My Top 15 Television Shows of 2013:
15) How I Met Your Mother
The final season of HIMYM is gearing up to be a real treat. I’ve always found this to be a cute show. Its not “Friends” but I’ve connected with this group over the past few years. I’ll miss them come May.
14) Orange Is The New Black
While slightly overhyped, I still enjoyed the story and found it to be one of my favorite shows of the year. It has a really grasping plot and it proved to me even more how much I could never go to jail (and this just shows a women’s prison!). OITNB started its first season pretty strong and I’ll definitely be streaming the second season.
13) New Girl
New Girl is just… I love this show. Its funny, well written and I love the characters. Jess is the awkward soul in all of us, you just want to root for her. If “Friends” is the expectation of roommate groups but New Girl is the hilarious reality (did you catch my 500 Days of Summer reference?)
12) The Mindy Project
I love Mindy Kaling, so her show making this list was a given. But outside of it, I really like this show because of the diversity and I see a lot of my friends in these characters. I love her humor and this is a great platform for her.
11) Ray Donovan
Since I heard Pooch Hall was cast on this show, I’d been waiting to tune in. The plot was interesting and I always love a Hollywood setting. Liev S. does a great job in the title role of a Hollywood fixer. Some have called it “Scandal in Hollywood” but I think its much more than that and Ray will grow to become a classic character. There’s much more than shock value, the first season gave character development, top notch writing, superb acting and good drama. Definitely a new favorite.
10) Masters of Sex
I LOVE THIS SHOW! That’s all I need to say. But really, its a very intriguing plot. I think MOS could be one of the most underrated shows of the new season. Showtime has a winner with this one!
9) Graceland
Stumbled upon this show on accident this summer. Afterwards, I was tuning in every Thursday. Its great seeing the amazing Daniel Sunjata in steady work. While not groundbreaking, I think it served its purpose as a hip summer show. I’m not a huge fan of cop shows but the California setting, fresh young approach, diversity and cool edge made this one stand out.
8) Homeland
Seeing the acclaim everywhere forced me to tune in. When I finally had access to Showtime, I finally checked it out and was AMAZED! Carrie and Brody had my attention every episode and I finally saw why Claire Danes is hailed as a great actress. Its so intense and I loved it! The recent finale had my jaw on the floor, I’m interested in seeing how the show goes further with that ending.
7) The Big Bang Theory
How can you not love The Big Bang Theory? Like seriously… Sheldon is a trip though, steals every episode! #Bazinga
6) 2 Broke Girls
LOVE LOVE LOVE 2 Broke Girls! I love cupcakes and I love sitcoms, 2 Broke Girls mixes both. One of the reasons I love it is because of what it gets away with. Its very raunchy if you catch what they are saying. 2BG is hilarious and I hope it catches on to even more fans.
5) House of Cards
WOW! SPEECHLESS! BLOWN AWAY! These are the only words to describe House of Cards. HOC is a show that you have to watch. Its scandalous, dark and thrilling. Frank Underwood is on his way to being the next Water White, Don Draper or Tony Soprano. Kevin Spacey just EMBODIES this role! I’m counting down the days to the season 2 premiere. Sex, murder, power, envy and politics in DC make this show a MUST STREAM!
4) Veep
She may be Vice President but Selina Meyer is in charge of the girls. This show is hilarious and Julia Louie-Dreyfus is awesome in this role.
3) Girls
I’ve been watching faithfully since the series premiere 2 years ago. I believe Lena Dunham is positioning herself as the next great comedy writer. One of the reasons I love this show is the accurate portrayal of post graduate life. Also I feel like I’m going through the same points in my life as the characters in this show. I love everything about it and Lena can definitely count me in for every season.
2) American Horror Story
AHS just goes there and I love it. It also doesn’t hurt that the amazing Ryan Murphy is the brain behind it. With the new season starring Kathy Bates and Angela Bassett, I knew I would be blown away. Each season keeps me coming back and it gets better and better. Bring on the explosive season 3 finale this January!
1) Breaking Bad
Seriously, how could Walter White and this highly addictive show be anything but #1? Its sad that it had to end but it definitely went out on top. #WalterIsKing #BestShowOfALLTime #EnoughSaid
Other Shows I Enjoyed
The New Normal (R.I.P.)
Mom
Brooklyn Nine Nine
Drop Dead Diva
The Client List (R.I.P.)
Hit The Floor
Devious Maids
Chasing EGOT 