The New York Times chose the 100 best TV series of the 21st century

More than 500 representatives of the film industry participated in compiling the list.

The publication The New York Times compiled a list of the 100 best TV series of the 21st century, including projects released after January 1, 2000.

The series “Breaking Bad” (2008–2013) took first place—the story of high school chemistry teacher Walter White, who, after learning that he has cancer, begins producing methamphetamine to provide for his family.

The crime drama “The Wire” (2002–2008) took second place, while “Mad Men” (2007–2015) came third. The top five also included “Succession” and “Fleabag.”

The top 10 included “Game of Thrones,” “Veep,” “30 Rock,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” and “Atlanta.”

Other well-known projects included the version of USA (N) of “The Office,” “The Yankees,” “Chernobyl,” “The Crown,” “Black Mirror,” “Better Call Saul,” and “Severance.”

The list also included relatively new series: “The Pitt,” “Adolescence,” “Hacks,” “The Bear,” “Ted Lasso,” “Shōgun,” and “The Diplomat.”

Rounding out the 100 were “Halt and Catch Fire,” “Community,” “The OA,” “Gilmore Girls,” and “Scandal.”

More than 500 representatives of the film industry—actors, directors, showrunners, and other professionals—participated in compiling the list.