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Critics Consensus: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is a welcome return to Westeros that works better in the buddy-comedy arena rather than solely slaying its competition.

Starring: Finn Bennett, Bertie Carvel, Tanzyn Crawford, Daniel Ings

Critics Consensus: Stretching its tone in different directions without ever snapping, How to Get to Heaven from Belfast is another triumphantly funny and proudly Irish series from creator Lisa McGee.

Starring: Roisin Gallagher, Sinéad Keenan, Caoilfhionn Dunne, Darragh Hand

Critics Consensus: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is Wonder Man, turning in a sly performance alongside an equally wonderful Ben Kingsley in this low-stakes superhero fare that boasts high-hearted personal drama as its winning factor.

Starring: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Arian Moayed, X Mayo, Olivia Thirlby

Starring: Manuel García-Rulfo, Becki Newton, Jazz Raycole, Angus Sampson

Critics Consensus: A moody mystery whose questions are more interesting than its answers, His & Hers gets most of its rooting interest from Jon Bernthal and Tessa Thompson's riveting performances.

Starring: Tessa Thompson, Jon Bernthal, Pablo Schreiber, Crystal R. Fox

Starring: Thomas Brodie-Sangster, David Thewlis, Maia Mitchell, Damon Herriman

Starring: Dawn French, Mark Heap, Craig Roberts, Mandip Gill

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: A television remake that lightens up the original film's hellish concept, The 'Burbs proves to be a good neighbor thanks primarily to Keke Palmer's crack comedic timing.

Starring: Keke Palmer, Jack Whitehall, Julia Duffy, Paula Pell

Critics Consensus: Marking a belated but welcome return for Tom Hiddleston's tortured spy, The Night Manager's second season is a glamorous and haunted continuation that only gets better as it goes.

Starring: Tom Hiddleston, Hugh Laurie, Olivia Colman, Diego Calva

Critics Consensus: Aldis Hodge leads Cross with fervor and a purpose, unifying the highs and lows for another emotionally resonant season.

Starring: Aldis Hodge, Isaiah Mustafa, Juanita Jennings, Alona Tal

Critics Consensus: As much a buddy adventure as it is an espionage caper, Ponies' likable trot of a story gradually achieves full gallop thanks to Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson's tag-team charisma.

Starring: Emilia Clarke, Haley Lu Richardson, Nicholas Podany, Andrew Richardson

Critics Consensus: Jacob Tierney lovingly adapts Rachel Reid's hockey-set romance novels into an all-consuming, steamy, dreamy love fest of true queer intent, making Heated Rivalry a bona fide winner.

Starring: Hudson Williams, Callan Potter, Connor Storrie, Kolton Stewart

Starring: Patrick Dempsey, Michael Imperioli, Richard Harmon, Odeya Rush

Critics Consensus: Injecting a heavy dose of hormones and humor into the Star Trek universe, Starfleet Academy marks a refreshing tonal shift that proves this franchise still has plenty of new thematic territory to explore.

Starring: Holly Hunter, Sandro Rosta, Karim Diane, Kerrice Brooks

Starring: Kelly Reilly, Rafe Spall, Jonathan Pryce, Harry Lawtey

Critics Consensus: Caking on visceral splatter over an engaging takedown of modern beauty standards, Ryan Murphy's gonzo sci-fi horror is a disgustingly good time, even if its cultural commentary only goes skin deep.

Starring: Evan Peters, Anthony Ramos, Jeremy Pope, Ashton Kutcher

Critics Consensus: Clocking in for a second season of a near perfect medical procedural, The Pitt goes all in on narrative excellence, brilliant humanity, and heart-wrenching drama to winning effect.

Starring: Noah Wyle, Tracy Ifeachor, Fiona Dourif, Taylor Dearden

Starring: Niv Sultan, Shaun Toub, Glenn Close, Shervin Alenabi

Starring: Zahn McClarnon, Kiowa Gordon, Jessica Matten, Deanna Allison

Starring: Tom Sharp, Rose Reid

Critics Consensus: Gripping with few narrative gripes, Steal invests in thrilling heist entertainment with stirring performances by Sophie Turner and Archie Madekwe to rousing effect.

Starring: Sophie Turner, Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, Archie Madekwe, Andrew Howard

Critics Consensus: Ryan Murphy's Love Story finds a winning pair in Paul Anthony Kelly and Sarah Pidgeon as they embody the tragic, lovely, and shining aspects of John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette in a mindful yet entertaining new series.

Starring: Sarah Pidgeon, Paul Anthony Kelly, Naomi Watts, Grace Gummer

Critics Consensus: Replaying the same formula in a new setting, Hijack's second season doesn't quite justify continuing a story that worked best as a one-off, but watching Idris Elba save the day remains a thrill.

Starring: Idris Elba, Eve Myles, Archie Panjabi, Kate Phillips

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