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Critics push back on New York Times best TV shows list
Original: Why I usually dislike lists like The New York Times’ 100 Best TV Shows of the 21st Century
The New York Times' ranking of the 100 best TV shows of the 21st Century is drawing criticism, with writers arguing such lists flatten television into arbitrary hierarchies and reward prestige titles over genuinely influential work. Detractors say rankings say more about the listmakers than the shows, while the debate itself is fueling further discussion about how television should be evaluated.
Why now: The New York Times' high-profile best-of-the-century TV ranking has sparked debate about the value and fairness of such lists.
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- Why I usually dislike lists like The New York Times’ 100 Best TV Shows of the 21st Century · Substack
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