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FALL 2021 TV SURVEY: 30 MOST ANTICIPATED NEW SHOWS

For Rotten Tomatoes’ annual Fall TV Survey, we asked our users what they’re most looking forward to in the coming TV season and to reflect on the best shows from seasons past. Over 1,000 of them got back to us with their picks for fall.

Next in our Fall TV Survey, we asked which new shows fans are excited about. Again, readers were allowed more than one vote; though some of the titles may have been less familiar to them and their choices were based on short descriptions of each.

Marvel’s Hawkeye on Disney+ came out on top in our list of new fall shows fans are most looking forward to, followed by Dexter: New Blood, Only Murders in the Building, animated Star Wars: Visions, and Peter Jackson’s The Beatles: Get Back at No. 5 on our list.

You — like many of our respondents who wrote-in additional titles — might be asking yourself where Star Wars series The Book of Boba Fett is on our list; it’s a title that we couldn’t nail down as specifically a fall title. Disney+ may gift us with it closer to Christmas.

Read on to find out all of Rotten Tomatoes users’ most anticipated new series.

Disagree with the survey results? Tell us in the comments who you think should have made the list or have been ranked higher.

Landscapers (2021)

#30

Synopsis: Inspired by real events, the limited series tells a unique love story involving a seemingly ordinary British couple who become the focus of an extraordinary investigation when two dead bodies are discovered in the back garden of a house in Nottingham.

Starring: Olivia Colman, David Thewlis

Directed By: Will Sharpe

Dopesick (2021)
89%

#29

Synopsis: How one company triggered one of the worst drug epidemics in American history.... [More]

Starring: Michael Keaton, Rosario Dawson, Peter Sarsgaard, Kaitlyn Dever

Directed By: Beth Macy, Warren Littlefield, Danny Strong, John Goldwyn

American Rust (2021)
54%

#28

Synopsis: Based on Philipp Meyer's novel of the same name, "American Rust" explores the tattered American dream through the eyes of... [More]

Starring: Jeff Daniels, Maura Tierney, Bill Camp, David Alvarez

Directed By: Jeff Daniels, Michael De Luca, Dan Futterman, Katie O'Connell

FBI: International (2021)
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#27

Synopsis: From Emmy Award-winning executive producer Dick Wolf, "FBI: International" is the third iteration of the successful FBI franchise, following the... [More]

Starring: Heida Reed, Carter Redwood, Vinessa Vidotto, Eva-Jane Willis

Directed By: Dick Wolf, Matt Olmstead, Michael Katleman, Arthur W. Forney

Chapelwaite (2021)
60%

#26

Synopsis: Captain Charles Boone relocates his family of three children to his ancestral home in Maine after his wife dies at... [More]

Starring: Adrien Brody, Jennifer Ens, Sirena Gulamgaus, Emily Hampshire

Directed By: Adrien Brody, Donald De Line, Jason Filardi

And Just Like That… (2021)

#25

Synopsis: The new chapter of the groundbreaking HBO series Sex and the City, follows “Carrie” (Sarah Jessica Parker), “Miranda” (Cynthia Nixon) and “Charlotte” (Kristin Davis) as they navigate the journey from the complicated reality of life and friendship in their 30s to the even more complicated reality of life and friendship in their 50s.

Starring: Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, Kristin Davis, Sara Ramírez, Chris Noth, Mario Cantone, David Eigenberg, Willie Garson, Evan Handle, Cathy Ang, Niall Cunningham, Alexa Swinton, Cree Cicchino

Created By: Michael Patrick King

Muhammad Ali (2021)
100%

#24

Synopsis: The life and career of three-time heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali.... [More]

Starring:

Directed By: Ken Burns, Sarah Burns, David McMahon

NCIS: Hawai'i (2021)
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#23

Synopsis: The first female Special Agent in Charge of NCIS Pearl Harbor, Jane Tennant, has thrived and risen through the ranks... [More]

Starring: Vanessa Lachey, Alex Tarrant, Noah Mills, Yasmine Al-Bustami

Directed By: Matt Bosack, Jan Nash, Christopher Silber, Larry Teng

Scenes From a Marriage (2021)
83%

#22

Synopsis: An adaptation of Ingar Bergmann's 1973 Swedish TV miniseries about a marriage falling apart.... [More]

Starring: Jessica Chastain, Oscar Isaac, Nicole Beharie, Corey Stoll

Directed By: Blair Breard, Amy Herzog, Hagai Levi

The Shrink Next Door (2021)
57%

#21

Synopsis: Inspired by the true story of Marty and the therapist who turned his life around then took it over; when... [More]

Starring: Will Ferrell, Paul Rudd, Kathryn Hahn, Casey Wilson

Directed By: Georgia Pritchett, Michael Showalter, Will Ferrell, Paul Rudd

I Know What You Did Last Summer (2021)
41%

#20

Synopsis: Teenagers are stalked by a mysterious killer a year after a fatal accident on the night of their graduation.... [More]

Starring: Madison Iseman, Brianne Tju, Zeke Goodman, Ashley Moore

Directed By: Sara Goodman, Shay Hatten, Neal H. Moritz, Pavun Shetty

Chucky (2021)
93%

#19

Synopsis: Before Annabelle of the "Conjuring" movie series, there was another terrifying doll. After a vintage Chucky doll turns up at... [More]

Starring: Brad Dourif, Zackary Arthur, Jennifer Tilly, Devon Sawa

Directed By: Nick Antosca, David Kirschner, Don Mancini, Harley Peyton

4400 (2021)
82%

#18

Synopsis: In an instant, at least 4,400 overlooked, undervalued, or otherwise marginalized people who had vanished without a trace over the... [More]

Starring: Joseph David Jones, Ireon Roach, Brittany Adebumola, T L Thompson

Directed By: Ariana Jackson, Sunil Nayar, Anna Fricke, Laura Terry

Day of the Dead (2021)
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#17

Synopsis: Inspired by the zombie universe of George A. Romero, "Day of the Dead" takes place in a small town where... [More]

Starring: Keenan Tracey, Daniel Doheny, Natalie Malaika, Morgan Holmstrom

Directed By: Jed Elinoff, Scott Thomas, Stan Spry, Jeff Holland

Ghosts (2021)
97%

#16

Synopsis: Samantha, a cheerful freelance journalist, and Jay, an up-and-coming chef from the city, throw both caution and money to the... [More]

Starring: Rose McIver, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Brandon Scott Jones, Richie Moriarty

Directed By: Joe Port, Joe Wiseman, Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick

Station Eleven (2021)

#15

Synopsis: A post apocalyptic saga spanning multiple timelines, this limited drama series tells the stories of survivors of a devastating flu as they attempt to rebuild and reimagine the world anew while holding on to the best of what’s been lost. Based on the international bestseller by Emily St. John Mandel.

Starring: Mackenzie Davis, Himesh Patel, Danielle Deadwyler, Daniel Zovatto, David Wilmot, Gael Garcia Bernal, Matilda Lawler, Philippine Velge, Nabhaan Rizwan, Lori Petty, Andy McQueen, David Cross, Enrico Colantoni, Julian Obradors

Created By: Patrick Somerville

Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol (2021)
60%

#14

Synopsis: A young Harvard symbologist must solve a series of deadly puzzles to save his kidnapped mentor and thwart a chilling... [More]

Starring: Ashley Zukerman, Suzy Eddie Izzard, Valorie Curry, Sumalee Montano

Directed By: Dan Dworkin, Jay Beattie, Dan Trachtenberg, Dan Brown

Invasion (2021)
57%

#13

Synopsis: Earth is visited by an alien species that threatens humanity's existence; events unfold in real time through the eyes of... [More]

Starring: Golshifteh Farahani, Shiori Kutsuna, Shamier Anderson, India Brown

Directed By: Katie O'Connell Marsh, Elisa Todd Ellis, Andrew Baldwin, Jakob Verbruggen

La Brea (2021)
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#12

Synopsis: A massive sinkhole opens up in the middle of Los Angeles, separating a family between two worlds. The mother and... [More]

Starring: Natalie Zea, Eoin Macken, Jon Seda, Nicholas Gonzalez

Directed By: David Appelbaum, Avi Nir, Alon Shtruzman, Peter Traugott

The Wonder Years (2021)
96%

#11

Synopsis: Inspired by the beloved award-winning series of the same name, "The Wonder Years" is an original coming-of-age comedy that tells... [More]

Starring: Don Cheadle, Elisha Williams, Dulé Hill, Saycon Sengbloh

Directed By: Saladin K. Patterson, Lee Daniels, Marc Velez

Foundation (2021)
86%

#10

Synopsis: Based on the award-winning novels by Isaac Asimov, this story chronicles a band of exiles on their monumental journey to... [More]

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

Directed By: Robyn Asimov, David S. Goyer, Josh Friedman, Cameron Welsh

Y: The Last Man (2021)
77%

#9

Synopsis: Based on DC Comics' acclaimed series by Brian K. Vaughan and Pia Guerra, the drama "Y: The Last Man" traverses... [More]

Starring: Diane Lane, Juliana Canfield, Marin Ireland, Amber Tamblyn

Directed By: Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, Brian K. Vaughan, Eliza Clark

CSI: Vegas (2021)
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#8

Synopsis: Facing an existential threat that could bring down the entire crime lab and release thousands of convicted killers back onto... [More]

Starring: Paula Newsome, Matt Lauria, Mandeep Dhillon, Marg Helgenberger

Directed By: Jason Tracey, Jerry Bruckheimer, Jonathan Littman, KristieAnne Reed

The Wheel of Time (2021)
83%

#7

Synopsis: Moiraine, a member of a magical organization, takes five young people on a journey, believing that one of them might... [More]

Starring: Rosamund Pike, Daniel Henney, Josha Stradowski, Madeleine Madden

Directed By: Rafe Judkins, Rick Selvage, Larry Mondragon, Ted Field

Cowboy Bebop (2021)
45%

#6

Synopsis: A ragtag crew of bounty hunters chases down the galaxy's most dangerous criminals; they'll save the world for the right... [More]

Starring: John Cho, Mustafa Shakir, Daniella Pineda, Alex Hassell

Directed By: Andre Nemec, Jeff Pinkner, Josh Appelbaum, Scott Rosenberg

The Beatles: Get Back (2021)
93%

#5

Synopsis: The Beatles write and rehearse 14 new songs as they plan their first live show in more than two years;... [More]

Starring: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr

Directed By: Peter Jackson, Ken Kamins, Jeff Jones

Star Wars: Visions (2021)
98%

#4

Synopsis: Animation studios from around the world bring their unique perspectives to the "Star Wars" universe through a series of short... [More]

Starring:

Directed By: Justin Leach, Jacqueline M. Lopez, Josh Rimes, Kanako Shirasaki

Only Murders in the Building (2021)
97%

#3

Synopsis: Three strangers share an obsession with true crime and suddenly find themselves wrapped up in one. When a grisly death... [More]

Starring: Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Michael Cyril Creighton

Directed By: Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Jamie Babbitt, Dan Fogelman

Dexter: New Blood (2021)

#2

Synopsis: Michael C. Hall returns as America’s favorite serial killer Dexter Morgan. Set 10 years after Dexter went missing in the eye of Hurricane Laura, the 10-episode special event series finds him living under an assumed name in the small town of Iron Lake, New York. Dexter may be embracing his new life, but in the wake of unexpected events in this close-knit community, his Dark Passenger beckons.

Starring: Michael C. Hall, Julia Jones, Jennifer Carpenter, Alano Miller, Johnny Sequoyah, Jack Alcott, Clancy Brown

Showrunner: Clyde Phillips

Hawkeye (2021)
92%

#1

Synopsis: Clint Barton and Kate Bishop shoot a few arrows and try to avoid becoming the target themselves.... [More]

Starring: Jeremy Renner, Hailee Steinfeld, Vera Farmiga, Florence Pugh

Directed By: Kevin Feige, Louis D'Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Trinh Tran

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