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The best series of the 2010s
The defining series of the 2010s, ranked by rating.
The best series of the 2010s ranged from Bangladeshi city-life comedy to Japanese variety television, from an Indian biographical serial to a Gothic horror-host show. Bachelor Point, Arashi ni Shiyagare, Ek Mahanayak - Dr B R Ambedkar, Creature Features — each wore its local roots on its sleeve while doing something distinct with the serial format. What they share is a clear sense of what they are and who they are for.
Best series of the 2010s
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Bachelor Point
Four young men from different Bangladeshi districts navigate independence together in Dhaka, facing everyday urban challenges with warmth and comedy.
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Fun Abroad: 3D2N
A tourism show built on tight schedules and spontaneous activities, focused on giving participants new first-time experiences abroad.
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Arashi ni Shiyagare
A Japanese NTV variety show starring the members of Arashi, mixing comedy, talk, and reality segments in a weekly Saturday format.
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Creature Features
A has-been rock star hosts horror films from a haunted mansion alongside his butler and an eccentric housemate.
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Stars' Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant
Celebrities compete to create a new product for a convenience-store franchise, with cameras following their daily lives throughout.
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Game Grumps
Dan and Arin play video games, get mad, and play badly — a loose, comedic format built on their on-screen chemistry.
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Geet Hui Sabse Parayi
Abandoned by her husband, Geet moves to a new city and slowly builds a new life with the support of an unexpected family.
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Ek Mahanayak - Dr B R Ambedkar
The first television serial dedicated to the life of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, founding father of the Constitution of India.
Frequently asked
Where should I start with the best series of the 2010s?
Start with whatever genre suits you: Bachelor Point is an easy entry for comedy, while Ek Mahanayak - Dr B R Ambedkar is for viewers who want something biographical and historically grounded.
Are any of these series still running or complete?
The synopses vary — Arashi ni Shiyagare was listed as ongoing at the time of its entry, while others like Bachelor Point continued producing episodes after 2019. Check each title's current status for the latest episode count.
What connects such different shows on this list?
All eight are series-format television from the 2010s with strong audience ratings. Beyond that they are genuinely varied — a Bangladeshi comedy, a Japanese variety show, a Korean reality series, an Indian biographical serial, and a US horror-host programme — which is part of what the decade produced.