10 Highly Regarded TV Shows You Probably Haven’t Seen

Crazy Ex-Girlfriend – The CW

After a run-in with her high school ex from summer camp, hot-shot, big-time New York City lawyer Rebecca Bunch (Rachel Bloom) decides to abandon her career and follow him across the country to West Covina, California. When she discovers that her ex is in a serious and committed relationship with someone else, Rebecca is determined to win him back by any means necessary. The result is Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, a musical comedy with heart, soul, and rib-splitting shenanigans.

Crazy Ex-Girlfriend immediately received critical acclaim from Season 1 and was praised for its lively musical numbers, hilarious writing, and Bloom’s performance as Rebecca Bunch. As the series continued, critics and audiences alike continued to praise the show, especially as it developed to be more than just a comedy about romance but also a thought-provoking portrayal of mental illness.

The show was planned for four seasons and ran between 2015 and 2019. It has won four Emmy Awards for Outstanding Choreography and Outstanding Music and Lyrics, as well as a Golden Globe for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy (awarded to Bloom). The series has an ensemble cast that includes Bloom, Donny Lynn Champlin, Vincent Rodriguez III, Pete Gardner, Vella Lovell, and Gabrielle Ruiz.