7 First-Rate TV Shows That Nobody Ever Talks About (& Where To Stream Them)
Let's go hunting for hidden gems.
The abundance of content available on television and streaming platforms is truly overwhelming. That's why we often turn to the titles that are hyped online or in our social circles. As a result, some amazing series go unjustly ignored by the general public.
Here are seven severely underrated shows that are never mentioned in fan discussions, but totally deserve your attention and love.
Corporate (2018-2020)
IMDb rating: 7.8/10
Where to stream: Prime Video, Paramount+, Apple TV, YouTube, Vudu
Comedy Central's sitcom is a brilliantly acted, powerfully written, and cleverly delivered satire of corporate culture. It follows two employees of a heartless multinational corporation whose days consist of being regularly humiliated and trying to avoid office psychopaths in fancy suits.
Brockmire (2017-2020)
IMDb rating: 8.0/10
Where to stream: Prime Video, Hulu, Apple TV, Vudu
Jim Brockmire (Hank Azaria) is a baseball announcer who lives his life on a constant binge. After a public embarrassment, he is forced to find jobs away from the public eye. The story is binge-worthy, funny, insightful and sweet.
The Detour (2016-2019)
IMDb rating: 7.7/10
Where to stream: Prime Video, Hulu
The few people who saw this show rank it in their top 10. Jason Jones and Natalie Zea play a married couple who take their two kids on a cross-country road trip to Florida. But the vacation turns into a chain of hilarious disasters and mishaps. There are four seasons, and each one is completely different from the others.
Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell (2015)
IMDb rating: 8.1/10
Where to stream: Prime Video, Google Play
The BBC's adaptation of a best-selling novel tells an alternate history of the 19th century, with a fantasy twist. In this universe, magic once existed, but is thought to have disappeared years ago. Until the two protagonists, Jonathan Strange (Bertie Carvel) and Gilbert Norrell (Eddie Marsan), revive it.
You're the Worst (2014-2019)
IMDb rating: 8.1/10
Where to stream: Prime Video, Hulu, Apple TV, Vudu
Gretchen (Aya Cash) and Jimmy (Chris Geere) are probably the two most toxic people you'll ever meet. They have never been successful in love until one day fate throws them together. This is an enjoyable, dark-ish romcom where you hate everyone but can't stop watching.
Somebody Somewhere (2022-present)
IMDb rating: 8.1/10
Where to stream: Max
Sam (Bridget Everett) is a 40-something Kansan woman going through a midlife crisis, the grief of a personal tragedy, and the feeling of being an outsider in her own community. Her solace is singing and the company of other outcasts.
Joe Pera Talks With You (2018-2022)
IMDb rating: 8.9/10
Where to stream: Max, Prime Video, Vudu, fuboTV
While watching this show, you'll get all sorts of life lessons on the most mundane of topics, like Sunday breakfasts, writing an obituary, autumn drives, and rat wars. The lessons are taught by a mild-mannered choir teacher portrayed by Joe Pera.