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What was the best TV show of 2019?

Emily St. James

Emily St. James

25 Dec 2019
What was the best TV show of 2019?

We’ve already discussed the best TV show of the 2010s, so let’s turn our focus to just the last 365-ish days. I’ve published my list of the best shows of 2019. What’s your pick?

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Pluribus isn't an allegory for anything. It's smarter than that

Pluribus isn't an allegory for anything. It's smarter than that

Pluribus' superpower, and its best feature in a media landscape full of too-obvious themes, is its use of elastic metaphor.

lock-1 By Lily Osler 16 Jan 2026
The vibes aren't shifting

The vibes aren't shifting

Why the right-wing effort to change the narrative is already flailing.

By Emily St. James 14 Jan 2026
Heated Rivalry: Episode 1, "Rookies"

Heated Rivalry: Episode 1, "Rookies"

Our new recap series debuts with hot hockey boys, an innovative approach to narrative time, and Canada's own Leslie Feist.

By Emily St. James, Lily Osler 13 Jan 2026
Episodes Monday Rundown, January 5–11 2026

Episodes Monday Rundown, January 5–11 2026

This week: No Other Choice, Resurrection, and some great video essays.

lock-1 By Emily St. James, Lily Osler 12 Jan 2026
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