Overrated and Underrated TV Shows: A Comparison of 9 Examples

Overrated: Euphoria

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Underrated: You're the Worst

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Overrated: The Big Bang Theory

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Underrated: Better Off Ted

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Overrated: Friends

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Underrated: Warrior

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Overrated: Wednesday

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Underrated: Happy Endings

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Overrated: Grey's Anatomy

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