It’s two top 10s for the price of one: My favorite shows of the year, and of the decade. They’ve got nothing in common.
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2018 Yearbook: David’s Top 10 Shows
Only three series keep their spot on the list in yet another great (and overwhelming) year for television.
The Best TV of 2018 (So Far)
Previewing my end-of-year list, here are a baker’s dozen shows worth binging on this summer — plus my tribute to Anthony Bourdain.
THE AMERICANS: “START”
Don’t dream it’s over: The Americans stayed true to itself keeping the focus on character and emotions all the way to the end of a pitch-perfect finale.
THE AMERICANS: “Jennings, Elizabeth”
The show’s penultimate episode delivers the goods.
THE AMERICANS: “The Summit”
Philip and Elizabeth are leaving loose ends everywhere as questions about just whose will they’re serving are brought into focus.
THE AMERICANS: “Harvest”
Stan’s gut knows the truth about the Jenningses, but he can’t get his heart to believe it just yet.
THE AMERICANS: “Rififi”
Marital strife obscures the net growing ever tighter on Philip and Elizabeth Jennings.
THE AMERICANS: “The Great Patriotic War”
“The Great Patriotic War” is every bit as good as it is uncomfortable. Continue reading THE AMERICANS: “The Great Patriotic War”
THE AMERICANS: “Mr. and Mrs. Teacup”
“Mr. and Mrs. Teacup” is all about failure in both form and theme.