Creating a TV show that really sticks is no easy feat. TV is all about prolonging storylines, developing characters, and making seasons better than the last while also making sure audiences stay interested and invested. There are a lot of shows out there that really hit the mark on delivering what audiences expect in terms of quality. However, keeping audiences on their toes is not an easy task. We have seen shows come and go in the last couple of years, but there is something special littered throughout all six seasons of the crime dramaHow to Get Away with Murder.
Crime dramas are our bread and butter. Get that genre and havethe phenomenal Viola Davisas the star? You might have a masterpiece of a show on your hands. This show follows Annalise Keating (Davis) and a group of her students in class as they navigate their journeys as law students as well as some unprecedented (and questionably illegal) circumstances that put them all at risk. This show captures your attention from beginning to end. We are here to rank all six incredible seasons of ABC’sHow to Get Away with Murder.
To kick things off, we will start off with Season 4. This season is not the wildest one, which may be why it is the lowest on this list.How to Get Away with Murderis no stranger to dramatics and jaw-dropping plot twists. This season acts as a sort of turning point, an accent season to help these characters move forward to future seasons. This season is a big one for Laurel in particular, when she thinks her own family is behind Wes' death, all while dealing her unexpected pregnancy. Another notable note in this season is the fantastic show crossover withScandal, whichstars Kerry Washington.
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Season 2 ofHow to Get Away with Murdermay feel like one of the longest seasons, but is still solid in its storytelling. This season brings to life the nightmares of facing the consequences of our actions. The group is forced to essentially move on with their lives, while also having to deal with the trauma of their first year working with Annalise. This season brings in more bodies, different killers, and a deeper look into the complicated relationship between Annalise and Wes, history that digs into the earlier years of the former’s career. This season is one of thebest performances from Davis, and we cannot deny it.
Who is in the body bag? Season 3 ofHow to Get Away with Murderis one of the most suspenseful. Yes, of course, there aremore dead bodiesin this season. However, the identity of the person in the body bag and the mystery of the burning of Annalise’s home is the big question. The Keating 5 have been slightly untouchable the last two seasons, looking for every legal loophole out there to get out of their messes. This time, one of their own falls victim, and the one person that has always protected them (Annalise) is seen as the murderer. This season is the best sign that the show just keeps on ramping up the tension and drama in ways that kept audiences watching.
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For a show as successful asHow to Get Away with Murder, setting the tone is key to a long-lasting time on air. Well, this show did that from the first ever pilot episode and then on. Season 1 of the show introduces us to Annalise Keating and the Keating 5: Wes, Laurel, Asher, Michaela, and Connor. This show perfectly executes the “how did we get here” back-and-forth timeline that had audiences at the edge of their seats. This season surrounds the mysterious murder of a young college student and eventually, the murder of Annalise’s husband Sam. If you think you have the answers, you are probably wrong. This season kicked offHow to Get Away with Murderin the best way possible.
The sixth and final season ofHow To Get Away with Murderis so close to being perfect, we cannot contain ourselves. The big question of this season is: who killed Annalise Keating? Annalise is on trial for murder and some disturbing details of the past come to life again. Additionally, her husband, Sam, has another secret child out there, and Wes might be making a comeback, with the appearance of actor Alfred Enoch in the middle of the season. This story wrapped up many character arcs and storylines that left audiences more than satisfied, while also introducingmore plot twiststhat are classicHow to Get Away with Murder.
Round of applause for the masterpiece that is season 5 ofHow to Get Away with Murder! With The Keating 5 becoming the Keating 4 after Wes' death, Season 5 threatens the tight-knit bond this group has nurtured. As the group continues to move past all the bad things they have done and covered up, the ghosts of their Season 1 mistakes are back to haunt them. Season 5 introduces a new face in Gabriel Maddox, Sam Keating’s son, who is on the hunt for answers to what really happened to his father. That means an in-depth look into the people closest to his death: Annalise, Bonnie, Frank, and The Keating 4.
