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    17 TV Shows That Were Surprisingly Good But Never Popular

    "By the last season, I asked myself, 'Is this the best show in television?'"

    This week, Reddit user u/OpulentOwl posed the question, "What's a great TV show that nobody talks about?"

    And there were so many great answers! Here are some of the top-voted responses:

    1. Party Down

    Ken Marino and Adam Scott wearing white button-downs and pink bowties

    2. Counterpart

    J. K. Simmons wearing a suit

    3. Better Off Ted

    Portia De Rossi talking to Jay Harrington

    4. The Detectorists

    Andy and Lance sitting by a tree

    5. You're the Worst

    Gretchen and Jimmy staring at each other

    6. The Great

    Joanna Elisabeth and Catherine with linked arms

    7. The Knick

    Dr. Algernon C. Edwards in a collared shirt

    8. Halt and Catch Fire

    Joe MacMillan looking upset and wet

    9. Pushing Daisies

    Charlotte and Ned standing beside each other and looking at the camera

    10. Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency

    Dirk and Farrah looking to the side

    11. Suburgatory

    George and Tessa walking at a train station

    12. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend

    Rebecca looking over Josh's shoulder

    13. Miracle Workers

    Craig, Rosie, and Sanjay standing together

    14. Carnivàle

    Ben looking down

    15. Galavant

    Sir Gary, Izzy, and Sid talking at a table

    16. Patriot

    John Tavner wearing a suit

    17. And finally, Derry Girls

    Orla, Michelle, Clare, and Erin sitting on a school bench

    Which show do you think deserves more love? LMK in the comments below!

    Note: Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity.