Best Showtime TV series of all time
29 items ranked
Showtime has had its share of classic tv series. Which are the best?
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1.
the Outer Limits
Original Stories
422 points - added 2 years ago by guest -
2.
Dexter
A series about a charismatic serial killer.
397 points - added 3 years ago by Peter - 14 comments
Comments:
Super hero serial killer.
Added 2 months ago by guest, 1 point
Best show I've ever seen.
Added 12 months ago by guest, 4 points
best show i have ever seen in my life. the character dexter is amazing. first of all he is a bad ass. and i love how in everyday situations he is so clueless but hes also a genius. i can not get enough of this show. the books are also amazing. in the books he refers to himself as a wolf in a sheeps fur. wich is so clever. highly recomend watching the show and reading the books
Added 1 year ago by jimwatts247, -1 points
This show is truly great. Great characters, awesome plot, and highly entertaining. Addicting, really. In my opinion, Season 4 is the best. Season 6 let me down a little bit. But I still love this show and I would recommend it to anyone.
Added 1 year ago by guest, 2 points
worst series of all time
Added 1 year ago by guest, -11 points
AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Added 1 year ago by guest, 9 points
The best series on my top list. Neat story with smooth characters make this movie unstoppable.
Added 2 years ago by guest, 9 points
Perfectly brilliant writing, great characters, terrific suspense, great plot twists, humor, fantastic direction, excellent acting. My favorite series of all time.
Added 2 years ago by guest, 6 points
great 1
Added 2 years ago by guest, 6 points
the perfect tv series
Added 2 years ago by guest, 4 points
Best show i have ever seen. No show i have ever seen compares to Dexter. One you start, you're hooked.
Added 2 years ago by guest, 5 points
best show ever, amazing plot, character development, acting...
Added 2 years ago by guest, 5 points
absolutely brilliant from the start
Added 2 years ago by guest, 4 points
our # 1 show
Added 2 years ago by guest, 5 points
3.
Weeds
This show follows a housewife who begins selling drugs to pay her bills.
205 points - added 3 years ago by Peter - 3 comments
Comments:
THIS IS THE BEST SHOW EVER!!! I HATE THAT SEASON 8 iS THE LAST ONE AWW MAN ITS SO AWESOME I CANT EXPLAIN HOW COO AND AWESOME HER LIFE MIGHT BE DIFFERENT BUT THEY ARE A COO FAMILY:)
Added 7 months ago by guest, 1 point
I like a lot the main character in this one. Fighting for what she has and what she wants. A woman but is ready to fight even a mafia :)
Added 12 months ago by guest, 2 points
I really enjoy this show. It is more complex than you think. It combines many different elements: suspense, comedy, drama, etc. The plot is very unpredictable, which is a great feature in a show.
Added 1 year ago by guest, 2 points
4.
Californication
142 points - added 3 years ago by Peter - 2 comments
Comments:
hell yea easily among top 5 definitely up there with dexter.
Added 1 year ago by guest, 4 points
It's just amazing! It's life not TV series!
Added 1 year ago by guest, 2 points
5.
Shameless
A series about a dysfunctional family.
91 points - added 1 year ago by guest - 4 comments
Comments:
Anyone with a dysfunctional family would love this show!! great actors and story line that will blow your mind!!!
Added 3 months ago by guest, 1 point
This is the best show of alltime!!! I love it soooo much!!
Added 3 months ago by guest, 1 point
Great show! Can't wait for the next season
Added 7 months ago by guest, 1 point
Definitley higher than 18
Added 1 year ago by guest, 6 points
6.
HOMELAND
Homeland is one the best top ranked shows on showtime with none stop thrills and twist that leave you on the edge of year seat throughout the season
72 points - added 1 year ago by guest - 2 comments
Comments:
Homeland tops my favorite tv show list!!!
Added 4 months ago by guest, 2 points
This series was amazing! Very suspenseful and it keeps you guessing all the way! Not sure where it will go with season 2 though!
Added 1 year ago by guest, 1 point
7.
Nurse Jackie
67 points - added 3 years ago by Peter - 2 comments
Comments:
Just started watching this show from the pilot −4 episodes, I would give it a 6 out of 10. Maybe a need to give the show more time to develop?
Any comments?
Added 2 years ago by vz6988, 1 point
love it love it from a nurse
Added 2 years ago by guest, 0 points
8.
United States of Tara
New show about a woman with multiple personality disorder.
65 points - added 3 years ago by Peter - 2 comments
Comments:
All good. Except the last season.
Added 1 year ago by guest, 0 points
Just watched both seasons of this show. It's wild!. Very well done and enjoyable
Added 2 years ago by guest, -1 points
9.
Queer as Folk
63 points - added 3 years ago by Peter - 3 comments
Comments:
The best and most beautiful tv show I have ever seen. And it shows the gay community in a way you have never seen before. I loved QAF from the very beginning i saw the pilot episode. Over the seasons many different issues are comming up like HIV, marriage and same sex parents. The show is worth to watch, and you can watch it whether you're gay or straight. I see the world with new eyes after watching it, and I think you might actually do it too. :) I give the show 6 out of 6 stars for the hot scenes and the good storyline :)
Added 1 year ago by guest, 2 points
Incredible TV serie. There won't be any other like QAF!!
Added 2 years ago by guest, 0 points
most groundbreaking show on TV ever.
Added 2 years ago by guest, 0 points
10.
Stargate: Sg-1
Great show that got its start on Showtime.
59 points - added 3 years ago by guest -
11.
The Tudors
52 points - added 3 years ago by Peter - 1 comment
Comments:
excellent, absolutely great actor's,just a really great series
Added 2 years ago by guest, 0 points
12.
Dead Like Me
It's the best.
43 points - added 3 years ago by guest - 2 comments
Comments:
It really did start out strong, especially the first season. One problem tho is that the production values went down as the show went along. Still worth checking out tho, i watched most of it on netflix, not sure if it is still there or not tho-you know how fickle digital streaming is.
Added 1 year ago by guest, 1 point
I thought it was 5th
Added 2 years ago by guest, 1 point
13.
Sleeper Cell
29 points - added 3 years ago by Peter -
14.
Penn and Teller Bullsh*t!
18 points - added 3 years ago by Peter - 1 comment
Comments:
Best show ever PERIOD!
Added 1 year ago by guest, 0 points
15.
The L Word
The L Word is a show that follows lesbians.
13 points - added 3 years ago by Peter - 1 comment
Comments:
One of the BEST shows I have ever seen. I literally watched each season like 3 times!!! It not only opens you into the world of lesbians but it addressing issues of friendship, monogamy, political views etc. When you are done with the show you will really feel like you knew each character personally and the acting was excellent. There are alot of sexy love scenes and it is the epitome of an unconventional show!! After this show you wil be so hype to watch The Real L World reality show, I recommend it! ABSOLUTELY GREAT!
Added 9 months ago by guest, 0 points
16.
Dawson's Creek
9 points - added 2 years ago by guest -
17.
Lipstick Jungle
9 points - added 2 years ago by guest -
18.
Secret Diary of a Call Girl
7 points - added 3 years ago by Peter -
19.
Brotherhood
A tv series about two Irish brothers living in Rhode Island.
1 point - added 3 years ago by Peter - 3 comments
Comments:
Show should be in top 5 easily.
Added 2 years ago by guest, 0 points
its really good
Added 2 years ago by guest, 0 points
awesome show
Added 2 years ago by guest, 0 points
20.
This American Life
True stories about America from the Chicago radio show.
-1 point - added 3 years ago by Peter -
21.
Compromising Situations
-4 points - added 3 years ago by guest -
22.
Fat Actress
-6 points - added 3 years ago by Peter -
23.
The gary shandling show
-10 points - added 3 years ago by tng4ever13 -
24.
Resurrection Blvd
-10 points - added 3 years ago by Peter -
25.
Huff
-10 points - added 3 years ago by Peter - 2 comments
Comments:
excellent - more like this!
Added 1 year ago by guest, 0 points
Hilarious and wild
Added 2 years ago by guest, 1 point
26.
Soul Food
-12 points - added 3 years ago by Peter -
27.
Desperate Housewives
-14 points - added 2 years ago by guest - 1 comment
Comments:
this is abc......
Added 6 months ago by guest, 0 points
28.
Barbershop
-20 points - added 3 years ago by Peter -
29.
Sex and The City
-57 points - added 2 years ago by guest - 1 comment
Comments:
Umm believe sex in the city is HBO
Added 1 year ago by guest, 5 points
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