The Good Place received 69th place on The Guardian’s 2019 list of the 100 best TV shows of the 21st century.
The Guardian published its ranking on September 16, 2019, judging shows that debuted from 2000 onward. The Good Place appeared between Inside No. 9 at 66th and Band of Brothers at 68th, placing it well inside the list’s upper tier.
The ranking reflected the series’ unusual combination of philosophical ideas, fantasy world-building, serialized twists, and sitcom comedy. The Guardian specifically highlighted its premise: a morally flawed person mistakenly sent to a paradise-like afterlife.
A common mix-up is confusing 69th with the show’s position on other critics’ lists. This was not an Emmy ranking, audience poll, or season-specific review; it was The Guardian’s editorial ranking of television series released during the 21st century.