These Criminally Underrated TV Shows Are a 10/10, According to Viewers
From sharp workplace comedies to mind-bending sci-fi, viewers are begging people to finally give these under-the-radar series a chance.
When one Redditor asked, “What’s a TV series that is a 10/10 NOBODY knows?” the thread could’ve easily turned into a list of prestige favorites everyone already talks about.
One of the top comments had to call that out immediately:
“« nobody knows » and people are mentioning Chernobyl. Please focus.”
Once folks regrouped and actually stuck to the brief, the replies turned into a goldmine of overlooked, short-lived, or region-locked shows that fans insist are genuine 10/10s. Here are some of the standouts Reddit says deserve way more love.
‘Party Down’
Multiple commenters rushed in with this one, calling it a brilliant comedy that never got the mainstream audience it deserved.
The cult favorite follows a team of cater-waiters, and Redditors still quote it years later. One commenter shouted out a fan-favorite episode:
“The episode when they get stoned makes me absolutely lose it. Truly one of the funniest episodes of TV ever.”
If you like ensemble chaos, dry humor, and running gags, this is a recurring pick.
‘Fisk’
Australian legal comedy Fisk came up as a quietly hilarious workplace series that more people should be watching.
“Fisk. Australia lawyer workplace comedy, available on Netflix in the US,”
one user explained, adding that it’s become a favorite in their household.
‘Mr Inbetween’
Australian crime dramedy Mr Inbetween got a ton of love from people who stumbled onto it and then became evangelists.
“Mr in-between, an Australian series. Brilliant.”
One fan said a particular “ice cream scene” sealed the deal, while another added:
“Amazing show, I recommend it to everyone with good taste that I know!”
If you like morally messy main characters and dark humor with real emotional gut punches, this one keeps coming up as a 10/10.
‘Patriot’
Amazon’s Patriot might have the lowest “Oh yeah, I’ve heard of that” to “This is my favorite show” ratio of the bunch.
One commenter summed up the problem and the appeal:
“I stand by this show suffering because it has a bad name. It’s quite possibly my favorite show. It’s amazing.”
Others called it “dark, hilarious, and oddly heart-warming/breaking,” with at least one user saying nobody they know has ever heard of it despite it being an all-timer for them.
‘Halt and Catch Fire’
Tech drama Halt and Catch Fire is beloved by the people who watched it… and apparently ignored by almost everyone else.
Redditors praised the show’s period details and character work:
“So good with such accurate depiction of that time and moment in history. Really good acting as well.”
Another commenter was just grateful it got to finish at all:
“God bless AMC giving this four seasons.”
If you like slow-burn character arcs and ’80s/’90s tech history, this one kept getting name-checked.
‘Better Off Ted’
Corporate satire Better Off Ted was one of the most upvoted answers in the entire thread.
Fans describe it as a fast, smart workplace comedy that aired in the wrong era.
“Corporate comedy without laugh tracks that was way ahead of its time,”
one commenter wrote, comparing its vibe to 30 Rock.
The fake commercials for the soulless Veridian Dynamics company are still legendary. As one fan put it:
“Those ads for the company they worked for, Veridian Dynamics, were gold.”
‘Detectorists’
Comfort-watch status unlocked. British series Detectorists came up more than once as a surprisingly emotional, gentle little show about metal detector hobbyists.
One commenter said:
“The Detectorists. It should be prescribed for mental health as therapy.”
Another admitted they laughed for minutes at a single perfectly-timed line in the finale, calling the whole thing a quietly brilliant slow burn.
‘Dark’
Is Dark truly “unknown”? No. But Reddit is adamant it still doesn’t have the audience it deserves, especially compared to other Netflix hits.
“Dark… 3 Seasons and a complete story. It’s in German, but don’t let that scare you off, its so worth it,”
one fan wrote.
Others called it a “20/10 series” and even argued:
“My unpopular opinion is that Dark has always been better than Stranger Things. They accomplished a more satisfying plot in 3 years than Stranger Things managed in a decade.”
If you can handle subtitles and a brain-bending time-travel story, this is a recurring “you HAVE to watch this” pick.
‘Station Eleven’
Post-apocalyptic drama Station Eleven came up multiple times as another underseen modern classic.
One commenter simply listed it among the “correct answers,” while others said it doesn’t get talked about nearly as much as it should, considering how beautifully it handles grief, art, and survival.
If you skipped it because you’d had enough pandemic-adjacent content, Reddit is gently telling you to reconsider.
‘The Leftovers’
For some reason, The Leftovers still lives in that weird space where critics love it, and a lot of casual viewers have never tried it.
“The Leftovers still underrated somehow,”
one user wrote, with plenty of agreement underneath.
If you like emotionally heavy, slightly surreal drama that sticks with you long after the credits roll, this is another show people swear is a 10/10.
A few more Reddit-approved hidden gems
The thread is packed with titles that could easily keep your watchlist full for the rest of the year. Some of the other shows fans insisted are 10/10s more people need to discover:
- ‘Counterpart’ – A smart sci-fi thriller anchored by J.K. Simmons’ dual performance.
- ‘Joe Pera Talks With You’ – A gentle, oddly profound comedy that people call their comfort show.
- ‘From’ – A creepy horror series that fans say scratches the Lost mystery itch.
- ‘United States of Tara’ – Toni Collette’s performance was described as an “acting masterclass.”
- ‘Ghosts’ (BBC) – The original British version was called funny, cozy, and surprisingly touching.
- ‘How To With John Wilson’ – A documentary-style series that starts with small topics and somehow turns into emotional essays.
- ‘Black Books’ and ‘Sledge Hammer!’ – For anyone who likes their comedy a little chaotic and offbeat.
If nothing else, the thread proves one thing: for every mega-hit everyone talks about, there are a dozen brilliant shows that quietly came and went while most people weren’t paying attention.
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