With prestige television on the rise and streaming services like Netflix and Hulu creating more TV shows than people have time to watch, it can be hard to parse the good series from the great ones. INSIDER used voter data from Metacritic to see which TV shows regular people believe are the greatest of all time.
Keep reading for a look at the 20 series you need to watch in your lifetime.
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"Sherlock" (BBC)
Stories of Sherlock Holmes have been retold through countless mediums since Sir Arthur Conan Doyle first published his mystery novels in the late 1800s. But Benedict Cumberbatch's incarnation of the witty detective has captivated millions in a way no other remake has before.
BBC has produced 13 total episodes of "Sherlock," with the possibility of more still to come.
"Lost" (ABC)
The early seasons of "Lost" are considered some of the best-produced network television in history by fans. "Lost" charts the dramatic and sometimes supernatural story of plane-crash survivors stuck on a mysterious island.
Though the final seasons left a sour taste in some fans' mouths, there's no denying the compelling storytelling of "Lost."
"Deadwood" (HBO)
Ian McShane co-starred on HBO's semi-historical western drama "Deadwood." The show received wide critical acclaim, but was canceled after three seasons.
Now dedicated fans may get a more rounded conclusion to the series with a movie, though no official announcement has been made by HBO.
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