whatNerd’s Best TV Articles

The writers at whatNerd love watching TV series. We're living in a golden age with some of the best TV series ever produced coming out every year.

But TV series require far more of a time commitment than movies, so it can be hard to know what's worth watching—or even where to watch something, given all the TV streaming services. We're here to help!

TV Streaming

When you're on a limited budget and want to get as much value as you can out of every dollar you spend, choosing between TV streaming platforms can be overwhelming.

If you have what many would consider "geeky tastes," then some TV streaming services will fit you better. Here's everything we've written to help you choose the right one(s) for your needs.

• Amazon Prime Video Streaming Tips
• Disney+ vs. HBO Max: Which Is Better for Geeks?
• Is Disney+ Streaming Worth It?
• Is HBO Max Streaming Worth It?
• Is Hulu Streaming Worth It?
• Is NBC's Peacock Streaming Worth It?
• The Best Live TV Streaming Services for Geeks
• The Best TV Streaming Services for Geeks
• The Best Streaming Box for Your TV
• Where to Watch TV Shows Online for Free Legally

TV Recommendations

Not sure what you want to watch next? Are the latest and greatest TV series worth your time? Or would you rather dive into the best TV shows from years past? We've love TV series from all decades, so here are our recommendations for which TV shows you should consider.

• The Best AMC TV Series
• The Best HBO TV Series
• The Best Horror TV Series
• The Best Kids TV Shows for Adults
• The Best Korean Variety Shows
• The Best One-Season TV Series
• The Best Mockumentary TV Sitcoms
• The Best Sci-Fi TV Series
• The Best Showtime TV Series
• The Best Steven Spielberg TV Series
• The Best TV Sitcoms for Geeks
• The Best TV Sitcoms of the 1990s
• The Best TV Sitcoms of the 2000s
• The Most Beautiful 4K HDR TV Series
• The Most Epic TV Series
• Why "The Genius" Is a Must-Watch for Board Gamers

TV Recommendations (Animated)

• The Best 90s Cartoon Series
• The Best 90s Nicktoons (Nickelodeon Cartoons)
• The Best DC Animated TV Shows, Ranked
• The Best Modern Animated Comedy TV Series

TV Recommendations (Netflix)

• Happy Netflix Shows to Watch When You're Down
• The Best Geeky TV Shows on Netflix
• The Best K-Dramas on Netflix
• The Best Netflix Series That Were Canceled Too Soon
• The Best Netflix Series With Big Plot Twists
• The Best Robot TV Shows on Netflix
• The Best True Crime Shows on Netflix

TV Rankings

When a TV show has aired dozens—or even hundreds—of episodes, it can be fun to revisit the best episodes in a series. And when a TV show has large casts of characters, it can be fun to explore what makes them great. Here are our articles where we rank TV episodes and TV characters!

TV Characters

• The Best Characters in 30 Rock
• The Best Characters in Arrested Development
• The Best Characters in Community
• The Best Characters in Euphoria
• The Best Characters in Friends (Main Cast Only)
• The Best Characters in Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha
• The Best Characters in Looney Tunes
• The Best Characters in Modern Family
• The Best Characters in Schitt's Creek
• The Best Characters in Seinfeld
• The Best Characters in Star Trek: The Original Series
• The Best Characters in Ted Lasso
• The Best Characters in The Boys
• The Best Characters in The Morning Show
• The Best Characters in The Office
• The Best Characters in The Sopranos
• The Best Cartoon Characters on TV
• The Best Doctor Characters on TV
• The Best Fictional President Characters on TV
• The Best Female Anti-Hero Characters on TV
• The Best Female Characters on TV
• The Best Side Characters in The Simpsons
• The Best Sitcom TV Couples
• The Best Villains in Walking Dead
• The Most Dysfunctional Families on TV
• The Most Hated TV Characters of the 21st Century
• The Most Iconic TV Geek Characters

TV Scenes

• The Best Scenes in Game of Thrones
• The Best Scenes in Harley Quinn: The Animated Series
• The Best Scenes in Invincible
• The Best Scenes in Looney Tunes
• The Best Scenes in Netflix's Sex Education
• The Best Scenes in Obi-Wan Kenobi
• The Best Scenes in Schitt's Creek
• The Best Scenes in Seinfeld
• The Best Scenes in The Book of Boba Fett
• The Best Scenes in The Boys
• The Best Scenes in The Expanse
• The Best Scenes in The Mandalorian
• The Best SNL Skits and Sketches

TV Episodes

• The Best Avatar: The Last Airbender Episodes, Ranked
• The Best Black Mirror Episodes, Ranked
• The Best Community Episodes, Ranked
• The Best Goosebumps Episodes, Ranked
• The Best IT Crowd Episodes, Ranked
• The Best Seinfeld Episodes, Ranked
• The Best Star Trek: The Next Generation Episodes, Ranked
• The Best TV Pilot Episodes of All Time, Ranked
• The Best TV Show Intros That Are Visually Striking
• The Best TV Show Theme Songs, Ranked
• The Best X-Files Episodes, Ranked

TV Culture

Every so often, we ruminate on different aspects of television history and television culture. It's also fun to delve into TV history and commemorate the high points that led us to where we are today.

Why is a certain TV show so popular? What's happening in the greater landscape of television and how are trends shifting? Who are the greatest characters to come out of TV? We explore all of that and more in our best articles on TV culture.

• Does Binge-Watching Ruin TV Shows?
• Forgotten Cartoons That Forever Changed Animation
• How Netflix Got Started and How It Got So Popular
• Streaming Has Killed Media Ownership: Now What?
• The Best Old TV Commercials for Geeks
• The Evolution of Modern TV Sitcoms
• The Rise of the Video Game-to-TV Adaptation Era
• Why Are TV Shows So Serialized? I'm Growing Tired of It
• Why Does Netflix Keep Canceling Its Original TV Series?
• Why Hype Culture Is Ruining TV Series

TV Trends

• The Ugly Girl Trope, Explained
• What Is Terrace House and Why Is It So Popular?
• Why Animated TV Series Are Going Through a Revival
• Why Are Korean TV Series (K-Drama) So Popular Now?
• Why Is 90s TV So Popular Again?
• Why Reunion TV Series Are a Terrible Idea

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