The 10 Best TV Casts of the 2010s, Ranked
The article ranks ten television ensembles from the 2010s, arguing that the decade cemented television as a prestigious medium for acting and casting. It considers both the quality of performances and the star power of the actors, including series with at least half their run airing during the decade.
The excerpt highlights *True Detective*, *Veep* and *Better Call Saul*. It notes the crime anthology’s casts across multiple seasons, Julia Louis-Dreyfus’s six Primetime Emmy wins for *Veep*, and *Better Call Saul*’s blend of returning *Breaking Bad* characters with new roles played by Rhea Seehorn, Tony Dalton and Michael McKean.
In short
- The ranking celebrates standout television ensembles from the 2010s.
- It weighs acting quality alongside cast star power.
- Featured examples include *True Detective*, *Veep* and *Better Call Saul*.
Explained simply
Television casts are the groups of actors who bring a series’ characters to life. In the 2010s, many shows drew attention for combining established stars with performers in less familiar roles, as television gained greater recognition for its acting and casting.
Some series used a different cast for each season, as the crime anthology True Detective did, while others built an ensemble around a continuing story. Veep centred on Julia Louis-Dreyfus as a politician, and Better Call Saul brought back characters from Breaking Bad alongside new characters played by Rhea Seehorn, Tony Dalton and Michael McKean.
These shows sit within a wider range of dramas and comedies made during the decade. Looking at their casts helps explain how actors’ performances, the mix of familiar and new faces, and the chemistry among performers shaped television series.