Top 10 Best English Learning TV Series from the United States

Explore the captivating world of Stranger Things, a masterpiece in the realm of sci-fi and horror, presented by Netflix. Set in the tranquil town of Hawkins in the 1980s, the sudden disappearance of young Will sparks a desperate search by his mother Joyce. His friends, Mike, Dustin, and Lucas, embark on a determined quest to find him. As the mystery unfolds, they uncover links to the government and supernatural forces. Simultaneously, a girl with extraordinary abilities joins their search. The series maintains an intense pace, keeping viewers on the edge with each revelation.

Stranger Things weaves an entirely fantastical narrative, seemingly illogical, yet skillfully crafted with boundless imagination. The filmmakers push the boundaries, offering audiences an outstanding work that immerses them in every moment. Beyond the surreal world, the show touches on profoundly human aspects such as family bonds, friendships, and love delicately interwoven. Currently in production, the upcoming season is anticipated to premiere next summer.

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Release Year: 2016

Genre: Drama, Horror, Mystery

Creators: Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer

Stars: Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Winona Ryder

IMDb Rating: 8.7

Set in the city of Manhattan (USA), the series How I Met Your Mother is the story narrated by Ted Mosby (Josh Radnor) to his two children in the year 2030, recounting the events that led him to meet their mother. It all begins when Ted's two best friends, Marshall (Jason Segel) and Lily (Alyson Hannigan), get engaged, and Ted realizes he needs to quickly find his true love. However, things don't seem to be easy. With the help of the 'womanizer' Barney, Ted encounters love at first sight with Robin, whom he thought was the woman of his dreams but turned out to be the 'aunt' of Robin's two kids.

And so, the journey of Ted, the father, continues with the assistance of his four friends. Despite being compared to the famous sitcom Friends, loyal fans of How I Met Your Mother find compelling reasons to prove the unique charm of this renowned sitcom. Simply through small, relatable, humorous, and poignant stories, the show has become an icon of American culture portraying sacred yet simple aspects of life: friendship, love, marriage, and family.

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Release Year: 2005 - 2014

Genre: Comedy, Romance

Creators: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas

Stars: Josh Radnor, Jason Segel, Cobie Smulders

IMDb Rating: 8.3

Friends is a sitcom set in the city of New York. The series revolves around seemingly simple stories of the lives and careers of a group of 6 close friends: Rachel Green, Ross Geller, Monica Geller, Joey Tribbiani, Chandler Bing, and Phoebe Buffay. Each has a unique personality, yet they find a common bond with each other and grow closer over time. Over a solid 10-year run, Friends became a cultural icon in the United States, warmly embraced by the audience.

Amidst the moments of humor are poignant instances of love, family bonds, and friendship. All these stories revolve around the very ordinary lives of the characters. However, through the brilliantly humorous delivery of the writers and the natural, authentic performances of the cast, Friends creates an unparalleled allure, captivating viewers until the final episodes of the 10th season.

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Release Year: 1994 - 2004
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Creators: David Crane, Marta Kauffman
Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow
IMDb Rating: 8.9

Adapted from the epic fantasy novel series 'A Song of Ice and Fire' by American author George R.R. Martin, Game Of Thrones has garnered an enormous fan base due to its bold elements of violence, sexuality, and intrigue in the narrative. Not only that, the unpredictable plot, intense pacing, and distinctive character personalities are undeniable strengths of this series.

The show is set in the fictional continent of Westeros, where ruling houses spare no cunning, cruelty, or deceit to achieve dominance over the 7 kingdoms. The dominant houses are Stark, Lannister, and Baratheon. Throughout the series, there is a plethora of plots, vendettas, and intrigues by ambitious individuals, along with the simmering revenge of the downtrodden.

Beyond the overly dramatic storyline, the captivating factor contributing to the resounding success of this iconic series is its diverse cast of characters. Each character possesses a unique personality, alluring traits, whether they are on the side of righteousness or villainy. From the honorable like Ned Stark, cunning like Tywin Lannister, despicable like Joffrey, to the 'Steel Lady' Catelyn or the beautiful Daenerys Targaryen, initially a fragile princess who later becomes the formidable 'Mother of Dragons,' wielding authority over the mighty Unsullied army.

All these elements have crafted a truly popular series, not just in the United States but worldwide, driving people crazy. Even President Barack Obama once requested to watch Game of Thrones before its scheduled airing to satisfy the addiction. It's safe to say the potent influence of this series has reached far and wide.

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Release Year: 2011 - 2019

Genre: Drama, Action, Adventure

Creators: David Benioff, D.B. Weiss

Stars: Emilia Clarke, Peter Dinklage, Kit Harington

IMDb Rating: 9.2

The Big Bang Theory unfolds the humorous, whimsical tales of four highly intelligent yet categorized as nerds: Two physicists, Leonard Hofstadter and Sheldon Cooper, aerospace engineer Howard Wolowitz, and astrophysicist Rajesh Koothrappali. They often spend time completing personal projects, playing video games, watching sci-fi movies, and reading superhero comics. Their ability to make friends with women is considered a solid zero.

Everything changes when the beautiful actress Penny moves in across the hall from Leonard and Sheldon. Leonard is instantly struck by love and gains a new determination in life: to turn Penny into his girlfriend. It's the peculiar and incredibly amusing quirks of each character that have contributed to the immense success of the show. Despite all being heavyweight nerds, each one has unique traits and somewhat eccentric, bizarre hobbies that, nevertheless, add a charming oddity to The Big Bang Theory.

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Release Year: 2007 - 2019
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Creators: Chuck Lorre, Bill Prady
Stars: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco
IMDb Rating: 8.2

The Suite Life of Zack & Cody is a series well-known to fans of the Disney Channel. Zack and Cody are twin brothers living with their divorced mother at the Tipton Hotel in Boston, USA. Despite being twins, they have completely opposite personalities: Zack Martin, the older twin, is lazy, mischievous, and always dressed casually, while Cody Martin, the younger twin, is a diligent student with many admirers.

Like many other siblings, they argue all the time but also share a deep bond. The mischievous duo often turns the Tipton Hotel, where they live, upside down, creating numerous hilarious situations. Their friends at the hotel include Maddie, the candy counter girl, London Tipton, the daughter of the hotel owner, Arwin, the hotel engineer, Esteban, the bellboy, and a few other staff members. However, there are also those who try to thwart Zack and Cody, including the hotel manager Mr. Moseby and their mother, Carey.

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Release Year: 2005 - 2008

Genre: Family, Comedy

Creators: Jim Geoghan, Danny Kallis

Stars: Cole Sprouse, Dylan Sprouse, Brenda Song

IMDb Rating: 6.6

Desperate Housewives is a mysterious American comedy-drama TV series created by Marc Cherry and produced by ABC Studios and Cherry Productions. The main setting of the show is Wisteria Lane, a fictional street in a small town in Fairview, Eagle State. The series follows the lives of four women (Bree, Lynette, Gabi, and Susan) through the eyes of a deceased neighbor. These women must navigate their own personal challenges and family lives while facing secrets, scandals, and mysteries in the seemingly tranquil Wisteria Lane neighborhood.

In the vast world of cinema, few films successfully blend two seemingly unrelated genres—comedy and horror, spine-chilling and humorous—yet this series excels at that. Through comical and dramatic situations, these housewives gradually uncover the mysteries behind the neighbor's death, secrets, and hidden corners within each family. The allure of the show lies in its intriguing and suspenseful plotlines, interwoven with humorous situations and dialogue that are both funny and profound, making it a legendary series in American cinema.

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Release Year: 2004 - 2012
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Mystery
Creator: Marc Cherry
Stars: Marcia Cross, Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman
IMDb Rating: 7.6

Introducing another Disney classic, That's So Raven is hailed as the original precursor to Hannah Montana. The story revolves around Raven Baxter, a high school junior passionate about fashion and flamboyant outfits. She also possesses a talent for fashion design. Her family includes her father Victor Baxter, the head chef of Chill Gill restaurant, and her mischievous younger brother Cory Baxter, who is a flirtatious high school student eager to impress the girls in his class. Cory also has a keen interest in wealth accumulation. Raven has a unique ability to see future events in a vague manner, occasionally glimpsing into the past, resembling a prophet. While this ability is an advantage, it often leads to various troubles.

Troubles arise from Raven's intuitions. Alongside her two friends, Eddie Thomas and Chelsea Daniel, Raven navigates through challenges in her own distinctive ways. However, Raven's intuition sometimes complicates her life further. That's So Raven can be encapsulated in the word 'just'—just captivating enough, just attractive enough, just humorous enough, making it a 'just' perfect show for teenagers.

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Release Year: 2003 - 2007

Genre: Family, Comedy, Fantasy

Creators: Michael Poryes, Susan Sherman

Stars: Raven-Symoné, Orlando Brown, Anneliese van der Pol

IMDb Rating: 6.6

Continuing with another highly popular Disney Channel series, right from its debut, Hannah Montana rose to fame, becoming one of Disney's superstars. The success of the show cannot be overlooked without considering the musical element. The 'Hannah Montana' album - the soundtrack album of the series, became the first TV show soundtrack to top the Billboard 200 chart, making Miley Cyrus the youngest female artist in history to achieve this feat at the age of 13 years and 11 months.

Hannah Montana follows a high school student leading a double life: as Miley Stewart, played by Miley Cyrus, a normal high school student, and as Hannah Montana, a beloved and admired Pop music singer. This is a secret she tries to keep hidden from everyone except her family and two best friends: Lily and Oliver. However, Hannah's fame overwhelms Miley's life. Her father advises her to return to her roots in Crowley Corners, Tennessee, to find true happiness in life. As a musical show, the soundtracks later became incredibly famous hits, cherished by fans, further demonstrating the immense popularity of the series.

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Release Year: 2006 - 2011
Genre: Family, Comedy, Music
Creators: Richard Correll, Barry O'Brien, Michael Poryes
Stars: Miley Cyrus, Emily Osment, Jason Earles
IMDb Rating: 5.2

Doctor Who stands out as one of the rare series with an exceptionally long lifespan in the history of television. To date, Doctor Who holds the record as the longest-running science fiction television show in the world, the most successful science fiction series of all time, and one of the most beloved TV shows in the UK.

Doctor Who revolves around a character with the ability to time travel, the Time Lord, who has countless worlds and fascinating stories to share with the audience. Over twelve seasons with twelve different actors playing the lead role of Doctor Who, the atmosphere and creativity in each story are carefully preserved. This is the special allure that attracts generations of viewers to continue following and supporting this unnamed doctor. Watching Doctor Who, anyone can sense themselves somewhere in the plot, within the characters and situations of the mind-bending adventures across time and space with the Doctor. Each episode tells captivating stories of humanity, alien relationships, friendships, love, loyal family bonds, and vibrant emotions.

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Release Year: 2005
Genre: Adventure, Science Fiction, Drama
Creators: Sydney Newman
Stars: Pearl Mackie, Jodie Whittaker, Peter Capaldi
IMDb Rating: 6.6