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Best 1 Human Giant
Human Giant

Human Giant was a short-lived but incredibly influential sketch show on MTV featuring Aziz Ansari, Rob Huebel, and Paul Scheer. It was known for its high-concept, cinematic sketches and its ability to...

8.6 Very Good
2 Skybound (2015)
Skybound (2015)

Skybound is a short-lived but visually striking steampunk series centered around airship pirates and a mysterious energy source. The show's aesthetic is heavily influenced by Victorian-era technology...

8.2 Very Good
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3 Ironclad (2011)
Ironclad (2011)

Ironclad is a leading contract management platform designed for legal operations teams. It offers a centralized hub for contract creation, negotiation, and approval, with features like clause librarie...

7.9 Good
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4 Now and Again
Now and Again

Now and Again, a science fiction drama about a man given a second chance at life after a fatal accident, was cancelled by Fox after one season in 1999. The show explored themes of redemption, regret,...

7.8 Good
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5 Philly Law
Philly Law

Philly Law focuses on a public defender in Philadelphia, showcasing the challenges and complexities of representing indigent clients. The show offers a realistic portrayal of the criminal justice syst...

7.8 Good
6 Justice
Justice

Justice, the French duo of Gaspard Augé and Xavier de Rosnay, are known for their high-energy, rock-infused electronic music. Their sound is characterized by distorted synths, heavy compression, and a...

7.4 Good
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7 Caprica (2010)
Caprica (2010)

Caprica served as a prequel to Battlestar Galactica, exploring the events leading up to the creation of the Cylons and the destruction of the Twelve Colonies. The series delved into the ethical and po...

7.3 Good
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8 Noah's Ark
Noah's Ark

Noah's Ark, set in a struggling Brooklyn hospital, follows a team of dedicated doctors and nurses as they fight to keep their institution afloat. The series explores the challenges of providing qualit...

7.3 Good
9 Tribeca
Tribeca

Tribeca, a 1990s legal drama, centered on a New York City law firm specializing in high-profile cases. The show attempted to blend legal drama with personal storylines, but it struggled to find a cons...

7.3 Good
10 Defying Gravity (2009-2010)
Defying Gravity (2009-2010)

Defying Gravity centered on a generation ship, the *Cassiopeia*, that is sent on a multi-generational mission to colonize a new planet. The series explored themes of political intrigue, social hierarc...

7.0 Good
11 North Shore
North Shore

North Shore, a short-lived teen drama set in Hawaii, followed a group of surfers and their families. The show attempted to capture the laid-back lifestyle of Hawaii while exploring themes of romance,...

6.8 Fair
12 Capitol
Capitol

Capitol, airing from 1987 to 2010, was set in the fictional town of Capitol City and explored themes of family secrets, romantic relationships, and political intrigue. The shows focus on character dev...

6.8 Fair
13 Vampire High
Vampire High

Vampire High was a short-lived, campy teen drama that followed a group of vampires attending a high school for the undead. The show attempted to blend teen angst with vampire mythology, but its low bu...

6.8 Fair
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14 Ultraviolet
Ultraviolet

Ultraviolet was a short-lived series that followed a group of teenagers who discover they are vampires. The show attempted to blend action, romance, and supernatural elements. However, it suffered fro...

6.6 Fair
15 Ryan's Hope
Ryan's Hope

Ryan's Hope, airing from 1982 to 1989, was unique for its focus on an Irish-American family and their struggling restaurant in New York City. The show explored themes of family loyalty, romance, and t...

6.4 Fair
16 Oliver Beene
Oliver Beene

Oliver Beene, airing for a brief period in 1985, was an experimental soap opera that attempted to break from traditional conventions. The show incorporated surreal elements and unconventional storytel...

6.0 Fair
17 Steel
Steel

Steel, a short-lived WB series, centered on a man who builds a suit of armor to fight crime after witnessing his father's murder. While the show had potential, it suffered from a lack of development a...

6.0 Fair
18 Blood Ties
Blood Ties

Blood Ties was a short-lived series that combined a police procedural with supernatural elements, focusing on a detective who is also a vampire. The show attempted to blend crime-solving with vampire...

5.9 Average
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19 Sorta Kinda (2009)
Sorta Kinda (2009)

Sorta Kinda presented a quirky and unconventional romantic comedy set in a world where people can see glimpses of their future relationships. The series explored themes of fate, free will, and the com...

5.5 Average
20 Lake Placid: The Series
Lake Placid: The Series

Lake Placid: The Series is a comedic horror series based on the Lake Placid film franchise. While it features vampires alongside other monsters, the show's humor and lighthearted tone often detract fr...

5.1 Average
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