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Metacritic TV Show Rating Archive
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About
This data product compiles more than 3,000 of the finest television shows, derived from Metacritic rankings. It serves as a definitive resource for exploring top-tier television content, its critical reception, and its audience engagement over time. The dataset is designed to facilitate detailed analysis and research into television history and performance metrics.
Columns
The dataset contains eight fields, providing detailed information about each entry:
- rank: The show's numerical position in the Metacritic rankings.
- title: The name of the television show.
- release: The date the show premiered or started airing.
- summary: A synopsis or brief description of the programme.
- metascore: The aggregated critical score assigned by Metacritic, ranging from 13 to 99.
- userscore: The score provided by general users, which sometimes includes 'tbd' (to be determined) values.
- link: The URL linking directly to the show's profile page on Metacritic.
- img_url: The link to the official poster or cover art image.
Distribution
The data is provided in a file typically formatted as a CSV, titled
metacritic best tv shows of all time.csv, and is approximately 1.55 MB in size. The dataset contains 3,084 valid records across all fields.Usage
This dataset is ideally suited for:
- Performing statistical analysis on critic scores versus user ratings.
- Developing recommendation engines based on historical performance.
- Studying the evolution of television quality and audience tastes across different eras.
- Identifying trends related to high-scoring television releases.
Coverage
The data covers television shows released within a wide time frame, beginning in September 1977 and extending through to November 2022. The product is expected to receive annual updates to maintain relevance and reflect new rankings. Geographic or demographic scopes are tied to the general global focus of the Metacritic platform.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Media Analysts: To examine how critical reception impacts longevity or popularity.
- Academics and Researchers: For historical studies on media, entertainment, and digital ranking systems.
- Developers: For building applications that require validated, high-quality lists of television content.
- Film and TV Enthusiasts: For personal exploration of the highest-rated shows.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Metacritic TV Show Rating Archive
- The Top 3000 Global TV Programmes
- Critical and User Scores for TV (1977-2022)
Attributes
Original Data Source:Metacritic TV Show Rating Archive
QUALITY