Top 20 Greatest TV Series You Must Watch

No matter what movies you watch or how much time you spend watching web series, TV shows have been absolutely epic and the small screen offers what films largely cannot. If you want to dig into a story and keep watching your favorite actors perform, then a series will surely entertain you for years. They are packed with gripping stories—sci‑fi series, superheroes, dramas, comedies, fantasy and everything you can imagine from the 20 most loved TV series you should consider watching.

Get Video Downloader

Part 1. Top 20 greatest TV series in the world

Broadchurch (2013 to 2017):

This British crime drama series is a must-see. Set in Broadchurch, a fictional town in Dorset, the entire series centers on police detectives DI Alec Hardy and DS Ellie Miller. The show has 24 episodes, all written by Chris Chibnall, and was critically acclaimed.

Stranger Things (2016-2019):

Created by the Duffer Brothers, Stranger Things is an American sci‑fi series starring Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Finn Wolfhard, Millie Bobby Brown and others. Set in the fictional rural town of Hawkins in the 1980s, secret experiments beyond normal scientific research are conducted at the Hawkins National Laboratory involving the paranormal and the supernatural. How the portal known as the Upside Down begins to affect the residents of Hawkins is revealed across four seasons.

How I Met Your Mother (2005-2014):

HIMYM is an American romantic sitcom about the life of the main character Ted Mosby and his group of friends in Manhattan. The series has 208 episodes in which Ted tells his children how he met their mother. It has seven seasons and the friendships will surely make you fall in love again.

The Big Bang Theory (2007-2019):

This American sitcom will surely get you hooked and make you realize how important friendship is in our lives. Created by Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady, the show focuses on five characters: Leonard Hofstadter and Sheldon Cooper, both physicists at Caltech; Penny, a waitress and aspiring actress; aerospace engineer Howard Wolowitz; and astrophysicist Raj Koothrappali.

Friends (1994-2004):

Friends is the ultimate American sitcom revolving around the lives of six friends in their twenties and thirties. Friends has ten seasons and is now available on Netflix. The series will make you laugh, get emotional and definitely have you rewatching it again and again. If you haven't watched Friends yet, seize the chance to meet Chandler, Monica, Joey, Rachel the fashionista, Ross the amazing friend, and Phoebe.

Quantico (2015-2018):

Starring Priyanka Chopra, Jake McLaughlin, Aunjanue Ellis, Yasmine Al Massri, Johanna Braddy and Tate Ellington, this American thriller drama follows a group of young FBI recruits. Watch the series for the flash-forward twist about one of the recruits, who will be suspected of organizing the largest terrorist attack on New York since 9/11 after graduating from the academy.

Jane the Virgin (2014-2019):

This American romantic dramedy is about a young woman, Jane Villanueva, and her grandmother Alba, who convinced her of two things: that a woman's greatest asset is her virtue and that she must protect her virginity. But Jane's carefully planned life is upended when, at 23, she accidentally becomes artificially inseminated.

Dark (2017-2019):

This German sci‑fi thriller takes place in the fictional German town of Winden. The story revolves around the disappearance of a child and reveals the hidden ties between four estranged families and a sinister time‑travel conspiracy that spans three generations. Guys, drop everything and start with season one—it's a breathtaking series.

Black Mirror (2011-2013):

This dystopian sci‑fi anthology, Black Mirror, is a TV series where each episode tells a different story with unique themes. Using technology as the source of paranoia, the episodes explore the world's collective anxious mindset.

The Vampire Diaries:

Set in the late 18th century, the town of Mystic Falls (Virginia) is steeped in supernatural history dating back to early settlers from England. A young teenage girl, Elena Gilbert, after losing her parents in a car accident, falls in love with a 162‑year‑old vampire.

Orange Is the New Black (2013-2019):

OITNB follows Piper Kerman's experiences at FCI Danbury, a minimum‑security federal prison. Using technology as a backdrop, the 13 episodes explore the world's collective anxious mindset. OITNB is a deep and satisfying series.

Two and a Half Men:

Across 12 seasons, the show revolves around the lives of the Harper brothers Charlie and Alan and Alan's son Jake. Ashton Kutcher brought a big twist to the story, and the cast really did an excellent job. A must‑watch series.

Mentalist (2017-2019):

When you're hunting criminals, you need to take a look into the criminal's mind. This suspenseful police TV series is a must because you'll learn about the FBI agents' teamwork, and interviews with serial killers make the plots more intriguing and engaging.

Ramayan (TV series 1987) and Mahabharata (TV series 1988):

These two mythological Indian television series are essential viewing as they drew audiences of 82%. According to Wikipedia, each episode of Ramayana brought DD National huge viewership numbers. The story of Mahabharata revolves around the great war between the Pandavas and the Kauravas, the verses of Krishna's Bhagavad Gita, Draupadi's "vastraharan" and more. Mahabharata was remade in 2013 and aired on Star Plus; now you can watch it on Hotstar.

Circus (1989):

Starring Bollywood's Badshah Shah Rukh Khan, Circus is one of the finest dramas. Set in a circus troupe, the series is really fun to watch. You can watch it on Doordarshan now due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (2008-present):

The long‑running show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is a sitcom. The series is set in the Gokuldham Co‑operative Society, an apartment complex in Powder Gali, and revolves around the Gada family.

Shaktimaan (1197-2005):

An absolute childhood favorite, Shaktimaan the superhero was played by Mukesh Khanna, with his alter ego Pandit Gangadhar. Shaktimaan fights evil. Now the series is available as premium video for kids.

CID (1998-2018):

The series starred ACP Pradyuman, Senior Inspectors Abhijeet and Daya, Inspector Fredricks and Narendra Gupta as forensic expert Dr. R. P. Salunkhe.

Kasautii Zindagii Kay (TV series 2001):

An Ekta Kapoor Indian TV series, KZK is one of the longest‑running shows depicting the love between Anurag and Prerna, who were separated throughout their lives and only reunited after death. The series was remade in 2018 and now airs on Star Plus and Hotstar.

Beyhadh (2016-2017, 2019-present):

Starring Jennifer Winget in a new avatar, Beyhadh is an Indian romantic thriller where you can see the obsessive love between Maya and Arjun. Beyhadh 2 premiered in 2019.

Part 2. Watch and download TV shows with Vidmate.

What would you do if you could get all TV shows, movies and WhatsApp status videos in one place? You'd probably download this app, right? Great! Then it's time to download the Vidmate app. This app contains every video you can think of, and it's free. The app is gaining popularity among most of the Indian audience and is popular in other countries as well. Its user‑friendliness and category separation of all videos are some features users love. In addition, the app offers new content to entertain the audience each time. That means if you've watched a TV series and are looking for its next season, you'll likely find it on Vidmate.