My top 25 TV shows

Untouchable. Steins Gate is not only my favorite show but my favorite piece of media ever. Nothing else has had me fighting back tears so many times, or had me laughing so hard. I've thought a lot about S;G since I first saw it, and whenever I do it never fails to put me in a better state of mind. While all the characters are remarkable, Okarin and Kurisu are my all time favorites, and I've never seen anything else that concluded in so satisfying a manner

It's about a self proclaimed 'Mad Scientist,' and his group of friends who accidentally create time travel with a phone hooked up to a microwave. Funnily enough I didn't even have interest in it at first. I merely watched it with my younger brother because we were bored and had to pass the time til a really good show turned up. If someone had told me it would not only be my favorite show, but my favorite, like, anything, I would have scoffed. Funny how things turn out

Cowboy Bebop is likely the most fun show ever. It's colorful, filled with awesome characters and insanely good music. At it's heart its the story of a group of unique individuals who are all running from something, who become an odd and lovable family as they travel together catching bounty-heads. It's also got a genius corgi, how many other shows can boast about that?

Firefly only got 14 episodes but it more than left it's mark in the short time it aired. Like Bebop it's the story of a sort of rag tag crew of lovable people living together on a ship, with adventure seeming to be at every turn. Every actor does a splendid job, and the chemistry between the cast is second to none.

Fringe starts off pretty rocky. It takes a full season to really shine, but it was completely worth the wait. An FBI agent and two geniuses, father and son, investigate incredible sci fi and paranormal occurrences. It's main cast is flawless and features some of the most likable characters on TV. The premise isn't incredibly original, but it's delivery sure is.

My favorite show growing up and it has a strong claim for Western animation's greatest achievement. Avatar is wondrous, with it's unique ideas, beautiful animation and impeccable cast/characters. Each season is better than the last, and it builds to one of the greatest finales ever

Easy to dismiss at first, but turns out to be one of the most well written shows of the century. Bojack will tear your heart out and stomp on it, but it's so good you just want more. Bojack himself is one of the most flawed and interesting characters on tv, and despite everything he's done, it's impossible not to root for him

I'm referring to season 1, which is one of the greatest things put to television. Both leads are tremendous, but McConaughey cements his legacy here, in one of the great performances of modern times. It's a dark, sinister mystery, and it pulls no punches. Brilliant writing, directing, editing, everything comes together gloriously

Few things have made me happier than this lovely show. I never thought a high school romance anime would be my cup of tea but this defied all expectation. Features one of the most likable casts of characters ever and one of the best leads in anime. Though sad at times, From me to You is ultimately one of the most rewarding and delightful shows ever made, and it made me so happy I never wanted it to end

Mob Psycho 100 has some of the most inventive animation in the medium, and every frame drips with personality. It's one of the funniest anime ever made, and one of the most badass as well. I loved every episode and can't wait for more

Seasons 1 and 3 are very good if not a bit forgettable, but the fun characters really keep it together. The middle season though, is one of the best in anime. A more focused arc, with a brilliant showing of a man's dark past, his battles behind and ahead, and a legendary adversary. The battles are some of the best ever, and the stakes couldn't be higher

Archer gets a little rough later on, but the original seasons and a few of the later ones are some of the funniest TV ever. Archer himself is one of the best leads and at my peak love of the show I'd watch an entire season in a day. It's got a unique wit and charm, and endless references that make you beam a little when you get them

Something of a cross between Rick and Morty and Twin Peaks, Gravity Falls is a delight. Easy to dismiss as a Disney Chanel cartoon, let me tell you it's something special. The lighthearted episodes are fun and often hilarious, but when a real threat emerges and the fate of the universe is at stake, Gravity Falls really delivers. The characters are insanely likable, and though its morals and themes aren't the most original, they are brought to great heights by mature writing that never insults the viewers intelligence

A modern take on one of literature's greatest heroes was ballsy, and the stylized direction and 21st century setting surely put a lot of people off. Sherlock quickly won viewers over with it's clever retellings of old stories and by the two excellent leads and their superb chemistry

Who would think a show about a badass man wielding a massive sword would be so thought provoking? It's been said many times but Guts (yup, that's his name) has one of the most interesting character arcs in all of anime. The show is both brutal and deeply human, and it explores its characters in ways you would never expect

As a lover of Bruce Campbell and classic Evil Dead this show was more than a worthy followup. It's funny, awesome, gross and it manages to balance the classic Evil Dead formula with some new ideas and an unexpectedly great cast of newcomers.

One of the most rewatchable shows on this list. It's insanely funny and original, with one of the best casts ever assembled. You could argue endlessly who the funniest Bluth is, but who cares, they're all hilarious. Gob is definitely the best though

The best 'adult cartoon sitcom' out there, miles ahead of its contemporaries. Bob's Burgers is so incredibly consistent, delivering genuine laughs and excellent writing every episode. It's got a lovable cast and a lot of heart. No other comedy has been so good over so many years

At it's best, Dexter made for one of the entertaining shows on television, with one of the most likable antiheroes at its helm. I liked later Dexter seasons more than most, but they were a clear step down from the fantastic first four. Also I will defend Deborah to the grave

A fantastic anime that is every bit as good as the legendary movie it's based off. A show that is sometimes hard to follow, but it's philosophy is seriously interesting, and the cast is aces

Absolutely brilliant until it trips up a little at the end. I mention my love for characters a lot on this page, but Alchemist's cast is one for the ages. The show itself is excellent, but it's carried by the unique and diverse set of characters, and luckily for us each of them is interesting, charismatic, memorable and mostly pretty likable in their own way

Lynch's transition to television couldn't have been more impressive. His show is remarkable, as long as he's involved. Dale Cooper is one of televisions greatest leads, and the first season is legitimately perfect. Unfortunately Lynch is less involved in the second season and it shows. All in all a great (and weird) time

Breaking Bad is something special. I don't like it quite as much as many, but I do respect the hell out of it. It hit heights that no other drama show has. It's slow and deliberate, and it's exceptional writing is upheld by several performances that I would call all time great. Walter White is surely one of the silver screens finest creations

The funniest show I've ever seen. It's ridiculous, completely random, and at times it feels like even the creators don't know what they're doing. It's stupid in the best way possible, with a few jokes that actually had me laughing uncontrollably and clutching my sides, praying that something in my head wouldn't burst

One of the prettiest and most relaxing shows, Mushi-shi is about a magical medicine man healing people suffering from supernatural ailments. It can be incredibly sad, but also hopeful, and it's storytelling and adventurous spirit never fail

Trigun is over-the-top from the first scene, but behind it's charm and goofiness, the show hides a dark backside, and a change of pace halfway through that few see coming. Vash the Stampede is one of anime's finest protagonists, and his story is one of surprising depth and sadness.