Television · 2015
Peak TV Reaches Golden Heights and Streaming Boom
In 2015, television experienced a golden age of prestige drama finales, revolutionary network breakouts, and the rapid expansion of streaming originals. Cable stalwarts signed off while innovative cyber-thrillers and cultural phenomena reshaped how audiences consumed serialized storytelling.
- Feb 8, 2015 | AMC | Drama
Better Call Saul Premiere
Breaking Bad’s highly anticipated prequel debuted to record cable ratings, instantly establishing Bob Odenkirk's Jimmy McGill as a compelling tragic hero in his own right.
- May 20, 2015 | CBS | Talk Show
David Letterman’s Final Late Show
After 33 years on late-night television, legendary host David Letterman signed off with a star-studded celebrity Top Ten list and a moving final farewell.
- May 17, 2015 | AMC | Drama
Mad Men Series Finale
Matthew Weiner’s iconic 1960s advertising drama concluded with Don Draper finding enlightenment—and a famous Coca-Cola commercial—at a California retreat in 'Person to Person.'
- June 14, 2015 | HBO | Fantasy
Game of Thrones: 'Mother's Mercy'
The shocking Season 5 finale stunned viewers worldwide with Cersei Lannister's walk of atonement and the heartbreaking, cliffhanger betrayal of Jon Snow.
- Jan 7, 2015 | Fox | Musical Drama
Empire Premiere
Lee Daniels' hip-hop family dynasty drama became a rare broadcast television ratings juggernaut, driven by Taraji P. Henson's unforgettable performance as Cookie Lyon.
- June 24, 2015 | USA Network | Thriller
Mr. Robot Premiere
Rami Malek starred as cyber-security engineer Elliot Alderson in Sam Esmail’s paranoid hacker thriller, which captivated critics and swept awards season.
- Oct 7, 2015 | BBC One | Reality
The Great British Bake Off Finale
Over 15 million UK viewers tuned in as Nadiya Hussain won Season 6 with an emotional speech that captivated the nation, making it the year's most-watched British broadcast.
- Oct 25, 2015 | NRK | Teen Drama
Skam Premiere
The Norwegian web and television series launched a real-time storytelling format that grew from a local youth drama into a global digital phenomenon.
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