2015 was undoubtedly a great year for both the big screen and silver screen. We saw a lot of great movies and TV shows, including the 15 you're going to see on this list. They may not all be award winners, but they were all brilliant and supremely entertaining. If you missed any of these, be sure to go back and check them out. Let's get started.
15. Jurassic World- The newest movie in the Jurassic series was released to much fanfare over the summer of 2015. After all, Chris Pratt was starring and everyone loves dinosaurs. Thankfully, the movie turned out to be a massive success and was very entertaining. On top of that, it's the fourth-highest grossing film in American history.
14. South Park- For many years now, South Park has proven itself to be one of the most entertaining and brilliant shows on television. That trend continued with the show's 19th season. A lot of the show was centered around being "PC", or "politically correct". These episodes turned out to be brilliant and provided great commentary on today's society.
13. Saturday Night Live- Some fans considered Season 40 (which started in 2014) to be a disappointment, but Season 41 has so far turned out to be a hit. There have been a number of good hosts this season, including Chris Hemsworth, Amy Schumer, and Matthew McConaughey. SNL has proven that it still is hilarious and vital to pop-culture, meaning that this show will go on for a long time. And who can be unhappy about that?
12. Brooklyn Nine-Nine- The show ended in a big way for Season 2 and it got fans extremely excited for the next season. The premiere did not disappoint, as Bill Hader guest-starred and delivered a wonderful performance. The show has continued to be charming, witty, and engaging, in good part thanks to its wonderful cast, which includes Andy Samberg, Chelsea Peretti, and Terry Crews.
11. Episodes- It's very possible that this show slipped under your radar, but it's one you should definitely watch. Season 4 aired early in 2015 and it was a good one. Matt LeBlanc continues to prove himself as one of the best comedic actors on television (he was nominated for an Emmy this year) and the show continues to develop into hilarious storylines.
10. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon- Jimmy Fallon has proven himself one of the most versatile and entertaining late night hosts over the last few years. Many felt he would not be able to fill the giant void left by Jay Leno, but the SNL alum has been more than impressive. Watch any segment from the last year and you'll agree.
9. Parks and Recreation- This all-time comedy classic ended its eight-season run early in 2015. It didn't have a lot of episodes in 2015, but the whole season was arguably the show's best ever. The incredibly talented cast, including Amy Poehler, Aziz Ansari, Aubrey Plaza, Chris Pratt, and Adam Scott, may go down as an all-time great one.
8. The Daily Show- When Jon Stewart announced he was stepping down as the host of The Daily Show, fans were understandably shocked. It was later announced that Stewart was being replaced by comedian Trevor Noah. This was a bit underwhelming, but Noah has so far done an admirable job hosting and carrying on his predecessor's legacy.
7. Veep- Over the last few years, this HBO show has carved a legacy out as a highly entertaining and witty show. It's even gotten star Julia Louis-Dreyfuss four straight Emmy awards. This season changed things up drastically and even brought in Hugh Laurie to make things more interesting. Fans can hardly wait for Season 5.
6. Spotlight- This movie is the favorite to win the Academy Award for Best Picture, and deservedly so. It has a fantastic cast (including Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams, Mark Ruffalo, and Liev Schrieber), a fascinating premise (a Boston newspaper exposing pedophilia in the Catholic Church), and is executed beautifully by director Tom McCarthy.
5. BoJack Horseman- This show has virtually no mainstream media, and it's a little baffling why. It sports a talented cast (including Will Arnett, Alison Brie, and Aaron Paul), is available on Netflix, and is absolutely brilliant. The first season was good, but the second season was an absolute masterpiece. It even picked up a 90% rating on Metacritic.com.
4. The Big Short- Anchorman director Adam McKay truly outdid himself with this one. This movie about the housing bubble and economic crisis was informative, jarring, and an absolute delight to watch. Steve Carell and Christian Bale both give tremendous performances. It would be a pleasant surprise if this movie walked away with the Oscar for Best Picture.
3. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver- In this show's first season, it was clear that this was one of the best shows on television. In the show's second season, LWT went above and beyond. The show has tackled all sorts of issues, from corruption within FIFA and infrastructure to transgender rights and prison reform.
2. Master of None- There was quite possibly no TV show more highly hyped up than this Netflix show. Aziz Ansari's brainchild was unarguably one of the best shows of 2015 and earned the actor a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor. Fans are now eagerly awaiting Season 2, which will no doubt prove to be at least as good as Season 1.
1. Star Wars: The Force Awakens- Quite simply, there was no bigger TV show or movie bigger this year than the seventh Star Wars movie. This was the first Star Wars movie being made in years, and the whole world was pumped up. Not only did it create new franchise stars in Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, and Adam Driver, but it is one of the highest-grossing movies of all-time.
What was your favorite movie and TV show of 2015? Comment and let us know.
15. Jurassic World- The newest movie in the Jurassic series was released to much fanfare over the summer of 2015. After all, Chris Pratt was starring and everyone loves dinosaurs. Thankfully, the movie turned out to be a massive success and was very entertaining. On top of that, it's the fourth-highest grossing film in American history.
14. South Park- For many years now, South Park has proven itself to be one of the most entertaining and brilliant shows on television. That trend continued with the show's 19th season. A lot of the show was centered around being "PC", or "politically correct". These episodes turned out to be brilliant and provided great commentary on today's society.
13. Saturday Night Live- Some fans considered Season 40 (which started in 2014) to be a disappointment, but Season 41 has so far turned out to be a hit. There have been a number of good hosts this season, including Chris Hemsworth, Amy Schumer, and Matthew McConaughey. SNL has proven that it still is hilarious and vital to pop-culture, meaning that this show will go on for a long time. And who can be unhappy about that?
12. Brooklyn Nine-Nine- The show ended in a big way for Season 2 and it got fans extremely excited for the next season. The premiere did not disappoint, as Bill Hader guest-starred and delivered a wonderful performance. The show has continued to be charming, witty, and engaging, in good part thanks to its wonderful cast, which includes Andy Samberg, Chelsea Peretti, and Terry Crews.
11. Episodes- It's very possible that this show slipped under your radar, but it's one you should definitely watch. Season 4 aired early in 2015 and it was a good one. Matt LeBlanc continues to prove himself as one of the best comedic actors on television (he was nominated for an Emmy this year) and the show continues to develop into hilarious storylines.
10. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon- Jimmy Fallon has proven himself one of the most versatile and entertaining late night hosts over the last few years. Many felt he would not be able to fill the giant void left by Jay Leno, but the SNL alum has been more than impressive. Watch any segment from the last year and you'll agree.
9. Parks and Recreation- This all-time comedy classic ended its eight-season run early in 2015. It didn't have a lot of episodes in 2015, but the whole season was arguably the show's best ever. The incredibly talented cast, including Amy Poehler, Aziz Ansari, Aubrey Plaza, Chris Pratt, and Adam Scott, may go down as an all-time great one.
8. The Daily Show- When Jon Stewart announced he was stepping down as the host of The Daily Show, fans were understandably shocked. It was later announced that Stewart was being replaced by comedian Trevor Noah. This was a bit underwhelming, but Noah has so far done an admirable job hosting and carrying on his predecessor's legacy.
7. Veep- Over the last few years, this HBO show has carved a legacy out as a highly entertaining and witty show. It's even gotten star Julia Louis-Dreyfuss four straight Emmy awards. This season changed things up drastically and even brought in Hugh Laurie to make things more interesting. Fans can hardly wait for Season 5.
6. Spotlight- This movie is the favorite to win the Academy Award for Best Picture, and deservedly so. It has a fantastic cast (including Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams, Mark Ruffalo, and Liev Schrieber), a fascinating premise (a Boston newspaper exposing pedophilia in the Catholic Church), and is executed beautifully by director Tom McCarthy.
5. BoJack Horseman- This show has virtually no mainstream media, and it's a little baffling why. It sports a talented cast (including Will Arnett, Alison Brie, and Aaron Paul), is available on Netflix, and is absolutely brilliant. The first season was good, but the second season was an absolute masterpiece. It even picked up a 90% rating on Metacritic.com.
4. The Big Short- Anchorman director Adam McKay truly outdid himself with this one. This movie about the housing bubble and economic crisis was informative, jarring, and an absolute delight to watch. Steve Carell and Christian Bale both give tremendous performances. It would be a pleasant surprise if this movie walked away with the Oscar for Best Picture.
3. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver- In this show's first season, it was clear that this was one of the best shows on television. In the show's second season, LWT went above and beyond. The show has tackled all sorts of issues, from corruption within FIFA and infrastructure to transgender rights and prison reform.
2. Master of None- There was quite possibly no TV show more highly hyped up than this Netflix show. Aziz Ansari's brainchild was unarguably one of the best shows of 2015 and earned the actor a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor. Fans are now eagerly awaiting Season 2, which will no doubt prove to be at least as good as Season 1.
1. Star Wars: The Force Awakens- Quite simply, there was no bigger TV show or movie bigger this year than the seventh Star Wars movie. This was the first Star Wars movie being made in years, and the whole world was pumped up. Not only did it create new franchise stars in Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, and Adam Driver, but it is one of the highest-grossing movies of all-time.
What was your favorite movie and TV show of 2015? Comment and let us know.
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