In the last 15 years, the television world has witnessed some of the best dramas of the 21st century. Medical dramas, thriller series, major segments of science fiction franchises—these are all small screen masterpieces that showcase the medium's full power, crafted in its most serious forms. While countless excellent series have aired since 2011, only a handful can truly be deemed perfect. Shows like Game of Thrones and True Detective are undoubtedly among the best TV dramas of the last 15 years, but they are not entirely flawless. The most impeccable TV dramas from 2011 to the present are examples where television has come closest to perfection, and they are extraordinary works in their own right.

Hannibal is a series that blends psychological thriller and psychological horror, featuring some of the most shocking content ever aired on American broadcast television. A must-watch for fans of Silence of the Lambs, it has become a beloved cult classic that was unjustly canceled after three seasons, still considered one of NBC's biggest mistakes. Although it ends with an infuriating yet meaningful cliffhanger, Hannibal is essential viewing for those who love TV dramas filled with disturbing horror elements. Supported by Mads Mikkelsen's intense, elegant, and perfectly calculated lead performance, this series is a brutally encompassing yet strangely satisfying television masterpiece. Visually stunning, sophisticated in its writing, and anchored by the electric dynamic between Hannibal and Will Graham (Hugh Dancy), Hannibal remains one of those unjustly canceled series worth watching years later.

The Americans is one of the rare series that won two Peabody Awards during its run and is undoubtedly among the greatest series of all time. Each episode is a masterpiece, utilizing an enticing spy thriller as a vehicle to explore themes of marriage, parenting, and identity. The balance between the show's spy tension and family drama is unexpectedly perfect. Critics have dubbed it the Sopranos of this decade, and frankly, this comparison is not overly fetishized. Beautifully slow-burning, perfectly utilizing its genres, and filled with captivating characters, this production is bolstered by the best performances of Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys. From emotional payoffs to deep character arcs, there is nothing not to love about The Americans.

Another prequel spin-off series focusing on a random character from a previous series? On paper, Andor would be seen as either a cash grab or a time-wasting disaster. Instead, the Star Wars franchise hasn't been this good since the 1980s. What Tony Gilroy and his team have created here is much more than just the best content from a galaxy far, far away since Return of the Jedi: it is one of today's most outstanding sci-fi TV series. On one hand, Andor is a sharp and thought-provoking critique of authoritarian power and a celebration of rebellion against fascism. On the other hand, it is an endlessly entertaining space opera filled with interesting characters (played by fantastic actors), shocking twists, and emotionally striking moments. Fans wouldn't complain if there were a dozen more seasons, but the existing two seasons are truly top-tier television.

Severance, with only two seasons aired so far, is one of the best sci-fi series to binge in a week. To be honest, this successful "mystery box"