Lists about the best (and worst) films, TV series, novels, characters, etc. in every sci-fi genre.

The Worlds of Science Fiction

So many new shows, so little time. Which are worth your precious eyeballs? These list rank the best new series in each genre that have premiered since 2019, so you still have plenty of time to catch up.

New Shows to Check Out

Entertainment

With so many great TV series currently airing, we&rsquo;re ranking the best sci-fi TV shows since 2019. Our list of the highest-rated sci-fi shows of the past four years is ranked by viewers from everywhere, so make sure you vote up the best new sci-fi series on television. What is the best new sci-fi TV show?

Featuring new Netflix science fiction shows, new Star Trek series, critically acclaimed sci-fi miniseries, and more, the best recent <a href="/list/current-sci-fi-tv-shows/ranker-tv" target="_blank">sci-fi shows</a> include Upload, For All Mankind, Snowpiercer, and&nbsp;The Mandalorian. Disney+&#39;s Marvel and Star War series are easily considered to be some of the <a href="/list/most-exciting-sci-fi-tv-shows/ranker-tv" target="_blank">most exciting</a> and binge-worthy shows today, while anthologies like Tales From The Loop are known as some of the best the sci-fi shows to watch now.

Vote up the best new sci-fi shows that have premiered recently.

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Nickelodeon: Nick Is for Kids

Lists that rank the best, most engaging original series that deserve your viewership across different networks.

Premium Original Programming

Family Entertainment

Nickelodeon, also sometimes referred to as “Nick” is an American paid cable and satellite TV network which specifically caters to kids and has produced a variety of well-known original programs including animated series, reality shows, and game shows. Nickelodeon is owned by MTV Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom Entertainment and currently has over 98 million viewers! It’s no wonder that this popular TV channel is producing some of the best original kids shows in history! What are the best Nickelodeon original shows of all time?Launched in 1977 Nickelodeon has been growing by leaps and bounds, and has only increased in popularity with each new show it’s cranked out. Nickelodeon is also responsible for discovering some of Hollywood’s youngest stars who have taken their careers to the next level after leaving the channel.This list features the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-old-school-nickelodeon-shows/terrance-w-pryor" target="_blank">best Nickelodeon original shows</a>, ranked as the best by voters, including, iCarly, Drake and Josh, <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/clarissa-explains-it-all-trivia-facts/erica-braverman?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Clarissa Explains it All</a>, Salute Your Shorts, Welcome Freshmen, The Adventures of Pete &amp; Pete, and Zoey 101. Vote up the best Nickelodeon original shows below or add one you love that isn't already on the list.

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The Best Nickelodeon Original Shows

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Lists about real and fictional mysteries and the people who solved them—or at least tried to.

Mysteries & Detectives

Watchworthy

With so many great TV series currently airing, we&rsquo;re ranking the best mystery TV shows since 2019. Our list of the highest-rated TV mysteries&nbsp;of the past few years is ranked by viewers from everywhere, so make sure you vote up the best new mystery series on television.&nbsp;What is the best new mystery TV show?&nbsp;

Featuring new <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-mystery-shows-on-netflix/ranker-streaming?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Netflix mystery shows</a>, Hulu originals, critically acclaimed&nbsp;miniseries, and more, the best recent mystery shows include Home Before Dark, Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists, and Cruel Summer. The Netflix series Lupin is&nbsp;considered to be one of the most binge-worthy shows today, while Applet TV+&#39;s Servant and HBO Max&#39;s The Flight Attendant are known as the shows to watch now.&nbsp;

What are television&#39;s best recent mystery shows? Vote up the TV mysteries you think are the best to have premiered recently and see where your favorites rank.

The Best New TV Mysteries of the Last Few Years

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Black Entertainment

With Hollywood increasingly embracing diversity, some of the best <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-black-tv-shows/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">new Black shows</a> have premiered&nbsp;since 2019. From lighthearted sitcoms to sci-fi thrillers to <a href="/list/current-shows-that-deal-with-race-relations/ranker-tv" target="_blank">shows that tackle race&nbsp;relations</a>&nbsp;head on, some amazing work has come out showcasing spectacular African American&nbsp;writers, producers, and actors. Which <a href="/list/tv-shows-most-loved-by-african-americans/ranker-tv" target="_blank">Black TV shows</a> are the best? Vote below to decide!

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What shows will you find on this new Black shows&nbsp;list? Power Book II: Ghost is one of a series of spin-offs of Power, with the new spinoff focusing on the story of Tariq. The&nbsp;hit The Wonder Years&nbsp;premiered in 2021, and was based on the 1988 show of the same name. Other good series featured on this&nbsp;list include A Black Lady Sketch Show, When They See Us, and P-Valley.

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Do you have a favorite new African American TV series? Vote for the best Black series below, and add anything you feel is missing.&nbsp;

The Best Black TV Shows of the Last Few Years

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Lists about films and TV shows told by the visuals-intensive medium that allows storytellers to weave fantastical legends told by unforgettable characters.

Animation Mania

Animated TV

There have been many fantastic animated TV shows throughout the history, but which ones are the best? Some people think that cartoons are just for children (just check out our list of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-kids-cartoons/ranker-tv" target="_blank">best kids&#39; cartoons</a>), but there are many that have frequent themes that even adults will enjoy. From classic <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-animated-series-ever-made?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">animated series</a> like &quot;Looney Tunes,&quot; &quot;The Flintstones,&quot; and &quot;The Jetsons&quot; to the modern day hits of &quot;The Simpsons&quot; and &quot;South Park,&quot; there are many great cartoons available. Both classic cartoons and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-animated-series/ranker-tv" target="_blank">current animated series </a>make this list of the best cartoons of all time.&nbsp;For anime, check out these lists of the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-anime-series-all-time">best anime series</a> and&nbsp;the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-anime-series-all-time">best superhero anime</a> of all time..

The cartoon was created during the silent movie era as a short that was shown before movies. They gained even more popularity when the talkies came around, most notable of these were made by the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/walt-disney-facts/coy-jandreau?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Walt Disney</a> company and Warner Bros with &quot;Merry Melodies&quot; (which later became &quot;Looney Tunes&quot;). With the invention of the television, cartoons and animated programs finally found a realm in which to flourish.

This is a list of the best cartoons of all time, including series <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-popular-cartoon-year-you-were-born/mallory-weiler" target="_blank">from years past</a> and ones that are still going today. Vote up your favorite or make your own version.

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The Flintstones

The Best Cartoons of All Time

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With so many great TV series currently airing, we&rsquo;re ranking the best new dramas&nbsp;since 2019. Our list of the highest-rated dramas of the past few years is ranked by viewers from everywhere, so make sure you vote up the best new drama series on television.&nbsp;What is the best new drama on TV?&nbsp;

Featuring new Netflix dramas, Hulu original dramas, critically acclaimed&nbsp;miniseries, and more, the best recent dramas&nbsp;include Outer Banks, The Outsider, Normal People and Sweet Magnolias. HBO miniseries Mare of Easttown is&nbsp;considered to be one of the most binge-worthy shows today, while the HBO adaptation of the Perry Mason short stories is another crime drama that is easy to binge.

Vote up the best new dramas&nbsp;that have premiered recently.

The Best New TV Dramas of the Last Few Years

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For the Kids

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This list contains information about the best kids cartoons, ranked by your votes. Over the years, there have been tons of good cartoons for kids. This list contains funny children&#39;s cartoons and action-packed kids animations, new and popular children&#39;s animated series and also old kids cartoons. You can even vote on this list of the best kids cartoons to make sure your favorite children&#39;s cartoon ends up in the No. 1 spot!

Which cartoons appear on this list of the top kids animated shows? Of course, Tom and Jerry made our list. Tom and Jerry is one of the best clean cartoons for kids of all time. It was created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera in 1940 and originally ran for 17 years (<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-hanna-barbera-cartoons/ranker-tv" target="_blank">Hanna-Barbera cartoons</a> are some of the most beloved of all time). Dora the Explorer is also a <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-children_s-television-series-tv-shows/reference" target="_blank">good kids show</a>, thanks to its emphasis on education, its catchy jingles, and adorable characters.&nbsp;

There are other good childrens cartoon shows like Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles also appear on this list of cartoon shows with clean humor. Adventure Time is one of the newest kids cartoons to gain a big cult following with children, as well as their parents. It was created by Pendleton Ward and premiered on Cartoon Network in 2010.

Where do your favorite kids cartoon shows fall on this list? Be sure to vote it to the top and share your thoughts in the comments section!

Garfield and Friends

The Best Kids Cartoons of All Time

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Running in slo-mo at the top action movies, scene, stunts, characters, chases, explosions, etc., ranked.

High Octane Action Thrillers

With so many great TV series currently airing, we&rsquo;re ranking the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-action-tv-series/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best action TV shows</a> since 2019. Our list of the highest-rated action shows of the past four years is ranked by viewers from everywhere, so make sure you vote up the best new action series on television.&nbsp;What is the best new action TV show?&nbsp;

Featuring new <a href="/list/best-action-shows-on-netflix/ranker-streaming" target="_blank">Netflix action shows</a>, Hulu originals, Disney+ superhero series, critically acclaimed&nbsp;miniseries, and more, the best recent action TV shows include comic book series like Peacemaker, The Boys, and Watchmen. In the past couple of years, superhero action series have had powerful competition from action fantasy shows like The Witcher, although Disney+ Marvel superhero series have begun bringing action to contend with. Meanwhile, Warrior is a great example of classic action drama.

Vote up the best <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/action-tv-shows-new-episodes-2022/molly-gander?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">new action TV shows</a> that have premiered recently.

The Best New Action Shows of the Last Few Years

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The Best Actors and Actresses

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Wonderful People We All Love

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As movie fans, we like to think of our favorite actors as being larger than life. With all of the coverage that these stars get, these cool celebrities know how to function both on and off the screen.

We often think of our favorite actors as being fairly close in personality to our favorite characters that they have portrayed. Most of these guys epitomize the word cool. Beginning with actors like Humphrey Bogart and Cary Grant during the Golden Age of Film, the best leading men have had a certain aura about them. James Dean, Marlon Brando, and Steve McQueen are other actors who are considered some of the coolest guys ever.

More recently, tough guy actors like Bruce Willis and Daniel Craig mixed brains with brawn in their iconic roles as John McClane and James Bond, respectively. While they each exemplify a different kind of cool, people are still attracted to these actors because of their&nbsp;coolness factor. These coolest Hollywood actors are the guys you&#39;d want to hang out with, talk shop, and maybe down an adult beverage or two.

Vote up all of the actors you think could compete for world&#39;s coolest man. Then check back to see if your favorite actors topped the list!&nbsp;

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The best actors working today include Hollywood legends, Academy Award winners and many of the top up and coming actors in the world right now. These talented and beautiful men grace the big and small screen with brilliant performances in our favorite movies and TV shows and do it really, really well. It&#39;s likely that many of these actors will long be remembered among the <a href="/crowdranked-list/best-actors" target="_blank">best actors of all time</a>.

For many of these <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-actors?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best male actors</a>, being part of Hollywood&#39;s elite is nothing new. The likes of George Clooney, Jack Nicholson, Morgan Freeman, Anthony Hopkins, Al Pacino, Daniel Day-Lewis, and Christopher Walken, among other popular actors, have been around for decades and lost little of that spark that made them favorites.

Moving into a slightly younger crowd, many of the best current actors are quickly becoming legendary. Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/leonardo-dicaprio-movies-and-films-and-filmography/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Leonardo DiCaprio</a>, Christian Bale, Ryan Gosling, Aaron Paul, Michael Fassbender, Chris Hemswoth, Henry Cavill and Johnny Depp are not just all hot, but among the best Hollywood has to offer today.

How do you compare the newcomers and the veterans to the <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-film-actors-and-actresses-of-all-time" target="_blank">greatest actors of all time</a>? However you rank them, do so below on this list of the best actors working today!

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Supernatural & Paranormal

Among our favorite genres are sub-genres that sometimes feel like they were designed specifically for us. In the case of thrillers, it&#39;s the spine-tinglingly spooky supernatural thriller that is currently lighting up the TV landscape and filling it with Demogorgons, exorcists, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-supernatural-mystery-tv-shows/ranker-tv" target="_blank">mysteries</a>, and storylines that manage to be undead, yet <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-exciting-thriller-shows/ranker-tv/" target="_blank">pulse-racing</a>. And we couldn&#39;t be happier.

These supernatural <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-thriller-shows-2019/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">thriller TV shows</a> are all at once risk-taking, innovative, and deserving of a week-long binge watch with no break. While some of television&#39;s best supernatural thrillers - we&#39;re looking at you Twilight Zone - have been around since the beginning of television, the revitalization of the genre that started with shows like Fringe and Supernatural have carried over into the DNA of the best shows still on the air. With their rich mythology, flawed characters, and endless cliffhangers, it&#39;s safe to say we can&#39;t get enough supernatural thrillers on television.

With the sub-genre going stronger than ever on the small screen, there&#39;s no better time to turn off all the lights, question whether or not your best friend is a vampire, recite some Latin spells from a dusty old book, and rank the best supernatural <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/thriller-tv-shows-and-series/reference" target="_blank">thriller series on TV</a>.

The Best Supernatural Thriller Series

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The best of what's streaming on Amazon Prime, AppleTV+, Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, Netflix, and all the other services you use your ex's password to log in and watch.

Watch on Demand

Hulu

With so many great original&nbsp;series currently streaming on Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu, we gathered the best new original shows since 2019. Our list of the highest-rated <a href="/list/most-watched-netflix-original-series-2019/samantha-dillinger" target="_blank">Netflix original&nbsp;shows</a>, Hulu originals, and Amazon original series&nbsp;of the past three years is ranked by viewers from everywhere, so make sure you vote up the best new original series on television. What are the best new original TV shows on streaming networks?

In the last few years, TV has moved from networks and cable to online streaming platforms, with newcomers like Disney+, Apple TV+, HBO Max, Shudder, and Paramount+ filling watchlist along with the big three streamers. Almost every streaming network overs multiple <a href="/list/best-tv-shows-to-binge-watch/ranker-tv" target="_blank">bingeworthy</a> original series. Must watch shows on Netflix include everything from The Queen&#39;s Gambit to Witcher, while Hulu&#39;s originals include dramas like The Great and Little Fires Everywhere. Recentlyl, Amazon original shows, have been staking a claim on <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-comic-book-superhero-shows/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">comic book TV shows</a> with series like The Boys and Invincible.

Whatever streaming networks you&#39;re watching, there have been great new original series. Vote up the best new streaming shows and see where your favorites rank. Then, check out the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-new-streaming-family-kids-shows-shows-last-few-years/ranker-tv" target="_blank">great new streaming shows for kids and the whole family</a>.

The Best Original Streaming Shows Of The Last Few Years

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Now Playing on a TV Near You

Comedy

These are the best current <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/black-comedy-tv-shows-and-series/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">dark comedy TV shows</a>, ranked from best to worst by user votes. Some of the top current dark comedy series blend humor with horrow while some other best current dark comedy shows &nbsp;use sketch comedy to poke fun at usually morbid content.

What shows will you find on this best current dark <a href="/crowdranked-list/funniest-tv-shows-ever?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">comedy TV shows list</a>? It&#39;s Always Sunny In Philadelphia has been spinning unethical behavior and trauma into comedy gold since 2005. Not only is it the longest-running live-action comedy series, but this great dark comedy show has also turned its main cast - Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, Rob McElhenney, Kaitlin Olson, and Danny DeVito - into some of the most terrible and terribly relatable characters on TV. Curb Your Enthusiasm is another good dark comedy series currently airing on television and one of the best dark comedies of the decade.

Dark comedy and crimes seem to go hand in hand, with series like Fargo and Better Call Saul getting tangled in grimly hilarious mystery. Other <a href="/crowdranked-list/best-shows-currently-on-the-air?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">good shows</a> that appear on this list of the top current dark comedy TV shows list include Barry, Dead To Me, and The Boys.

Which dark comedy show is your favorite? Vote up which shows you think deserve the top spot!

The Best Current Dark Comedy TV Shows

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Lists about and celebrating people of every kind.

Love Is Love Is Love

As LGBT representation continues to be on the rise in media, many new television series feature prominent lesbian, gay, or bisexual characters. In the past few years, tons of successful shows have emerged that feature non-heterosexual characters. Whether side characters or part of the core cast, you can vote on some of the best new shows with <a href="/list/best-fictional-gay-role-models/eric-diaz" target="_blank">gay characters</a> on the list below.

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What are the best new shows with gay characters? Euphoria&nbsp;features the breakout characters Rue and Jules, who take the viewers on a journey through their experiences with drugs, relationships, and identity discovery.&nbsp;Love, Victor&nbsp;gives us a wholesome spinoff of Love, Simon with even more gay leads. Genera+ion features several gay characters, including Chester, Nathan, and Greta. Other good current shows with gay characters include Batwoman, I Am Not Okay With This,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Zoey&#39;s Extraordinary Playlist. 
 
Which <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-shows-currently-on-the-air?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">current TV shows</a> with gay characters deserves the top spot on this list? Help us decide by voting up the shows they&#39;re on. And if you want even fresher stories of LGBTQ+ characters, check out the list of <a href="/list/best-gay-tv-shows/ranker-tv" target="_blank">Curernt</a><a href="/list/best-gay-tv-shows/ranker-tv" target="_blank"> TV Shows With Gay Characters</a>.

The Best Newer TV Shows With Gay Characters

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Who do you think are the most famous people and groups in the whole wide world? Vote up the flesh & blood human beings whose names we will chant into the infinite—who, sealed in the collective consciousness, will prove to be immortal.

Fame: I'm Gonna Live Forever

Of all Hollywood's popular actors today, who do you think is the coolest actor out right now? While it may be a bit subjective, and highly opinion based, most of us can agree on who's&nbsp;cool and who's not. Considering &quot;coolness factors&quot; like clothing style, a relaxed demeanor, friendliness, and so on, it's up to you to decide just who is the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-coolest-actors-ever" target="_blank">coolest actor in the world</a> right now. While many of these happening stars can be found among&nbsp;the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-actors-working-today/bustermcdermott" target="_blank">top current actors</a>, they don't necessarily have to be the best out. No, these are simply cool, calm, and collected Hollywood celebs.Of course, any list containing cool people from film and TV is going to include Samuel L. Jackson—a man who absolutely exudes coolness. Similarly, you have Bruce Willis and Harrison Ford—but all these guys have long careers to support their acclaimed coolness. We also have to consider the younger stars like Donald Glover, Joseph Gordon Levitt, and Ryan Reynolds, not to mention the cool actresses running Hollywood right now, including Gina Rodriguez, Issa Rae, Viola Davis, and the incredible Meryl Streep. Whether they're supporting the right causes, leading fashion and style, or are all-around great people, these are the coolest actors currently working in Hollywood.&nbsp;Who makes your list of cool actors today? Check out the popular actors below and cast your votes for who you think takes the title of coolest actor in the world right now.&nbsp;

Who Is The Coolest Actor In The World Right Now?

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Women Who Act

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Here is the place to rank&nbsp;the best actresses working today. This list includes many of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-actresses-in-film-history" target="_blank">greatest actresses in film history</a>, but more importantly, focuses on modern <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-most-beautiful-women-in-hollywood?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">female movie stars</a> and TV actresses. Today, Hollywood features a new crop of popular and respected young actresses who command strong female roles and hold their own on the big and small screens. Current actresses are more talented than ever before.

While many of the talented women on this list are among familiar favorites (Meryl, Tilda, Glenn...), others are not quite yet household names, even if they have been nominated for - or even won! - Oscars for their performances. This list includes the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-famous-actresses-right-now/celebrity-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">top female actors</a> who have had starring roles in the last few years, both in film and TV (like Homeland star / Emmy award winner Claire Danes) and should give you a good idea of the top 100 actresses who are in the business these days.&nbsp;

The recent performances of these women have been widely acclaimed, even if their individual films or works were otherwise ignored. Vote up those actresses who you believe have contributed the most to the presence of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/strong-female-characters/anncasano?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">strong female characters</a> in film and TV.

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Looking for the best anime per genre? This is your guide to the best anime shows in almost every genre - everything from horror and mecha, to yuri and harem. =^‥^= 

The Best Anime of Every Genre

Teen TV

Shounen&nbsp;(or &quot;shōnen&quot;)&nbsp;is one of the most popular&nbsp;genres of anime. It is&nbsp;geared toward&nbsp;teenage boys and usually features a male protagonist who embarks on an adventure filled with challenges. The truth is, the world could always use more shounen anime because it is filled with several positive themes,&nbsp;such as believing in yourself and hard work paying off. The genre often crosses over with <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-fantasy-anime-v1/ranker-anime" target="_blank">fantasy</a> and&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-action-anime/ranker-anime" target="_blank">action anime</a>, and does not often focus too heavily on romance.&nbsp;

Below, you&rsquo;ll find tons of great examples of this popular anime genre.&nbsp;Vote up the top&nbsp;shonen <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-anime-series-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">anime to watch</a>, and add other good shounen anime missing from the list.&nbsp;

The Best Shounen Anime Of All Time

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TV: What's On Now?

Deep-diving into HBO's sci-fi Western, now playing Season 3.

Westworld

Few TV genres are as tricky to get right as the science-fiction series. However, this also allows for there to be an unlimited number of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-sci-fi-shows-2010s/jonathan-kantor" target="_blank">sci-fi shows</a> with different tones, scopes, and stories depending on the platform they&#39;re coming from - be it a big-budget network smash hit, or a smaller and more intimate <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-very-best-of-premium-cable-original-programming?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">cable series</a>. There are some excellent current sci-fi shows on television&nbsp;- but which do you think are the best?

It&#39;s time to pick the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-sci-fi-shows-funny/erin-cody" target="_blank">best sci-fi shows on television</a> right now - those you think everyone should be watching. These are <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-scifi-television-series-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">sci fi TV shows</a> or sci fi series that voters have agreed are the best of the genre - at least for the current crop (we all know Battlestar Galactica would outrank them all!). However, new&nbsp;sci-fi shows like Timeless&nbsp;and Upload might quickly climb up&nbsp;the list.&nbsp;

Check out this list of the best sci-fi shows on television right now and vote up the good current science <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/historical-fiction-tv-shows-and-series/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">fiction shows</a> you think deserve the top spots. Whether you prefer an epic story of sister clones fighting to survive, or an anthology series for the ages, if it&#39;s a great sci-fi airing now, you&#39;ll find it below.

Sci-Fi Shows You Should Be Watching Now

30+ Current Sci-Fi Shows You Should Be Watching, Ranked by Fans

After spending so very many hours watching a TV show, we form strong attachments - and revulsions - to certain characters. Let's rank 'em.

TV Characters We Love & Hate

Look, you watch enough of a show, you get to know the characters. Maybe you even care about them. Maybe you even love them. Or hate them. Or want to read tons of lists about them.

The People in Your TV

Who are the funniest current TV characters on air right this very moment? This is your chance to vote up the small screen characters you truly believe are the funniest on the tube in 2019-2020. Sitcom superstars like Sofia Vergara on Modern Family and Rachel Brosnahan&nbsp;on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel&nbsp;are represented by their respective characters, the hilarious Gloria Delgado-Pritchett and Midge. <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-animated-series/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Current cartoon characters</a> like Eric Cartman from South Park and Pam Poovey from Archer are also included. In fact, other animated series have given us some of the funniest characters on television right now. For instance, Bob&#39;s Burgers brought audiences Louise Belcher, while Family Guy introduced the world to Stewie Griffin.

Funny characters <a href="/crowdranked-list/best-shows-currently-on-the-air?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">currently on TV</a> span from comedic network TV characters like Detective Jake Peralta (played by comedian Andy Samberg) on FOX&#39;s Brooklyn Nine-Ninge&nbsp;to <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-very-best-of-premium-cable-original-programming?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">premium cable</a> dramas characters like Jensen Ackles&#39;s Dean Winchester on The CW&#39;s Supernatural.

Which of these current TV show characters in 2020 do you think are the funniest and most laugh out loud hilarious? Cast your votes below and be sure to add any other funny television characters, provided they are on a current show (network or streaming).

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The Funniest Characters Currently on TV

TV Character

The 50+ Funniest Characters Currently on TV

Let&#39;s take a look at the greatest TV <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-film-actors-and-actresses-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">actors and actresses</a>&nbsp;of all time. Some stars are just such <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-tv-actors-from-united-states/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">famous TV actors</a> that you can&#39;t help but remember their small screen performances. For example, Lucille Ball, one of the best TV show actresses, is iconic in&nbsp;I Love Lucy.&nbsp;

Few will be surprise that Bryan Cranston appears high on the list after his critically acclaimed run as a drug kingpin in Breaking Bad. But Steve Carell is another <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/sitcom-stars-who-also-starred-in-dramas/williamsbrianjake" target="_blank">memorable leading actor in TV</a>, with legions of fans still binging&nbsp;his comedic turn as&nbsp;Michael Scott on NBC&#39;s hit,&nbsp;The Office. Michael J. Fox, Andy Griffith, and John Goodman are&nbsp;beloved male sitcom actors as well.&nbsp;Whether they&#39;ve won Emmys and Golden Globes, or have become cult favorites, stars like Amy Poehler, Betty White, Tony Shalhoub, Carol Burnett, and Gillian Anderson are among the top TV series actors.&nbsp;

Who do you think are the best TV actors ever? Vote up the television stars you think are the all-time best. Then check back to see if your favorites topped our list!&nbsp;