Best-Reviewed TV Dramas 2017

Law and disorder dominates the drama series category this year. Of the crime tales, The Good Fight triumphs against titles including Outstanding Drama Series Emmy-winner The Handmaid’s Tale.

The order of the rank below reflects the Adjusted Score as of December 31, 2017. Scores might change over time.

The Good Fight: Season 1 (2017)
98%

#1

Adjusted Score: 100799%

Critics Consensus: An auspicious beginning for CBS All Access, The Good Fight solidly follows its predecessor while allowing for new storytelling styles, a wider narrative scope, and a chance for its lead to explore new territory with a relatable human struggle.

Starring: Christine Baranski, Cush Jumbo, Rose Leslie, Delroy Lindo

Directed By: Robert King, Michelle King, Ridley Scott, David W. Zucker

The Handmaid's Tale: Season 1 (2017)
94%

#2

Adjusted Score: 101525%

Critics Consensus: Haunting and vivid, The Handmaid's Tale is an endlessly engrossing adaptation of Margaret Atwood's dystopian novel that's anchored by a terrific central performance from Elisabeth Moss.

Starring: Elisabeth Moss, Joseph Fiennes, Yvonne Strahovski, Alexis Bledel

Directed By: Bruce Miller, Warren Littlefield, Daniel Wilson, Fran Sears

American Crime: Season 3 (2017)
100%

#3

Adjusted Score: 101066%

Critics Consensus: American Crime offers a unique anthology series filled with surprising revelations and compelling inter-connected narratives that opt for original, emotional human commentary instead of tired arguments over current events.

Starring: Felicity Huffman, Regina King, Timothy Hutton, Lili Taylor

Directed By: John Ridley, Michael J. McDonald, Julie Hebert, Tanya Hamilton

Sneaky Pete: Season 1 (2015)
97%

#4

Adjusted Score: 97602%

Critics Consensus: Suspenseful, smart, and terrifically cast, Sneaky Pete is part dramedy, part crime caper, and all in all entertaining.

Starring: Giovanni Ribisi, Margo Martindale, Marin Ireland, Peter Gerety

Directed By: Graham Yost, David Shore, Bryan Cranston, James Degus

Halt and Catch Fire: Season 4 (2017)
100%

#5

Adjusted Score: 100798%

Critics Consensus: Halt and Catch Fire's character-driven drama culminates in an optimistic ode to the early internet age that's bound to stand the test of time.

Starring: Lee Pace, Scoot McNairy, Mackenzie Davis, Kerry Bishé

Directed By: Jonathan Lisco, Mark Johnson, Melissa Bernstein, Michael Morris