25 iconic TV shows that are so bad they're good

While we may have moved beyond the era of peak TV , there are still an overwhelming number of great shows to watch. A look at the September 2025 Emmy winners reveals several fantastic options, from buzzy new shows like "The Studio" and "The Pitt" to acclaimed ongoing series like "Hacks" and "Severance." But as satisfying as it is to sit down with a great show that's worthy of our attention, sometimes we feel the pull of, well, garbage. We're talking about the series that are so bad they're good—the lower the quality dips, the more compelled we feel to keep tuning in.

There are different reasons for sticking with bad shows. The term "hate-watching" refers to the specific concept of a series whose clunky acting, nonsensical plots, or over

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