How I rate: I score relative to the average show, not necessarily how I feel about it. It's predominantly based on story (plot+impact), with acting secondary, and other factors icing on the cake. Then for shows above 7, I add +0.5 for MDL inflation, because otherwise I end up tanking the ratings of my fav shows.
Score
| Relative to the average show
| Artistic qualities and personal reaction
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>9.5 | Candidate for greatest ever, any country | masterpiece, profound impact, revelatory |
9-9.5 | All time classics, best of genre, best of year | small flaws, still possesses you mentally |
(8)<9 | Exceptional shows, best of year candidate | gripping, if only... X, many personal favs |
(7)<8 | far above average, quite enjoyable | enjoyable but not too deep or exceptional |
(6)<7 | Above average, 2X and multitask | some bright spots; dropped or regretted |
(5)<6 | The average abomination | more I watch = more disgusted I get |
<5 | Below average, uniquely detestable | so abominable it's memorable |