TV Fans Have To Be Thankful That the 2000s Produced These 10 Game-Changing Shows

Since the advent of television in 1939, it has competed with film for viewers' attention. With the success of streaming, TV is bigger and better than ever. We have the 2000s to thank for that. The 2000s were the era of "prestige TV" in addition to cult classic shows that shaped our current era of television. Networks such as HBO, AMC, and Fox dominated the screens of millions of Americans. Prestige TV changed the game with high production value, bankable talent, and complex storylines. Without many of these shows, big-budget shows like The Last of Usor Happy Face might not exist.