10. The Sopranos (HBO: 1999-2007) (http://whatculture.com/tv/10-tv-shows-completely-shifted-balance-power-america.php)

9. The Shield (FX: 2002-2008) (http://whatculture.com/tv/10-tv-shows-completely-shifted-balance-power-america.php/2)

8. The Wire (HBO: 2002-2008) (http://whatculture.com/tv/10-tv-shows-completely-shifted-balance-power-america.php/3)

7. Dexter (Showtime: 2006-2013) (http://whatculture.com/tv/10-tv-shows-completely-shifted-balance-power-america.php/4)

6. Mad Men (AMC: 2007-Present) (http://whatculture.com/tv/10-tv-shows-completely-shifted-balance-power-america.php/5)

5. Breaking Bad (AMC: 2008-2013) (http://whatculture.com/tv/10-tv-shows-completely-shifted-balance-power-america.php/6)

4. Sons Of Anarchy (FX: 2008-Present) (http://whatculture.com/tv/10-tv-shows-completely-shifted-balance-power-america.php/7)

3. Justified (FX: 2010-Present) (http://whatculture.com/tv/10-tv-shows-completely-shifted-balance-power-america.php/8)

2. The Walking Dead (AMC: 2010-Present) (http://whatculture.com/tv/10-tv-shows-completely-shifted-balance-power-america.php/9)

1. Game Of Thrones (HBO: 2011-Present) (http://whatculture.com/tv/10-tv-shows-completely-shifted-balance-power-america.php/10)

Great list. They changed their genres forever.