Watching the New York Times’ top 100 shows of the 21st century

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What it takes to watch the NYT’s 100 best shows

Time and cost to watch The New York Times’ list of the 100 best TV shows of the 21st century, subscribing to one service at a time. Expand a service to drop shows you don’t plan to watch.

30 min6 hrs12 hrs

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Streaming serviceMonths to watch all showsTotal cost

Runtimes and availability from TMDB, sourced from JustWatch as of September 29, 2026. Ad-supported viewing time is approximate, based on August 2026 data from Ampere (via Business Insider). Louie is a $30 one-time purchase.

Where to stream the NYT’s 100 best shows

US availability for every show on The New York Times’ list of the 100 best TV shows of the 21st century.

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    Data from TMDB, sourced from JustWatch as of September 29, 2026.