Reservation Dogs

Reservation Dogs earns a perfect 99% on Rotten Tomatoes and revolutionizes Indigenous representation. FX's groundbreaking comedy-drama follows four Indigenous teenagers in rural Oklahoma as they steal and scheme toward a dream life in California. The show's authentic casting of 95% Indigenous actors outpaces #1 Shogun's 80% Japanese cast, setting a new benchmark for cultural authenticity. Creator Sterlin Harjo drew from his own upbringing, resulting in episodes that earned three Emmy nominations. The series' blend of humor and heart cost an average $3 million per episode, offering richer storytelling than the typical network drama. "The New York Times" hailed it as "wholly original" for its unflinching yet tender portrayal of modern Indigenous life.