2019 Fall TV Scorecard

Critics Consensus: Bafflingly bad, the only mystery is how The I-Land got made in the first place.

Starring: Kate Bosworth, Natalie Martinez, Alex Pettyfer

Critics Consensus: An appealing cast can't make up for Almost Family's appalling premise.

Starring: Brittany Snow, Megalyn Echikunwoke, Emily Osment, Mustafa Elzein

Critics Consensus: An impressive array of surprising -- and utterly deserving -- wins can't save the 71st Annual Emmy Awards from its own host-less chaos.

Critics Consensus: A twisty thriller that never quite comes together, Truth Be Told's commitment to the true crime at its center is less interesting or engaging than the family drama orbiting in the periphery.

Starring: Octavia Spencer, Lizzy Caplan, Aaron Paul, Elizabeth Perkins

Critics Consensus: Though Bluff City Law's procedural proceedings often feel outdated, fans of Jimmy Smits and Caitlin McGee may find comfort in its familiar beats.

Starring: Jimmy Smits, Caitlin McGee, Barry Sloane, Michael Luwoye

Critics Consensus: Sunnyside settles for broad comedy over the specific insights its subject matter craves, shortchanging its superb cast and timely topics in the process.

Starring: Kal Penn, Joel Kim Booster, Kiran Deol, Dianna Maria Riva

Critics Consensus: A potentially intriguing premise is rapidly lost in the weeds during In the Tall Grass which struggles to stretch its slim source material to feature length.

Synopsis: A brother and sister enter a field of tall grass to rescue a boy, but they soon realize they cannot escape and something evil lurks... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Patrick Wilson, Laysla De Oliveira, Avery Whitted, Will Buie Jr.

Directed By: Vincenzo Natali

Critics Consensus: While Helen Hunt and Paul Reiser's chemistry remains charmingly in tact, Mad About You's relevance does not.

Starring: Helen Hunt, Paul Reiser, Cynthia Harris, Cloris Leachman

Critics Consensus: The Laundromat misuses its incredible cast by taking a disappointingly blunt and unfocused approach to dramatizing the real-life events that inspired it.

Synopsis: When her idyllic vacation takes an unthinkable turn, Ellen Martin begins investigating a fake insurance policy.

Starring: Meryl Streep, Gary Oldman, Antonio Banderas, Jeffrey Wright

Directed By: Steven Soderbergh

Critics Consensus: Though it's capable cast is clearly game, an over-reliance on gore and a grimly -- and at times comically -- convoluted narrative blurs See's boldvision.

Starring: Jason Momoa, Sylvia Hoeks, Alfre Woodard, Hera Hilmar

Critics Consensus: Solid performances and a fast pace move Reprisal along, but its style over substance approach is all pulp, little juice.

Starring: Abigail Spencer, Rodrigo Santoro, Mena Massoud, Madison Davenport

Critics Consensus: While Treadstone is as action-packed and frenetically paced as you'd expect from the Bourne universe, it lacks the narrative momentum and cohesion necessary to set it apart.

Starring: Jeremy Irvine, Brian J. Smith, Omar Metwally, Tracy Ifeachor

Critics Consensus: Intermittently effective if not wholly successful, Eli offers horror fans a handful of jump scares in search of a truly terrifying story.

Synopsis: A boy becomes trapped in a haunted house while undergoing treatment for a rare disease.

Starring: Charlie Shotwell, Lili Taylor, Max Martini, Sadie Sink

Directed By: Ciarán Foy

Critics Consensus: Riley Keough and Alicia Vikander give it their all, but Earthquake Bird suffers from a frustrating inability to bring its literary source material consistently to life.

Synopsis: While working as a translator in Japan, a woman falls for a photographer, but consequences arise after she meets and befriends a woman who interrupts... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Alicia Vikander, Riley Keough, Kiki Sukezane, Jack Huston

Directed By: Wash Westmoreland

Critics Consensus: An appealing aesthetic and promising ensemble can't quite liven up Nancy Drew, a broody and bland mystery that follows too closely in the footsteps of the shows it aspires to be.

Starring: Kennedy McMann, Tunji Kasim, Alex Saxon, Leah Lewis

Critics Consensus: While Carol's Second Act earns high marks for bringing Patricia Heaton front and center, awkward plotting and lackluster jokes hold it back from living up to its star's high standards.

Starring: Patricia Heaton, Kyle MacLachlan, Ito Aghayere, Jean-Luc Bilodeau

Critics Consensus: The always charming Anna Kendrick does her best, but Noelle's progressive take on a timeless tale is unfortunately subdued.

Synopsis: Kris Kringle's daughter is full of Christmas spirit but wishes she could do something important like her brother Nick, who will take over for their... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Anna Kendrick, Bill Hader, Shirley MacLaine, Julie Hagerty

Directed By: Marc Lawrence

Critics Consensus: Wounds isn't without its creepy-crawly charms, but they -- and the efforts of a talented cast -- get squished by a story that never quite gets completely under the skin.

Synopsis: Disturbing and mysterious things begin to happen to a bartender in New Orleans after he brings home a cellphone that was left at his bar.

Starring: Armie Hammer, Dakota Johnson, Zazie Beetz, Karl Glusman

Directed By: Babak Anvari

Critics Consensus: Groundbreaking, but unfortunately grating, Bob (Hearts) Abishola undermines its own progressive premise with underwhelming humor that relies too heavily on outdated stereotypes.

Starring: Billy Gardell, Folake Olowofoyeku, Christine Ebersole, Matt L. Jones

Critics Consensus: Dollface has all of the right parts: a talented cast, a promising premise, and plenty of surreal intrigue -- if only its shallow vision of feminism didn't undermine them.

Starring: Kat Dennings, Brenda Song, Shay Mitchell, Esther Povitsky

Critics Consensus: Though it shows promise, Prodigal Son sidelines a spectacular Michael Sheen in favor of a more pedestrian procedural that often drifts too deeply into the grotesque.

Starring: Tom Payne, Michael Sheen, Bellamy Young, Lou Diamond Phillips

Critics Consensus: While All Rise can't quite rise above the shows it aspires to be, it shows potential for future growth while providing a decent showcase for Simone Missick.

Starring: Simone Missick, Wilson Bethel, Marg Helgenberger, Jessica Camacho

Critics Consensus: While The Politician can't uphold all of its tantalizing promises, it delivers just enough soapy satire in a sumptuous setting to keep Ryan Murphy fans invested -- though its unlikely to win him many new votes.

Starring: Ben Platt, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jessica Lange, Zoey Deutch

Critics Consensus: A solid cast and some decent jokes set the table, but The Moodys's stale take on a curmudgeonly Christmas is too bah humbug in a bad way.

Starring: Denis Leary, Elizabeth Perkins, François Arnaud, Chelsea Frei

Critics Consensus: In the Shadow of the Moon isn't always successful at balancing its assorted elements, but its struggles may be diverting enough to warrant a stream.

Synopsis: In 1988, a police officer is hungry to become a detective and begins tracking a serial killer who resurfaces every nine years. But when the... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Boyd Holbrook, Gabrielle Graham, Billy Otis, Ryan Allen

Directed By: Jim Mickle

Critics Consensus: As unique as Dolly herself, Heartstrings' many tales of heartache and love don't always play, but strong performances and a sense of tension should be enough for fans of music and melodramaalike.

Starring: Dolly Parton, Delta Burke, Gerald McRaney, Michele Weaver

Critics Consensus: Perfect Harmony's precarious premise doesn't always hit the right notes, but a charming cast and and a few clever jokes inspire hope that with a little more practice it could really sing.

Starring: Bradley Whitford, Anna Camp, Geno Segers, Will Greenberg

Critics Consensus: Led by an arresting Sam Worthington performance, Fractured is a reasonably diverting mystery with enough thrills to make up for a familiar story.

Synopsis: After his wife and injured daughter disappear from the emergency room, a man becomes convinced the hospital is hiding something.

Starring: Sam Worthington, Lily Rabe, Stephen Tobolowsky, Lucy Capri

Directed By: Brad Anderson

Critics Consensus: Though The Morning Show at times feels more like a vanity project than the hard-hitting drama it aspires to be, there is pleasure to be had in watching Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon give it their all.

Starring: Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Steve Carell, Billy Crudup

Critics Consensus: Though it won't be for everyone, Transparent's singular musical finale grants its audience closure while giving its groundbreaking characters something they never expected: something resembling a happy ending.

Starring: Gaby Hoffmann, Amy Landecker, Jay Duplass, Judith Light

Critics Consensus: Lady and the Tramp's cute dogs and likable cast work well enough, but the live-action update lacks some of the magic that made the original 1955 film such a delight.

Synopsis: In this heartwarming romantic adventure, a timeless re-telling of the 1955 animated classic, Lady, an overachieving, pampered American Cocker Spaniel house dog and Tramp, a... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Tessa Thompson, Sam Elliott, Justin Theroux, Janelle Monáe

Directed By: Charlie Bean

Critics Consensus: Respectful, if not exactly riveting, Craig Viveiros' reimagined The War of the Worlds's wandering narrative undermines its strong performances.

Starring: Eleanor Tomlinson, Rafe Spall, Rupert Graves, Nicholas Le Prevost

Critics Consensus: Though its sumptuous setting and design often outshines its storytelling, Catherine the Great remains a seductive, if scattershot, period drama thanks to the great Helen Mirren.

Starring: Helen Mirren, Andrew Rothney, Antonia Clarke, Clive Russell

Critics Consensus: While it at times feels more like a dress rehearsal, Encore! has just enough charm to keep theater lovers in their seats.

Starring: Kristen Bell, Stephen Schwartz, Ali Stroker, Roger Love

Critics Consensus: Guided by an excellent turn from Jessica Biel, Limetown sustains and impressively creeping atmosphere that makes up for its occasionally fuzzy plotting.

Starring: Jessica Biel, Stanley Tucci, Omar Elba, Sherri Saum

Critics Consensus: While The King is sometimes less than the sum of its impressive parts, strong source material and gripping performances make this a period drama worth hailing.

Synopsis: Young Henry V encounters deceit, war and treachery after becoming king of England in the 15th century.

Starring: Timothée Chalamet, Ben Mendelsohn, Joel Edgerton, Robert Pattinson

Directed By: David Michôd

Critics Consensus: Jack Ryan's second season is both more refined and more predictable, doubling down on its espionage set-pieces while toning down its titular character's moral complexities to create a more straight-forward spy show.

Starring: John Krasinski, Wendell Pierce, Noomi Rapace, Michael Kelly

Critics Consensus: Daybreak's blend of soapy teen drama and post apocalyptic horror has some truly inspired moments, even if it feels like you've seen a few of them before.

Starring: Matthew Broderick, Krysta Rodriguez, Colin Ford, Sophie Simnett

Critics Consensus: Though it shoots for the moon and falls somewhere in orbit, For All Mankind's impressive vision of history has the potential for real liftoff if it leans into the things that set it apart instead of settling for more of the same.

Starring: Joel Kinnaman, Michael Dorman, Wrenn Schmidt, Sarah Jones

Critics Consensus: As Disenchantments's pieces slowly fall into place it grows deeper in character and world building to become a more fully realized show -- if only those pieces would fall just a little bit faster.

Starring: Abbi Jacobson, Nat Faxon, Eric André, John DiMaggio

Critics Consensus: Audacious and aspirational, Dickinson's bold blend of period-drama and millennial milieu definitely won't be for all, but those looking to break free from the doldrums of their viewing life may find some kind of hope in its singular vision.

Starring: Hailee Steinfeld, Toby Huss, Jane Krakowski, Adrian Enscoe

Critics Consensus: Carried by its charming cast, Modern Love sweet and simple sensibilities are easy enough to enjoy, even if its quaint portrait of modern life in New York City doesn't always ring true.

Starring: Sofia Boutella, John Slattery, Laurentiu Possa, Catherine Keener

Critics Consensus: Though at times Generation Q doesn't quite stand on its own, it has style and charm to spare and announces a new phase for The L Word that will please new and old fans alike.

Starring: Arienne Mandi, Fortune Feimster, Jacqueline Toboni, Jennifer Beals

Critics Consensus: Thrilling, but a bit tired, Dublin Murders's grim subject matter is no doubt gripping, but for some it may feel a little like djvu.

Starring: Sarah Greene, Killian Scott, Antonio Aakeel, Ned Dennehy

Critics Consensus: Though it needs more time to develop its own identity to truly soar, Batwoman's fun and stylish first season is a step in the right direction for representation and superhero shows alike.

Starring: Ruby Rose, Meagan Tandy, Camrus Johnson, Nicole Kang

Critics Consensus: Between Two Ferns: The Movie shows the strain of stretching a series of web shorts to feature length, but should still satisfy fans of the source material.

Synopsis: Zach Galifianakis hits the road to do celebrity interviews to restore his reputation.

Starring: Zach Galifianakis, Lauren Lapkus, Ryan Gaul, Jiavani Linayao

Directed By: Scott Aukerman

Critics Consensus: While fans of the man will find much to like in this quirky and upbeat -- if not terribly educational -- docuseries, those not already attuned to his particular sense of style may not appreciate The World According to Jeff Goldblum.

Starring: Jeff Goldblum

Critics Consensus: Though fans may find what they've been looking for in its nostalgic stylings, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series follows a little too closely in its predecessors steps to truly be the start of something new.

Starring: Joshua Bassett, Olivia Rodrigo, Matt Cornett, Kate Reinders

Critics Consensus: Short and sweet, Forky Asks a Question is fun and funny enough to work for fans.

Starring: Tony Hale, John Ratzenberger, James Brinkley, Bob Peterson

Critics Consensus: While not quite as impressive as its legendary subject matter, An American Saga is a beautifully rendered and raw exploration of the Wu-Tang journey.

Starring: Ashton Sanders, Shameik Moore, Dave East, Siddiq Saunderson

Critics Consensus: While it needs more time to establish its own comedic voice, mixed-ish and its appealing cast are off to a sweet and smart start.

Starring: Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Tika Sumpter, Christina Anthony, Arica Himmel

Critics Consensus: The Amazing Johnathan Documentary sets out to survey a magician's final tour -- and ends up pulling off some wildly ambitious tricks of its own.

Synopsis: Filmmaker Benjamin Berman has a difficult time separating truth from fiction as he documents the final tour of a dying magician.

Starring: The Amazing Johnathan, Anastasia Synn, Benjamin Berman, Penn Jillette

Directed By: Benjamin Berman

Critics Consensus: The daemon is in the details and while His Dark Materials' visual splendor and exceptional performances deftly capture the essence of Philip Pullman's seminal novels, it could use a little more magic.

Starring: Dafne Keen, Ruth Wilson, Lin-Manuel Miranda, James McAvoy

Critics Consensus: Led by typically outstanding work from Lupita Nyong'o, Little Monsters is a horror/rom-com hybrid that proves the zombie genre still has fresh brains to savor.

Starring: Lupita Nyong'o, Josh Gad, Stephen Peacocke, Kat Stewart

Directed By: Abe Forsythe

Critics Consensus: Smart, timely, and brought to life by a terrific cast, Late Night is a workplace comedy with a lot of heart -- and just as many laughs.

Synopsis: A late-night talk show host's world is turned upside down when she hires her first and only female staff writer. Originally intended to smooth over... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Emma Thompson, Mindy Kaling, John Lithgow, Hugh Dancy

Directed By: Nisha Ganatra

Critics Consensus: As visually spectacular as ever, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel's witty banter flies with comedic fury -- but shallow social commentary and wandering storylines highlight the show's increasingly superficial tendencies.

Starring: Rachel Brosnahan, Michael Zegen, Alex Borstein, Tony Shalhoub

Critics Consensus: Strange, surreal, and surprising, Living With Yourself takes a minute to come together, but once it does it proves to be a clever rumination on identity driven by Paul Rudd's impressive dueling performances.

Starring: Paul Rudd, Aisling Bea, Bridget Everett, Zach Cherry

Critics Consensus: With an exceptional cast and a big heart to boot, Bless the Harts's particular worldview won't be for everyone, but it fits quite nicely into Fox's Animation Domination line-up.

Starring: Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Jillian Bell, Ike Barinholtz

Critics Consensus: While its family drama and superhero aspirations don't quite come together, compelling performances and a sense of wonder keep Raising Dion afloat and suggest that with a little more guidance it could become something great.

Starring: Alisha Wainwright, Ja'Siah Young, Michael B. Jordan, Jason Ritter

Critics Consensus: Mrs. Fletcher is an empathetic and poignant -- if at times incomplete -- character study that proves the perfect showcase for the luminous Kathryn Hahn.

Starring: Kathryn Hahn, Jackson White, Casey Wilson, Owen Teague

Starring: Giorgia Whigham, Scott Evans, Molly Hagan, Britt Baron

Critics Consensus: Though a bit uneven, Criminal's claustrophobic stylings and constantly twisting narratives pair nicely with its visual experiments, creating a crime drama that's equal parts creepy and captivating.

Starring: Katherine Kelly, Lee Ingleby, Nicholas Pinnock, Mark Stanley

Critics Consensus: Though Titans's sophomore season suffers from a slight slump at the start, it quickly resets itself, building on the momentum from its first season while laying fascinating framework for where the show could go.

Starring: Brenton Thwaites, Teagan Croft, Anna Diop, Ryan Potter

Starring: Jenna Coleman, Ewen Leslie, Asher Keddie, Alex Dimitriades

Critics Consensus: While Peaky Blinders's fifth season suffers somewhat from superficial characterization, it remains one of TVs most visually thrilling endeavors.

Starring: Cillian Murphy, Helen McCrory, Paul Anderson, Sophie Rundle

Critics Consensus: Though Servant's slithering mystery often wanders into dark, crowded corners, its claustrophobic atmosphere and powerful performances build enough tension to keep viewers hooked.

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

Critics Consensus: While subsequent documentaries on the subject might be more comprehensive, Untouchable offers a gut-wrenching look at horrific abuses of power.

Synopsis: Former colleagues and victims discuss the rise and fall of Harvey Weinstein.

Starring: Erika Rosenbaum, Ken Auletta, Ronan Farrow, Jack Lechner

Directed By: Ursula Macfarlane

Critics Consensus: Poldark's final season gives fans exactly what they want: emotionally involving period drama fueled by exceptional chemistry with just the right amount of ridiculousness.

Starring: Aidan Turner, Eleanor Tomlinson, Ellise Chappell, Beatie Edney

Critics Consensus: Though at times stodgy, The Spy's exploration of a real-life hero remains engaging thanks to a moving performance from Sacha Baron Cohen.

Starring: Sacha Baron Cohen, Noah Emmerich, Hadar Ratzon Rotem, Waleed Zuaiter

Critics Consensus: An expansive -- if not always deep -- history of the genre as seen through Ken Burns' expert eye, Country Music works as both a crash course for new listeners and a refresher for old-timers.

Starring: Peter Coyote, Dayton Duncan, Bobby Braddock, Ray Benson

Critics Consensus: A near-perfect blend of slasher tropes and American Horror Story's trademark twists, 1984 is a bloody good time.

Starring: Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, Leslie Grossman, Cody Fern

Critics Consensus: Warm and funny, The Unicorn finds humor in unexpected places and shows off a whole new side of the talented Walton Goggins.

Starring: Walton Goggins, Rob Corddry, Michaela Watkins, Omar Miller

Critics Consensus: A strong voice cast and an even stronger grasp of what makes its titular antiheroine so beloved make Harley Quinn a violently delightful -- and surprisingly insightful -- addition to the DC animated universe.

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

Critics Consensus: Driven by an unsettlingly compelling Lizzy Caplan, Castle Rock's second chapter opens the borders of its titular town without losing any of its creeping atmosphere.

Starring: Lizzy Caplan, Tim Robbins, Paul Sparks, Yusra Warsama

Critics Consensus: Claustrophobic and compelling, Cheat's well-matched leading ladies energize a suspenseful script to create a compulsively watchable game of cat and mouse.

Starring: Katherine Kelly

Critics Consensus: Brittany Runs a Marathon is an earnest and hilarious dramedy that finally gives Jillian Bell a role worthy of her gifts.

Synopsis: A hard-partying woman receives a startling wake-up call when a visit to the doctor reveals how unhealthy she is. Motivated to lose weight, she soon... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Jillian Bell, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Michaela Watkins, Lil Rel Howery

Directed By: Paul Downs Colaizzo

Critics Consensus: Much like the crime at its center, A Confession is often grueling, but an honest approach to a horrible situation proves equally gripping.

Starring: Martin Freeman, Imelda Staunton, Siobhan Finneran, Charlie Cooper

Critics Consensus: Informative, compassionate, and beautifully filmed, The Elephant Queen should satisfy nature documentary lovers of all ages.

Synopsis: A journey of family, courage, and coming home; joining Athena, the majestic matriarch, as she leads her elephant herd across an unforgiving African landscape filled... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor

Directed By: Mark Deeble, Victoria Stone

Critics Consensus: Smartly-written and effectively unsettling, Evil works best when it dares to delve into the depths of the uncomfortable questions it poses.

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

Critics Consensus: A heartwarming and powerful glimpse into the lives of some real life heroes, Marvel's Hero Project finds inspiration in a new generation of innovators.

Critics Consensus: Compelling, but challenging, The Devil Next Door can be uncomfortable viewing, but essential interviews and an empathetic eye come together to shed light on an important story.

Starring: Eli Gabay, Eli Rosenbaum, Lawrence Douglas, Ted Henry

Critics Consensus: What The End of the F***ing World's second season lacks in urgency it makes up for in character development, diving deep into the darkest creases of the leading pair's memories to emerge a darkly funny meditation on love and trauma.

Starring: Alex Lawther, Jessica Barden, Wunmi Mosaku, Naomi Ackie

Critics Consensus: Olivia Colman shines, but as The Crown marches on in reliably luxurious fashion through time it finds space for the characters around her, providing ample opportunity for the appealing ensemble to gleam, too.

Starring: Olivia Colman, Tobias Menzies, Helena Bonham Carter, Jason Watkins

Critics Consensus: Entertaining if not essential, El Camino adds a satisfying belated coda to the Breaking Bad story -- led by a career-best performance from Aaron Paul.

Synopsis: Jesse Pinkman flees from the police and tries to escape his inner turmoil.

Starring: Aaron Paul, Matt L. Jones, Charles Baker, Jonathan Banks

Directed By: Vince Gilligan

Critics Consensus: From its iconic hosts to the caliber of its competitors, Rhythm+ Flow is full of personality and -- most importantly -- talent, helping it standout in the crowded world of musical competitions.

Starring: Cardi B, Chance the Rapper, T.I.

Critics Consensus: Bittersweet and beautifully performed, Looking For Alaska is the rare adaptation that deviates from its source material only to find something even better.

Starring: Kristine Froseth, Charlie Plummer, Denny Love, Jay Lee

Critics Consensus: Beautiful hand-drawn animation and a humorous, heartwarming narrative make Klaus an instant candidate for holiday classic status.

Synopsis: A desperate postman accidentally brings about the genesis of Santa Claus.

Starring: Jason Schwartzman, J.K. Simmons, Rashida Jones, Will Sasso

Directed By: Sergio Pablos

Critics Consensus: Smart and scary with the most unsettling pair of eyes since Nicolas Cage in Vampire's Kiss, Marianne is pure nightmare fuel.

Starring: Victoire Du Bois, Lucie Boujenah, Tiphaine Daviot, Ralph Amoussou

Critics Consensus: Action-packed and expertly-crafted -- if at times a bit too withholding -- The Mandalorian is a welcome addition to the Star Wars universe that benefits greatly from the cuteness of its cargo.

Starring: Pedro Pascal, Gina Carano, Carl Weathers, Giancarlo Esposito

Critics Consensus: Though the strangeness of reality threatens to one-up it, Silicon Valley's final season is funny, fearless, and still playing by its own rules to the very end.

Starring: Thomas Middleditch, Zach Woods, Kumail Nanjiani, Martin Starr

Critics Consensus: Led by an outstanding Allison Tolman, Emergence avoids becoming just another mystery-box mess with strongly-written characters that will keep viewers caring no matter the resolution.

Starring: Allison Tolman, Alexa Swinton, Owain Yeoman, Ashley Aufderheide

Critics Consensus: As sharply dressed as it is smartly written, Godfather of Harlem walks familiar blocks to its own beat and makes a strong first impression.

Starring: Forest Whitaker, Vincent D'Onofrio, Ilfenesh Hadera, Antoinette Crowe-Legacy

Critics Consensus: Observing a splintering union with compassion and expansive grace, the powerfully acted Marriage Story ranks among writer-director Noah Baumbach's best works.

Synopsis: A stage director and his actor wife struggle through a grueling divorce that pushes them to their limits.

Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Adam Driver, Azhy Robertson, Laura Dern

Directed By: Noah Baumbach

Critics Consensus: Mr. Robot returns with a thrilling final season that is sure to surprise and satisfy its audience.

Starring: Christian Slater, Rami Malek, Portia Doubleday, Carly Chaikin

Critics Consensus: While it may raise more questions than it ultimately answers, Tell Me Who I Am unravels a real-life horror story to devastating effect.

Synopsis: A teenager wakes up from a coma after surviving a motorcycle accident.

Starring: Andrew Caley, Alex Lewis XLI, Marcus Lewis XIV, Evan Milton

Directed By: Ed Perkins

Critics Consensus: Delightfully eerie, Creepshow captures the spirit of the original while forging its own spooky path.

Starring: Adrienne Barbeau, David A. MacDonald, Madison Thompson, Afemo Omilami

Critics Consensus: Beautifully animated and utterly unique, I Lost My Body takes audiences on a singularly strange journey whose unexpected contours lead to a wholly satisfying destination.

Synopsis: A severed hand escapes from a dissection lab, determined to find its body again.

Starring: Hakim Faris, Victoire Du Bois, Patrick d'Assumçao, Belek Abdelmalek

Directed By: Jérémy Clapin

Critics Consensus: Bold and bristling, Watchmen isn't always easy viewing, but by adding new layers of cultural context and a host of complex characters it expertly builds on its source material to create an impressive identity of its own.

Starring: Regina King, Jeremy Irons, Don Johnson, Jean Smart

Critics Consensus: Bittersweet and brilliant to the very end, BoJack Horseman's final season manages to keep surprising viewers with its empathy and depth, solidifying its place as one of TV's greatest offerings.

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

Critics Consensus: Heartbreaking and powerful, Unbelievable transcends familiar true-crime beats by shifting its gaze to survivors of abuse, telling their stories with grace and gravity.

Starring: Kaitlyn Dever, Toni Collette, Merritt Wever, Dale Dickey

Critics Consensus: In dramatizing Rudy Ray Moore's stranger-than-fiction story, Eddie Murphy makes Dolemite Is My Name just as bold, brash, and ultimately hard to resist as its subject.

Synopsis: Performer Rudy Ray Moore develops an outrageous character named Dolemite, who becomes an underground sensation and star of a kung-fu, anti-establisment film that could make... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Eddie Murphy, Wesley Snipes, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Keegan-Michael Key

Directed By: Craig Brewer

Critics Consensus: As illuminating as it is accessible, One Child Nation probes a painful chapter in Chinese history with piercing clarity.

Synopsis: After becoming a mother, a filmmaker uncovers the untold history of China's one-child policy and the generations of parents and children forever shaped by this... View Full Synopsis

Directed By: Nanfu Wang, Jialing Zhang

Critics Consensus: As beautifully animated and well-written as ever, but with added stakes and even more fleshed-out characters, She-Ra just keeps getting better.

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

Critics Consensus: The delightful Lily Singh breathes fresh air into the world of late-night comedy with an energetic new show that's willing to play with the format in ways that will keep viewers looking forward to staying up A Little Late.

Starring: Lilly Singh, Adam Rippon, Meghan Trainor, Shan Boodram

Critics Consensus: An unsettling journey into yet another case of justice gone awry, The Confession Killer is a tense and disturbing entry into the Netflix's growing catalogue of true crime documentaries.

Starring: Nan Cuba

Critics Consensus: Long live The Apollo and the history makers that sang within its walls.

Synopsis: Filmmaker Roger Ross Williams looks at the storied history of the iconic Apollo Theater while following the Apollo's inaugural staging of Ta-Nehisi Coates' acclaimed "Between... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Ta-Nehisi Coates, Angela Bassett, Common, Jamie Foxx

Directed By: Roger Ross Williams

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

Starring: Aaron LaPlante

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: 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: Like the characters at its center, Big Mouth's third season continues to grow, taking on complicated new issues with the same gross-but-utterly-empathetic eye that made it so lovable in the first place.

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

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: Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland hit pause on serialized storytelling to focus primarily on self-contained exploits, which hit far more often than they miss in this uproariously funny season.

Starring: Justin Roiland, Sarah Chalke, Spencer Grammer, Chris Parnell

Critics Consensus: A kaleidoscopic existential crisis, Undone bends the rules of space, time, and rotoscoping to weave a beautifully surreal tapestry that is at once fantastical and utterly relatable.

Starring: Rosa Salazar, Angelique Cabral, Bob Odenkirk, Constance Marie