Movies & TV
2010s TV Golden Age Quiz
Peak TV — from Breaking Bad to Succession, the decade that changed television forever.
Peak TV — from Breaking Bad to Succession, the decade that changed television forever.
The 2010s saw the number of original scripted series in the U.S. surge from 216 in 2010 to a record 559 in 2019, according to FX Networks Research — a phenomenon dubbed "Peak TV" by FX CEO John Landgraf. Streaming platforms transformed how audiences consumed television, and prestige dramas and boundary-pushing comedies redefined what the medium could achieve.
Each round presents 10 randomized multiple-choice questions drawn from a pool of 50, so every playthrough is different. You get instant feedback with explanations after each answer, plus a shareable score at the end.
This quiz covers the shows that defined Peak TV — prestige dramas, groundbreaking comedies, streaming originals, limited series, and the cultural moments they created. Did you know that Game of Thrones held the record for the most Emmy wins by a drama series with 59 total wins across its eight seasons?
Consistently top-ranked shows from the 2010s include Breaking Bad, Game of Thrones, Fleabag, Succession, Better Call Saul, and The Americans. Streaming originals like Stranger Things, The Crown, and Squid Game also feature prominently on best-of-the-decade lists from publications like Rolling Stone, Vulture, and The Guardian.
The term "Peak TV" was coined by FX Networks CEO John Landgraf in August 2015, when he noted the unsustainable number of scripted series being produced. However, the trend began building in the early 2010s as Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu started producing original content alongside cable networks like HBO, AMC, and FX.
Game of Thrones dominated viewership in the 2010s, with its series finale drawing 19.3 million viewers on its initial airing in 2019. On streaming, Squid Game became Netflix's most-watched series ever when it debuted in 2021, reaching 111 million accounts in its first 28 days.
Last updated: March 2026