Although picking “the best” of anything is a subjective practice, that didn’t stop the people at Vulture from putting together their comprehensive ranked list of every single HBO show released. It was an impressive effort, to say the least, but since you may not care much for the shows that round out the bottom of the list, we thought we’d recap the very top for you.
#3 - The Wire. Described as “an American urban tragedy of unparalleled scope” The Wire takes a deep dive into the failures of a system told through the accounts of the city of Baltimore and the ongoing war between law enforcement and the city’s drug dealers. Some of the move compelling drama ever created, without a doubt.
#2 - Deadwood. Deadwood’s success was surprising, to say the least, as it was a common belief that the time of the Western had long since come and gone. But thanks to a fantastic cast that included the likes of Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Timothy Olyphant, John Hawkes, and Robin Weigert, and thanks in part to some creative script writing and colorful dialogue, it defied the odds, and made it to #2 on Vulture’s list.
#1 - The Sopranos. It comes as little surprise to find The Sopranos at the very top of this list, as it already tops many others. And for good reason. The Sopranos was nothing short of groundbreaking, reclaiming a spot for the anti-hero and making HBO truly relevant.
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