Happy Valley (2014)
0.2260Canon Score · ranked #73 all time
Aggregated from 5 of 13 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the show
Happy Valley is a dark, funny, multi-layered thriller revolving around the personal and professional life of Catherine, a dedicated, experienced, hard-working copper. She is also a bereaved mother who looks after her orphaned grandchild.
Why it ranks #73
Every list on which Happy Valley appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Guardian 100 Best of 21st C (2019) | Editorial list | #11 / 82 |
| Empire 100 Greatest (2025) | Editorial list | #28 / 100 |
| BBC Culture 100 Greatest of 21st C (2021) | Major international poll | #54 / 100 |
| IMDb Top 250 TV (2026-07 snapshot) | Editorial list | #209 / 250 |
| 1001 TV Shows You Must Watch (2016) | Critics' canon | Selected |