18 "Unpopular" TV Shows That Are Actually Very Underrated

“The plotlines are ludicrous, basically every adult is a sociopathic monster, and characters recover from grievous injuries almost instantaneously, but the outrageousness is also the appeal and few shows on TV right now are as consistently entertaining.”

We asked members of the BuzzFeed Community to tell us their favourite TV shows that get hated on an unfair amount. Here's what they said!

1. Ginny and Georgia

Netflix

"It gets so much hate, especially in the first season. Like are there cringy parts? Yes. Are some of the characters terrible/cringy people? Yes. But do I care? No. It deals with the mental health (and other topics) so well. The mother-daughter relationship between Ginny & Georgia is amazing. And the show has a amazing cast. I don’t understand how people are hating so much on Ginny. She’s just like any teenager who just makes mistakes and is trying to learn from them, as are the other characters."

—peynor

2. Emily in Paris

Netflix

"Is it a cinematic masterpiece? No. Is it something that I’m proud of watching and will recommend to people? No. Did I binge all three seasons with my mom other the holidays and have a fun time doing it? Absolutely yes!"

—jamied41

3. Lost

ABC

"Let's admit it, this show opened the door to so many TV shows. whoever says they didn't understand the end, they probably didn't pay attention."

—soukelef

4. 1899

Netflix

"It was too 'complicated' and 'slow' for most people, despite it being original, exciting and new. Netflix sank its ship barely two months after it was launched."

—lilyc9

5. Teen Wolf

The CW

"It seems like it gets so much hate from what I've seen, but I personally think the storyline and acting is top tier and to this day season 3 part 2 is my all time favorite season from any show."

—beckichino

"Such an interesting show with a very talented cast."

—jamied41

6. Gossip Girl (2021)

The CW

"A lot of people don’t like it and I’m not sure why. I love the new characters, the plot, the fashion. I think to many people compare it to the old Gossip Girl, which I guess I understand, but it’s a remake not a sequel."

—kodalatta

7. Resident Alien

Syfy

"My family tolerates it because there are Native American actors like Gary Farmer in it. They think the alien is an annoying moron. But what can I say? I love stupid aliens. I used to watch Invader Zim back in the day."

—crafty_gm

8. She-Hulk

Disney+s

"Maybe because I haven’t read the comics, but it was really funny. I enjoyed the supporting cast, even though I agree it could have been better."

—tomcat1

9. Grey's Anatomy

ABC

"To this day, people keep saying it should end (or should have years ago), but I'll watch it until the end."

—dankstermcgriff

10. Kenobi

Disney+

"I think it gets more hate than it deserves. Is it great? No, but it is a pretty good show. I enjoyed it flaws and all."

—adrianw440bbeae3

11. Outer Banks

Netflix

"I have a deep, unironic love it. The treasure hunt plotlines are ludicrous, basically every adult is a sociopathic monster, and characters recover from grievous injuries almost instantaneously (remember when Sarah Cameron was like, legally dead for four minutes and then proceeded to run through the streets of Nassau an hour later?) But the outrageousness is also the appeal and few shows on TV right now are as consistently entertaining. P4L babyyyy!"

—lazycupcake25

12. The Big Bang Theory

CBS

"I love it and have seen a lot of hate for it online. I get if it’s not everyone’s cup of tea but I personally love it and find it hilarious."

—kielilougheedj

13. The Vampire Diaries

The CW

"It is a mess, especially in the later seasons. No death is permanent, the doppelgängers get out of hand, and almost every villain is conveniently defeated by Bonnie discovering a new witch power.

But I love it so much! I'm a sucker for paranormal romance and I love all those dumb tropes. The nice guy vs the bad boy with heart of gold, enemies to lovers, tragic backstories, all of it."

—anniek18

14. Glee

Fox

"It’ll always be Glee. It was the first show I watched live on my own and kept up with. I was seated in front of my TV weekly for six years and I loved it! Does it go off the rails after season 3? Sure, but I still love every second of it. I’m always going to be a seasons 4-6 defender because it’s such a comfort show and if you lean into the absolute campiness of it, it’s such a fun watch beginning to end."

—jaredmacd

15. Keeping Up With The Kardashians

E!

"I am not a fan of the Kardashians. I don't follow them on social media or look up news about them, and I also believe they are overrated. That being said, I do love the show and it surprises me as well. I am not a reality show person, but I really like KUWTK, especially the earlier seasons. They were so dumb and so funny: Brody seeing Kim naked, Kris giving Rob Viagra, Kim hitting Khloe or taking selfies while Khloe going to jail, Todd Kraines, and countless other funny moments made this show one of my favourites."

—s4bb472acb

"I love that show, there’s just something about watching other people’s problems and just chilling. It’s not stressful, and sometimes, it can even be really touching."

—camerasapprentice

16. The final season of Game of Thrones

HBO

"I loved it. I know many people didn't like it but I loved it. I didn't even like Daenerys. I always felt that she was power-hungry, so I didn't feel that bad when she died."

—djonellsamara

17. 2 Broke Girls

BCS

"It just always makes me laugh so much."

—destructogirl

18. Pretty Little Liars

ABC Family / Freeform

"All the twists and turns just keep me so entertained. I understand it’s a bit problematic, but it’s also just a TV show."

—kevind4ac2ce8fe

"I get that it got wild the longer on it ran, but it’s my comfort show and I can’t help but love it – even the ending."

—chuckadoodledoo

19. What "unpopular" TV shows do you think people are missing out on? Let us know in the comments!