Fall TV Scorecard 2016

Critics Consensus: Pamela Adlon's Better Things abstains from traditional sitcom sendups and forges a path all its own - in this bawdy, often hilarious and bittersweet ode to the daily highs and lows of being a single mother.

Starring: Pamela Adlon, Hannah Riley, Olivia Edward, Celia Imrie

Critics Consensus: An immersive, socially conscious narrative and a confident, charismatic lead performance make Marvel's Luke Cage a stellar sampling of the new Marvel/Netflix universe.

Starring: Mike Colter, Mahershala Ali, Alfre Woodard, Simone Missick

Critics Consensus: Speechless speaks to a sensitive topic with a heartfelt lead performance and a fine balance of sensitivity and irreverence.

Starring: Minnie Driver, John Ross Bowie, Mason Cook, Micah Fowler

Starring: Sutton Foster, Debi Mazar, Miriam Shor, Nico Tortorella

Critics Consensus: People of Earth skillfully grounds its high-concept premise with a strong story, quirky humor, and sweetly relatable humanity.

Starring: Wyatt Cenac, Ana Gasteyer, Oscar Nunez, Michael Cassidy

Starring: Aidan Turner, Eleanor Tomlinson, Ruby Bentall, Heida Reed

Critics Consensus: Tom Ellis continues to shine as the Morning Star, though perhaps he could fly higher if he weren't locked into such a familiar format.

Starring: Tom Ellis, Lauren German, DB Woodside, Lesley-Ann Brandt

Critics Consensus: South Park deploys blisteringly insightful gags in its most serialized season yet -- mining thoughtful laughs from nostalgia, political correctness, and the trolling phenomenon.

Starring: Trey Parker, Matt Stone

Critics Consensus: Riotous shenanigans still reign supreme, but Brooklyn Nine-Nine's fourth season also broaches controversial issues with its trademark compassion and eloquent humor.

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

Critics Consensus: The Durrells in Corfu is crisp and confident, offering viewers an escape into dreamy scenery and a witty performance by star Keeley Hawes.

Starring: Keeley Hawes, Josh O'Connor, Milo Parker, Callum Woodhouse

Critics Consensus: No stranger to dramatic twists and turns, season five of Arrow continues to introduce new villains and surprise viewers despite some inconsistency.

Starring: Stephen Amell, David Ramsey, Willa Holland, Emily Bett Rickards