Television has changed dramatically since the start of the 21st century. Prestige dramas became cultural events, comedies grew stranger and more ambitious, and streaming gave shows more room to experiment with structure, tone, and storytelling.
To look back at that transformation, The New York Times asked more than 500 people from across the television industry to name the series they believed defined the era.
From fantasy hits to corporate mysteries, the list is truly diverse. Click on to see which shows made the top 30.