Let’s be real. “Best of…” lists are always subjective, I can’t possibly watch everything, but that doesn’t mean I’m not going to make one. I still watched a hell of a lot of TV this year, so without further ado, here’s my list of 2014 TV superlatives:
Best New Show of 2014: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Most Explosive New Series: Manhattan
Most Truth Bombs Dropped in an Episode: Girls “Beach House” 3×7
Most Amusing Fictional Account of History: Sleepy Hollow
Most Improved Series: Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
TV Show You Still Can’t Believe is on Broadcast: Hannibal
Best Reality Show Moment: Kacy Catanzaro on American Ninja Warrior
Best News Involving Yahoo: Community is Saved and Renewed for a 6th Season
Newest Guilty Pleasure: Finding Carter
Most Exciting Spin-Off for 90s Kids: Girl Meets World
Best Use of Supporting Cast Members: Orange is the New Black
Best Reference to the Cardiff Giant Hoax: Halt and Catch Fire
Shadiest Character You’d Want to Have on Your Side: Mrs. S from Orphan Black
Most Tear-Inducing TV Show: Parenthood
Strangest Comedy Nominees in the Emmy Race: Shameless
Most Unnecessary Remake: Gracepoint
Most Welcomed Renewal of a Reality Show: So You Think You Can Dance
Series Finale That Couldn’t Come Soon Enough: True Blood
Best Made for TV Movie: Sharknado 2: The Second One
Best Use of Sia’s Song “Chandelier”: Dancing With the Stars & Saturday Night Live
Best Reason to Start Your Free Amazon Prime Trial: Transparent
What were your 2014 TV highlights? Share them in the comments section below.
