The now-ubiquitous phrase “Peak TV”—coined by FX networks chief John Landgraf— only first appeared in 2015, but it certainly defined the entire decade of television in the 2010s. The streaming wars are upon us now, really taking off in November 2019 for anyone wanting to keep track— with the arrival of Disney+ and Apple TV+, and the debuts of HBO Max, Peacock, and others in the near future.

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In this time, with a record amount of scripted TV airing (around 500 shows are expected to air in 2017, which is NUTS), you might think that it would be easy for a show to get cancelled. But in fact, the opposite is sort of true: even low-rated shows can continue on for years. In part, it’s because the demand simply outstrips the supply; in part, it’s because no network wants to risk missing out on a “Breaking Bad” (which was low-rated at first before exploding in its later seasons); and in part, it’s because digital downloads, streaming services and a boom in the overseas market for U.S.

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In the realm of problems that aren’t really problems, “too much good TV” is the one that consumes our nights (and our DVRs). Because there was so much to choose from, what was a 25-show list last year and a 25-show list when we started our rankings for 2016 has now ballooned up to 30. With over 400 scripted television series across the last 12 months, we wouldn’t have struggled to fill an even longer list, as you’ll see from the also-rans at the end.

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With HBO going through some very public upheaval with major executive changes and creative switch-ups, one of the most heartbreaking casualties was the cancellation of “Togetherness.” The dramedy series from Mark and Jay Duplass didn’t feature explicit sex, huge fantasy worlds, or even a hip soundtrack — but that was exactly what made it special. It was an ordinary show, about ordinary people, facing regular problems, but executed with a commitment to character, that drew the drama close to your heart.

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Review: The Quietly Radical ‘Togetherness’ Season 2

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Watch: 'Togetherness' Breaks Out The Big Guns In First Trailer For Season 2

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HBO Dates Martin Scorsese’s ‘Vinyl’ And “Togetherness’ Season 2, But ‘Game Of Thrones’ Might Be Pushed Back

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Watch: Comedy Showrunner Roundtable With Creators Of 'Silicon Valley,' 'Transparent,' 'Modern Family' & More

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The 25 Best TV Shows Of The 2014/2015 Season

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The 20 Most Anticipated TV Shows Of 2015

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Watch: First Full Episode From HBO's Excellent New Series 'Togetherness' From Mark & Jay Duplass

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Review: Jay & Mark Duplass' Terrific 'Togetherness' Is The Next Must See HBO Dramedy

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Watch: New Trailer For HBO's Dysfunctional Dramedy 'Togetherness' With Mark Duplass, Melanie Lynskey And More

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Watch: First Trailer For HBO's 'Togetherness' With Mark Duplass, Melanie Lynskey, Amanda Peet & More

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Fall TV Preview: Our 22 Most Anticipated Shows For The Rest Of 2014

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The 20 Most Anticipated TV Shows Of 2014

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HBO Gives Series Order To Duplass Brothers Comedy 'Togetherness'

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HBO Casting: Ron Livingston and Brian Geraghty Join 'Boardwalk Empire'; Melanie Lynskey Joins Duplass Bros.' 'Togetherness'

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HBO Orders Jay & Mark Duplass Comedy Pilot ‘Togetherness’

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