Critics Consensus: Loudermilk's timely premise and sharp writing lay a solid foundation for a strong central performance from Ron Livingston, perfectly cast in this endearing dark comedy about a rock critic turned recovering alcoholic.

Starring: Ron Livingston, Will Sasso, Anja Savcic, Laura Mennell

Critics Consensus: Our Souls at Night honors the quiet strength of its source material by offering a simple yet sturdy canvas for two talented veteran leads to bring its story to life.

Synopsis: Addie Moore and Louis Waters, a widow and widower, have lived next door to each other for years. When Addie tries to make a connection... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Robert Redford, Jane Fonda, Bruce Dern, Judy Greer

Directed By: Ritesh Batra

Critics Consensus: Jerry Before Seinfeld finds its star revisiting his earliest material on his hometown stage, offering appropriately familiar - yet still abundant - laughs along the way.

Starring: Jerry Seinfeld

Directed By: Michael Bonfiglio

Critics Consensus: Grey's Anatomy's dramatic thrills continue unabated in season 14 with a series of episodes whose consistent emotional impact is deepened by the growth of previously marginalized characters.

Starring: Ellen Pompeo, Justin Chambers, Chandra Wilson, James Pickens Jr.

Critics Consensus: Though at times suffering from a narrative overload that undermines the drama, Gotham's fourth season ends strong, focusing on Bruce Wayne's transition into the beloved hero its audience awaits.

Starring: Benjamin McKenzie, Donal Logue, David Mazouz, Morena Baccarin

Critics Consensus: Mr. Robot's striking visuals and bold narrative fuel its seductive blend of reality and fantasy.

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

Critics Consensus: Black Mirror proves with its fourth season that the series still has ample source material to terrify fans with technology that is now -- or soon could become -- an integral part of our lives.

Starring: Maxine Peake, Jesse Plemons, Andrea Riseborough, Cristin Milioti

Critics Consensus: The Crown continues its reign with a self-assured sophomore season that indulges in high drama and sumptuous costumes.

Starring: Claire Foy, Matt Smith, Victoria Hamilton, Jared Harris

Critics Consensus: The Deuce again demonstrates David Simon's masterful grasp of urban grit, while never losing detailed sight of its colorful characters.

Starring: James Franco, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Gary Carr, Margarita Levieva

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Starring: Bob Woodward, Carl Bernstein, Courtland Milloy, David Maraniss

Directed By: John Maggio

Critics Consensus: Outlander's epic love story returns with the same strong storytelling and an added layer of maturity.

Starring: Caitriona Balfe, Sam Heughan, Tobias Menzies, Duncan Lacroix

Critics Consensus: This is Us continues to tug at heartstrings with an emotional exploration of family that ensures viewers will want to keep the tissues close -- and their loved ones closer.

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

Critics Consensus: Spielberg takes a behind-the-scenes look at one of modern cinema's most spellbinding talents, with absorbing -- albeit somewhat uncritical -- results.

Synopsis: Filmmaker Steven Spielberg and his colleagues discuss the classic movies that made him famous, including "Jaws," "Raiders of the Lost Ark," "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial," "Jurassic... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, Brian De Palma, George Lucas

Directed By: Susan Lacy

Critics Consensus: Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold pays tribute to an American literary legend with a richly personal perspective that should thrill devotees while enlightening newcomers.

Synopsis: Actor and director Griffin Dunne uses a treasure trove of archival footage to chronicle Joan Didion's influential career.

Starring: Joan Didion, Hilton Als, Tom Brokaw, Griffin Dunne

Directed By: Griffin Dunne

Critics Consensus: Wormwood's real-life mystery unfolds in hypothetical tendrils guided by Errol Morris' singular vision and style that will keep viewers engaged despite the four-hour run time.

Starring: Peter Sarsgaard, Molly Parker, Christian Camargo, Scott Shepherd

Critics Consensus: Stranger Things' slow-building sophomore season balances moments of humor and a nostalgic sweetness against a growing horror that's all the more effective thanks to the show's full-bodied characters and evocative tone.

Starring: Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Finn Wolfhard, Natalia Dyer

Critics Consensus: With a never-better Alia Shawkat in the lead, Search Party's second season delves deeper into the deliciously dark dramedy that makes the show so addictively entertaining.

Starring: Alia Shawkat, John Reynolds, John Early, Meredith Hagner

Critics Consensus: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is an upbeat addition to Amazon's original offerings, propelled by a playful yet poignant performance by Rachel Brosnahan.

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

Critics Consensus: The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson uses its belated investigation into an activist's murder as the framework for a sobering look at the ongoing battle for equal rights.

Synopsis: Filmmakers re-examine the 1992 death of transgender legend Marsha P. Johnson, who was found floating in the Hudson River. Originally ruled a suicide, many in... View Full Synopsis

Starring: James Abreu, Victoria Cruz, Karla Jay, Agosto Machado

Directed By: David France

Critics Consensus: Better Things' second season plays even more adroitly to its strengths, weaving confidently between stinging humor, caustic observation, and poignant drama.

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