The definition of "prestige" TV might as well have True Detective in it. The first season of this grisly crime drama was unafraid to explore profound themes and antiheroes. Following two detectives on a trail of a possible cult, it was actually about the meaning of life, of humanity, and good and evil. Philosophical and gripping, the show's only concern is to explore characters obsessed with cases that will probably destroy them. Showcasing incredible performances and complex plots, True Detective attracted stars and audiences alike with its mystifying scripts and direction. (We won't talk about season two, but season three is pretty solid.)