Fall TV Scorecard 2016

Critics Consensus: Kristen Bell and Ted Danson knock it out of the park with supremely entertaining, charming performances in this absurd, clever and whimsical portrayal of the afterlife.

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

Critics Consensus: Narcos' sophomore season manages to elevate the stakes to a gut-wrenching degree in what continues to be a magnificent account of Pablo Escobar's life.

Starring: Wagner Moura, Boyd Holbrook, Pedro Pascal

Critics Consensus: With an impressive level of quality that honors its source material, the brilliantly addictive Westworld balances intelligent, enthralling drama against outright insanity.

Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Ed Harris, Evan Rachel Wood, James Marsden

Critics Consensus: Creepy, unsettling, and refreshingly unique, Channel Zero: Candle Cove draws on easily relatable childhood fears while peeling back layers of spine-tingling mystery.

Starring: Paul Schneider, Fiona Shaw, Shaun Benson, Natalie Brown

Critics Consensus: Featuring full-tilt heartstring-tugging family drama, This Is Us will provide a suitable surrogate for those who have felt a void in their lives since Parenthood went off the air.

Starring: Mandy Moore, Milo Ventimiglia, Sterling K. Brown, Chrissy Metz

Critics Consensus: Black Mirror answers the call for a larger season with a double batch of solid episodes that prove Charlie Brooker remains a masterful dystopian storyteller.

Starring: Bryce Dallas Howard, Jerome Flynn, Wyatt Russell, Michael Kelly

Critics Consensus: With an authenticity of culture and place and strong performances throughout, Queen Sugar rises above melodrama in this alluring, unhurried and powerful portrait of a fractious black American family.

Starring: Rutina Wesley, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Kofi Siriboe, Tina Lifford

Critics Consensus: Dreamlike, poignant, and often funny, High Maintenance successfully transitions from the web to the small screen thanks to sharp writing and an excellent cast.

Starring: Ben Sinclair, Kristen Hung, Ismenia Mendes, Michael Cyril Creighton

Critics Consensus: One Mississippi proves an honest vehicle for its moving dramatic narrative, observational comedy, and the genuine acting skills of its lead, Tig Notaro.

Starring: Tig Notaro, Noah Harpster, John Rothman, Casey Wilson

Critics Consensus: A terrific lead performance and well-constructed setup and timely themes make Pitch a home run.

Starring: Kylie Bunbury, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Ali Larter, Mo McRae

Critics Consensus: Easy encapsulates the exploration of gender roles, love and family in true mumblecore fashion, often giving rise to moments that feel raw, intimate and un-meditated.

Starring: Michael Chernus, Zazie Beetz, Jane Adams, Malin Akerman