Season 1 gave us one of the best conceptual episodes of the decade, featuring a fictional talk show and hilarious fake commercials. Our Favorite S1 Moments: The invisible car. Darius at the shooting range.
The introduction of "Justin Bieber" (it’s not who you think). Atlanta (S01)
We follow Earnest "Earn" Marks (Donald Glover), a cynical, broke college dropout trying to manage the blossoming rap career of his cousin, Alfred "Paper Boi" Miles (Brian Tyree Henry). Along for the ride is Darius (LaKeith Stanfield), the philosophical wildcard who provides some of the show's funniest and most profound moments. Why it works: Season 1 gave us one of the best
It captures the specific "vibe" of Atlanta—the heat, the struggle, and the hustle—without feeling like a caricature. Atlanta (S01)