Some of the best moments in TV have transpired in this past year, and with some great talent proving their worth in shows from the States and the UK, it was a hard task whittling down some great series to a final list of just 10.
However, whittle down is exactly what we've done, and without further ado, here are our top 10 television shows of 2014.
NOTE: Spoilers
10) How To Get Away With Murder
A twisted murder plot entangles a group of law students and their incredible criminal defense professor in an American legal drama series that's taken the world by storm.
Everybody has secrets in the world of OITNB, and you can't help but find flaws in yourself through the ones you see in characters on-screen.
Ambitious and unlike a lot that have come before, the show is to return for a second half of the first season next year and has already picked up Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild, NAACP Image and People's Choice award nominations, as well as winning the AFI Award for Television Program of the Year.
9) Penny Dreadful
A brilliant horror series this year came in the form of Penny Dreadful, delivering tense scares and suspense throughout its episodes set in Victorian era London.
Big frights are a huge part of the show and they deliver them with sheer impact, with the help of the charming Ethan Chandler (Josh Hartnett), Vanessa Ives (Eva Green) and Sir Malcolm Murray (Timothy Dalton).
Classic horrors are alluded to such as Dracula with Malcolm's abducted daughter cleverly called Mina Murray, and from the outset things get crazy. It's a show that really pushes viewers to its limits and gets them thinking about what's transpiring on-screen - those brave enough need to make sure this show is on their to-watch list.
8) The Flash/Arrow
Two of the best superhero series to ever air came together for one of the best crossovers the world of television has ever seen this year. Not only did Flash get his own series and premiere to a record-breaking amount of people for The CW, but he proved he was more than just another superhero, taking on the villains of his city and quickly learning there's more to being a hero than just saving the good guys.
Grant Gustin and Stephen Amell are incredible on-screen, delivering impressive performances and really injecting each and every scene they're in with a huge dose of energy.
Explosive and eye-opening mid-season finales showed just which direction each will now be going in, and it's sure to be one hell of a ride if the standard of episodes are going to remain on such a high level.
7) The Fall
The hugely intense Jamie Dornan has played serial killer Paul Spector for two straight series now, and it was this year's series of the show that would see him caught by Stella Gibson (Gillian Anderson) and take part in one of the frostiest exchanges of the year.
Taking subtle strikes at one another, the pair bounced off of each other's comments and proved they had some brilliant chemistry to create a memorable scene that's sure to go down in crime drama history.
A frustrating conclusion for some could be the end to the story, as there's no word yet on a third series, but I for one wouldn't feel cheated if this was where things came to an end. Open-endings annoy at times, but this one was superb, leaving a world of possibilities for the viewer and allowing them to create their own final scene.
6) Game Of Thrones
With The Red Wedding behind us, what those of us who haven't read the novels didn't expect was such a quick return to brutal form, with The Purple Wedding transpiring and the evil King Joffrey (Jack Gleeson) finally meeting his end.
That wasn't the only huge talking point of the series, as we had the introduction of new character Oberyn Martell (Pedro Pascal) and his huge fight against The Mountain, in a battle for justice in the case of Tyrion Lannister. It was brutal and violent but fantastic to watch, upping the level of drama once more.
Fantastic performances from all involved ensured we were onboard more than ever before, but with the show catching up to where the novels have left off, fans hope George R R Martin will get writing the final two volumes of the series before they come to the screen.
5) Orange is the New Black
Season two of the Netflix original rolled around with some new faces onboard, and the comedy drama didn't let up on the laughs. With that being said, there was a huge increase in the suspense and gritty storyline involved as well, showing a battle for power inside the prison that was kicked off by the fantastic Lorraine Tussaint as incomparable inmate Vee.
Putting on a stellar acting performance from the beginning right up until the final few moments, she was just one of the ensemble cast that impressed.
Piper became more likeable, Rosa's story arc came full circle and some of the huge walls Redd had built up around herself crumbled, allowing us to see just what kind of person she was. Loyal to a fault, and an absolute diamond to the series.
4) The Missing
When the BBC revealed that the first series of The Missing would be eight episodes long, some complained that "dragging out" the story for such a lengthy period of time would be detrimental to it in the long-run. Whilst some still claim that is the case, I'm of the firm belief that this show needed eight episodes to really and truly cement itself as one of the best of the year.
With five-year-old character Oliver disappearing into thin air after letting go of his father's hand for a split second in a crowded bar, the pangs in viewer's stomachs didn't let up throughout eight weeks of twists and turns in brilliantly-written episodes that knew just how to pull on the heartstrings.
Never has a show made me feel so physically sick yet had me so engrossed and invested in its outcome for quite some time.
Brilliance from James Nesbitt and Frances O'Connor as the missing boys parents, scenes were harrowing, distressing but superb thanks to the fantastic acting.
3) True Detective
Tense, dramatic and with some of the best acting the small screen has ever seen, True Detective was the joining of two Hollywood greats - Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson - in an extremely human and at times unsettling crime drama.
A dual timeline was used to span almost two decades and writer Nic Pizzolatto ensured that the narrative was at the top of its game, allowing it to shine with some brilliant direction and production including one six-minute tracking shot that got the world talking.
The chemistry between McConaughey and Harrelson's Rust Cohle and Marty Hart was like nothing we've seen before, stealing the show and often the shine from the crimes which they were investigating.
With a second season on the way, big names have once again been linked to the anthological series for a whole new case and eight episodes which we hope can live up to the first.
2) Wentworth Prison
If you're looking for gritty, violent and realistic drama, look no further than Wentworth Prison. The show is another based in an all women's prison, and not a single move can be predicted.
As the ladies fight for survival against the officers, new Governor Ferguson (Pamela Rabe) and each other, the series is a full-on and sparkling return to form, with some of the best talent to come out of Australia taking part.
Many wondered if this second string of episodes could even match up to the first season, but what we didn't expect is that they would surpass them in both quality and excitement. It was a hugely emotional outing and I can't wait to go through it all again when season three comes around.
1) Transparent
Coming to Amazon as an exclusive, the entire first season of Transparent was available to binge-watch, and so that's what many did after an emotional trailer did its job in reeling them in.
The Pfefferman family are some of the most relatable we've seen on television, which is odd at times considering some of the situations in which they get themselves into. They are not the every day family that live just around the corner, but each and every character has something that just resonates with the viewer.
None more so than Arrested Development actor Jeffrey Tambor, who stars as Maura in the show, having spent her adult life as the family's patriarch Mort but finally realising that she will never be herself without going through a transgender transition.
Reintroducing herself to her three adult children that each have their own secrets, it becomes apparant very clearly that whilst it's a shock to see Maura in all her glory, it's not nearly the most shocking thing about this show.
That says a lot about the world we live in. We're approaching a time when it's going to be 100% OK to live your life in the way you were born to live it, without prejudice and inequality. This show is a huge stepping stone towards that Utopia, and Jill Soloway - the creator - should be thanked immensely for that.
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