The series starred Jeffrey Donovan (known for another USA original, Burn Notice) and Vera Farmiga ( Bates Motel).
In 2004, the USA Network remade the British series Touching Evil for a US audience. So kick back, relax, and check out The 20 Best USA Original TV Shows, Ranked! 20 Touching Evil So, like lists we have done recently for other popular networks, we felt that the cable network that has been going strong for so long, deserved a list of its own. In fact they had a pretty long run as the most viewed cable network. They have been doing it longer than both FX and AMC, the cable networks deemed to be almost at the same level as the premium channels. We all know what HBO and Showtime have to offer.īut you may be surprised to know that the USA Network has been delivering compelling and entertaining original series, and winning awards, for nearly two decades. FX has hit gold with series like American Horror Story, American Crime Story, and The Americans. AMC has a strong library of award-winning shows like Breaking Bad, Mad Men, The Walking Dead, and Better Call Saul. More and more cable networks are trying to take advantage of their ability to push the limits and create compelling original dramas and comedies. The networks have fared better in comedy, largely thanks to Modern Family, though the reigning best comedy is HBO's Veep. All of these shows are on either basic cable or premium channels. Think about this: the last time a network television show won an Emmy for best original drama was for 24 - in 2006! Since then, we have seen Mad Men, Breaking Bad, The Sopranos, Game of Thrones, and Homeland win that award. Yes, there are always a few stand out network shows (and they certainly attract the most viewers), but for the most part, the critical darlings are showcased on the networks that are allowed to push the limits and often carry the TV-MA rating. When we think of the best shows on television, we have come to think of the series that air on premium cable, basic cable, and streaming services.