The Golden Age of Television, while coined years ago to dubious looks from movie snobs, only continued in 2018.
Some of the best TV shows are now even mimicking the experience of feature films, with episodes that stand out and beg to be acclaimed for their self-contained brilliance. From Atlanta to BoJack Horseman, these excellent episodes defied genre conventions and pushed the boundaries of TV in 2018.
Updated Dec. 10: When Mashable first published this list on December 6, the world had not yet experienced the brilliance that is their final update and episode.