1. "American Vandal" — Netflix
Netflix's documentary-style series about rogue penis drawings brilliantly satirizes the serious tone found on true crime documentaries like Netflix’s own "Making a Murderer" and HBO’s "The Jinx." "American Vandal" is hilarious, filled with young comedic talent, contains a thrilling mystery that will keep you watching well into the night, all while sharply acknowledging America's somewhat sick obsession with true crime.
You can read our full review of "American Vandal" here.
2. "Mindhunter" — Netflix
"Mindhunter" is a slow-paced but thrilling psychological drama and crime procedural that completely reinvents what a crime procedural can be. It's the origin story of the FBI team that studied the psychology of serial killers, and includes real-life serial killers like Jerry Brudos, Ed Kemper, and Richard Speck. It has great performances, thoughtful writing, and it looks like a David Fincher film (Fincher is an executive producer and directed four episodes).
You can read our review of "Mindhunter" here.
2. "Big Mouth" — Netflix
This charming but vulgar Netflix series follows seventh graders experiencing — or about to experience — puberty. Their bodies are changing, and they're developing sexual desires. Following around these pre-teens are "hormone monsters," who are both helpful and very, very awful. The show comes from the mind of Nick Kroll, and features the voices of Jordan Peele, John Mulaney, Fred Armisen, Jenny Slate, Jason Mantzoukas, Maya Rudolph, and more.
You can read out our interview with the show's co-creator, Andrew Goldberg, here.
4. "The Mayor" — ABC
This earnest, clever comedy is a welcome presence to ABC's comedy lineup. The show is about a rapper who, in an attempt to promote himself, runs for mayor. The problem? He unexpectedly wins, and has to actually be the mayor. It's fresh and politically relevant, which essentially makes it a network version of incredible comedies like "Atlanta" (FX) and "Insecure" (HBO).
5. "The Deuce" — HBO
With "The Deuce," David Simon proves that he's not a one trick pony. Simon knows how to make gritty, hard-to-watch characters and stories impossible to look away from. "The Deuce," set in the 70s and starring James Franco, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Method Man, follows the rise of the porn industry, specifically in New York City's Times Square.
Source: Business Insider India