I’m not talking about  some site to watch low quality bootlegs of Weeds or about some guy’s make-shift blog where he posts soft core porn that he recorded off of Showtime with his video camera he bought in 1978.  I’m talking about real, internet based television — no, not regular television on the internet, but shows made for the internet specifically — usually.

By now, almost everyone is use to watching videos online. Most of us do it on a daily basis. However, it’s usually restricted to a short clip of a 12-year-old making a home music video that will haunt him for the rest of his life or the hilarious clip of Tina Fay repeating Sarah Palin’s words verbatim. But, I’m here to tell you that there is a whole new world out there. It’s a world that we call the internet television series. It’s just like other TV shows, but on the internet and usually shorter and often much more clever. So, without further adieu, this ThisNexters top three favorite internet television shows.

Number three on the list, The IT Crowd. It’s a British situational comedy that follows the shenanigans of three IT professionals. The comedy might be a little over-the-top and the laugh tracks can be daunting. However, it’s hilarious no matter what way you look at it. I might be cheating in calling this an internet series even though it was aired on television. However, it was first published on the net. Oh, but there is one little problem, you can’t watch it unless you’re in the UK. Well, you couldn’t until the uproar forced people in the U.S. to discover a loophole. Here is the loophole.

Number Two on the list is The Guild, a web series created by Felecia Day. You may know her from Buffy or the totally awesome three part web series, Dr. Horrible’s Sing-a-Long Blog. The Guild follows a group of gamers who take quests together on some online game. However, a series of circumstances unites them to meet in person. I think the true comedy rests in the saddening fact that people really do live captivated lives in front of a computer screen controlling their fictitious self. You can watch episodes at watchtheguild.com or at the official YouTube page.

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The Number One spot has to go to Clark & Michael. Yes, that Clark from Greek and that Michael from a plethora of awesome movies and television shows. This series follows the real life best friends Clark Duke and Michael Cera and their fictitious journey to become true Hollywood players. It has a real genuine feel to it because, well, it’s just that — genuine. Not to mention, it features some absolutely perfect cameos. So, my advice to you is to head on over to clarkandmichael.com and fall in love.