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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: 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 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: 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: Taking its young heroes to new seas, Percy Jackson and the Olympians grows bigger and better, bringing us all along for a new glorious adventure.

Starring: Walker Scobell, Leah Jeffries, Aryan Simhadri, Charlie Bushnell

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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 richly realized period piece guided along by writer-director Hirokazu Koreeda's characteristic empathy, Asura mines terrific drama from the joy and strife of family ties.

Starring: Rie Miyazawa, Machiko Ono, Yû Aoi, Suzu Hirose

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: Genuinely original science-fiction fare from television veteran Vince Gilligan, Pluribus leads Rhea Seehorn through a brave new world with plentiful returns.

Starring: Rhea Seehorn, Karolina Wydra, Carlos Manuel Vesga, Max Reeves

Critics Consensus: Jaunty and sweet but never flippant, Dying for Sex leverages wonderful performances from Michelle Williams and Jenny Slate to present a bittersweet ode to living life to its fullest.

Starring: Michelle Williams, Jenny Slate, Rob Delaney, Jay Duplass

Critics Consensus: By being just as interested in Martin Scorsese the man as it is in Martin Scorsese the director, Rebecca Miller's rollicking documentary provides as revelatory a portrait of the master filmmaker as admirers could've ever hoped for.

Starring: Robert De Niro, Daniel Day-Lewis, Leonardo DiCaprio, Mick Jagger

Critics Consensus: Dang it Bobby! King of the Hill is back and still as flavorful as barbecue grilled with propane in a revival season that deftly brings these characters into the modern era.

Starring: Mike Judge, Kathy Najimy, Pamela Adlon, Johnny Hardwick

Critics Consensus: Brightening up its mysteries with a hometown affection for Tulsa and hanging its hat on Ethan Hawke's hangdog charisma, The Lowdown reaches impressive highs as pulpy entertainment.

Starring: Ethan Hawke, Keith David, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Jeanne Tripplehorn

Critics Consensus: Jack Reacher finally picks a fight with someone his own size in this crunchy third season, reliably doling out justice to foes and satisfaction to viewers.

Starring: Alan Ritchson, Willa Fitzgerald, Malcolm Goodwin, Sonya Cassidy

Critics Consensus: Never fear, Nathan Fielder is here to solve air travel safety and further his frustrated quest for human connection in a second Rehearsal that's just as audacious, cringey, and uproariously funny as the first.

Starring: Nathan Fielder, Thomas McNamara, Dan Bauer, Phillip Andre Botello

Critics Consensus: Pitting Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder's dynamic duo against each other on the mountaintop of success, Hacks finds fresh ways to mine comedic gold from one of television's most compelling relationships.

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

Critics Consensus: Investing startling conviction and gravity into the Star Wars sandbox, Andor's superb second season lights a fire of rebellion that heats up the screen.

Starring: Diego Luna, Stellan Skarsgård, Genevieve O'Reilly, Forest Whitaker

Critics Consensus: Stylistically bold and beautifully acted from top to bottom, Adolescence is a masterclass in televisual storytelling and a searing viewing experience that scars.

Starring: Ashley Walters, Owen Cooper, Stephen Graham, Faye Marsay

Critics Consensus: Embracing the wholesome aesthetics of the webslinger's original comic run while adding some fresh plot wrinkles, this family-friendly Spider-Man is a lovable incarnation of the Marvel superhero.

Starring: Hudson Thames, Eugene Byrd, Grace Song, Hugh Dancy

Critics Consensus: A thoroughly modern adaptation of Judy Blume's novel that retains its insight into young love, Forever is an effervescent romance that'll put an everlasting smile on viewers' faces.

Starring: Xavier Mills, Lovie Simone, Michael Cooper Jr., Gabriella Martinez

Critics Consensus: Cleverly plotted and a wonderful showcase for star David Mitchell's brainy charm, Ludwig is a thoroughly pleasant mystery series that stays light on its feet.

Starring: David Mitchell, Anna Maxwell Martin, Dipo Ola, Sophie Willan

Critics Consensus: Elevating both the geopolitical and personal stakes while remembering to have fun, The Diplomat goes from strength to strength throughout its dishy third season.

Starring: Keri Russell, Rufus Sewell, David Gyasi, Ali Ahn

Critics Consensus: Growing more confident in its execution while putting its best elements front and center, The Wheel of Time's third season is its best yet.

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

Critics Consensus: Mark Ruffalo and Tom Pelphrey are superb in Task, a culturally-specific crime story that's unrelentingly bleak but equally riveting.

Starring: Mark Ruffalo, Tom Pelphrey, Emilia Jones, Jamie McShane

Critics Consensus: Instead of reshuffling its winning formula, Poker Face's second season doubles down on the winning virtues of its predecessor and scores a jackpot.

Starring: Natasha Lyonne, Katie Holmes, John Mulaney, Cynthia Erivo

Critics Consensus: Slow Horses loosens the reins in a more lighthearted season that doesn't quite measure up to the series' high bar, but it still excels as one of the most compulsively watchable offerings on television.

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

Critics Consensus: With the ineffable Kaitlin Olson on hand to inject some spiky personality into a familiar formula, High Potential is a solid procedural with plenty of upside.

Starring: Kaitlin Olson, Daniel Sunjata, Javicia Leslie, Deniz Akdeniz

Critics Consensus: Assembling a vast story into an approachable package replete with Ken Burns' signature techniques, The American Revolution is a treasure trove of insight that ought to satisfy even the most studious of history buffs.

Starring: Peter Coyote

Critics Consensus: Packed with keen insights into the Arab American experience and even more off-color jokes, #1 Happy Family USA is a riotously funny animated comedy that might not be fit for the whole family but is a worthwhile tribute to it.

Starring: Ramy Youssef, Alia Shawkat, Salma Hindy, Randa Jarrar

Critics Consensus: A tasty crime caper where the laughs come first, Deli Boys busts a gut with Asif Ali and Saagar Shaikh's bumbling chemistry and Poorna Jagannathan's scene-stealing turn.

Starring: Asif Ali, Saagar Shaikh, Poorna Jagannathan, Alfie Fuller

Critics Consensus: Mo is still full of mirth even as world events weigh heavily on its shoulders in this second and final season, carrying the load with characteristic grace.

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

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Starring: Hudson Williams, Connor Storrie, Nadine Bhabha, Vitali Makarov

Critics Consensus: Alexander Skarsgård's superbly dry wit brings a lot of heart to Murderbot, making for a refreshingly jaunty sci-fi saga about finally coming out of one's shell.

Starring: Alexander Skarsgård, Noma Dumezweni, David Dastmalchian, Sabrina Wu

Critics Consensus: Fallout Season Two successfully expands its post-apocalyptic world to deliver everything audiences could want from a video game adaptation, including sumptuous visuals and riveting performances.

Starring: Ella Purnell, Kyle MacLachlan, Walton Goggins, Moises Arias

Critics Consensus: Setting the trials and tribulations of hospital life on a timer, The Pitt combines multiple tried-and-true formulas to create a bracingly fresh medical drama.

Starring: Noah Wyle, Patrick Ball, Supriya Ganesh, Fiona Dourif

Critics Consensus: Dexter brushes off a minor case of death and multiple false endings to reemerge as vital as ever in a knowingly absurd continuation that rediscovers the thrill of the hunt.

Starring: Michael C. Hall, Jack Alcott, James Remar, David Zayas

Critics Consensus: Providing its gleaming ensemble with some of their juiciest material yet, The Gilded Age's tongue is still firmly in cheek but finds itself with plenty new to say.

Starring: Cynthia Nixon, Morgan Spector, Denée Benton, Louisa Jacobson

Critics Consensus: Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy offers a compassionate, morally clear reexamination of the infamous killer's crimes that honors victims and finds fresh purpose in retelling their stories.

Starring: Michael Chernus, Gabriel Luna, James Badge Dale, Michael Angarano

Critics Consensus: Savory as a well-judged soufflé, Carême is a twisty confection that makes 19th-century spycraft a rousing and seductive viewing experience.

Starring: Benjamin Voisin, Jérémie Renier, Lyna Khoudri

Critics Consensus: Stylistically bold and scary as hell, Noah Hawley's Alien: Earth transplants the Xenomorph mythos into the television medium with its cinematic grandeur intact while staking out a unique identity of its own.

Starring: Sydney Chandler, Alex Lawther, Timothy Olyphant, Essie Davis

Critics Consensus: Peacemaker's second season goes multidimensional while still maintaining a singular focus on emotional stakes, seamlessly transporting this outrageous antihero into a fresh cinematic universe.

Starring: John Cena, Danielle Brooks, Freddie Stroma, Chukwudi Iwuji

Critics Consensus: Naturalistic and peppered with relatable insight, Hal & Harper is a moving family dramedy enlivened by superb performances across the board.

Starring: Lili Reinhart, Mark Ruffalo, Betty Gilpin, Havana Rose Liu

Critics Consensus: As ribald as any self-respecting campus comedy but with a disarmingly sweet core, Overcompensating has nothing to make up for as it proves creator-star Benito Skinner to be the real deal.

Starring: Benny Drama, Wally Baram, Mary Beth Barone, Adam DiMarco

Critics Consensus: Making great use of Josh Holloway's rugged charm and a retro aesthetic that recalls 1970s television, Duster slaps a fresh coat of paint on a vintage vehicle.

Starring: Josh Holloway, Rachel Hilson, Keith David, Sydney Elisabeth

Critics Consensus: Savvy enough to impress even the most studious of film buffs, The Studio fights the good fight for a better Hollywood while eliciting huge laughs at its expense.

Starring: Seth Rogen, Catherine O'Hara, Kathryn Hahn, Ike Barinholtz

Critics Consensus: Grabbing onto thorny moral questions with its bare hands, The Last of Us' second season is a challenging expansion that retains its predecessor's superb performances and verisimilitude.

Starring: Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey, Gabriel Luna, Isabela Merced

Critics Consensus: Starring Jason Momoa at his ferocious best, Chief of War is a brutal epic that recreates Native Hawaiian history with commendable authenticity.

Starring: Jason Momoa, Temuera Morrison, Luciane Buchanan, Te Ao o Hinepehinga

Critics Consensus: Fleshing out the iconic MCU kingdom with concise stories and an attractive visual texture, Eyes of Wakanda is an accomplished animated addition to Black Panther lore.

Starring: Gary Anthony Williams, Anika Noni Rose, Cress Williams, Lynn Whitfield

Critics Consensus: Led by producer Michael Schur's assured hand and the always entertaining Ted Danson,A Man on the Inside maintains its groove in this second season.

Starring: Ted Danson, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, Lilah Richcreek Estrada, Gary Cole

Critics Consensus: Blessed with a terrific ensemble, Miss Austen does right by the celebrated author even as it lives in the shadow of her most accomplished works.

Starring: Patsy Ferran, Liv Hill, Alfred Enoch, Mirren Mack

Critics Consensus: Ncuti Gatwa's sly Time Lord has an excellent new foil in Varada Sethu, helping steer this latest slate of Doctor Who adventures on a starry path.

Starring: Ncuti Gatwa, Varada Sethu, Millie Gibson, Michelle Greenidge

Critics Consensus: Tastefully navigating the tragic loss of Chance Pedromo while getting a big boost from Hamish Linklater's villainous turn, Gen V's sophomore season gets high marks as a spinoff that feels essential.

Starring: Jaz Sinclair, Lizze Broadway, Asa Germann, Chance Perdomo

Critics Consensus: By eschewing traditional hagiography to instead delve deep into Billy Joel's tumultuous life with disarming candor, And So It Goes weaves a touching story fit for one of the Piano Man's ballads.

Starring: Billy Joel, Jon Small, Liberty DeVitto, Christie Brinkley

Critics Consensus: Foundation's narratively knotty third season doesn't quite measure up to its superb predecessor, but this sci-fi epic endures as a faithful and well-acted adaptation of Isaac Asimov's masterpiece.

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

Critics Consensus: Handsomely mounted and electrified by Matthew Macfadyen's masterclass in slimy desperation, Death by Lightning concisely dramatizes a fork in history while wistfully hinting at what could've been.

Starring: Michael Shannon, Matthew Macfadyen, Nick Offerman, Bradley Whitford

Critics Consensus: Overflowing with dynastic intrigue and the rough-hewn grit that distinguished creator Steven Knight's previous historical dramas, House of Guinness goes down smooth like a silky pint.

Starring: Anthony Boyle, Louis Partridge, Emily Fairn, Fionn O'Shea

Critics Consensus: Putting the very fate of the Arconia on the line, Only Murders in the Building's fifth season goes back to the series' fundamentals — its core trio — and reaffirms that their charm hasn't waned one bit.

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

Critics Consensus: Miles Heizer's terrific performance has the right stuff in Boots, a likable dramedy that explores masculinity and queerness to powerful effect.

Starring: Miles Heizer, Max Parker, Vera Farmiga, Ana Ayora

Critics Consensus: Revival capitalizes on its crackerjack concept with an entertaining tonal variety, bolstered by Melanie Scrofano's captivating lead performance.

Starring: Melanie Scrofano, Romy Weltman, David James Elliott, Andy McQueen

Critics Consensus: In a sea of generic crime dramas, Dept. Q stakes it's claim amongst the thrilling, enthralling, and sublime thanks to a winning cast and veteran creative Scott Frank.

Starring: Matthew Goode, Leah Byrne, Kelly Macdonald, Catriona Stirling

Critics Consensus: Robin Wright and Olivia Cooke are terrific at behaving badly in The Girlfriend, a twisty thriller that strains credulity with so much aplomb that audiences won't mind.

Starring: Robin Wright, Olivia Cooke, Laurie Davidson, Waleed Zuaiter

Critics Consensus: Punching up an intriguing era of British history with creator Steven Knight's flare for genre grit, A Thousand Blows is riveting entertainment that leaves a bruise.

Starring: Malachi Kirby, Stephen Graham, Erin Doherty, Francis Lovehall

Critics Consensus: By giving each member of its ragtag team of lovable kids their time to shine, Win or Lose bats close to a perfect game.

Starring: Will Forte, Milan, Rosa Salazar, Melissa Villaseñor

Critics Consensus: Harkening back to the classic sitcom formula while unafraid to have a contemporary, risqué sense of humor, Mid-Century Modern is endearingly old-fashioned.

Starring: Matt Bomer, Nathan Lane, Linda Lavin, Nathan Lee Graham

Critics Consensus: Dramatizing one of Britain's most controversial families with slick presentation and superb acting, Outrageous is an engaging glimpse into the corrosive lure of fascism.

Starring: Bessie Carter, James Purefoy, Calam Lynch, Anna Chancellor

Critics Consensus: Still a bright beacon in the Star Trek universe, Strange New Worlds' third season makes up for its lack of narrative ambition with gleaming execution.

Starring: Anson Mount, Rebecca Romijn, Ethan Peck, Jess Bush

Critics Consensus: Resurrecting Charlie Cox's Daredevil with his virtues intact -- namely Vincent D'Onofrio as his terrifying adversary -- Born Again is an ambitious and at times ungainly crime saga that marks a mature tonal shift for the MCU.

Starring: Margarita Levieva, Genneya Walton, Charlie Cox, Wilson Bethel

Critics Consensus: Wednesday's second season smartly opens up to include more of the whole Addams clan, backing up Jenna Ortega's lovably heartless teenager with an ookier and spookier ensemble.

Starring: Jenna Ortega, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Riki Lindhome, Jamie McShane

Critics Consensus: Brian Tyree Henry and Wagner Moura might be punching below their weight with Dope Thief's derivative story, but that doesn't stop them from making this thriller a riveting ride.

Starring: Brian Tyree Henry, Wagner Moura, Marin Ireland, Kate Mulgrew

Critics Consensus: Setting its characters on a collision course with their own personal reckonings amid a desperate push against fascism, The Handmaid's Tale concludes on a high note.

Starring: Elisabeth Moss, Joseph Fiennes, Yvonne Strahovski, Samira Wiley

Critics Consensus: Like the sitcoms of yore, this new age Norman Lear production boasts an uplifting, heart-filled world in tune with the stylish workings of the one and only, Laverne Cox.

Starring: Laverne Cox, George Wallace, Telma Hopkins, Jay Wilkison

Critics Consensus: Tapping into a rich vein of romance and swashbuckling adventure, Blood of My Blood is a swoon-worthy spinoff that exemplifies the original Outlander's best qualities.

Starring: Harriet Slater, Jamie Roy, Hermione Corfield, Jeremy Irvine

Critics Consensus: Darker and more patient with its storytelling than previous seasons while brandishing a superb new ensemble full of acidic performances, The White Lotus' third season offers a spiritual respite that shivs the soul.

Starring: Leslie Bibb, Carrie Coon, Walton Goggins, Sarah Catherine Hook

Critics Consensus: Teeming with heady concepts and themes, Paradise is an overstuffed but addictively ambitious reunion of Sterling K. Brown and creator Dan Fogelman.

Starring: Sterling K. Brown, James Marsden, Krys Marshall, Julianne Nicholson

Critics Consensus: An affectionate ode to the beauty of ballet and the difficult personalities behind it, Étoile isn't as tonally nimble as previous Sherman-Palladino series but packs plenty of the same charms.

Starring: Luke Kirby, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Lou de Laâge, Gideon Glick

Critics Consensus: An irreverent and self-referential comedy speaking to Gen Z existentialism, I Love LA is equal parts funny and cringe thanks to creator Rachel Sennott's absurdist sensibility.

Starring: Rachel Sennott, Jordan Firstman, Josh Hutcherson, Odessa A'zion

Critics Consensus: Growing more assured in its second season, The Night Agent executes its mission to entertain with no muss or fuss.

Starring: Gabriel Basso, Luciane Buchanan, Hong Chau, Sarah Desjardins

Critics Consensus: The Paper still has edits to be made but gets off to a promising start, establishing amusing dynamics and a genuine conviction for journalism that make for a potentially worthy successor to The Office.

Starring: Oscar Nunez, Domhnall Gleeson, Sabrina Impacciatore, Chelsea Frei

Critics Consensus: Stranger Things plays its cards just right in Season 5, solidifying its pop culture classic status with genuinely captivating genre fare.

Starring: Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard

Critics Consensus: After simmering for too long, The Bear's fourth season finally turns the heat back up with a renewed sense of urgency, serving a rich meal despite tiresome wait times between courses.

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

Critics Consensus: The Residence situates itself in the White House for a lighthearted murder mystery that won't tax the brain, but Uzo Aduba's eccentric sleuth brings a welcome level of sophistication to proceedings.

Critics Consensus: Responding to a world that's become just as technologically anxious as one of its speculative horror stories, Black Mirror refreshingly tacks toward more humanistic and hopeful tales in a superb return to form.

Starring: Emma Corrin, Cristin Milioti, Siena Kelly, Patsy Ferran

Critics Consensus: Coating its tart tale in a sugary veneer, Apple Cider Vinegar's indictment of snake oil influencers finds a memorable avatar in Kaitlyn Dever's crisp performance.

Starring: Kaitlyn Dever, Alycia Debnam-Carey, Aisha Dee, Tilda Cobham-Hervey

Critics Consensus: Gruesome enough to induce giggles and riding on Kevin Bacon's devilish charm, The Bondsman tracks down the horror comedy goods in scruffy style.

Starring: Kevin Bacon, Jennifer Nettles, Beth Grant, Damon Herriman

Critics Consensus: A cut above the usual murder mystery, The Beast in Me stages a psychological duel that crackles with tension thanks to Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys' superb performances.

Starring: Claire Danes, Matthew Rhys, Brittany Snow, Natalie Morales

Critics Consensus: Wrangled by Eric Bana's steady star power, Untamed's solid murder mystery is elevated by the visually sumptuous backdrop of its Yosemite National Park milieu.

Starring: Eric Bana, Sam Neill, Wilson Bethel, Lily Santiago

Critics Consensus: An adventure yarn bolstered by weighty themes, Washington Black brings Esi Edugyan's acclaimed novel to life with a terrific ensemble and striking production design.

Starring: Ernest Kingsley Junior, Tom Ellis, Sterling K. Brown, Rupert Graves

Critics Consensus: Carried along by Owen Wilson's laconic charm, Stick is a sports comedy that putts predictably but accomplishes its aim of gentle entertainment commendably under par.

Starring: Owen Wilson, Marc Maron, Peter Dager, Lilli Kay

Critics Consensus: The prognosis is promising for St. Denis Medical, a tart and well-cast addition to the tried-and-true mockumentary sitcom genre.

Starring: Wendi McLendon-Covey, David Alan Grier, Allison Tolman, Josh Lawson

Critics Consensus: While scattered plotting occasionally drains the fear from its chilling premise, IT: Welcome to Derry compellingly deepens the myth of Pennywise through sharp social commentary, a dreadful atmosphere, and committed performances.

Starring: Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk, Taylour Paige, James Remar

Starring: Lily Collins, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, Ashley Park, Lucas Bravo

Critics Consensus: A winning showcase for Megan Stalter, Too Much's approach to modern love is coolly detached but creator Lena Dunham's sharp sense of humor remains just right.

Starring: Megan Stalter, Will Sharpe, Michael Zegen, Janicza Bravo

Critics Consensus: A twisty mystery that grows more addictive as it unfolds, Down Cemetery Road is tonally imbalanced but has a steadfast center of gravity in Emma Thompson's flinty star turn.

Starring: Ruth Wilson, Emma Thompson, Adeel Akhtar, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett

Critics Consensus: Kate Hudson continuously makes three-pointer shots with her dynamite charisma in Running Point, carrying this amusing series while it straightens out its game strategy.

Starring: Kate Hudson, Brenda Song, Max Greenfield, Scott MacArthur

Critics Consensus: In its second outing, Nobody Wants This' sharp humor and warmly chaotic ensemble keep it an engaging and emotionally observant rom-com that still charms even as it stumbles.

Starring: Kristen Bell, Adam Brody, Justine Lupe, Timothy Simons

Critics Consensus: You wisely wraps things up just before Joe Goldberg's murderous machinations become stale, delivering a final season that ought to satisfy most viewers' morbid curiosity.

Starring: Penn Badgley, Tati Gabrielle, Charlotte Ritchie, Lukas Gage

Critics Consensus: Anchored by Suranne Jones and Julie Delpy's authoritative performances, Hostage careens from one shocking twist to another while holding viewers' attention captive.

Starring: Julie Delpy, Suranne Jones, Corey Mylchreest, Lucian Msamati

Critics Consensus: A twisty thriller that underscores the societal pressures placed on working mothers, All Her Fault is an addicting watch thanks largely to Sarah Snook and Dakota Fanning's emotionally grounded performances.

Starring: Sarah Snook, Dakota Fanning, Jake Lacy, Sophia Lillis

Critics Consensus: Often as maddening as the true story it dramatizes, Lockerbie's labyrinthine journey through complicated history is given a compelling center by Colin Firth.

Starring: Colin Firth, Catherine McCormack, Sam Troughton, Jemma Carlton

Critics Consensus: The games reach a grim crescendo in this climactic third season, repeating familiar beats but with a ruthlessness that drives creator Hwang Dong-hyuk's themes home.

Starring: Lee Jung-jae, Wi Ha-joon, Lee Byung-hun, Im Si-wan

Critics Consensus: Welcoming as a lakeside vista and occasionally just as placid, The Four Seasons isn't as breezily funny as creator Tina Fey's best work but often just as witty and wise.

Starring: Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Colman Domingo, Will Forte

Critics Consensus: An acidly witty riff on breaking bad, Your Friends & Neighbors' class commentary occasionally stumbles but has an endlessly watchable avatar in star Jon Hamm.

Starring: Jon Hamm, Hoon Lee, Olivia Munn, Amanda Peet

Critics Consensus: An eerie mystery that eschews easy answers, Wayward can occasionally feel as listless as its title, but surprising twists and Toni Collette's committed performance keep this thriller intriguing.

Starring: Mae Martin, Toni Collette, Sarah Gadon, Patrick J. Adams

Critics Consensus: While this satire's scattershot aim at thorny topics doesn't hit every target, Hugh Bonneville's expertly hapless performance makes it a squirmy pleasure to watch.

Starring: Hugh Bonneville, Karen Gillan, Alex Kingston

Critics Consensus: Further refining its brutish elements into addictive drama, Landman's second season makes minor improvements in its treatment of female characters while continuing to benefit from Billy Bob Thornton's hangdog swagger.

Starring: Billy Bob Thornton, Ali Larter, Michelle Randolph, Jacob Lofland

Critics Consensus: Dominique Thorne ignites the MCU skies with charisma and confidence to boot, making Ironheart a worthy watch despite its conventional genre armor.

Starring: Dominique Thorne, Anthony Ramos, Manny Montana, Alden Ehrenreich

Critics Consensus: Tom Hardy's gruff charisma is put to good use in MobLand, a gangster saga that hardly reinvents the genre but nails its conventions with crunchy style and memorable performances.

Critics Consensus: Brittany Snow and Malin Akerman are diabolically fun to watch in The Hunting Wives, a risqué soap that turns bad behavior into highly bingeable fun.

Starring: Brittany Snow, Malin Akerman, Dermot Mulroney, Jaime Ray Newman

Critics Consensus: Sirens sings a tune tried and true thanks to laudable performances by Julianne Moore, Meghann Fahy, and Milly Alcock.

Starring: Julianne Moore, Meghann Fahy, Milly Alcock, Kevin Bacon

Critics Consensus: Leaning into its soapier elements while bolstering an already star-studded cast with some welcome additions, The Morning Show upgrades from a shaky prestige program into an addictive guilty pleasure.

Starring: Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Billy Crudup, Greta Lee

Critics Consensus: Naughty and not so nice with its salacious tour through the suburbs, Grosse Pointe Garden Society's twists aren't the sharpest shears in the shed but a game cast keeps the series watchable.

Starring: Melissa Fumero, Aja Naomi King, Ben Rappaport, AnnaSophia Robb

Critics Consensus: The Sandman's second season occasionally meanders like a half-remembered dream, but Tom Sturridge's ethereal performance continues to give this fantasy heft.

Starring: Tom Sturridge, Gwendoline Christie, Vivienne Acheampong, Boyd Holbrook

Critics Consensus: Every generation deserves its own sitcom of likable screwups, and Adults more or less delivers one for Gen-Z with its ensemble of funny and maddening strivers.

Starring: Malik Elassal, Lucy Freyer, Jack Innanen, Amita Rao

Critics Consensus: Harkening back to classic sitcoms and carried by Leanne Morgan's sheer likability, Leanne is as comfy to watch as hanging out on the couch.

Starring: Leanne Morgan, Kristen Johnston, Celia Weston, Blake Clark