The Four TV Shows That Explain America

Four specific TV shows are now recognized as the medium's peak, having accurately predicted the various ways America would begin to fracture. Simultaneously, following The New York Times release of its top 100 TV shows of the 21st century, Boston.com has highlighted five underrated picks from the last 26 years. Together, these perspectives examine both the prophetic nature of high-point television and the overlooked gems within the vast landscape of modern century broadcasting.