The streaming platforms are saturated with titles of every kind, so nowadays finding a TV series truly worth watching seems like a mission. If, on the other hand, you’re after a masterpiece, know that there exists a rather narrow circle of productions that have managed to win over critics even before becoming global phenomena, thanks to flawless direction, extraordinary screenplays, and unforgettable performances. Here is a small list of series that you really shouldn’t miss, as they are highly regarded by elite critics.
Critically Acclaimed TV Series: Here Are the Ones We Recommend
- The Bear
- Severance
- Beef – The Clash
- Fargo
The Bear
Carmy is a young chef working in a Michelin-starred restaurant, but he is forced to return to Chicago to run his family’s sandwich shop after his brother takes his own life. Carmy will not have an easy time, as he must confront not only his pain and fragility, but also cope with substantial debts, a hostile crew, and frantic rhythms; yet, despite all the obstacles along the way, this brilliant chef will do his best to fulfill the dream of transforming a dilapidated sandwich shop into a high-class restaurant. The Bear is a 2022 TV series that has been warmly received by critics and audiences alike, both for its narrative style, which faithfully captures the world of the food service industry, and for the sensitivity with which it handles important themes, such as mental health. It spans 5 seasons and 47 episodes that you can watch on Disney+.
Severance
The Lumon Industries is a company where a very particular surgical procedure, the severance, is applied to employees so that their personal and professional memories are sharply separated. Thus, when they are inside the corporation, they have no memory of who they are outside, and vice versa. One of them, Mark, who chose to undergo the procedure driven by a need to forget deep pain, begins to grow suspicious and investigate to uncover all the secrets of the company. Severance is a 2022 TV series — still in production — which critics have described as one of the best recent productions, thanks to the refinement of its direction and the sharp critique of today’s working world. It has 2 seasons and 19 episodes available on Apple TV+.
Beef – The Clash
Danny is a handyman on the brink of collapse—and of an existential crisis—while Amy is a successful entrepreneur, but only apparently satisfied with her life. The two do not know each other, but one day they nearly collide in a parking lot and begin to argue fiercely, almost venting all their frustrations onto the other. From that moment, Danny and Amy develop a genuine mutual obsession that sparks a war whose consequences are nothing short of devastating. Beef – The Clash is a 2023 TV series — still in production — acclaimed for the originality of its writing and for the performances of Steven Yeun and Ali Wong, who, through their acting prowess, have crafted a portrait that is both humorous and tragic of our society. It has 2 seasons and 18 episodes available on Netflix.
Fargo
Fargo is an anthology series — loosely inspired by the 1996 film of the same name written and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen — in which each season tells a self-contained story set against the enchanting landscapes of the American Midwest. Here any crime, even a simple mistake, can quickly become the fuse that ignites a terrible explosion: a chain of lies, betrayals, and violence that seems endless. Fargo is a 2014 series beloved for its perfect blend of black humor and dramatic tension, and also for its outstanding writing, as well as the cast — including, for instance, Ewan McGregor. It comprises 5 seasons and 51 episodes, available on Netflix.
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