Fan Favorite TV Series 2021

Critics Consensus: Authentically itself to the very last, Dickinson's final season delivers elegant closure like a well-structured stanza.

Starring: Hailee Steinfeld, Toby Huss, Adrian Enscoe, Anna Baryshnikov

Critics Consensus: A bloody good time that benefits greatly from Brad Dourif's return, Chucky may not play well for non-fans, but franchise devotees will find its absurd humor and creative horror very much intact on the small screen.

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

Critics Consensus: Part loving homage to TV history, part off-kilter mystery, WandaVision is a wonderfully weird and strikingly bold step into the small screen for the MCU - and a perfect showcase for Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany.

Starring: Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany, Teyonah Parris, Kathryn Hahn

Critics Consensus: Arcane makes an arresting first impression, combining a spectacular mix of 2D and 3D animation with an emotionally compelling story to deliver a video game adaptation that could become legendary.

Starring: Hailee Steinfeld, Mia Sinclair Jenness, Ella Purnell, Kevin Alejandro

Critics Consensus: A delightful diversion from the MCU as we know it, Loki successfully sees star Tom Hiddleston leap from beloved villain to endearing antihero -- with a little help from Owen Wilson -- in a series that's as off-kilter, charming, and vaguely dangerous as the demigod himself.

Starring: Tom Hiddleston, Sophia Di Martino, Owen Wilson, Gugu Mbatha-Raw

Critics Consensus: Hawkeye starts slowly, but the street-level action is a refreshing change of pace for the MCU -- and the chemistry between its leads sparkles even when the plot lags.

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

Critics Consensus: Only Murders in the Building's silly approach to true crime obsessives is at once hilarious and insightful, thanks in large part to its extremely charming central trio.

Starring: Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Aaron Dominguez

Critics Consensus: Squid Game's unflinching brutality is not for the faint of heart, but sharp social commentary and a surprisingly tender core will keep viewers glued to the screen - even if it's while watching between their fingers.

Starring: Lee Jung-jae, Park Hae-soo, Oh Yeong-su, Wi Ha-joon

Critics Consensus: Cobra Kai still delights in a fourth season that mines great fun from shifting alliances, chiefly the uneasy truce between Johnny Lawrence and Daniel LaRusso.

Starring: Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Courtney Henggeler, Xolo Maridueña

Critics Consensus: As comforting as a buttery biscuit from a friend, Ted Lasso's sophomore season is a feel-good triumph that plays into the show's strengths while giving its supporting team more time on the pitch.

Starring: Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple, Jeremy Swift