Several outlets have published lists of the best tv shows of 2017, with some including specific shows such as "alias grace", "the deuce", "stranger things 2", "twin peaks", and "handmaid's tale". The number of shows included on these lists varies, with some featuring 20 shows and at least one outlet compiling a larger list of the best tv shows of the 21st century so far. The shows mentioned across these lists appear to be a mix of critically acclaimed and popular programs from 2017.