We’ve all finished a show and just sat there thinking, “What do I watch now?” With hundreds of options and endless scrolling, finding a series that’s worth our time can feel impossible. That’s why this list of three must-watch TV shows based on ratings, awards and international praise is here to save you from the struggle. These shows aren’t just popular; they’re unforgettable. Stay tuned because your next favorite series might be just one episode away.
“The Sopranos” 
86 episodes (1999-2007)
“The Sopranos” is a crime drama show that follows Tony Soprano, a mob boss of the DiMeo crime family in New Jersey and how he balances his life of crime along with his family life. In on and off stints throughout the show, Soprano seeks therapy with Dr. Jennifer Melfi in which he discusses issues with his family, his complicated relationships, and his troubled past. This show has deep character development, showing both the power and vulnerability of its main character. The Sopranos is the eighth highest rated show on IMDb and is widely respected for the development of not just Tony, but his son as well.
“Attack on Titan”
89 episodes (2013-2023)
“Attack on Titan“ is a Japanese Animated Dark fantasy series that takes place inside of the walls of humanity that retreated to the man-eating creatures ”Titans.” In this world, the Titans appeared out of nowhere and have one goal: to eat humans. The main character Eren Yeager watches his mother be eaten by a Titan when the Titans breach Wall Maria. We watch Eren Yeager change as a person throughout the four seasons. The show is known for its amazing action scenes, emotional moments and huge plot twists that completely change how we see the story. “Attack on Titan” pioneered the modern era of anime and brought it into the mainstream and showcased that some anime had real competition with the best live action TV shows. “Attack on Titan” is rated the 17th highest rated TV show on IMDb.
“Lost”
121 episodes (2004-2010)
“Lost“ is a mystery thriller show where we follow a cast of many characters. The most prominent of them being Jack Shepard who was a spinal surgeon before his Oceanic Flight 815 crashed onto a mysterious island. Initially, they must search for food and water along with treating some passengers’ injuries, but the longer they stay on that island, the more secrets they discover about the island. Things that happen are unexplainable. It is rated an 8.3 on IMDB.
These three shows each offer something unforgettable. With high ratings, awards and fans all over the world, they’ve proven they’re more than just popular shows. If you’re looking for a series that will keep you occupied until the end, then these series are worth a watch.
