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Critics Consensus: Only Murders in the Building's silly approach to true crime obsessives is at once hilarious and insightful, thanks in large part to its extremely charming central trio.

Starring: Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Aaron Dominguez

Critics Consensus: Fleabag jumps back into the fray with a bracing second season that upholds its predecessor's frenzied wit and delicate heart, replete with Phoebe Waller-Bridge's indefatigable charisma.

Starring: Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Andrew Scott, Sian Clifford, Olivia Colman

Critics Consensus: Like an expertly confected sandwich, The Bear assembles a perfect melange of ingredients and stacks them for optimal satisfaction -- and thankfully keeps the crust-iness for extra flavor.

Starring: Jeremy Allen White, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ayo Edebiri, Abby Elliott

Critics Consensus: A genre mashup that blends smoothly, Yellowjackets presents an absorbing mystery with plenty of sting.

Starring: Melanie Lynskey, Juliette Lewis, Christina Ricci, Tawny Cypress

Critics Consensus: A prickling debut that pulls few punches, Hacks deftly balances its sharp critiques of the comedy world with more intimate moments, all the while giving the incomparable Jean Smart a role worthy of her talents -- and an excellent partner in Hannah Einbinder.

Starring: Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Rose Abdoo

Critics Consensus: Insecure uses star Issa Rae's breakout web series Awkward Black Girl as the basis for an insightful, raunchy, and hilarious journey through the life of a twentysomething black woman that cuts through stereotypes with sharp wit and an effusive spirit.

Starring: Issa Rae, Yvonne Orji, Jay Ellis, Lisa Joyce

Critics Consensus: Exceptionally executed with charm, humor, and heart, Master of None is a refreshingly offbeat take on a familiar premise.

Starring: Aziz Ansari, H. Jon Benjamin, Ravi Patel, Lena Waithe

Critics Consensus: Dark secrets are a family affair in Bad Sisters, a riotously funny murder mystery that makes fine use of its gifted ensemble while exemplifying creator and star Sharon Horgan's penchant for salty warmth.

Starring: Sharon Horgan, Anne-Marie Duff, Claes Bang, Eva Birthistle

Critics Consensus: Master of None's second season picks up where its predecessor left off, delivering an ambitious batch of episodes that builds on the show's premise while adding surprising twists.

Starring: Aziz Ansari, Ravi Patel, Lena Waithe, Eric Wareheim

Critics Consensus: An inclusive romance told with striking sensitivity, Heartstopper is so effortlessly charming that viewers won't dare skip a beat.

Starring: Kit Connor, Joe Locke, William Gao, Yasmin Finney

Critics Consensus: By voluntarily blowing up its premise, The Good Place sets up a second season that proves even funnier than its first.

Starring: Kristen Bell, Ted Danson, William Jackson Harper, Jameela Jamil

Critics Consensus: Jane the Virgin's dubious premise has become part of its unlikely charm -- along with delightfully diverse writing and a knockout performance by Gina Rodriguez.

Starring: Gina Rodriguez, Andrea Navedo, Yael Grobglas, Justin Baldoni

Critics Consensus: Sweet, sincere, and full of hope, The Baby-Sitters Club's grounded approach honors its source material while updating the story for a new generation.

Starring: Sophie Grace, Momona Tamada, Shay Rudolph, Malia Baker

Critics Consensus: Hacks hits the road, but Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder remain very much at home with each other in a sterling sophomore season that finds novel ways to deepen the central pair's lovable friendship.

Starring: Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Rose Abdoo

Critics Consensus: An excellent showcase for Maya Erskine, Anna Konkle, and their well-cast classmates, PEN15's sophomore season goes deeper into the nuances of middle school life without losing any of its cringey charm.

Starring: Maya Erskine, Anna Konkle

Critics Consensus: A wild philosophical ride to the very end, The Good Place brings it home with a forking good final season.

Starring: Kristen Bell, Ted Danson, William Jackson Harper, Jameela Jamil

Critics Consensus: Family-driven drama and psychological themes propel The Americans' tautly drawn tension, dispensing thrills of a different ilk this season.

Starring: Keri Russell, Matthew Rhys, Noah Emmerich, Holly Taylor

Critics Consensus: Blessed to have the late Paul Reubens feature in candid conversation, Pee-wee as Himself is a revelatory glimpse at the complicated man behind a beloved comic creation.

Critics Consensus: Cobra Kai continues the Karate Kid franchise with a blend of pleasantly corny nostalgia and teen angst, elevated by a cast of well-written characters.

Starring: William Zabka, Ralph Macchio, Courtney Henggeler, Tanner Buchanan

Critics Consensus: Tense and gripping, Counterpart is an absorbing thrill-fest led by J.K. Simmons' multi-faceted dual lead performance.

Starring: J.K. Simmons, Olivia Williams, Harry Lloyd, Ulrich Thomsen

Critics Consensus: Infectious energy, great songs, and a magnetic cast come together to make We Are Lady Parts a rocking comedy that is as subversive as it is hilarious.

Starring: Anjana Vasan, Sarah Kameela Impey, Faith Omole, Juliette Motamed

Critics Consensus: The stakes get more more personal than ever before in Slow Horses' superb fourth season, proving that this spy series is saddled up for the long haul with no signs of fatigue.

Starring: Gary Oldman, Kristin Scott Thomas, Jack Lowden, Saskia Reeves

Critics Consensus: The Last Movie Stars delivers the goods as a revealing retrospective of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward's romance, but director Ethan Hawke elevates this docuseries into a revelatory exploration of marriage and stardom.

Starring: Laura Linney, Melanie Griffith, Sam Rockwell, Billy Crudup

Critics Consensus: Catastrophe deepens the drama in its latest season -- but remarkably loses none of its comedy along the way.

Starring: Sharon Horgan, Rob Delaney

Critics Consensus: An intimate portrait of addiction and love, Feel Good is at once sweetly charming, uncomfortably complicated, and completely worth falling for.

Starring: Mae Martin, Charlotte Ritchie, Sophie Thompson, Lisa Kudrow

Critics Consensus: Witty, warm, and with just the right blend of wisdom and wisecracks, Schitt's Creek's final season is the perfect farewell to the Roses and the town that changed their lives.

Starring: Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Annie Murphy, Chris Elliott

Critics Consensus: Catastrophe proves that there's still a place for simple romantic comedy on television, as long as the actors have chemistry and the jokes are laugh-out-loud funny.

Starring: Sharon Horgan, Rob Delaney, Ashley Jensen, Jonathan Forbes

Critics Consensus: Clever and viciously funny, Fleabag is a touching, wildly inventive comedy about a complicated young woman navigating the aftermath of trauma.

Starring: Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Ben Aldridge, Sian Clifford, Bill Paterson

Critics Consensus: Barry follows up a pitch-perfect debut with a second season that balances darkness with comedy while steering clear of antihero overindulgence.

Starring: Bill Hader, Stephen Root, Henry Winkler, Sarah Goldberg

Critics Consensus: Still as bracing as a punch to the face and invigorating with its vivid worldbuilding, Invincible is practically impervious to disappointing audiences in this sterling sophomore season.

Starring: Steven Yeun, J.K. Simmons, Sandra Oh, Seth Rogen

Critics Consensus: Vida explores familiar familial ground from a fresh perspective to create an earnest and heartfelt take on identity and what it means to belong.

Starring: Melissa Barrera, Mishel Prada, Ser Anzoategui, Maria-Elena Laas

Critics Consensus: Bowing out while still having plenty of creativity to spare, Reservation Dogs' final season sidesteps feeling premature by satisfying on every level.

Starring: D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Devery Jacobs, Paulina Alexis, Lane Factor

Critics Consensus: Tim Robinson's volcanic comedic ethos finds an ideal outlet in The Chair Company, a descent into paranoia that finds huge laughs in deeply uncomfortable places.

Starring: Tim Robinson, Lake Bell, Sophia Lillis, Will Price

Critics Consensus: A pleasant change from typically gory zombie shows, The Returned is a must-see oddity that's both smart and sure to disturb.

Starring: Yara Pilartz, Jenna Thiam, Frédéric Pierrot, Anne Consigny

Critics Consensus: Reservation Dogs has bittersweet bite in its sophomore season as it mines more difficult dilemmas than before with its spiky sense of humor, making for a piquant portrait of a community and a place.

Starring: D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Devery Jacobs, Paulina Alexis, Lane Factor

Critics Consensus: Search Party is an engaging, weird, dark, funny mystery elevated by exceptional performances throughout.

Starring: Alia Shawkat, John Reynolds, John Early, Meredith Hagner

Critics Consensus: Fluidly animated and intelligently scripted, The Legend of Vox Machina is an addictive treat for fans of Dungeons & Dragons-style RPGs.

Starring: Laura Bailey, Taliesin Jaffe, Ashley Johnson, Liam O'Brien

Critics Consensus: Zahn McClarnon is riveting as a coiled cop in Dark Winds, a solid procedural that derives much of its texture from an underrepresented cultural milieu.

Starring: Zahn McClarnon, Kiowa Gordon, Jessica Matten, Deanna Allison

Critics Consensus: Uniquely its own, and compelling and poignant as ever, Transparent continues to transcend the parameters of comedic and dramatic television with sustained excellence in its empathic portrayal of the Pfefferman family.

Starring: Jeffrey Tambor, Gaby Hoffmann, Amy Landecker, Jay Duplass

Critics Consensus: Pamela Adlon fully asserts her authorial voice over Better Things in a triumphant third season that examines the exhaustion of motherhood with exhilarating artistry.

Starring: Pamela Adlon, Celia Imrie, Mikey Madison, Hannah Riley

Critics Consensus: A difficult watch made riveting by director Justin Kurzel and star Jacob Elordi's sterling work, The Narrow Road to the Deep North chronicles the inhumanity of war with fierce intelligence.

Starring: Jacob Elordi, Odessa Young, Masa Yamaguchi, Max Berkman

Critics Consensus: Full of highs and with nary a low, Happy Valley returns at the peak of its hardscrabble powers, with Sarah Lancashire seamlessly slipping back into her quintessential role for one final mystery.

Starring: Sarah Lancashire, James Norton, Siobhan Finneran, George Costigan

Critics Consensus: Tackling emotionally mature themes with an ingeniously zany sense of humor, Raphael Bob-Waksberg's Long Story Short welcomes viewers into a highly specific -- and extremely relatable -- family unit.

Starring: Lisa Edelstein, Paul Reiser, Ben Feldman, Abbi Jacobson

Critics Consensus: Smart, sweet, and very funny, The Cosby Show is an instant classic.

Starring: Bill Cosby, Phylicia Rashad, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Tempestt Bledsoe

Critics Consensus: Breaking Bad's fourth season continues to evolve and subvert expectations, and it's never been more riveting to watch.

Starring: Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Anna Gunn, RJ Mitte

Critics Consensus: Breaking Bad's well-toned storytelling flares up this season with dramatic story changes and calculated direction.

Starring: Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Anna Gunn, RJ Mitte

Critics Consensus: Bel Powley's arresting performance burns bright in A Small Light, a sensitive portrait of heroism in the face of all-encompassing tragedy.

Starring: Bel Powley, Liev Schreiber, Joe Cole, Amira Casar

Critics Consensus: Starstruck doesn't rewrite the rom-com datebook, but with a quick wit and a star-making turn from the dynamic Rose Matafeo it's easy to fall for anyway.

Starring: Rose Matafeo, Nikesh Patel, Emma Sidi, Minnie Driver

Critics Consensus: Catastrophe delivers a strong second season that deepens the drama while remaining spit-take funny.

Starring: Sharon Horgan, Rob Delaney

Critics Consensus: The Great continues its revisionist reign stronger than before thanks to its addictive wit and marvelous cast -- huzzah!

Starring: Elle Fanning, Nicholas Hoult, Phoebe Fox, Adam Godley

Critics Consensus: Anchored by the charming Midori Francis and Austin Abrams, Dash & Lily is a delightful rom-com adventure with plenty of holiday cheer.

Starring: Austin Abrams, Midori Francis, Dante Brown, Troy Iwata

Critics Consensus: Expansive in scope while hurtling towards the endgame at a rollicking pace, Arcane's second and final season is a supremely satisfying capper to an epic saga.

Starring: Hailee Steinfeld, Katie Leung, Kevin Alejandro, Jason Spisak

Critics Consensus: Smart and thrilling as ever, The Expanse's fourth season doesn't miss a beat, successfully navigating network changes without losing any of its rich character work or narrative complexities.

Starring: Steven Strait, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Dominique Tipper, Cas Anvar

Critics Consensus: Stephen Graham gives a masterful performance in Shane Meadows' deeply personal depiction of trauma, gifting viewers with a raw account of self-destruction and a hopeful promise of renewal.

Starring: Stephen Graham, Juliet Ellis, Niamh Algar, Helen Behan

Critics Consensus: The Expanse's many threads come to a head in an excellent fifth season that expertly capitalizes on everything that makes the show work while setting the stage for an epic final season.

Starring: Steven Strait, Cas Anvar, Dominique Tipper, Wes Chatham

Critics Consensus: The Bold Type presents an aspirational yet refreshingly realistic portrait of young women's careers, friendships and love lives in a big city.

Starring: Katie Stevens, Aisha Dee, Meghann Fahy, Sam Page

Critics Consensus: Frequently hilarious while possessing an absorbing sense of place, Mo is a thoughtful depiction of the immigrant experience that is light on its feet.

Starring: Mohammed Amer, Teresa Ruiz, Farah Bsieso, Omar Elba

Critics Consensus: Freaks and Geeks lampoons real-life adolescence while affectionately embracing every growing pain along the way with refreshing honesty.

Starring: Linda Cardellini, John Francis Daley, James Franco, Samm Levine

Critics Consensus: Poignantly repulsive, Big Mouth continues to confront the awkwardness of adolescence with foul-mouthed glee and an added layer of maturity.

Starring: Nick Kroll, John Mulaney, Maya Rudolph, Jason Mantzoukas

Critics Consensus: It covers familiar ground, but with a feast of rare footage and a clear affection for its subject 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything is as edifying as it is entertaining.

Critics Consensus: Marrying state of the art visual effects with equally immersive narration by David Attenborough, Prehistoric Planet wondrously brings viewers back to the age of dinosaurs.

Starring: David Attenborough

Critics Consensus: Smartly written, sharply performed, and sentimental without losing its sense of humor, Mythic Quest's stellar second season solidifies its place as one of TV's best workplace comedies.

Starring: Rob McElhenney, Charlotte Nicdao, Ashly Burch, Imani Hakim

Critics Consensus: Not letting up in season two, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt is still odd in the best of ways, wonderfully building on its unique comedy stylings and brilliantly funny cast.

Starring: Ellie Kemper, Jane Krakowski, Tituss Burgess, Lauren Adams

Critics Consensus: A stunning, lyrical piece of neon noir, P-Valley explores the unseen lives of strippers in Mississippi through Katori Hall's singular gaze, celebrating the beauty of the craft without sugarcoating the challenges.

Starring: Brandee Evans, Nicco Annan, Parker Sawyers, Elarica Johnson

Critics Consensus: Dear White People's endearing excellence returns, but with an added layer of emotional maturity that enhances the show's powerful, relevant meditations on race relations in America.

Starring: Logan Browning, Brandon P. Bell, Antoinette Robertson, DeRon Horton

Critics Consensus: Homeland is an addictive, politically resonant spy thriller and compelling character study that benefits from superb performances.

Starring: Claire Danes, Damian Lewis, Mandy Patinkin, Morena Baccarin

Critics Consensus: Skillfully puncturing the idea of celebrity and our culture's bizarre obsession with it, BoJack Horseman's third season continues its streak as one of the funniest and most heartbreaking shows on television.

Starring: Will Arnett, Amy Sedaris, Alison Brie, Aaron Paul

Critics Consensus: American Crime offers a unique anthology series filled with surprising revelations and compelling inter-connected narratives that opt for original, emotional human commentary instead of tired arguments over current events.

Starring: Felicity Huffman, Regina King, Timothy Hutton, Lili Taylor

Critics Consensus: Arcane makes an arresting first impression, combining a spectacular mix of 2D and 3D animation with an emotionally compelling story to deliver a video game adaptation that could become legendary.

Starring: Hailee Steinfeld, Mia Sinclair Jenness, Ella Purnell, Kevin Alejandro

Critics Consensus: As radically hilarious as it is relatably uncomfortable, Work in Progress is a stunning debut from co-creator and star Abby McEnany.

Starring: Abby McEnany, Theo Germaine, Karin Anglin, Celeste Pechous

Critics Consensus: Justified finds its footing in its second season with an expanded cast of characters that enriches its seedy world.

Starring: Timothy Olyphant, Nick Searcy, Joelle Carter, Jacob Pitts

Critics Consensus: Led by a captivating Bridget Everett, Somebody Somewhere explores the human condition with tenderness, grace, and warmth.

Starring: Bridget Everett, Jeff Hiller, Mary Catherine Garrison, Danny McCarthy

Critics Consensus: A triumph of sketch comedy, I Think You Should Leave's sophomore season dives deeper into Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin's strange minds with manically delightful results.

Starring: Tim Robinson, Sam Richardson, Conner O'Malley

Critics Consensus: Thanks to sharp writing and an eccentric but exceedingly likable cast of characters, Modern Family signals the triumphant return of the family comedy.

Starring: Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell

Critics Consensus: Though it's entirely too short, Pose's final season is a joyously entertaining celebration of life that is not to be missed.

Starring: Michaela Rodriguez, Indya Moore, Dominique Jackson, Hailie Sahar

Critics Consensus: You're the Worst continues to chart serious territory with intelligence, heart, and noxious wit in its third season, even as the anti-rom-com's damaged narcissist protagonists slowly start to get over themselves.

Starring: Chris Geere, Aya Cash, Desmin Borges, Kether Donohue

Critics Consensus: As timely and tender as ever, One Day at a Time's third season manages to up to comedy ante without losing the intimate family moments that help it hit so close to home.

Starring: Rita Moreno, Justina Machado, Stephen Tobolowsky, Todd Grinnell

Critics Consensus: One Day at a Time continues its ascent into classic sitcom territory without losing sight of its modern identity.

Starring: Rita Moreno, Justina Machado, Stephen Tobolowsky, Todd Grinnell

Critics Consensus: Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Return picks up right where its predecessor left off, retaining all the cult classic's crucial ingredients and adding a handful of fresh twists.

Starring: Jonah Ray, Felicia Day, Patton Oswalt, Hampton Yount

Critics Consensus: Heartstopper maintains its ooey gooey goodness while still allowing its young protagonists to grow in this fun, loving new season.

Starring: Kit Connor, Joe Locke, William Gao, Yasmin Finney

Critics Consensus: Aside from turning this demonic household into Three Vampires and a Baby, What We Do in the Shadows doubles down on what it does best without drastically changing the formula -- and remains fang-tastic all the same.

Starring: Matt Berry, Kayvan Novak, Natasia Demetriou, Harvey Guillén

Critics Consensus: Tonally elastic and blessed with Patrick Brammall and Harriet Dyer's sparky chemistry, Colin from Accounts makes the alchemy of a satisfying rom-com feel effortless.

Starring: Patrick Brammall, Harriet Dyer

Critics Consensus: Happy Valley continues to grow in season two with noteworthy uses of character development, locale, and exceptional performances across the board, admirably led by Sarah Lancashire.

Starring: Sarah Lancashire, Siobhan Finneran, Ivana Basic, Margaret Jackman

Critics Consensus: Carried on the wings of its cast's incredible chemistry and the strongest writing of the series so far, What We Do in the Shadows' third season is scary good.

Starring: Matt Berry, Kayvan Novak, Natasia Demetriou, Harvey Guillén

Critics Consensus: Wolf Hall returns after a decade away without missing a beat, retaining its razor-sharp intelligence along with the irresistible alchemy of Mark Rylance and Damian Lewis' performances.

Starring: Mark Rylance, Damian Lewis, Timothy Spall, Claire Foy

Critics Consensus: America to Me confronts hard questions through candid moments in a Chicago high school, crafting an exploration of race and class relations in America that is as insightful as it is inspiring.

Critics Consensus: Planet Earth II offers a spectacular, moving, unprecedented account of the natural world.

Starring: David Attenborough

Critics Consensus: Friday Night Lights delivers a triumphant final season, remaining true to its characters while continuing to dispense more of the absorbing drama that made it a cult favorite throughout its run.

Starring: Kyle Chandler, Connie Britton, Aimee Teegarden, Michael B. Jordan

Critics Consensus: Glazer and Jacobson give the people exactly what they want in Broad City's final season - relatable content, questionable intimacy, and ingenious escapades through the glorious squalor of IRL NYC.

Starring: Abbi Jacobson, Ilana Glazer, Susie Essman, Yamaneika Saunders

Critics Consensus: Parting is such sweet sorrow, but Derry Girls' final season promises to milk as many laughs as it can before viewers say a fond farewell to this lovable band of miscreants.

Starring: Saoirse-Monica Jackson, Louisa Harland, Ian McElhinney, Kathy Kiera Clarke

Critics Consensus: With its excellent cast and resplendent period trappings, Downton Abbey continues to weave a bewitching, ingratiating spell.

Starring: Hugh Bonneville, Jessica Brown Findlay, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter

Critics Consensus: Houston, there's no problem here -- For All Mankind's fourth season hones in on what the series does best and forges ahead with a thought-provoking revisionist history.

Starring: Joel Kinnaman, Wrenn Schmidt, Coral Peña, Krys Marshall

Critics Consensus: Platonic is easy to love in a sophomore season that continues to expertly leverage Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen's explosively charming chemistry.

Starring: Rose Byrne, Seth Rogen, Luke Macfarlane, Tre Hale

Critics Consensus: Muddying the waters of justice and adding droplets of blood for good measure, Invincible and its titular hero reach their prime with this epic third season.

Starring: Steven Yeun, J.K. Simmons, Sandra Oh, Seth Rogen

Critics Consensus: For All Mankind's sophomore flight isn't without its hiccups, but compelling character work and a renewed sense of wonder make for thrilling viewing.

Starring: Joel Kinnaman, Michael Dorman, Sarah Jones, Shantel VanSanten

Critics Consensus: Full Frontal with Samantha Bee adds a female perspective to late-night TV - and one that's fresh and funny enough to deserve more than just one show a week.

Starring: Samantha Bee, Masha Gessen, Glenn Beck

Critics Consensus: With stronger writing and a never-better Hailee Steinfeld, Dickinson finds surer footing in its second season without losing any of its strange delights.

Starring: Hailee Steinfeld, Toby Huss, Adrian Enscoe, Anna Baryshnikov

Critics Consensus: Following a period of uncertainty and a shift to NBC, Brooklyn Nine-Nine reemerges with its cast and tone wholly intact.

Starring: Andy Samberg, Andre Braugher, Terry Crews, Melissa Fumero

Critics Consensus: Peaky Blinders' sixth season gracefully addresses the untimely passing of star Helen McCrory while setting the stage for a fitting climax to this epic saga of likable scalawags.

Starring: Cillian Murphy, Natasha O'Keeffe, Paul Anderson, Sophie Rundle

Critics Consensus: A saga of cutthroat competition with notes of cool intelligence, Drops of God is a sleek entertainment sure to stimulate refined palates.

Starring: Fleur Geffrier, Tom Wozniczka, Tomohisa Yamashita, Stanley Weber

Critics Consensus: Gina Rodriguez delivers a stellar performance in Jane the Virgin's final season, grounding the series in humanity amidst all its quirky telenovela humor.

Starring: Gina Rodriguez, Andrea Navedo, Justin Baldoni, Yael Grobglas

Critics Consensus: An addictive mix of expressive animation, heady concepts, and an offbeat sense of humor, Common Side Effects is a must-have prescription.

Starring: Dave King, Emily Pendergast, Mike Judge, Martha Kelly

Critics Consensus: The second season of Mad Men delves deeper into the personal lives of its characters without sacrificing the show's trademark droll humor and period atmosphere.

Starring: Jon Hamm, John Slattery, Rich Sommer, Bryan Batt

Critics Consensus: The Serpent Queen dramatizes one of history's most infamous monarchs with a deft, sardonic touch, with Samantha Morton's commanding star turn likely to swallow viewers' attention whole.

Starring: Samantha Morton, Amrita Acharia, Barry Atsma, Enzo Cilenti

Critics Consensus: The Kids in the Hall have become seasoned comedy veterans without missing a beat, delivering a fresh set of sketches that will delight longtime fans.

Starring: Dave Foley, Bruce McCulloch, Kevin McDonald, Mark McKinney

Critics Consensus: Slow Horses says neigh to the sophomore jinx with a second season that might be even better than its supremely addictive predecessor.

Starring: Gary Oldman, Jack Lowden, Kristin Scott Thomas

Critics Consensus: Authentic and revelatory to the very end, Somebody Somewhere's final season fittingly feels like a casual hangout with the dearest of friends.

Starring: Bridget Everett, Jeff Hiller, Mary Catherine Garrison, Danny McCarthy

Critics Consensus: In its penultimate season, Friday Night Lights continues the raw, heartfelt drama fans expect while adding a few fresh narrative twists.

Starring: Kyle Chandler, Connie Britton, Aimee Teegarden, Jesse Plemons

Critics Consensus: Veep continues its winning streak with a mix of smart comedy, bright performances and a refreshing approach to D.C. politics.

Starring: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Anna Chlumsky, Matt Walsh, Tony Hale

Critics Consensus: Against all odds the delightful cast and crew of Parks and Recreation pull off a socially distant reunion that's warm, funny, and very, very special.

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Starring: Amy Poehler, Aziz Ansari, Nick Offerman, Aubrey Plaza

Critics Consensus: Diane Morgan feigns dopiness with ingenious comedic timing in Cunk on Earth, a gut-busting sendup of anthropological documentaries.

Starring: Diane Morgan

Critics Consensus: Smart, sharp, and effortlessly charming, Bunheads is a captivating blend of drama and comedy that succeeds on the strength of a terrific ensemble cast.

Starring: Sutton Foster, Kaitlyn Jenkins, Julia Goldani Telles, Bailey Buntain

Critics Consensus: Who woulda thought? -- Harley Quinn graduates from a ribald spoof into one of the most heartening additions to the DC canon in a diabolically clever and emotionally textured third season.

Starring: Kaley Cuoco, Lake Bell, Alan Tudyk, Jim Rash

Critics Consensus: By the grace of Grayskull, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power packs a powerful visual punch that hits even harder thanks to layered writing and multidimensional characters -- the perfect show for seasoned fans and little ones alike.

Starring: Aimee Carrero, Karen Fukuhara, Amanda Michalka, Marcus Scribner

Critics Consensus: With its complicated bedrock now established, Foundation spreads its wings in an improved sophomore season that rewards viewers' patience with a brainy sci-fi epic of genuine grandeur.

Starring: Jared Harris, Lee Pace, Lou Llobell, Leah Harvey

Critics Consensus: The rare adaptation that exceeds its source material, Blindspotting deftly takes on complicated social constructs with comedic flair, crafting a show that's as funny as it is poignant while giving its incredible ensemble --- led by the captivating Jasmine Cephas Jones -- plenty of room to shine.

Starring: Jasmine Cephas Jones, Benjamin Earl Turner, Atticus Woodward, Jaylen Barron

Critics Consensus: Halt and Catch Fire's character-driven drama culminates in an optimistic ode to the early internet age that's bound to stand the test of time.

Starring: Lee Pace, Scoot McNairy, Mackenzie Davis, Kerry Bishé

Critics Consensus: Driven by the marvelous Daisy Haggard, Back to Life questions what it means to be a person with humor, heart, and a genuine sense of surprise.

Starring: Daisy Haggard, Richard Durden, Geraldine James, Adeel Akhtar

Critics Consensus: Issa's future remains uncertain, but Insecure enters its final season a fully confident comedy with plenty left to say about friendship, love, and self-esteem.

Starring: Issa Rae, Yvonne Orji, Natasha Rothwell, Amanda Seales

Critics Consensus: Surprising, thoughtful, and superbly strange, How to with John Wilson's blend of documentary styles comes together to create a singularly delightful experience.

Starring: John Wilson, Ron Low

Critics Consensus: Building on earlier potential and extending character arcs throughout a solidly crafted third season, The Expanse continues to impress -- and shows no signs of abating.

Starring: Steven Strait, Thomas Jane, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Dominique Tipper

Critics Consensus: Justified returns to form for its endgame, rebounding with crisp storytelling and colorful characters who never take themselves too seriously.

Starring: Timothy Olyphant, Walton Goggins, Nick Searcy, Jacob Pitts

Critics Consensus: Bolstered by witty, efficient dialogue and confident storytelling, Justified makes a strong case for consideration among cable television's top dramas.

Starring: Timothy Olyphant, Walton Goggins, Nick Searcy, Jacob Pitts

Critics Consensus: Veep shows no signs of slowing down in its fourth season, thanks to sharp, funny, rapid-fire dialogue between POTUS and her hilariously incompetent staff.

Starring: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Anna Chlumsky, Matt Walsh, Tony Hale

Critics Consensus: Harley Quinn maintains its frenetic energy and humor while doubling down on the shenanigans and giving its titular anti-heroine even more room to play.

Starring: Kaley Cuoco, Lake Bell, Jim Rash, Tony Hale

Critics Consensus: Carried by the exceptional Rachel Bloom and her equally talented castmates, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend's final season further explores the depths of Rebecca's mental illness with humor, heart, and humanity.

Starring: Rachel Bloom, Vincent Rodriguez III, Donna Lynne Champlin, Pete Gardner

Critics Consensus: A supremely effective police procedural, The Chicago Code boasts a strong cast, intricate plotting, and a gritty setting.

Starring: Jason Clarke, Jennifer Beals, Matt Lauria, Devin Kelley

Critics Consensus: You're about to enter a show, a show not only of frights and fears but of mind. A journey into the limitless world of imagination. A show that pushes the boundaries of what a show can be. Next stop, The Twilight Zone.

Starring: Jack Warden, Charles Lane, Mary Webster, Earl Holliman

Critics Consensus: With lurid twists, wild characters, and tons of spandex, LuLaRich is oh-so-good.

Starring: Deanne Stidham, Mark Stidham

Critics Consensus: Amiable and cleverly constructed, Extraordinary grounds the fantastical and makes it all the more accessible and thrilling as a result.

Starring: Máiréad Tyers, Sofia Oxenham, Bilal Hasna, Luke Rollason

Critics Consensus: An intoxicating blend of historical footage, candid interviews, and animation that deftly captures Liz Carmichael's incredible life, The Lady and the Dale is a wild ride.

Starring: Rachel Crowl, Winsome Brown, Tammy Twotone, Natalie Nicole Dressel

Critics Consensus: Random Acts of Flyness' poignant political poetry plays in harmony with its frenetic absurdist humor to create a singular musical television experience.

Starring: Terence Nance

Critics Consensus: The Defiant Ones is a compelling, comprehensive portrait of two visionaries that illuminates both their colorful pasts and their historic influence on the music industry.

Starring: Dr. Dre, Jimmy Iovine, Bono, David Geffen

Critics Consensus: Big Mouth's simplistic animation and scatalogical humor belie its finely sketched characters and smart, empathetic approach to the messiness of adolescence.

Starring: Nick Kroll, John Mulaney, Maya Rudolph, Jason Mantzoukas

Critics Consensus: Big Mouth's fourth season is another tour de force of empathetic cringe comedy that manages to get even better by finally giving Missy the storyline she deserves.

Starring: Nick Kroll, John Mulaney, Jessi Klein, Jason Mantzoukas

Critics Consensus: A perfectly curated cast and raw writing drive Derry Girls's dark humor as creator Lisa McGee makes frenetic light of teen life in 1990s Northern Ireland.

Starring: Saoirse-Monica Jackson, Louisa Harland, Ian McElhinney, Kathy Kiera Clarke

Critics Consensus: Authentically itself to the very last, Dickinson's final season delivers elegant closure like a well-structured stanza.

Starring: Hailee Steinfeld, Toby Huss, Adrian Enscoe, Anna Baryshnikov

Critics Consensus: Smart, suspenseful, and superbly shot, Giri/Haji is a near-perfect crime thriller with a surprisingly sharp sense of humor.

Starring: Takehiro Hira, Kelly Macdonald, Yôsuke Kubozuka, Will Sharpe

Critics Consensus: Marrying a trove of terrific actors at the their peak with a masterful script that draws from irresistibly juicy source material, I, Claudius transcends its paltry production values to become a gold standard for historical dramas.

Starring: Derek Jacobi, Sîan Phillips, Brian Blessed, Margaret Tyzack

Critics Consensus: Realistically flawed characters in harrowing, uncompromising circumstances, along with engrossing storytelling, make The Wire one of TV's top dramas of its time.

Starring: John Doman, Wendell Pierce, Lance Reddick, Andre Royo

Critics Consensus: Malcolm in the Middle blasts out of the gate with a startlingly adept child performance from Frankie Muniz, a robust family ensemble, and a distinctive, punchy visual style.

Starring: Frankie Muniz, Craig Lamar Traylor, Bryan Cranston, Jane Kaczmarek

Critics Consensus: Lead by the devilishly snappy Ray Wise, the chemistry of Reaper's cast turns its grim premise into a confident, frolicking fun time.

Starring: Bret Harrison, Ray Wise, Tyler Labine, Rick Gonzalez

Critics Consensus: Ambitious, dense, and terrifically acted, Treme deepens in its second season while retaining the regional flavor that made it so intriguing to begin with.

Starring: Khandi Alexander, Rob Brown, Kim Dickens, India Ennenga

Critics Consensus: Arrested Development puts an ambitiously complex, brilliantly fast-paced spin on dysfunctional family comedy, anchored by the efforts of a tremendously talented ensemble.

Starring: Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Michael Cera, Alia Shawkat

Critics Consensus: Sustaining a high note with enough finesse to go platinum, Girls5Eva's third season is just as daffy and jubilant as the first two.

Starring: Sara Bareilles, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Paula Pell, Busy Philipps

Critics Consensus: Rose Ayling-Ellis is terrific in Code of Silence, a sharp crime drama given an compelling wrinkle by its credible depiction of the deaf perspective.

Starring: Rose Ayling-Ellis, Kieron Moore, Joe Absolom, Rolf Choutan

Critics Consensus: Class is back in session and the plucky teachers of Abbott Elementary remain an absolute delight, with creator/star Quinta Brunson's savvy and sweet sensibility honed to perfection.

Starring: Quinta Brunson, Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Chris Perfetti

Critics Consensus: Silicon Valley's satirical take on the follies of the tech industry is sharper than ever in this very funny third season.

Starring: Thomas Middleditch, T.J. Miller, Zach Woods, Kumail Nanjiani

Critics Consensus: The elder Dubek siblings may still feel like they're also-rans, but The Other Two remains cream of the crop in a third season that turns foiled dreams into delightful comedy.

Starring: Drew Tarver, Heléne Yorke, Case Walker, Ken Marino

Critics Consensus: Double the J.K. Simmons brings double the aplomb in the second season of Counterpart, which finds time to deliver relevant societal critiques while deepening its labyrinthine lore.

Starring: J.K. Simmons, Olivia Williams, Harry Lloyd, Nazanin Boniadi

Critics Consensus: Bittersweet, funny as ever, and brimming with wisdom, Better Things's final sendoff is as good as it gets.

Starring: Pamela Adlon, Celia Imrie, Mikey Madison, Hannah Riley

Critics Consensus: Parks and Recreation's cast finally feels complete with the delightful additions of Rob Lowe and Adam Scott in a romantic third season that fully fleshes out Pawnee as an amusingly retrograde microcosm of America.

Starring: Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones, Aziz Ansari, Aubrey Plaza

Critics Consensus: Incisively critical of the genre and equally delighted by its subjects, Documentary Now! nails mockumentary under the deft direction of Rhys Thomas and Alex Buono.

Starring: Fred Armisen, Bill Hader, Helen Mirren, Connie Chung

Critics Consensus: An increasing intensity and maturity are evident in Samurai Jack's beautifully animated, action-packed, and overall compelling fifth season.

Starring: Phil LaMarr

Critics Consensus: Helen Mirren is at the peak of her towering powers in the concluding season of Prime Suspect, wherein Jane Tennison delivers her final bow in a wistful finale that will satisfy fans of the iconic character.

Starring: Helen Mirren, Frank Finlay, Tom Bell, Gary Lewis

Critics Consensus: A thorough dissection of The Sopranos that gleans insight into both its production process and creator David Chase himself, Wise Guy is essential viewing for fans of one of television's landmarks.

Starring: David Chase

Critics Consensus: Sons of Anarchy's fourth season is a smart return to the show's original themes, integrated with buzzworthy new elements.

Starring: Charlie Hunnam, Katey Sagal, Ron Perlman, Maggie Siff

Critics Consensus: Blending a head-spinning array of genres and references, Cowboy BeBop is an anime television classic that must be experienced.

Starring: Steve Blum, John Billingslea, Wendee Lee, Alex Hassell

Critics Consensus: Singular, subversive, and simply hilarious, A Black Lady Sketch Show finds universal humor in specific spaces to craft quick-witted sketches that perfectly showcase Robin Thede and her talented cast.

Starring: Robin Thede, Ashley Nicole Black, Gabrielle Dennis, Quinta Brunson

Critics Consensus: Epic in every sense, Genndy Tartakovsky's Primal is a stunning feat of visual storytelling.

Starring: Aaron LaPlante

Critics Consensus: Powerful, beautiful, and like nothing else on TV, David Makes Man blends dreamy aesthetics with an empathetically crafted story to create a truly unique viewing experience.

Starring: Akili McDowell, Alana Arenas, Isaiah Johnson, Travis Coles

Critics Consensus: An irreverent twist on the crime procedural, Deadloch's addictive mixture of mystery and mordant humor makes most of its corpse-strewn competition look comparably stiff.

Starring: Kate Box, Madeleine Sami, Nina Oyama, Tom Ballard

Critics Consensus: Time's heavy load can be challenging, but strong writing and a magnificent performance from Sean Bean make for an incredible, thought-provoking watch.

Starring: James Nelson-Joyce, Kadiff Kirwan, Bobby Schofield, Dean Fagan

Critics Consensus: The genre-bending satire of The Larry Sanders Show gives viewers a surreal look at the inner workings of late night television.

Starring: Garry Shandling, Jeffrey Tambor, Rip Torn, Janeane Garofalo

Critics Consensus: The Responder is unrelentingly dark and inescapably absorbing, with Martin Freeman's hangdog performance carrying the drama.

Starring: Martin Freeman, Adelayo Adedayo, Warren Brown, MyAnna Buring

Critics Consensus: A gripping mystery that draws immense power from its sterling cast and the specificity of its location, Sherwood is such a rich series that it makes the competition look all the poorer.

Starring: David Morrissey, Lesley Manville, Joanne Froggatt, Kevin Doyle

Critics Consensus: The verdict is in: The Good Wife is a solid adult drama, with a delicately fine-tuned performance from Julianna Margulies and storylines that become increasingly absorbing as they progress.

Starring: Julianna Margulies, Christine Baranski, Josh Charles, Archie Panjabi

Critics Consensus: A rare and expansive look into the consequences of unfettered power, Immigration Nation is a powerful, harrowing indictment of the current state of American immigration.

Critics Consensus: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. swings for the fences with large-scale storytelling and wild twists that elevate season 5 from the saturated MCU and into its own space.

Starring: Clark Gregg, Ming-Na Wen, Chloe Bennet, Iain De Caestecker

Critics Consensus: Feel Good's second season is at once sharp and soft, a bittersweet examination of love and life that will leave viewers wanting more from Mae Martin ASAP.

Starring: Mae Martin, Charlotte Ritchie, Sophie Thompson, Lisa Kudrow

Critics Consensus: Sharp and singular, Better Things just keeps getting better.

Starring: Pamela Adlon, Celia Imrie, Mikey Madison, Hannah Riley

Critics Consensus: Bojack Horseman truly comes into its own during season two, maturing into an ambitious comedy that sensitively blends wackiness with dark, nuanced drama.

Starring: Will Arnett, Amy Sedaris, Alison Brie, Aaron Paul

Critics Consensus: As layered, loving, and laugh-out-loud funny as ever, One Day at a Time successfully does the network shuffle without missing a beat.

Starring: Rita Moreno, Justina Machado, Stephen Tobolowsky, Todd Grinnell

Critics Consensus: Retaining its first season's laidback charms without resting on its hind legs, Colin from Accounts' second outing is as cranky, funny, and delightful as ever.

Starring: Patrick Brammall, Harriet Dyer, Emma Harvie, Genevieve Hegney

Critics Consensus: Pizza and weird are always in season for Abbi and Ilana in their fourth, wintery year of Broad City's weed-infused escapades.

Starring: Abbi Jacobson, Ilana Glazer, Hannibal Buress, Wanda Sykes

Critics Consensus: Broad City returns with another strong season of Jacobson and Glazer's hilarious outlook on the struggles of NYC life.

Starring: Abbi Jacobson, Ilana Glazer, Arturo Castro, John Gemberling

Critics Consensus: Jane the Virgin's excellent ensemble explores new narrative territory with humor, humanity and a whole lot of heart.

Starring: Gina Rodriguez, Andrea Navedo, Justin Baldoni, Yael Grobglas

Critics Consensus: Crazy Ex-Girlfriend remains delightfully weird, engaging, and even more courageous and confident in its sophomore outing.

Starring: Rachel Bloom, Vincent Rodriguez III, Santino Fontana, Donna Lynne Champlin

Critics Consensus: Warm as a winter coat and full of lovable characters from an interesting milieu, North of North is a sweet example of a show that doesn't need high drama to be addictive.

Starring: Anna Lambe, Maika Harper, Tanya Tagaq, Jay Ryan

Critics Consensus: Dee hits rock bottom and Charlie gets smart in a consistently hilarious ninth season that proves the Gang doesn't need an award to be one of television's funniest ensembles.

Starring: Danny DeVito, Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, Kaitlin Olson

Critics Consensus: Bearing the unmistakable stamp of creator Shea Serrano's authentic voice, Primo is a generation-spanning sitcom that feels like home.

Starring: Ignacio Diaz-Silverio, Christina Vidal, Carlos Santos, Henri Esteve

Critics Consensus: Absurdly funny and fearless, South Side successfully captures the spirit of a community and confronts tough social constructs with smart writing, a spectacular cast, and just the right amount of silliness.

Starring: Diallo Riddle, Bashir Salahuddin, Sultan Salahuddin, Chandra Russell

Critics Consensus: Penny Dreadful's second season maintains the show's intense, bloody drama, utilizing a vast array of fascinating characters and locales to tell a unique story.

Starring: Timothy Dalton, Eva Green, Josh Hartnett, Reeve Carney

Critics Consensus: A crisp procedural with a magnetic lead in Maggie Q, Ballard is a worthy sibling series to Bosch that comes with its own unique strengths.

Starring: Maggie Q, John Carroll Lynch, Michael Mosley, Amy Hill

Critics Consensus: Disturbing and wondrous, Scavengers Reign presents a vividly realized world that beckons exploration by its marooned characters and television viewers alike.

Starring: Sunita Mani, Wunmi Mosaku, Alia Shawkat, Bob Stephenson

Critics Consensus: Community unfurls into a marvel of meta-madness in its sophomore season, artfully deconstructing sitcom tropes while repeatedly knocking its own emotional beats out of the park.

Starring: Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Yvette Nicole Brown, Danny Pudi

Critics Consensus: 24 defies the law of diminishing returns with a spectacular fifth season that features White House intrigue, some of the most harrowing set-pieces in the series yet, and a heroically committed performance by Kiefer Sutherland.

Starring: Kiefer Sutherland, Kim Raver, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Carlos Bernard

Critics Consensus: Still evolving in its third season, Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. further hits its stride with a blend of thrills, humor, and heart.

Starring: Clark Gregg, Ming-Na Wen, Brett Dalton, Chloe Bennet

Critics Consensus: With a first season that altered the TV comedy landscape, the original British version of The Office proves the most mundane parts of daily life can be as hilarious as they are cringeworthy.

Starring: Ricky Gervais, Mackenzie Crook, Lucy Davis, Martin Freeman

Critics Consensus: Louie continues its evolution as a show that deftly -- and bravely -- juggles comedy, philosophy, and raunch.

Starring: Louis C.K., Ursula Parker, Jay Leno, Hadley Delany

Critics Consensus: Making It puts a whimsical, refreshing new spin on reality TV -- one made even more fun by well-matched hosts Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman.

Starring: Amy Poehler, Nick Offerman, Simon Doonan, Dayna Isom Johnson

Critics Consensus: Led by two of the funniest women on TV, Broad City uses its stars' vibrant chemistry to lend an element of authenticity to the show's chaotic yet enlightening brand of comedy.

Starring: Abbi Jacobson, Ilana Glazer, John Gemberling, Hannibal Buress

Critics Consensus: In its third season, The Wire's taut, unflinching examination of Baltimore expands from the criminal underworld to the top of the political machine.

Starring: John Doman, Idris Elba, Frankie Faison, Wood Harris

Critics Consensus: Planet Earth weaves innovative camera techniques and patient observation to deliver viewers an astounding glimpse of the world's perils and wonders, capturing jaw-dropping scenery and animals on both an epic and intimate scale.

Starring: David Attenborough

Critics Consensus: Bold, brisk, and beautiful, Sherman's Showcase is a delightful and stylish sketch show that moves to its own groove and invites everyone to laugh along.

Starring: Bashir Salahuddin, Diallo Riddle, John Legend, Kenneth Lucas

Critics Consensus: Pushing Daisies' tawdry quirks continue to bloom in a deliciously inventive second season that rises to the high bar set by its predecessor.

Starring: Lee Pace, Anna Friel, Chi McBride, Ellen Greene

Critics Consensus: By pairing striking visuals with the show's trademark intimate storytelling, This American Life makes the leap from radio to television with extraordinary results.

Starring: Ira Glass

Critics Consensus: Ugly Delicious injects new life into the food documentary by dispensing with culinary pretensions and celebrating a vibrant spectrum of dishes that are sure to whet audience appetites.

Starring: Dave Chang, Peter Meehan, Peter Meehan, Wolfgang Puck

Critics Consensus: Fearless and fun, Sweet/Vicious shines light on the dark corners of rape culture for a refreshingly comedic, prescient series.

Starring: Eliza Bennett, Taylor Dearden, Brandon Smith, Katie Chang

Critics Consensus: Lizzo acquits herself splendidly as master of ceremonies in Watch Out for the Big Grrrls, a joyous reality competition that's equal parts fun and uplifting.

Starring: Lizzo, Tanisha Scott, Chawnta' Marie Van, Shirlene Quigley

Critics Consensus: Painfully funny and sometimes just downright painful, Such Brave Girls is a spiky showcase for its trio of stars.

Starring: Kat Sadler, Louise Brealey, Lizzie Davidson, Paul Bazely

Critics Consensus: Recapturing the original movies' blend of cuteness and mayhem, Secrets of the Mogwai is delightful family entertainment -- just don't feed it after midnight.

Starring: Matthew Rhys, James Hong, Ming-Na Wen, BD Wong

Critics Consensus: Issa Rae's razor-sharp sensibility is fully felt in Rap Sh!t, a raucous chronicle of female camaraderie and youthful ambition.

Starring: Aida Osman, KaMillion, Jonica Booth, Devon Terrell

Critics Consensus: Layering cultural specificity over its gripping mystery, Get Millie Black is an addictive procedural with a breakout performance by Tamara Lawrance as its center.

Starring: Tamara Lawrance, Joe Dempsie, Gershwyn Eustache Jnr, Chyna McQueen

Critics Consensus: Chuck closes its case file with an amiable panache, reaching its conclusion before the hijinks get stale.

Starring: Zachary Levi, Adam Baldwin, Yvonne Strahovski, Joshua Gomez

Critics Consensus: Scathing as ever and even funnier than before, Killing It's sophomore season compresses capitalistic malaise into a comedic diamond.

Starring: Craig Robinson, Claudia O'Doherty, Rell Battle, Scott MacArthur

Critics Consensus: Bates Motel's final season brings the franchise full circle, with a satisfyingly creepy conclusion to the trials and tribulations of Norman Bates.

Starring: Vera Farmiga, Freddie Highmore, Max Thieriot, Olivia Cooke

Critics Consensus: Spanning an epic runtime, George Carlin's American Dream is an exhaustive and revealing retrospective on the beloved comedian's career that ought to be mandatory viewing for standup fans.

Starring: Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld, Patton Oswalt, Stephen Colbert

Critics Consensus: Stylized animation, dark storylines, and mature character development set Batman: The Animated Series apart in the crowded field of Batman adaptations.

Starring: Kevin Conroy, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Bob Hastings, Loren Lester

Critics Consensus: Volodymyr Zelensky's plucky performance as an unlikely politician will earn viewers' votes in this charming and idealistic satire.

Starring: Volodymyr Selenskyi, Stanislav Boklan, Natalya Sumskaya, Anastasiya Chepelyuk

Critics Consensus: High Maintenance's silly premise turns surprisingly insightful in its second season, offering a hopeful, generous view tinged with bittersweet melancholy that consistently avoids stumbling into sentimentality.

Starring: Ben Sinclair, Danielle Brooks, Marcia DeBonis, Luzer Twersky

Critics Consensus: Double the dosage of dragons along with swashbuckling antics, The Legend of Vox Machina's sophomore season goes from strength to strength as a richly imagined adventure tale.

Starring: Laura Bailey, Taliesin Jaffe, Ashley Johnson, Liam O'Brien

Critics Consensus: Somebody Somewhere captures the bittersweet beauty of life in all its minutiae, never forgetting to laugh in the face of adversity.

Starring: Bridget Everett, Jeff Hiller, Mary Catherine Garrison, Danny McCarthy

Critics Consensus: Leslie Knope runs for City Council while Parks and Recreation runs its own campaign as one of the very best sitcoms on television, making a persuasive case with consistent hilarity and an ample dose of heart.

Starring: Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones, Aziz Ansari, Aubrey Plaza

Critics Consensus: Disturbing and infuriating, Last Call is a raw account of murder and injustice as well as a restorative portrait of a community.

Critics Consensus: Sweet and funny, Detectorists continues to sift through the complexities of life to find comedic gold.

Starring: Gerard Horan, Rachael Stirling, Toby Jones, Simon Farnaby

Critics Consensus: Tuca & Bertie's superb second season is as vivid and sparkling as the first, diving deeper into its dynamic leads without losing any of its singular humor.

Starring: Tiffany Haddish, Ali Wong, Steven Yeun

Critics Consensus: In its final season, Rectify endures as a vital and compelling drama, poignantly driven by a narrative that envelops its characters in complexity, humanity, and a bittersweet beauty.

Starring: Aden Young, Abigail Spencer, Adelaide Clemens, Bruce McKinnon

Critics Consensus: Rectify's subtlety draws viewers in deeper during season three - and they continue to be rewarded with quality acting, compelling dialogue, and thought-provoking drama.

Starring: Aden Young, Abigail Spencer, Adelaide Clemens, Bruce McKinnon

Critics Consensus: Finding a fresh approach to the superhero genre, Supacell works as both a savvy social commentary and satisfying entertainment.

Starring: Tosin Cole, Adelayo Adedayo, Nadine Mills, Eric Kofi-Abrefa

Critics Consensus: Going out not with a whimper but a chilling cackle, Evil's final season dishes out more deliciously twisted self-contained mysteries while confidently building towards its endgame.

Starring: Katja Herbers, Mike Colter, Aasif Mandvi, Michael Emerson

Critics Consensus: The show about nothing tries on an overarching plot for a change and yields a riotous satire on television in the process, further solidifying its claim as master of the sitcom domain with observant humor mined from the mundane and uncomfortable.

Starring: Jerry Seinfeld, Jason Alexander, Michael Richards, Barney Martin

Critics Consensus: Dark, charming and unusually thoughtful, Battlestar Galactica's third season continues to improve on the show's most addictive elements.

Starring: Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Katee Sackhoff, Jamie Bamber

Critics Consensus: Intriguing, intelligent, and dripping with searing social satire, Back proves a welcome return for collaborators David Mitchell and Robert Webb.

Starring: David Mitchell, Robert Webb, Julia Deakin, Louise Brealey

Critics Consensus: Flush with vibrant performers and one of the best soundtracks on television, In Living Color is a refreshing spin on the sketch comedy format.

Starring: Keenen Ivory Wayans, Jim Carrey, Kelly Coffield Park, Tommy Davidson

Critics Consensus: Expertly paced and given a rich emotional core by its outstanding ensemble, Toxic Town dramatizes an inspiring true story with compelling conviction.

Starring: Jodie Whittaker, Aimee Lou Wood, Claudia Jessie, Robert Carlyle

Critics Consensus: Servant's devotion to gothic absurdity pays off handsomely in a confident final season, with this singular series ending on a note of characteristically wry disquiet.

Starring: Lauren Ambrose, Toby Kebbell, Rupert Grint, Nell Tiger Free

Critics Consensus: Romantic tensions and twisty plot lines come to a head to create even more chaos in the delicious political fantasy that is Scandal.

Starring: Kerry Washington, Guillermo Díaz, Darby Stanchfield, Katie Lowes

Critics Consensus: The Righteous Gemstones takes a bow with plenty of heavenly inspiration left in the tank, delivering a riotous final season that goes out on a holy high note.

Starring: Danny McBride, John Goodman, Adam DeVine, Edi Patterson

Critics Consensus: A celebration of art and life through the eyes of a delightful curmudgeon, Painting with John is a surprising, intimate feat of TV joy.

Starring: John Lurie