only halfway through the year and we
already have a ton of TV to catch up on
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’ll
be counting down our picks for the top
10 best TV shows of the year so far
before we begin we publish new content
every day so be sure to subscribe to our
channel and ring the bell to get
notified about our latest videos for
this list we’re taking a look at new and
ongoing TV shows that made a huge splash
in the first half of 2018
number 10 Westworld season 2 what are we
talking about you were telling me about
a train the first season of Westworld
blurred the lines between artificial
intelligence and intelligence itself
season 2 not only builds upon these
themes but also blurs the lines between
hero and villain sending Evan Rachel
Wood stellaris down a dark path
the audience was often left wondering
who to root for as the hosts rebelled
against their makers while the show’s
increasingly complicated plot might have
alienated some viewers the season
ultimately kept its core fans satisfied
with intricate world building killer
twists and tragic backstories kicks Ouya
in particular maybe the show’s most
character driven episode yet he’s top
picky you are after taking us through
the maze and out the door we can’t wait
I reckon again put your five number nine
the end of the world season one I’m 17
and I’m pretty sure I’m a psychopath if
you took the humorous grit of the Coen
brothers and crossed it with the
whimsical quirkiness of Wes Anderson
you’d get something like the end of the
world based on Charles
forstman’s graphic novel this British
series follows the Defiant Elissa and
would be psychopath James embarking on a
road trip the couple quickly find
themselves in over their heads as they
go from rebels without a cause to
Natural Born Killers you think is going
to explode it’s not a fail at its heart
the show is a demented love story about
troubled teens trying to sort out their
serious issues of course the series is
just as much about how parents and other
adults often influence the questionable
choices juvenile delinquents make I
wondered if it’d be easy to slit her
throat if I flipped around would it be
better not to see her face but then the
angle it was a conundrum number 8 Cobra
Kai season 1 are you sure you’re ready
let’s go down this path there’s no
turning back it’s interesting how the
Karate Kid series almost exactly
mirrored the Rocky movies both underdog
franchises started out with director
John G avildsen behind the camera but
only got more ridiculous with each
passing sequel just as rocky made a
comeback on the silver screen however
the Karate Kid redeemed itself with this
rousing YouTube premium series when the
trailer for Cobra Kai hit audiences
expected Neil Patrick Harris to jump out
and say gotcha the Karate Kid
was William Zabka star pupil of the
Cobra Kai dojo
against all odds though the showrunners
turned in a humorous exciting and
emotionally involving continuation of a
classic at the center is a complex
rivalry between Daniel and Johnny who
are both given more layers than ever
before number 7 the expanse season 3
we’re racing into a battle for our
concert ref the expanse is perhaps the
best modern show that’s flown under your
radar that’s surprising since the series
has been described as Game of Thrones
meets Battlestar Galactica revolving
around a colonized solar system with
Earth and Mars engaged in a heated
conflict this science-fiction series has
only become more captivating with each
passing season those things are heading
to Mars I’m sure
although season 3 was hailed by many as
the best yet earning a hundred percent
rating on Rotten Tomatoes sci-fi decided
against renewing the series this
resulted in an outcry from the fan
community
fortunately amazon has officially picked
up a fourth season which we can only
hope will meet the same standards as its
exceptional predecessor exhibition and
they’re trying to kill more it’s time we
fight back number 6 the assassination of
Gianni Versace American crime story
I mean famine is everything everything
the People vs OJ Simpson was a small
screen revelation raising the bar for
true crime stories the assassination of
Gianni Versace doesn’t surpass its
predecessor per se but it’s still a darn
impressive follow-up that takes risks
and doesn’t simply repeat the same
formula in addition to Edgar Ramirez his
breakout performance as designer Gianni
Versace the latest chapter in this
anthology series includes universally
effective work from Penelope Cruz Ricky
Martin and Cody fern the show belongs to
Darren Criss as andrew cunanan however
completely erasing his lovable role on
Glee from our memories Criss delivers a
haunting portrayal of a young sociopath
who longs for greatness but instead
cements his legacy in infamy Versace has
invited me to the Opera of course I said
yes
number five berry season 1 cream of
death through his work on SNL and
various films
Bill Hader has established himself as a
comedic chameleon who can slip into any
role
even with his diverse background Barry
Berkman is unlike any character haterz
played before a former marine turned
hitman Barry unexpectedly finds comfort
in the LA theatre scene I just feel
really motivated right now or something
made me feel really
hater is surprisingly believable as a
disturbed man who wants a normal life
but is unable to escape his inner demons
in the end the world becomes Barry
staged as he attempts to mask his killer
instincts with a nice guy facade in
addition to hater Henry Winkler delivers
one of his funniest performances as the
coach who mistakes Barry’s turmoil for
method acting he’s my only direction
with the cat out number for killing Eve
season 1 how would you kill me if you
could
the current television Renaissance has
introduced numerous compelling female
characters and killing Eve gives us two
for the price of one Sandra Oh plays the
titular Eve an mi5 officer tasked with
tracking down Jody comers villanelle a
seductive assassin who always slips
through the fingers of the authorities
each who’s in a game of cat and mouse
the two women become obsessed with each
other in a relationship that’s creepy
darkly humorous and even borderline
if he’s I’m so sorry
both actresses are at the top of their
game here and one of the most
enthralling faceoffs in recent memory
and to think this thrilling drama was
developed by Phoebe Waller bridge who’s
best known for her comedic work on
fleabag are you guys okay yeah we’re
fine
number three The Handmaid’s Tale season
has been keeping not secrets speaking of
female-driven ensembles last year’s
primetime emmy winner for Outstanding
Drama Series did not disappoint with its
sophomore season opening with what might
be the most unsettling TV moment of the
year so far
The Handmaid’s Tale maintained the same
momentum all throughout season two
expanding upon its world this season
took a pregnant June Osbourne to some
shocking places with Elisabeth Moss
turning in another powerhouse
performance okay I will find out what’s
happening the promise while Alexis
Bledel and and out continued to dominate
the screen the season’s MVP was arguably
Yvonne Strahovski as Serena shifting
from being a despicable monster to an
empathetic and even tragic figure
Strahovski demonstrates the essential
traits of a Shakespearean villain s on
par with Lady Macbeth the
work-in-progress number two Atlanta
season 2 a man in its first season
Atlanta emerged as one of the most
experimental and brilliant comedies on
TV season 2 also known as Robin season
proved to be even better with more
diverse storylines and a stronger
emphasis on the supporting cast never
afraid to try something different this
year’s batch of episodes ranged from
hilarious to surreal to downright
depressing while never coming off as
totally confused
the seasons magnum opus would have to be
Teddy Perkins in which Darius finds
himself trapped in a mansion with a
deranged recluse my father used to say
great things come from gripping this
insane episode unfolds like get out
meets Michael Jackson with an
unrecognizable donald glover donning
white face as mr. perkins give that man
another Emmy you are no idea before we
get to our topic
here are a few honorable mentions would
sir care for a desert carrot how do you
care for a desert feed it visited on
Sundays
I don’t know if I’m ready for this I
can’t compete with them if you want to
be in the house Evangelista you gotta
compare what are you doing here Big
Brother I should be asking you that
that’s easy
I’m not real number one the Americans
season six when will you be back
tomorrow night if I’m lucky much like
Friday Night Lights the Americans
started off widely underappreciated but
slowly grew a passionate following
culminating in a final season that
earned the show some of its best reviews
ever Matthew Reese and Keri Russell give
career best performances as KGB officers
who will soon need to leave America
behind and return to Russia this puts
their daughter Paige in a compromising
position as she’s forced to decide
between family and country meanwhile a
neighborly FBI agent slowly begins to
realize that he’s been breaking bread
with the enemy masterfully written
intensely directed and exceptionally
acted the Americans couldn’t have ended
on a more fitting note securing its
place as one of the all-time greats yeah
I knows about us we have to leave for
good they almost call me I don’t go
where home you have to pack a bag do you
agree with our picks check out these
other great clips from WatchMojo and subscribe for new videos every day
already have a ton of TV to catch up on
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’ll
be counting down our picks for the top
10 best TV shows of the year so far
before we begin we publish new content
every day so be sure to subscribe to our
channel and ring the bell to get
notified about our latest videos for
this list we’re taking a look at new and
ongoing TV shows that made a huge splash
in the first half of 2018
number 10 Westworld season 2 what are we
talking about you were telling me about
a train the first season of Westworld
blurred the lines between artificial
intelligence and intelligence itself
season 2 not only builds upon these
themes but also blurs the lines between
hero and villain sending Evan Rachel
Wood stellaris down a dark path
the audience was often left wondering
who to root for as the hosts rebelled
against their makers while the show’s
increasingly complicated plot might have
alienated some viewers the season
ultimately kept its core fans satisfied
with intricate world building killer
twists and tragic backstories kicks Ouya
in particular maybe the show’s most
character driven episode yet he’s top
picky you are after taking us through
the maze and out the door we can’t wait
I reckon again put your five number nine
the end of the world season one I’m 17
and I’m pretty sure I’m a psychopath if
you took the humorous grit of the Coen
brothers and crossed it with the
whimsical quirkiness of Wes Anderson
you’d get something like the end of the
world based on Charles
forstman’s graphic novel this British
series follows the Defiant Elissa and
would be psychopath James embarking on a
road trip the couple quickly find
themselves in over their heads as they
go from rebels without a cause to
Natural Born Killers you think is going
to explode it’s not a fail at its heart
the show is a demented love story about
troubled teens trying to sort out their
serious issues of course the series is
just as much about how parents and other
adults often influence the questionable
choices juvenile delinquents make I
wondered if it’d be easy to slit her
throat if I flipped around would it be
better not to see her face but then the
angle it was a conundrum number 8 Cobra
Kai season 1 are you sure you’re ready
let’s go down this path there’s no
turning back it’s interesting how the
Karate Kid series almost exactly
mirrored the Rocky movies both underdog
franchises started out with director
John G avildsen behind the camera but
only got more ridiculous with each
passing sequel just as rocky made a
comeback on the silver screen however
the Karate Kid redeemed itself with this
rousing YouTube premium series when the
trailer for Cobra Kai hit audiences
expected Neil Patrick Harris to jump out
and say gotcha the Karate Kid
was William Zabka star pupil of the
Cobra Kai dojo
against all odds though the showrunners
turned in a humorous exciting and
emotionally involving continuation of a
classic at the center is a complex
rivalry between Daniel and Johnny who
are both given more layers than ever
before number 7 the expanse season 3
we’re racing into a battle for our
concert ref the expanse is perhaps the
best modern show that’s flown under your
radar that’s surprising since the series
has been described as Game of Thrones
meets Battlestar Galactica revolving
around a colonized solar system with
Earth and Mars engaged in a heated
conflict this science-fiction series has
only become more captivating with each
passing season those things are heading
to Mars I’m sure
although season 3 was hailed by many as
the best yet earning a hundred percent
rating on Rotten Tomatoes sci-fi decided
against renewing the series this
resulted in an outcry from the fan
community
fortunately amazon has officially picked
up a fourth season which we can only
hope will meet the same standards as its
exceptional predecessor exhibition and
they’re trying to kill more it’s time we
fight back number 6 the assassination of
Gianni Versace American crime story
I mean famine is everything everything
the People vs OJ Simpson was a small
screen revelation raising the bar for
true crime stories the assassination of
Gianni Versace doesn’t surpass its
predecessor per se but it’s still a darn
impressive follow-up that takes risks
and doesn’t simply repeat the same
formula in addition to Edgar Ramirez his
breakout performance as designer Gianni
Versace the latest chapter in this
anthology series includes universally
effective work from Penelope Cruz Ricky
Martin and Cody fern the show belongs to
Darren Criss as andrew cunanan however
completely erasing his lovable role on
Glee from our memories Criss delivers a
haunting portrayal of a young sociopath
who longs for greatness but instead
cements his legacy in infamy Versace has
invited me to the Opera of course I said
yes
number five berry season 1 cream of
death through his work on SNL and
various films
Bill Hader has established himself as a
comedic chameleon who can slip into any
role
even with his diverse background Barry
Berkman is unlike any character haterz
played before a former marine turned
hitman Barry unexpectedly finds comfort
in the LA theatre scene I just feel
really motivated right now or something
made me feel really
hater is surprisingly believable as a
disturbed man who wants a normal life
but is unable to escape his inner demons
in the end the world becomes Barry
staged as he attempts to mask his killer
instincts with a nice guy facade in
addition to hater Henry Winkler delivers
one of his funniest performances as the
coach who mistakes Barry’s turmoil for
method acting he’s my only direction
with the cat out number for killing Eve
season 1 how would you kill me if you
could
the current television Renaissance has
introduced numerous compelling female
characters and killing Eve gives us two
for the price of one Sandra Oh plays the
titular Eve an mi5 officer tasked with
tracking down Jody comers villanelle a
seductive assassin who always slips
through the fingers of the authorities
each who’s in a game of cat and mouse
the two women become obsessed with each
other in a relationship that’s creepy
darkly humorous and even borderline
if he’s I’m so sorry
both actresses are at the top of their
game here and one of the most
enthralling faceoffs in recent memory
and to think this thrilling drama was
developed by Phoebe Waller bridge who’s
best known for her comedic work on
fleabag are you guys okay yeah we’re
fine
number three The Handmaid’s Tale season
has been keeping not secrets speaking of
female-driven ensembles last year’s
primetime emmy winner for Outstanding
Drama Series did not disappoint with its
sophomore season opening with what might
be the most unsettling TV moment of the
year so far
The Handmaid’s Tale maintained the same
momentum all throughout season two
expanding upon its world this season
took a pregnant June Osbourne to some
shocking places with Elisabeth Moss
turning in another powerhouse
performance okay I will find out what’s
happening the promise while Alexis
Bledel and and out continued to dominate
the screen the season’s MVP was arguably
Yvonne Strahovski as Serena shifting
from being a despicable monster to an
empathetic and even tragic figure
Strahovski demonstrates the essential
traits of a Shakespearean villain s on
par with Lady Macbeth the
work-in-progress number two Atlanta
season 2 a man in its first season
Atlanta emerged as one of the most
experimental and brilliant comedies on
TV season 2 also known as Robin season
proved to be even better with more
diverse storylines and a stronger
emphasis on the supporting cast never
afraid to try something different this
year’s batch of episodes ranged from
hilarious to surreal to downright
depressing while never coming off as
totally confused
the seasons magnum opus would have to be
Teddy Perkins in which Darius finds
himself trapped in a mansion with a
deranged recluse my father used to say
great things come from gripping this
insane episode unfolds like get out
meets Michael Jackson with an
unrecognizable donald glover donning
white face as mr. perkins give that man
another Emmy you are no idea before we
get to our topic
here are a few honorable mentions would
sir care for a desert carrot how do you
care for a desert feed it visited on
Sundays
I don’t know if I’m ready for this I
can’t compete with them if you want to
be in the house Evangelista you gotta
compare what are you doing here Big
Brother I should be asking you that
that’s easy
I’m not real number one the Americans
season six when will you be back
tomorrow night if I’m lucky much like
Friday Night Lights the Americans
started off widely underappreciated but
slowly grew a passionate following
culminating in a final season that
earned the show some of its best reviews
ever Matthew Reese and Keri Russell give
career best performances as KGB officers
who will soon need to leave America
behind and return to Russia this puts
their daughter Paige in a compromising
position as she’s forced to decide
between family and country meanwhile a
neighborly FBI agent slowly begins to
realize that he’s been breaking bread
with the enemy masterfully written
intensely directed and exceptionally
acted the Americans couldn’t have ended
on a more fitting note securing its
place as one of the all-time greats yeah
I knows about us we have to leave for
good they almost call me I don’t go
where home you have to pack a bag do you
agree with our picks check out these
other great clips from WatchMojo and subscribe for new videos every day
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