It’s difficult to definitively say what the top 10 web series in the world are, as people’s opinions on what constitutes a “great” series can vary widely. That being said, here are a few series that have been widely popular and critically acclaimed, in no particular order.
Again, this is just a list of some famous and critically acclaimed series and is by no means exhaustive. Do you have a specific type of series in mind that you’d like to know more about?
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1. Planet Earth II
Planet Earth II is a nature documentary series produced by the BBC, narrated by Sir David Attenborough, and broadcast on BBC One and BBC Earth.
The series is a follow-up to the 2006 series Planet Earth and features new technology and filming techniques to provide a more immersive look at the natural world. It explores the unique and varied habitats of Earth, including islands, mountains, jungles, grasslands, and cities, and the animals that live there.
The series received widespread critical acclaim for its stunning visuals and Attenborough’s narration. It was also a commercial success, with over 30 million viewers in the UK alone.
- Series producer: Mike Gunton
- Executive producer: Tom Hugh-Jones
- Music: Hans Zimmer and Jacob Shea
- Cinematographers: Mark MacEwen, Doug Allan, Gavin Thurston, and Michael
- Sir David Attenborough, a well-known British naturalist, and broadcaster, narrates Planet Earth II. The series does not have any “cast” members in the traditional sense, as it is a documentary that focuses on the natural world and the animals that inhabit it. However, the production team for the series includes a number of people who worked on the filming, direction, and production of the series, including Kelem
- Editors: Dan Rees, David Fairhead, and James Oliver
2. Breaking Bad
Breaking Bad is a critically acclaimed American television drama series that aired on AMC from 2008 to 2013. The series was created by Vince Gilligan and followed the story of Walter White, a high school chemistry teacher diagnosed with terminal lung cancer.
In an effort to provide for his family after he is gone, White turns to cooking and selling methamphetamine, or “meth,” with the help of a former student, Jesse Pinkman. The series explores the consequences of White’s actions, as well as the impact they have on his relationships with his family and those around him.
Breaking Bad received widespread critical acclaim and numerous awards and is widely considered one of the most outstanding television series of all time.
Here is a list of the prominent cast members of Breaking Bad:
1. Bryan Cranston as Walter White: A high school chemistry teacher who turns to cooking and selling methamphetamine after being diagnosed with terminal lung cancer.
2. Aaron Paul as Jesse Pinkman: A former student of Walter’s who becomes his partner in the methamphetamine business.
3. Anna Gunn as Skyler White: Walter’s wife, who becomes increasingly involved in his illegal activities.
4. Dean Norris as Hank Schrader: Skyler’s brother and a DEA agent who is tasked with investigating the methamphetamine trade in Albuquerque.
5. Betsy Brandt as Marie Schrader: Hank’s wife and Skyler’s sister-in-law.
6. RJ Mitte as Walter White Jr.: Walter and Skyler’s son, who has cerebral palsy.
7. Bob Odenkirk as Saul Goodman: Walter and Jesse’s lawyer, who helps them navigate the dangerous world of methamphetamine production and distribution.
There are many other notable cast members in Breaking Bad, including Giancarlo Esposito as Gustavo Fring, Jonathan Banks as Mike Ehrmantraut, and Laura Fraser as Lydia Rodarte-Quayle, among others.
3. Planet Earth
Planet Earth is a nature documentary series produced by the BBC, narrated by Sir David Attenborough, and first broadcast in 2006. The series explores the unique and varied habitats of Earth, including islands, mountains, jungles, grasslands, and cities, and the animals that live there.
It features a mix of aerial and ground-level footage, as well as time-lapse photography, to provide a comprehensive look at the natural world. The series was a commercial and critical success and has been widely praised for its stunning visuals and Attenborough’s narration. A sequel series, Planet Earth II, in 2016 followed it.
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Planet Earth is a nature documentary series that does not have a traditional “cast” in the sense of a scripted drama or comedy. Sir David Attenborough, a well-known British naturalist, and broadcaster, narrates the series.
The series features a variety of animals and their behaviors in their natural habitats, rather than human actors performing scripted scenes. The production team for Planet Earth includes several people who worked on the filming, direction, and production of the series, including:
• Series producer: Alastair Fothergill
• Executive producer: Michael Gunton
• Music: George Fenton
• Cinematographers: Hugh Pearson, Doug Allan, Mark Smith, and David Lindo
• Editors: Michael Merrick, Adam Chapman, and Dan Rees
4. Band of Brothers (2001)
Band of Brothers is a World War II-era drama television miniseries based on the book of the same name by historian and biographer Stephen E. Ambrose. The series was produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks and followed the story of Easy Company, a unit of the United States Army’s 101st Airborne Division, from their training in 1942 to the end of the war in 1945.
The series is known for its accurate depiction of the experiences of Easy Company and its attention to historical detail. It was a critical and commercial success and has been widely praised for its performances, writing, and direction.
The main cast of Band of Brothers includes:
• Damian Lewis as Major Richard D. Winters: The commander of Easy Company.
• Ron Livingston as Captain Lewis Nixon: A intelligence officer in Easy Company.
• Donnie Wahlberg as 1st Sergeant Carwood Lipton: A non-commissioned officer in Easy Company.
• Nicholas Aaron as Private John Janovec: A member of Easy Company. Rick Warden as Private David Kenyon Webster: A member of Easy Company.
• Eion Bailey as Technical Sergeant David Kenyon Webster: A member of Easy Company.
• Michael Cudlitz as Sergeant Denver “Bull” Randleman: A member of Easy Company.
• Neal McDonough as 2nd Lieutenant Lynn “Buck” Compton: A member of Easy Company.
• Douglas Spain as Private First Class George Luz: A member of Easy Company.
• Peter Youngblood Hills as Sergeant William “Wild Bill” Guarnere: A member of Easy Company.
5. Chernobyl (2019)
Chernobyl is a historical drama television miniseries that aired on HBO in 2019. The series was created by Craig Mazin and tells the story of the 1986 nuclear disaster in Chernobyl, Ukraine, and the subsequent cleanup efforts.
The series dramatizes the real-life events surrounding the disaster and features a mix of fictional and real characters. It received widespread critical acclaim for its writing, performances, and attention to historical detail and has been widely considered one of the most outstanding television series of all time.
The main cast of Chernobyl includes:
• Jared Harris as Valery Legasov: A Soviet nuclear physicist tasked with leading the investigation into the disaster.
• Stellan Skarsgård as Boris Shcherbina: A high-ranking Soviet official tasked with overseeing the cleanup efforts.
Emily Watson as Ulana Khomyuk: A fictionalized character who represents the many scientists and researchers who worked on the disaster response.
• Jessie Buckley as Lyudmilla Ignatenko: The wife of a firefighter who responded to the disaster.
• Adrian Rawlins as Anatoly Dyatlov: The deputy chief engineer of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant.
• Sam Troughton as Aleksandr Akimov: A control room operator at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant.
• Paul Ritter as Leonid Toptunov: A junior shift supervisor at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant.
• Robert Emms as Vasily Ignatenko: A firefighter who responded to the disaster.
• Adam Nagaitis as Vasily’s brother, Nikolai Fomin: The chief engineer of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant.
6. The Wire (2002)
The Wire is a crime drama television series that aired on HBO from 2002 to 2008. The series was created by David Simon and is set in Baltimore, Maryland, and follows the city’s drug trade, its impact on the community, and the efforts of law enforcement to combat it.
The series is known for its realistic portrayal of urban life and its complex, multi-layered storylines and has been widely praised for its writing, performances, and social commentary.
The main cast of The Wire includes:
• Dominic West as Jimmy McNulty: A detective in the Baltimore Police Department.
• Lance Reddick as Cedric Daniels: A commander in the Baltimore Police Department.
• Wendell Pierce as Bunk Moreland: A detective in the Baltimore Police Department.
• Sonja Sohn as Kima Greggs: A detective in the Baltimore Police Department.
• Idris Elba as Stringer Bell: A high-ranking member of the Barksdale drug organization.
• Wood Harris as Avon Barksdale: The leader of the Barksdale drug organization.
• Andre Royo as Bubbles: A drug addict and informant. Michael K.
• Williams as Omar Little: A notorious Baltimore stick-up man.
• There are many other notable cast members in The Wire, including Robert Wisdom as Howard “Bunny” Colvin, Jamie Hector as Marlo Stanfield, and Felicia Pearson as Felicia “Snoop” Pearson, among others
7. Blue Planet II (2017)
Blue Planet II is a nature documentary series produced by the BBC, narrated by Sir David Attenborough, and first broadcast in 2017. The series is a follow-up to the 2001 series The Blue Planet and explores the world’s oceans and the diverse and unique marine life that they contain.
It features a mix of aerial and ground-level footage, as well as time-lapse photography, to provide a comprehensive look at the natural world.
The series received widespread critical acclaim for its stunning visuals and Attenborough’s narration and was a commercial success. A sequel series, Blue Planet III, in 2020 followed it.
The production team for Blue Planet II includes:
• Series producer: James Honey borne
• Executive producer: Mark Brownlow
• Music: Hans Zimmer and Jacob Shea
• Cinematographers: Mark Mac Ewen, Doug Allan, Gavin Thurston, and Michael Kelem
• Editors: George Foulgham, Will Edwards, and Anwar Mamon
8. Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005)
Avatar: The Last Airbender is an animated television series that aired on Nickelodeon from 2005 to 2008. The series was created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, and is set in a world where some people can “bend” the elements (water, Earth, fire, and air) to their will.
The series follows the story of Aang, a young boy who is the Avatar, the only person who can bend all four elements and bring balance to the world. The series is known for its well-developed characters, engaging storylines, and blend of action, humor, and drama, and it has been widely praised for its writing and animation.
The main cast of Avatar: The Last Airbender includes:
• Zach Tyler Eisen as Aang: The main protagonist of the series and the Avatar.
• Mae Whitman as Katara: A water bender and member of Aang’s group.
• Jack De Sena as Sokka: A member of Aang’s group and Katara’s brother.
• Dante Basco as Prince Zuko: The series’s main antagonist and a prince of the Fire Nation.
• Jennie Kwan as Suki: A warrior from Kyoshi Island and a member of Aang’s group.
• Dee Bradley Baker as Appa: Aang’s animal companion, a flying bison.
• Grey DeLisle as Azula: Zuko’s sister and a powerful fire bender.
• Mark Hamill as Fire Lord Ozai: The series’s main antagonist and the Fire Nation’s ruler.
• There are many other notable cast members in Avatar: The Last Airbender, including Mako Iwamatsu as Iroh, André Sogliuzzo as Mai, and Jennifer Hale as Ty Lee, among others.
9. Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey (2014)
Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey is a science documentary television series that aired on Fox and National Geographic in 2014. The series is a follow-up to the 1980 Cosmos: A Personal Voyage and was hosted by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson.
The series explores a wide range of topics in science, including astronomy, physics, biology, and the history of science, and aims to make complex scientific concepts accessible to a general audience.
The series received widespread critical acclaim for its engaging presentation and use of visual effects to illustrate scientific concepts and was a commercial success.
The production team for Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey includes:
• Executive producers: Seth MacFarlane, Ann Druyan, and Neil deGrasse Tyson
• Producers: Brannon Braga, Mitchell Cannold, and Jason Clark
• Directors: Brannon Braga, Bill Pope, and Guillermo Navarro
• Writers: Ann Druyan, Steven Soter, and Neil deGrasse Tyson
10. The Sopranos (1999)
The Sopranos is a crime drama television series that aired on HBO from 1999 to 2007. The series was created by David Chase and is set in New Jersey; and follows the story of Tony Soprano, a New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster, and his family.
The series explores the inner workings of the criminal organization, as well as Tony’s relationships with his family and his psychotherapist. The series is known for its complex characters, intricate plotlines, and use of symbolism and imagery and has been widely praised for its writing, performances, and direction.
The Sopranos has been widely considered one of the most remarkable television series of all time.
The main cast of The Sopranos includes:
• James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano: The main character of the series and a New Jersey-based mobster.
• Lorraine Bracco as Dr. Jennifer Melfi: Tony’s psychotherapist.
• Edie Falco as Carmela Soprano: Tony’s wife.
• Michael Imperioli as Christopher Moltisanti : Tony’s protégé and cousin.
• Dominic Chianese as Corrado Soprano Sr.: Tony’s uncle and former boss.
• Steven Van Zandt as Silvio Dante
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