these shows cater to our inner nerd or
geek if you prefer welcome to
watchmojo.com and today we’re counting
down our picks for the top 10 current
shows for nerds
before we begin we publish new videos
every day so be sure to subscribe for
more great content for this list we’re
looking at television programs now
airing that most align with nerd culture
while also touching on the quality of
the shows and their broader appeal we’re
excluding shows that aren’t actually
targeting that demographic even if they
might be about them our babies will be
smart and beautiful number 10
Star Wars rebels this is master obi-wan
Kenobi I regret to report that both our
Jedi Order and the Republic have fallen
nothing’s more synonymous with nerd
culture than Star Wars and it certainly
is a great time to be a Star Wars fan
I’ll be sure to talk not only have the
recent movies nailed it but this
animated show may be one of the best
Star Wars related productions yet while
the Clone Wars animated series was well
done the fact that it was set during the
prequels meant that it had to walk a
finer line than rebels in terms of plot
lines sets between the prequels and the
original trilogy rebels appropriately
follows a small crew of rebels in their
fight against the Empire think rogue one
but the characters get time to develop
over several years plus who doesn’t love
more Darth Vader I don’t fear it then
you will die braver than rule
number nine Steven universe this can’t
be happening the customer dream it’s a
great time for cartoons in general as
Adventure Time and especially Steven
universe have helped redefine how adults
view quote unquote kid shows Steven
universe follows the title character
who’s a young boy who inherits special
powers from his alien mother and his
adventures with his mother’s more
experienced former teammates the series
colorful art engaging relatable
characters complex world and catchy
songs among other things have made
Steven universe a cartoon that appeals
to nearly everyone if it were me I
really want to be a giant woman a giant
one definition of nerdiness is having
boundless enthusiasm for something and
this cartoon certainly inspires that
gems are going to be so impressed we
captured a gem oaf I ourselves number
eight agents of shield the only word for
that kind of flying is man it was only a
matter of time before we got to a comic
book show but it may surprise you that
this is the only Marvel series here
while Netflix’s Marvel shows are highly
acclaimed there’s a lot to be said for
agents of shield – the show follows the
agents of the eponymous strategic
homeland intervention enforcement and
logistics division who monitor and
respond to extraordinary people and
events agents of shield features many
ties to the Marvel film but also forges
plenty of its own interesting heroes
long-reaching story arcs and excellent
villains the show might have had a slow
start but once it gets going you will
not want it to stop
number seven stranger things
oh I think come from the truck with ice
know that I came for something else
set in the 1980s stranger things is a
sci-fi horror drama show perfect for
people who grew up on 80 films like et
or The Goonies both of which followed
groups of kids getting into
extraordinary adventures however while
nostalgia is a great hook stranger
things takes a more adult approach to
the material that inspired it and not
just by focusing on the grown-up
characters – is that real sorry I just
so we’ve seen the kids it’s a tattoo
before the show features strong
character development from excellent
performers haunting atmosphere any
horror movie would be jealous of and
direction easily on par with that of
today’s cinematic presentations
whether you’re an 80s kid or someone who
enjoys the genres it effortlessly blends
together stranger things is definitely
worth a look I’m still number six the
flash my name is Barry Allen and I am
the fastest man alive
DC movies may be struggling right now
but DC shows are killing it and the
flash is arguably the best unlike a lot
of superhero shows it doesn’t take
itself too seriously and manages to be a
ton of fun while also telling
emotionally impactful stories about the
Scarlet speedster eye training why help
me save so many people while there are
plenty of complex nerdy elements like
time travel and alternate universes
they’re balanced by a strong cast great
humor fittingly fast-paced action and
one of the best musical scores you’ll
ever hear on television
if you’re looking for a superhero show
that’ll give you hope
make you cry and make you laugh this is
one you should try to catch if you can
[Music]
number five Supernatural this
long-running show follows brother Sam
and Dean Winchester as they travel and
battle supernatural forces including
practically every mythological or
fantasy beings that humans have ever
invented or believed in while some have
accused supernatural of spinning its
wheels from a narrative standpoint for
several years the depth of material the
creators of mind is impressive in the
strongly characterized core cast remains
entertaining to watch year after year
all right let’s gear up to weather
season I don’t think you pronounce that
correctly in addition the show’s framing
of religious concepts in modern-day
settings is thought-provoking and its
theme of familial bonds is relatable
even if its execution often verges on
codependency all in all supernatural is
a road trip with enough highs to be
worth the drive
idea little angel number 4 Rick and
Morty
yeah Wubba lubba dub dub cartoons for
grown-ups have been on the rise in the
early 21st century and Rick and Morty is
one of the nerdiest Rick is a genius
scientist and full time drunk who drags
his painfully awkward grandson Morty on
bizarre and often mentally scarring
misadventures run around morning we’re
gonna be all kinds of wonderful things
Morty just you and me boy the outside
world is our enemy morning we’re the
only friends we’ve got morning prepare
along with the rest of their family
frequently finds themselves involved in
familiar sci-fi settings with unique or
strange twists the show’s patented blend
of dark and bizarre humor and imagery
brought to life by impressive animation
has made it a surprise hit in recent
years portal hurry
number three Sherlock
Anderson don’t talk out loud you lower
the IQ of the whole street a modern
update of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s
classic stories Sherlock sees the
detective and his first wild companion
dr. John Watson solving crimes in the
21st century in episodes that have
cinematic lengths and production values
[Music]
the show delves into the mentality of
its heroes in a way few Holmes
adaptations have with Sherlock’s
difficulties relating to people and his
friendship with John being prominent
features of many stories Sherlock also
manages to incorporate action and comedy
into the traditional Holmes Ian
mysteries bloody psychopath high
functioning sociopath with your number
when it’s different spin on the
characters bleak direction and clever
scripts this adaptation is anything but
elementary relax this is all for a case
number two Game of Thrones he’s good
very good if you had told us in the 90s
that the world would be obsessed with a
TV series based on intricately detailed
fantasy novels we wouldn’t have believed
you but here we are in case you’ve been
living north of the wall Game of Thrones
is a fantasy action political thriller
drama about various factions power
struggles over the Throne of Westeros
and dealing with threats from within and
without they’re gonna look impossible
even if you are there your welfare was
chock-full of three-dimensional
characters amazing battles a dozen
ongoing plot lines and probably more
lower than the appendices of the Lord of
the Rings Game of Thrones is the show
that helped prove the things once
considered the sole province of nerds
can be really appealing to everyone my
range just because before we unveil our
number one pick here are some honorable
mentions
[Music]
number one Doctor Who it’s big easy to
notice a British sci-fi show about a
mysterious space changing alien who
travels through time and space in a
police box that’s bigger on the inside
this may be the nerdiest thing we’ve
ever encountered and we’re glad we have
the others in good condition we ordered
Otis is the thing about Doctor Who is
that if you don’t like the current
doctor you can travel back to the past
and find one you do at fifty years and
Counting
there’s always more of it to discover
not to mention the spin-off over its
long history the show has done stories
in nearly every genre from horror to
action to comedy just like the doctors
own adventures the viewers enjoyment of
them is theoretically endless all of
time and space everything that ever
happened or ever will where do you want
to start do you agree with our picks
check out these other great clips from
WatchMojo and subscribe for new videos
every day
[Music]
geek if you prefer welcome to
watchmojo.com and today we’re counting
down our picks for the top 10 current
shows for nerds
before we begin we publish new videos
every day so be sure to subscribe for
more great content for this list we’re
looking at television programs now
airing that most align with nerd culture
while also touching on the quality of
the shows and their broader appeal we’re
excluding shows that aren’t actually
targeting that demographic even if they
might be about them our babies will be
smart and beautiful number 10
Star Wars rebels this is master obi-wan
Kenobi I regret to report that both our
Jedi Order and the Republic have fallen
nothing’s more synonymous with nerd
culture than Star Wars and it certainly
is a great time to be a Star Wars fan
I’ll be sure to talk not only have the
recent movies nailed it but this
animated show may be one of the best
Star Wars related productions yet while
the Clone Wars animated series was well
done the fact that it was set during the
prequels meant that it had to walk a
finer line than rebels in terms of plot
lines sets between the prequels and the
original trilogy rebels appropriately
follows a small crew of rebels in their
fight against the Empire think rogue one
but the characters get time to develop
over several years plus who doesn’t love
more Darth Vader I don’t fear it then
you will die braver than rule
number nine Steven universe this can’t
be happening the customer dream it’s a
great time for cartoons in general as
Adventure Time and especially Steven
universe have helped redefine how adults
view quote unquote kid shows Steven
universe follows the title character
who’s a young boy who inherits special
powers from his alien mother and his
adventures with his mother’s more
experienced former teammates the series
colorful art engaging relatable
characters complex world and catchy
songs among other things have made
Steven universe a cartoon that appeals
to nearly everyone if it were me I
really want to be a giant woman a giant
one definition of nerdiness is having
boundless enthusiasm for something and
this cartoon certainly inspires that
gems are going to be so impressed we
captured a gem oaf I ourselves number
eight agents of shield the only word for
that kind of flying is man it was only a
matter of time before we got to a comic
book show but it may surprise you that
this is the only Marvel series here
while Netflix’s Marvel shows are highly
acclaimed there’s a lot to be said for
agents of shield – the show follows the
agents of the eponymous strategic
homeland intervention enforcement and
logistics division who monitor and
respond to extraordinary people and
events agents of shield features many
ties to the Marvel film but also forges
plenty of its own interesting heroes
long-reaching story arcs and excellent
villains the show might have had a slow
start but once it gets going you will
not want it to stop
number seven stranger things
oh I think come from the truck with ice
know that I came for something else
set in the 1980s stranger things is a
sci-fi horror drama show perfect for
people who grew up on 80 films like et
or The Goonies both of which followed
groups of kids getting into
extraordinary adventures however while
nostalgia is a great hook stranger
things takes a more adult approach to
the material that inspired it and not
just by focusing on the grown-up
characters – is that real sorry I just
so we’ve seen the kids it’s a tattoo
before the show features strong
character development from excellent
performers haunting atmosphere any
horror movie would be jealous of and
direction easily on par with that of
today’s cinematic presentations
whether you’re an 80s kid or someone who
enjoys the genres it effortlessly blends
together stranger things is definitely
worth a look I’m still number six the
flash my name is Barry Allen and I am
the fastest man alive
DC movies may be struggling right now
but DC shows are killing it and the
flash is arguably the best unlike a lot
of superhero shows it doesn’t take
itself too seriously and manages to be a
ton of fun while also telling
emotionally impactful stories about the
Scarlet speedster eye training why help
me save so many people while there are
plenty of complex nerdy elements like
time travel and alternate universes
they’re balanced by a strong cast great
humor fittingly fast-paced action and
one of the best musical scores you’ll
ever hear on television
if you’re looking for a superhero show
that’ll give you hope
make you cry and make you laugh this is
one you should try to catch if you can
[Music]
number five Supernatural this
long-running show follows brother Sam
and Dean Winchester as they travel and
battle supernatural forces including
practically every mythological or
fantasy beings that humans have ever
invented or believed in while some have
accused supernatural of spinning its
wheels from a narrative standpoint for
several years the depth of material the
creators of mind is impressive in the
strongly characterized core cast remains
entertaining to watch year after year
all right let’s gear up to weather
season I don’t think you pronounce that
correctly in addition the show’s framing
of religious concepts in modern-day
settings is thought-provoking and its
theme of familial bonds is relatable
even if its execution often verges on
codependency all in all supernatural is
a road trip with enough highs to be
worth the drive
idea little angel number 4 Rick and
Morty
yeah Wubba lubba dub dub cartoons for
grown-ups have been on the rise in the
early 21st century and Rick and Morty is
one of the nerdiest Rick is a genius
scientist and full time drunk who drags
his painfully awkward grandson Morty on
bizarre and often mentally scarring
misadventures run around morning we’re
gonna be all kinds of wonderful things
Morty just you and me boy the outside
world is our enemy morning we’re the
only friends we’ve got morning prepare
along with the rest of their family
frequently finds themselves involved in
familiar sci-fi settings with unique or
strange twists the show’s patented blend
of dark and bizarre humor and imagery
brought to life by impressive animation
has made it a surprise hit in recent
years portal hurry
number three Sherlock
Anderson don’t talk out loud you lower
the IQ of the whole street a modern
update of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s
classic stories Sherlock sees the
detective and his first wild companion
dr. John Watson solving crimes in the
21st century in episodes that have
cinematic lengths and production values
[Music]
the show delves into the mentality of
its heroes in a way few Holmes
adaptations have with Sherlock’s
difficulties relating to people and his
friendship with John being prominent
features of many stories Sherlock also
manages to incorporate action and comedy
into the traditional Holmes Ian
mysteries bloody psychopath high
functioning sociopath with your number
when it’s different spin on the
characters bleak direction and clever
scripts this adaptation is anything but
elementary relax this is all for a case
number two Game of Thrones he’s good
very good if you had told us in the 90s
that the world would be obsessed with a
TV series based on intricately detailed
fantasy novels we wouldn’t have believed
you but here we are in case you’ve been
living north of the wall Game of Thrones
is a fantasy action political thriller
drama about various factions power
struggles over the Throne of Westeros
and dealing with threats from within and
without they’re gonna look impossible
even if you are there your welfare was
chock-full of three-dimensional
characters amazing battles a dozen
ongoing plot lines and probably more
lower than the appendices of the Lord of
the Rings Game of Thrones is the show
that helped prove the things once
considered the sole province of nerds
can be really appealing to everyone my
range just because before we unveil our
number one pick here are some honorable
mentions
[Music]
number one Doctor Who it’s big easy to
notice a British sci-fi show about a
mysterious space changing alien who
travels through time and space in a
police box that’s bigger on the inside
this may be the nerdiest thing we’ve
ever encountered and we’re glad we have
the others in good condition we ordered
Otis is the thing about Doctor Who is
that if you don’t like the current
doctor you can travel back to the past
and find one you do at fifty years and
Counting
there’s always more of it to discover
not to mention the spin-off over its
long history the show has done stories
in nearly every genre from horror to
action to comedy just like the doctors
own adventures the viewers enjoyment of
them is theoretically endless all of
time and space everything that ever
happened or ever will where do you want
to start do you agree with our picks
check out these other great clips from
WatchMojo and subscribe for new videos
every day
[Music]
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