Year-End Lists

A browsable archive of notable year-end lists. Follow the link for each list to see essential commentary from its author, at the source.

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  • Chris Willman: The Best Albums of 2020
  • Andrew Barker: The Best Albums of 2020
  • Jem Aswad: The Best Albums of 2020
  • Caroline Framke: The Best TV Shows of 2020
  • Owen Gleiberman: Best Movies of 2020
  • Peter Debruge: Best Movies of 2020
  • Chris Willman: The Best Albums of 2019
  • Andrew Barker: The Best Albums of 2019
  • Jem Aswad: The Best Albums of 2019
  • Owen Gleiberman: The Best Films of 2019
  • Peter Debruge: The Best Films of 2019
  • Variety: The 15 Best Films of 2019 (So Far)
  • Caroline Framke: Best TV Shows of 2018
  • Daniel D’Addario: Best TV Shows of 2018
  • Peter Debruge: Top 10 Films of 2018
  • Owen Gleiberman: Top 10 Films of 2018
  • Peter Debruge: 10 Best Films of 2017
  • Owen Gleiberman: 10 Best Films of 2017
  • Sonia Saraiya: 25 Best TV Shows of 2017
  • Maureen Ryan: 20 Best TV Shows of 2017
  • Sonia Saraiya: 20 Best TV Shows of 2016
  • Maureen Ryan: 20 Best TV Shows of 2016
  • Nick Schager: 10 Best Films of 2015
  • Ben Kenigsberg: 10 Best Films of 2015
  • Variety: 10 Best Films of 2015
  • Scott Foundas: 20 Best Films of 2013

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