Welcome back! The movie list was hard to choose but this list was even harder in some respects because of how good TV was this year. A lot of your favorite shows probably won't be on here because there's at least 5 other shows I'm behind on. If you disagree with a show that is on here or think there's a show that should be on here remember that this is my personal list. If you don't like it you should write for The Odyssey (we always need new people). Thank you, appreciate you, gracias, here we go!

The same rules apply from last time. Only 5 entries with two or three honorable mentions maximum. Ready? OK!

Number 5 "Gotham"

If you know me you know I love Batman. With a passion. Earlier this year I wrote a piece on “Gotham”. I wrote about why it's a good show and if you want me to go further in depth I suggest you look over there. As for this list, “Gotham” earns its spot because of how bonkers and downright fun it is week after week. Everything about it is fun and bizarre and interesting to watch. I'll admit that it certainly has its faults but when it hits it him as hard as it possibly can. "Gotham" never slows down and it never feels old. Every episode feels refreshing and every story it puts out feels new.

This season's fall finale ended in a similar vein to how it ended a few seasons ago. However, the way it's written and the way that same location is shot makes it feel completely new. Every performance, even if it isn't exactly on the level of other stuff on this list, matches with the writing. There's never a character that feels out of place. It's an amalgam of everything Batman is and will be. The camp and cheesiness of Adam West, the gothic macabre of Tim Burton's films, and the stark realism of Nolan’s trilogy make “Gotham” a Batman story for any Bat-fan. If you're willing to take the leap it's a great look into absolute insanity.

Number 4 "Stranger Things"

Netflix is one of the reigning champions of premier, A-grade content. Since its original airing last summer, America has fallen in love with the 80s drama-thriller. It's easy to see why. Every character is a ton of fun and the story is a blast to get through. The kids, especially Eleven/Jane, are amazing and have really grown as actors within the past year. It's fun, that's really all I can say about it. It keeps your interest and doesn't really let go until it's over.

Aside from one episode this season that seemed to be blatantly setting up a possible third season "Stranger Things" season two was a solid series of TV episodes. Like any good second season it expands on the first while honoring what came before. It ties up everything that needed to be tied up in season one with an ending that was equal parts heartwarming and final. While I can't see the story going for many more seasons it's certainly been an enjoyable ride, one I can absolutely recommend.

Number 3 "Better Call Saul"

Who’d have thought that a prequel spinoff of “Breaking Bad” would turn out to be so rich and satisfying? Three seasons in with no sign of slowing down “Saul” delivered its best season yet. This has been a difficult show to sell to other people. For the first two seasons, not much really happened and the show seemed to be running in circles. Don't get me wrong it was interesting and the characters kept you invested but the entire time it felt like something was bubbling under the surface. It felt like it kept building up to stuff that never really happened. That's not a criticism of this series, especially after season 3. "Better Call Saul" demands your patience. After two and a half seasons of buildup, every element of the show erupts in the brilliant episode "Chicanery". If I'm being honest it might be my favorite TV episode of the year hands down.

Unlike other shows, it feels like the buildup was planned and that they didn't just make it better for the sake of pleasing the audience. Everything that happened in that episode made every moment in the show worth watching. This season also had the most "Breaking Bad" fan service. From the return of chicken salesman-slash-drug kingpin Gus Fring to the origins of the nickname Saul Goodman, "Saul" delivered everything I wanted out of this show throughout this season. It's always held a special place in my heart, mainly because of how much I relate to Jimmy McGill, but now it's on the same level as "Breaking Bad" for me. Bob Odenkirk’s Jimmy McGill has turned into one of my favorite TV characters ever. Constantly getting screwed by a world that can't accept him as anything other than a crook has left him jaded and changed from the optimistic young lawyer we saw back in season one. It's a slow burn and one I didn't even notice until I went back to rewatch the show. If you haven't watched it yet now is the perfect time to hop on board. Every episode builds off the last and is a show that's prime binge material if you have the time.

Number 2 "This Is Us"

From a young age, we’re all taught about family. It's where we come from, it's who we are. Family makes us what we become. Dan Fogelman has brought us something truly special in “This Is Us”. It’s a show that tackles serious themes and has created some of the most powerful moments I've seen in any show to date. Every moment feels genuine and is written to near perfection. If a character isn't compelling the show doesn't waste time fleshing them out.

As I write this the show is focusing on disgraced football and sitcom star Kevin, whose story up to now has mostly been for comic relief. It's small-scale while feeling universal at the same time. “Memphis”, the show’s greatest episode so far, hit me harder than I ever thought possible. It's only in its second season and continues to grow. If you haven't watched it yet, I highly recommend it.

Number 1 "BoJack Horseman"

A show about a talking alcoholic horse has hit me harder than any show this year. I've loved this gem from day one and it finally feels like my investment has paid off. BoJack, as a character, is so intriguing to watch. His missteps and mistakes almost seem familiar to me. I relate to it on such a deep and resonant level. The comedy, especially this season, is amazing.

This season, in particular, handled so many topics to count. Sexuality, dementia, depression, living with one's mistakes, miscarriage, regret, reconciliation, spite. I can guarantee that you're at least one of these characters. You can relate to everyone. I've written about this show several times and with a fifth season on the way, I doubt it'll be my last.'

Honorable Mentions:

• Prison Break: Was fun to see these characters back one final time but it put a damper on an otherwise perfect series finale.
• Rick and Morty: Something about this season just didn't click as well as others did. “The Ricklantis Mixup” was one of the show’s best but that couldn't save an overall mediocre season.