Lindsay Sperling’s Top 10 TV Shows Of 2013

Television isn't made by any one person, and it certainly isn't made for any one specific demographic, which can sometimes blur the line between what is considered "good" TV and what isn't. In contrast to "popular opinion," I admittedly prefer some television series that are heavier on the fluff factor (I offer most of the shows I regularly review as examples) rather than what can be considered as compelling examples of TV narrative at its' finest. But, that's what I love about the medium. Good television is not exclusive to one genre or network. You can find series that fit all of your viewing desires without sacrificing personal taste; the part of me that loves to see comic book characters come to life on film can enjoy CW's Arrow while the history buff part of me craved Showtime's mini-series The White Queen.

Lindsay Sperling

Published: Jan 2, 2014 05:55 pm

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9. The Following

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The idea of narrative-packed shows running for half of a “traditional” season has started to become a tried-and-true practice across all networks. It worked exceptionally well for The Following, which took over its Monday night time slot from the short-lived The Mob Doctor in January, and is keeping network television on more of a level playing field with the less-restricted premium channels. It’s also one of the biggest reasons I even gave The Following a chance.

Like a lot of fans, I tend to quickly lose interest when a show starts to drag. Series that have less time to deliver have a tendency to pack more into each episode, and therefore have a quicker pace. Season 1 of The Following kept me on my toes for 14 weeks straight and I loved every nail-biting, hold your breath moment of it. Up until the end, the show offered me the suspense I wanted and left off with a worthy cliffhanger.

Even if you’re not a fan of the thriller genre, this show picks up threads from other styles of narrative and has a phenomenal ensemble cast to boot.

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Lindsay Sperling

Lindsay Sperling has A.D.D. and her tastes reflect it. Her movie collection boasts everything from Casablanca to John Tucker Must Die to every season of Sons of Anarchy to-date. She adamantly supported a Veronica Mars Movie (yes, she did make a donation to see it happen..and also possibly for the t-shirt), hopes that the Fast & Furious franchise continues far into the future, and has read every popular YA book series turned film in recent years (except Harry Potter..). When she's not on an indie film set or educating the youth of America, she uses her time arguably productive as a freelance writer.