Critically Acclaimed Shows on Philo

Just because a show is “critically acclaimed” doesn’t mean it’s good.

People who love to watch TV and those who are simply paid to review it don’t always see eye-to-eye on what shows are worthy of our attention. Critics like to put the niche and obscure on a pedestal, while the average viewer just wants to watch something that can hold their attention or make ‘em laugh.

However, there are a few “unicorns” out there that everyone can agree on, that bridge the gap between what we’re told is good and what we actually want to watch.

At Philo, we truly have something for everyone, but we wanted to compile a list of the top shows that not only appeal to the toughest critics but will also give the casual couch connoisseurs something to help them unwind after a tough day at work.

From those classic sitcoms you can’t help but rewatch every time they show up on your screen, to the very best in prestige TV that’ll have you saying, “Just one more episode…” way past your bedtime, check out our list of… 

 

Critically Acclaimed Shows That Everyone Will Love

 

The Walking Dead

Based on the comic book series written by Robert Kirkman, this gritty drama portrays life in the months and years that follow a zombie apocalypse. A group of survivors travel in search of safety and security, constantly on the move in search of a secure home. 

Watch The Walking Dead on The Walking Dead channel (free channel) with Philo.

 

Doctor Who

An eccentric yet compassionate extraterrestrial Time Lord zips through time and space to solve problems alongside companions from planet Earth.  

Watch Doctor Who on BBCA with Philo.

 

Mad Men

In 1960s New York, alpha male Don Draper struggles to stay on top in the high-pressure world of Madison Avenue advertising firms. 

Watch Mad Men on AMC+ with Philo.

 

Schitt’s Creek

The wealthy Rose family suddenly finds itself completely broke, with only one remaining asset: a small town called Schitt’s Creek, which the Roses bought as a joke. The family is forced to give up life as they know it and face their newfound poverty together. 

Watch Schitt’s Creek on Pop TV with Philo.

 

From

The residents of a small town search for a way out when unknown forces keep them from leaving. 

Watch From on MGM+ (add-on) with Philo.

 

Breaking Bad

Mild-mannered high school chemistry teacher Walter White is dumbstruck when he learns he has terminal cancer. Realizing that his illness probably will ruin his family financially, Walter makes a desperate bid to earn as much money as he can in the time he has left by turning an old RV into a meth lab on wheels. 

Watch Breaking Bad on Stories by AMC with Philo.

 

Better Call Saul

He wasn’t always Saul Goodman, ace attorney for chemist-turned-meth dealer Walter White. Six years before he begins to represent Albuquerque’s most notorious criminal, Goodman is Jimmy McGill, a small-time attorney hustling to make a name for himself.

Watch Better Call Saul on Stories by AMC with Philo.

 

Killing Eve

Eve, a desk-bound spy, and Villanelle, a talented killer, play a fierce game of cat and mouse—each woman equally obsessed with taking down the other.  

Watch Killing Eve on AMC+ with Philo.

 

Nurse Jackie

Emergency room nurse Jackie Peyton does everything she can to provide her patients with the best care possible, but she has a secret that is increasingly difficult to keep from people—she relies on Vicodin and Adderall to get her through her high-stress shifts.

Watch Nurse Jackie on HerSphere by Lionsgate (free channel) with Philo.

 

The Good Wife

When a very public scandal lands her husband in prison, Alicia Florrick must resume her career as a defense attorney in order to shed her persona as the embarrassed wife of a politician and take charge of her own destiny.

Watch The Good Wife on Start TV with Philo.

 

Diarra From Detroit

A recently single schoolteacher’s search for her missing Tinder date pulls her into a decades-old mystery involving the Detroit underworld.

Watch Diarra From Detroit on BET with Philo.

 

The Office

This U.S. adaptation of the Ricky Gervais-led British comedy series is a mockumentary focusing on a group of typical office workers at a paper company in Scranton, PA. 

Watch The Office on Comedy Central with Philo.

 

Weeds

Experience the chaotic saga of widowed suburbanite Nancy Botwin as she grows and sells marijuana to make enough money to support her family after her husband’s unexpected death leaves her in major debt. 

Watch Weeds on HerSphere by Lionsgate (free channel) with Philo.

 

The Killing

A moody, character-driven detective procedural told through the eyes of Sarah Linden, a detective with the Seattle Police Department and her partner, Detective Stephen Holder, a former narcotics cop.

Watch The Killing on AMC+ with Philo.

 

Grace and Frankie

When rivals Grace and Frankie learn that their husbands have fallen in love with each other and want to get married, the only thing they can really rely on is each other.

Watch Grace and Frankie on HerSphere by Lionsgate (free channel) with Philo.

 

Interview With the Vampire

In the year 2022, the vampire Louis de Pointe du Lac lives in Dubai and seeks to tell the story of his life or afterlife to renowned journalist Daniel Molloy. His story follows his relationship with the vampire Lestat du Lioncourt and their formed family, including teen fledgling Claudia.

Watch Interview With the Vampire on AMC+ with Philo.

 

Casual

Bachelor Alex Cole finds himself living with his newly divorced sister, Valerie, and her teenage daughter. The three of them navigate the waters of the dating pool—each one seeming to only find “casual” relationships.

Watch Casual on HerSphere by Lionsgate (free channel) with Philo.

 

South Park

The animated series is not for children. In fact, its goal seems to be to offend as many as possible as it presents the adventures of Stan, Kyle, Kenny, and Cartman.

Watch South Park on Comedy Central with Philo.

 

The Fall

The psychological thriller examines the lives of two hunters—one is a serial killer who preys on victims in and around Belfast, Northern Ireland, and the other is a female detective drafted from the London Metropolitan Police to catch him. 

Watch The Fall on AMC+ with Philo.

 

Elementary

After a stint in rehab, Sherlock Holmes flees London for present-day Manhattan. He arrives to find that his father has assigned him a sober companion, former surgeon Dr. Joan Watson. The two find that they make a good team and are soon cracking some of the NYPD’s most difficult cases. 

Watch Elementary on Start TV with Philo.

 

Outlander

Shortly after World War II, Claire Randall is enjoying a second honeymoon with her husband Frank when she is transported to 1743. To survive, she marries Jamie Fraser, a strapping Scots warrior with a complicated past. A passionate relationship ensues, and Claire soon finds herself caught between two worlds and two men.

Watch Outlander on STARZ (add-on) with Philo.

 

Note: At the time of publication, all of the above movies were available on demand. We’re constantly striving to bring you the best content for the best price, so, for that reason, some content offerings are subject to change based on network availability. Check out our What’s New post to see the top shows and movies coming soon to Philo.