A TV show doesn't need to be set in New York City to be good, but it certainly helps. Introducing the best of the best set in the iconic town.
1 out of 20
'Sex and the City'
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darren star productions
As everyone knows, sex and the city New York. When brainstorming a TV series set in New York City, this series is almost always the first that comes to mind.
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HBO entertainment
The Roys probably won't be able to hack anywhere outside of New York City. With different backgrounds, the show will never be the same. Cities only further enhance the sense of elitism among families.
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warner bros tv
If you've never been to New York City before and want to see all the famous landmarks, gossip girl Tours are a great place to start. The very first episode gave us a glimpse of the city Serena returned to via Grand Central Station, but we were never given the iconic view after that.
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paper kite productions
Quirky, funny, goofy — broad city It was all of the above. Indeed, New York City looked much less appealing than it used to. inheritance or gossip girl, But for most people, that's how the city really is. If you want to live there, expect it to be more like Abbi and Ilana's experience than Blair and Serena's.
5/20
“Brooklyn Nine-Nine”
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flemron
Although most New York City TV shows take place in Manhattan, Brooklyn Nine-Nine Although we were taken to a suburban borough, we still had a view of the Big Apple that was just as satisfying as any of our favorite shows set in the Big Apple. One Police Plaza is the only Manhattan landmark mentioned in the series.
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Bright/Kaufman/Crane Productions
Who among us hasn't seen it? friend And you wanted to move to New York City with a group of your best friends? Many of the settings we loved on the show weren't part of the actual fabric of this city, but for half an hour at a time I'm happy to be able to suspend my disbelief and convince myself that there is a Central Perk Coffee Shop in Central Park.
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broadway video
30 Rockefeller Center is one of New York City's most legendary spots, especially for TV buffs. 30 locks It also does a great job of incorporating the entire city into the show, especially thanks to Liz's propensity to roam around on a mission to find food.
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Apatow Productions
Often tagged as sex and the city of this generation, girllike broad city and Brooklyn Nine-Nine, is a great representation of real life in New York City, not just Manhattan. That's another great litmus in life if you're not a millionaire.
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Untitled Kosh Company
When you think of a corporate lawyer, you may think of a corporate lawyer. suit, and because the backdrop is New York City, the show is even more exciting to watch. Even more fascinating is the conversation between a fraud lawyer and his accomplice, set against the nighttime New York City skyline.
10/20
“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”
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Dorothy Parker Drunk Here Productions
there are many reasons to love Marvelous Mrs MaiselHowever, one thing is that the setting is New York. Plus, it's set in his 1950s New York, so it's a completely different experience than what you see today. Modern camera technology and reimagined classic sets make the show dazzling and incredibly beautiful.
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Sternin & Fraser Inc.
If you like shows that show what life is like for some people while still maintaining a healthy dose of escapism. nanny Is that…? As the show's theme song states, Fran Fine went from Flushing to the Sheffields' doorstep in Manhattan and got a job as her nanny. Although she still occasionally returns to Queens to visit her family, most of what we see is Nannie Fine at her home in the inaccessibly beautiful New York City.
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decile productions
i love lucy is a blueprint for sitcoms set in New York City. Lucy was Manhattan's ultimate wife and mother, and even though she lived in one of the most expensive neighborhoods on the planet, she was still incredibly relatable.
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West/Shapiro Productions
Another great show to tour around town. As you watch, you'll see a lot of New York City landmarks. seinfeld. This is an iconic sitcom set in an iconic city.
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sesame workshop
nevertheless Sesame street is not a real street, and the characters in the show are not real, but New York City is real, and watching it somehow makes the streets feel real. It's a comforting show that almost everyone in America has seen.
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ventanarosa productions
ugly betty It also takes you to different parts of New York City. The title character lives in Queens with his family and commutes daily to a glamorous job in Manhattan. Anyone who loves fashion, comedy, and New York City will love this. ugly betty.
16/20
“King of Queens”
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Hanley Productions
Brooklyn Nine-Nine It's not the first sitcom to take us to a suburban neighborhood. king of queens As the title suggests, it did so decades ago when it was set in Queens. The comedy with Kevin James and Leah Remini is one of his best works of all time.
17/20
'how i met your mother'
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Bayes & Thomas Productions
While it's not necessary for a sitcom to be set in New York City, New York City seems to be the location of choice for many. how i met your mother Friends has a similar feel to Friends in that many of the scenes take place on actual Los Angeles sets, but it also gives us a glimpse into what Los Angeles is like.
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universal tv
russian doll There are only two seasons, and the second season takes place in many locations outside of New York City. And because of the plot of the show's first season, we end up seeing the same views of the city over and over again. But if you're used to it and don't mind seeing mainly night views of the city, it's definitely worth seeing.
19/20
“Only murders inside the building.”
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Rhode Island Avenue Productions
It seems like TV shows set in New York City don't air as often as they used to. Murder inside the building only For TV buffs, cruising through the concrete jungle during the colder months solves that problem, allowing you to see the glamorous wardrobes of New Yorkers during fall and winter.
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Weiner Brothers Productions
New York in the 1960s? Say no more. mad men Glamorous, dramatic and completely intoxicating. Fashion, architecture, and decor all play into why this show remains a fan favorite.
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