rare animal behavior, and 10-min behind-the-scenes on filming and conservation. read more
Genre: Documentary
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7. Chernobyl (2019)
Powerful, bleak miniseries recreating the 1986 Chernobyl disaster. Follows Legasov, Shcherbina and Khomyuk as they fight the fire, expose coverups, and reveal human cost amid bureaucratic denial. read more
Genres: Drama, History, Thriller
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8. Our Planet (2019)
Our Planet is a visually stunning nature documentary exploring Earth's habitats with cinematic aerials, intimate wildlife footage and calm expert narration—blending awe, empathy and a clear conservation message. read more
Genre: Documentary
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9. Game of Thrones (2011)
Epic, character-driven fantasy where noble houses vie for the Iron Throne as an ancient threat awakens beyond the Wall. Political intrigue, shifting alliances, dragons, shocking twists, moral ambiguity. read more
Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama
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10. The Sopranos (1999)
The Sopranos follows NJ mob boss Tony Soprano balancing violent crime and family, using therapy sessions to explore his psyche. Darkly comic, violent, emotionally complex, morally ambiguous drama. read more
Genres: Crime, Drama
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11. True Detective (2014)
True Detective is a dark, slow‑burn crime anthology—self‑contained seasons with a brooding, cinematic tone. It explores how violence, secrets and corruption shape flawed investigators (S1: ritual murder; S2: conspiracy). read more
Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery
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12. Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969)
Monty Python's Flying Circus (from 1969) is a surreal British sketch show mixing rapid-fire skits, satire, slapstick and Terry Gilliam's animations. Iconic, absurd, provocative and influential. read more
Genre: Comedy
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13. Rick and Morty (2013)
Rick and Morty is a fast, adult sci‑fi comedy about genius, alcoholic Rick and anxious grandson Morty. They hop dimensions, spawning absurd, dark humor, satirical sci‑fi and surprisingly emotional family drama. read more
Genres: Adventure, Animation, Comedy
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14. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009)
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood follows brothers Edward and Alphonse Elric seeking the Philosopher’s Stone to restore their bodies after a failed resurrection. It blends action, moral dilemmas, political conspiracy, and emotional themes of sacrifice and brotherhood. read more
Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation
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15. The Last Dance (2020)
The Last Dance (2020) is a 10-part documentary on Michael Jordan and the 1990s Chicago Bulls, blending game footage and interviews to chronicle their 1997–98 title chase, on-court brilliance, off-court conflicts and cultural impact. read more
Genres: Biography, Documentary, History
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16. Friends (1994)
Friends is a warm, fast-paced sitcom about six twenty-somethings in Manhattan—Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, Joey and Phoebe—navigating careers, romances and adulthood with sharp comedy and heartfelt moments. read more
Genres: Comedy, Romance
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17. Fargo (2014)
Fargo S2 (1979): a tense, darkly comic crime drama where Trooper Lou and Sheriff Hank uncover ties between the Gerhardts and a Kansas City syndicate — violence, betrayal and bleak humor ensue. read more
Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
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18. Death Note (2006)
Death Note is a cerebral anime where Light Yagami, after finding a deadly notebook, seeks to purge criminals and create a 'perfect' world, sparking a tense intellectual duel with detective L and ethical, psychological conflict. read more
Genres: Animation, Crime, Drama
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19. Black Mirror (2011)
Black Mirror is a British anthology drama about near‑future tech—smart devices, surveillance, social media and AI—told in standalone, often chilling, satirical and emotional episodes that provoke ethical reflection. read more
Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
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20. Hunter x Hunter (2011)
12-year-old Gon becomes a Hunter to find his legendary father, teaming with Killua, Kurapika and Leorio. Strategic, emotionally rich battles, evolving friendships and dark, complex arcs—ideal for thoughtful shonen fans. read more
Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation
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