Barry

As in life, “Barry” sees that those who inch closer to acceptance earlier bear a few of the lived-in fruits of redemption.

Read The Daily Californian's picks for the best of television in 2022.

Shows such as “Big Little Lies” and “Fleabag,” presented as standalone stories in their first seasons, came back with fascinating new characters and plotlines for their second seasons.

The surprising success of “Fleabag,” along with a historic win for Billy Porter, made this year’s Emmys ceremony a pleasantly entertaining affair.

The 71st annual Emmy Awards finds television’s best shows at a crossroads.

What has become readily clear is that audiences are becoming more and more committed to shows that reflect the tone-shifts that reality does

HBO’s willingness to take risks when it comes to unique narrative ideas and a commitment to quality programming has allowed it to snag an abundance of nominations for a relatively small lineup of eligible series.

The show diagnoses the problem with the uniformity of traditional television structures while simultaneously seeking to disrupt it. 

Whether it be normalizing diversity in casts or exploring unique cultures through food, many shows are still making waves and reminding audiences to stay vigilant and aware. So, without further ado, here’s the best of the best on television right now.

We are presently in a golden age of television. It would be nearly impossible for one person to sort through all of the television at our fingertips and decide what is or isn’t the best. This is where the Emmy Awards come in.