In an era of abundance of TV series, one of the most difficult tasks for viewers is to narrow the viewing schedule to really interesting and exciting series. We are ready to help you with this. Introducing the list the best TV series of 2016-2017... The rating of foreign serial films was compiled on the basis of the following criteria: the number of ratings by Kinopoisk users, the IMDb rating.
Read also: Rating of the best foreign TV series 2017.
20. "The Big Bang Theory" (2007 - ...)
Genre: romance, comedy
Number of seasons - 10
You can be a genius who understands how the universe works and at the same time completely helpless in dealing with the opposite sex. These are the main characters of the series - Sheldon Cooper with an IQ of 186 and Asperger's syndrome, and his friend Leonard. Observing their relationship with the beautiful Penny, as well as the mass of situations in which they manage to get (and sometimes get stuck) eccentric characters will brighten up the audience for more than one evening.
19. "The Ark" (2011 - 2013)
Genre: Fantasy, Drama, Adventure
Number of seasons - 3
If you like movies with a post-apocalyptic plot, in which there is a lot of water and few people, then you must agree that "Ark" is definitely one of the best foreign TV series. The list of advantages of the series is long, including: a beautiful and excellent acting team, interesting ties and endings of episodes, well-developed love lines, musical accompaniment that tunes the audience in the right way. The product placement of the Coca-Cola drink received negative reviews, there will be a lot of it, as well as a crumpled denouement.
18. "The Empty Crown" (2012 - ...)
Genre: historical drama
Number of seasons - 2
Our serial hit parade continues with the adaptation of a number of historical plays written by William our Shakespeare. The series "Empty Crown" includes the following tapes: "Richard II", "Henry IV. Part 1 "," Henry IV. Part 2 "and" Henry V ". Politics, intrigue, power, a solid literary foundation - all that is required so that the audience does not get bored in front of the screen.
17. "Vikings" (2013 - ...)
Genre: Action, Romance, History
Number of seasons - 5
A high-budget series with brutal heroes, magnificent nature, well-designed costumes, household items and weapons. There is not much action in the series, the main emphasis is on the formation and relationship of the protagonist, adventurer and warrior, the future king (played by Travis Fimell) with his entourage.
16. "Young Pope" (2016 - ...)
Genre: Drama
Number of seasons - 1
Continues the rating of the best TV series in the world of cinema, in which we are talking about the Italian-American Lenny Belardo, elected by Pope Pius XIII. It is very difficult to predict the actions of this person, he is energetic and eccentric. And the cardinals play against Lenny.
15. "Downton Abbey" (2010 - 2015)
Genre: Drama, Romance
Number of seasons - 6
Initially, this family saga was planned as a mini-story, and earned its first awards in this capacity. The popularity of Downton Abbey led to the fact that the creators expanded their creation to six seasons. They have: a brilliant cast, perfectly conveyed the life of British aristocrats and their servants, turbulent events of the early 20th century. And also inheritance, love and deceit. And a rare thing: not a single negative expert review of this good series on Kinopoisk.
14. "Force Majeure" (2011 - ...)
Genre: Drama, Detective, Comedy
Number of seasons - 7
One of the best TV series about legalists who are ready to fight evil in the realities of modern American society with all its ulcers and gloss.
13. "Stranger Things" (2016 - ...)
Genre: Horror, Thriller, Fantastic
Number of seasons - 2
The boy's disappearance plunges the small town into chaos, as the mother of the missing (Winona Ryder) and his friends gradually reveal a terrible truth. It includes a monster, a parallel dimension, and a government conspiracy.
12. "Red Bracelets" (2011 - ...)
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Number of seasons - 1
A story about young people who made friends while in hospital beds. It will be interesting not only for adults, but also for teenagers, who usually do not think about the value of their own or someone else's life.
11. "Protected" (2010 - 2012)
Genre: Drama, Fantasy
Number of seasons - 3
A fascinating family series about children with supernormal abilities and their parents. To protect themselves from an unknown organization kidnapping special children, parents unite in a group representing a large family. They move to a place called Lost Valley to find answers to their questions.
10. Fargo (2014 - ...)
Genre: Thriller, Crime
Number of seasons - 3
Violence, references to the works of the Coen brothers and dark humor await you in the story of a simple guy Lester, who finds himself head over heels in crime. However, if you like shooting-filled series, Fargo is not the best choice. The scenes are drawn out here, there is a lot of talk, little action.
9. "Narco" (2015 - ...)
Genre: Drama, Crime
Number of seasons - 4
The life and absolutely not instructive adventures of drug lord Pablo Escobar. Spectators will be immersed in the Colombian flavor of the 80s and 90s of the 20th century, the formation of Escobar's drug empire and his fight against good American anti-drug agents, as well as Colombian police officers.
8. "Black Mirror" (2011 - ...)
Genre: sci-fi, thriller
Number of seasons - 4
Each episode of Black Mirror is a self-contained story. But what all stories have in common is a sense of dread arising from our relationship with modern technology, with its vast and often disturbing possibilities.
7. "Peaky Blinders" (2013 - ...)
Genre: Crime, Drama
Number of seasons - 5
A real gift for fans of gangster movies. The story of the Shelby family, which ruled a crime ball in Birmingham at the beginning of the last century. Shelby's trademark was the blades sewn into the visors of the hats.
6. "House of Cards" (2013 - ...)
Genre: Drama
Number of seasons - 5
American politician Frank Underwood helps Garrett Walker to become the guarantor of democracy for the whole world. However, Walker, having achieved what he wanted, does not give Underwood the promised post of secretary of state. Enraged, Underwood and his wife choose a revenge plan.
5. "World of the Wild West" (2016 - ...)
Genre: sci-fi, western
Number of seasons - 2
The only representative of the genre of "westerns" in the rating of TV series 2016-2017. Popular actors, cyberpunk aesthetics combined with the realities of the Wild West, an intriguing, albeit sometimes overly complicated plot - this is the beauty of this movie.
4. "Shameless" (2011 - ...)
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Number of seasons - 7
How can you survive in this world and have a lot of fun while working as little as possible? This question will be answered by "Shameless". This is another multi-part family comedy in the ranking of foreign TV series.
3. "True Detective" (2014 - ...)
Genre: detective, drama
Number of seasons - 2
One of those rare series that managed to meet very high expectations, viewers, and even exceed these expectations in some episodes.The plot revolves around two partners (Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson) investigating a serial murder case with a mystical bias.
2. "Sherlock" (2010 - ...)
Genre: detective, crime
Number of seasons - 4
Vasily Livanov for many remains the best Sherlock of all times and peoples. However, Benedict Cumberbatch, with his extraordinary appearance, was also able to fully get used to the role of a genius detective. The series takes place in London today, so both villains and heroes are armed with all the technological innovations, and this gives the plot an additional poignancy.
1. "Game of Thrones" (2011 - 2017)
Genre: Fantasy, Drama, Adventure
Number of seasons - 8
The brilliant film adaptation of George Martin's books tops the best TV shows of 2016-2017. Typically, shows lower the bar after season 5. It's almost unheard of for the show's eighth season to be as popular as the first. However, Game of Thrones succeeded. True, in the new series there is less sex and more emotional component, but this does not spoil them. The tragedy of Hodor's death, Sansa's evolution from a helpless victim to a cynical and tough lady, the realization of Arya's revenge, an exciting "battle of the bastards" ... There are only 13 episodes left (7 in the seventh season and 6 in the eighth) and it is not hard to imagine that they will be in the top of the cinematic next year.