I'm finding it difficult to categorize TV shows as "dramas" or "comedies" but easier to measure them against each other, so I've decided to put them all in one list for Top 25 TV Shows. Here are 4 shows that I felt didn't belong on there but deserved a mention, so in no particular order:
Power
In its third season, Power maintained its explosive and “unpredictable” style of storytelling while touching on a more stable ground to develop the characters and highlight new circumstances. For the most part, it was successful: the female characters were fleshed out more and lead characters Ghost and Tommy were shown in a new and better dynamic. But overall it took a step back in quality for me and the season would have benefitted from more episodes. The numerous plotlines caused bad pacing and lazy plotting, unlike the previous season that was tighter with the same number of episodes. However, it still had a few great standalone episodes (“Help Me”, “The Right Decision”) and Joseph Sikora (Tommy) was a particular highlight with an all emotions performance.
You’re the Worst
The general consensus is You’re the Worst took a step back in quality during the third season but when the previous one was one of the best of the year with probably the best depiction of clinical depression in television ever, I wasn’t too upset. It being on at the same time as Atlanta, Better Things and Insecure made the flaws sourer too but it was still a solid season with many standout moments and I enjoyed watching it.
Like it finally managed to bring depth to 1 of the 4 main characters with a brilliant standalone episode centred on PTSD. Desmin Borges (as Edgar) slayed his performance and director Stephen Falk did an amazing job with lighting and handheld shots to get us inside Edgar’s mind. The following episodes were subpar in comparison and I was kinda worried the show would only be truly brilliant now when depicting mental illnesses (the first season didn’t and it was great but it was a different dynamic).
It wasn't until the final three with the penultimate episode in particular that reassured me. It was hilarious, it didn’t centre on a mental illness, and it was filmed in one long tracking shot. A stylistic new direction for the show–unfortunately, the other attempts at moving in new directions weren't as successful and it caused an unfocused season (along with too many storylines) and what felt like no direction. Similar to Mr. Robot with its second season. I'm very hopeful the next season will be much better since it set new and focused dynamics & narratives in the finale for all the characters.
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt finalized its shift from an NBC-produced show to a Netflix original series for all of season two. Every episode was longer and there was a “darker” feel over the entire season but it still retained its comic sensibility (even turned up a notch) and colourful, whimsical approach of NBC sitcoms.
However I felt the shift wasn’t as smooth as it could have been–the increased running time made a few scenes and jokes too padded out and the season suffered from a lack of tightness like many other Netflix shows do. Still, the second half of the season was wonderful as it addressed Kimmy’s struggle with PTSD through the lens of comedy. Titus, Lillian and Jackie were all hilarious again and grew as characters. And so, despite the few missteps (the “anti-PC” jabs count), I really enjoyed the season and spending time with the characters. It could actually be in the middle of my list but I’m awful at making them and you know #PeakTV.
Steven Universe
I didn’t want to include this on my list as it's the only kids show I watch but, wow, with episodes like “Bismuth”, “Last One Out of Beach City” and “Mindful Education”, it would be at the top end of it. So With the first episode I mentioned, Steven Universe managed to introduce, develop and master a complex, sympathetic extremist in under 22 minutes. Better than most TV shows with full seasons. It was such an intense episode about war and the consequences. The great Uzo Aduba did a superb job at voice acting for the titular character. Her ability to change tone and volume so naturally was key to “Bismuth” being successful.
“Last One Out of Beach City” was completely opposite in mood; a fun and heartwarming episode in the style of '80s coming-of-age movies but also incredibly queer (cute aesthetics and music!). It was a testament to the show's continuing success at managing several different styles, and embracing storytelling clichés but somehow making them fresh and more engaging. And possibly my favourite episode of the year–"Mindful Education"–did a fine job at depicting anxiety and survivor's guilt with gorgeous animation of butterflies to symbolize intrusive thoughts. I've watched it four times since and I've been in my feels every time. It was just beautiful and educational for kids in the best way possible...and the reality of Estelle and AJ Michalka duetting in 2016 topped it off.
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omg, yas! really amazing track sonically 
Nothing's Real and DD/KV are great, though 
Not among my favorites from Starboy though
