Time Magazine has released 50 Top 10 Lists of 2007. Included in that list are Top 10 New TV Series and Top 10 Returning TV Series. Both lists include fan and critic favorites alike.

Top 10 New TV Series
1. Mad Men.
2. Flight of the Conchords
3. Tell Me You Love Me
4. Planet Earth
5. Pushing Daisies.
6. The Sarah Silverman Program (Comedy Central).
7. The Riches.
8. Yo Gabba Gabba!
9. The War
10. Kid Nation.

I enjoyed Tell Me You Love Me. It is a very real feeling drama that I originally watched out of curiosity, but continued to watch because of its great story telling. But, it should NOT be higher on the list than Pushing Daisies. Daisies is definitely a top 2 contender on this list. Similarly, Concords is a great, smart show, but (in my opinion) not on the level with Daisies.

Planet Earth is amazing, but shouldn’t be on the list. I believe it is a mini-series, and doesn’t plan on having a “second season”. But I do agree that it was an amazing achievement, and is both informative and breathtaking to watch. The same can be said for The War. It had 15 episodes, but I don’t think it should be considered a series.

It is also interesting to see Yo Gabba Babba and Kid Nation on the list. Yo Gabba Gabba being a kids show, and Kid Nation with all of the controversy that surrounded it.

Top 10 Returning TV Series
1. The Sopranos.
2. Lost.
3. 30 Rock.
4. Friday Night Lights.
5. Big Love.
6. The Office.
7. The Colbert Report.
8. The Shield.
9. Weeds.
10. Top Chef.

For me, seeing Big Love on this top ten list is very pleasing. This show needs more exposure and recognition for its excellent acting, writing and overall production. Because of the theme, many people don’t even give Big Love a chance.

What is interesting is the inclusion of Colbert over Stewart. As a fan of both shows, I don’t see what would push Colbert onto the list ahead of The Daily Show. The article doesn’t even seem to present the argument.

With the hundreds of channels and original programming we have now, a list such as this is very, very subjective. These Top 10 lists are great for prompting discussion. Let’s discuss!

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