Summer TV Scorecard 2017

Critics Consensus: Bland and uneven, Disjointed does more smoke-blowing than joke-telling -- though it's further proof that Betsy Sodaro is a comedian to watch.

Starring: Kathy Bates, Tone Bell, Aaron Moten, Elizabeth Alderfer

Critics Consensus: Clever casting can't save Dirty Dancing, a hollow remake that trips over its own good intentions.

Synopsis: Spending the summer at a Catskills resort with her family, Frances "Baby" Houseman falls in love with the camp's dance instructor, Johnny Castle, which changes... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Abigail Breslin, Debra Messing, Bruce Greenwood, Nicole Scherzinger

Directed By: Wayne Blair

Critics Consensus: Even a cast of talented comedic actors can't keep Friends from College from being anything but underwhelming.

Starring: Keegan-Michael Key, Cobie Smulders, Annie Parisse, Nat Faxon

Critics Consensus: Gypsy's ludicrous plot trudges along, dragging a talented cast with it.

Starring: Naomi Watts, Billy Crudup, Sophie Cookson, Lucy Boynton

Critics Consensus: While I'm Dying Up Here hints at untapped potential and deserves praise for authentic period detail, its attempts at affecting drama are undermined by subpar writing and a muddled focus.

Starring: Melissa Leo, Ari Graynor, Michael Angarano, Clark Duke

Critics Consensus: This old-fashioned tour through F. Scott Fitzgerald's vision of Hollywood has lush production values and an attractive varnish of glamorous pedigree, but lacks a storytelling hook or a compelling character to latch onto - resulting in an inert bauble that is pleasing to look at but elusive to feel.

Starring: Matt Bomer, Kelsey Grammer, Lily Collins, Rosemarie DeWitt

Critics Consensus: Despite Singleton's accurate recreation of 1983 Los Angeles and a strong lead performance from Damson Idris.Snowfall struggles to create a compelling drama from its separate storylines.

Starring: Damson Idris, Sergio Peris-Mencheta, Carter Hudson, Emily Rios

Critics Consensus: Midnight, Texas recycles too many southern gothic tropes to possess much of its own unique flavor, but it's endearingly idiosyncratic enough to merit attention from viewers with an interest in the occult.

Starring: François Arnaud, Dylan Bruce, Parisa Fitz-Henley, Arielle Kebbel

Critics Consensus: The Mist's absorbing atmosphere and solid special effects struggle to overcome a generally uninspired story and performances.

Starring: Alyssa Sutherland, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Bill Carr, Gus Birney

Critics Consensus: Ozark hasn't yet reached the same level as the classic crime dramas to which it will inevitably be compared, but its satisfyingly complex plot - and a gripping performance from Jason Bateman - suggest greater potential.

Starring: Jason Bateman, Laura Linney, Sofia Hublitz, Skylar Gaertner

Critics Consensus: House of Cards enjoys a confident return to form this season, though its outlandish edge is tempered slightly by the current political climate.

Starring: Kevin Spacey, Robin Wright, Michael Kelly, Jayne Atkinson

Critics Consensus: Orange Is the New Black's fifth season offers up more of the sharp writing and dizzying tonal juggling acts that fans expect - albeit somewhat less successfully.

Starring: Taylor Schilling, Natasha Lyonne, Uzo Aduba, Danielle Brooks

Critics Consensus: Well-acted, visually impressive, and energetically paced, Claws leaves a mark with a strong first season that hints at even greater potential.

Starring: Niecy Nash, Jenn Lyon, Judy Reyes, Carrie Preston

Critics Consensus: Blood Drive indulges its grindhouse elements with gleeful abandon - and balances its gory violence with smart, self-aware humor.

Starring: Alan Ritchson, Christina Ochoa, Thomas Dominique, Marama Corlett

Critics Consensus: Room 104 uses its anthology structure to its advantage, telling a series of short, eclectic stories that hit their marks more often than they miss.

Starring: Karan Soni, Clark Duke, Jay Duplass, Adam Foster

Critics Consensus: Adult in the best way, I Love Dick expands the scope of its source material while offering smart, provocative, and funny observations on sexuality and gender roles.

Starring: Kevin Bacon, Kathryn Hahn, Griffin Dunne, Roberta Colindrez

Critics Consensus: Anne with an E uses its complex central character to offer a boldly stylish, emotionally resonant spin on classic source material that satisfies in its own right.

Starring: Amybeth McNulty, R.H. Thomson, Geraldine James, Lucas Jade Zumann

Critics Consensus: The adorable and insightful -- though sometimes grating -- titular pet elevates Downward Dog from its potentially "ruff" premise into a sweet, intellectual comedy.

Starring: Allison Tolman, Lucas Neff, Kirby, Barry Rothbart

Critics Consensus: American Gods opens with a series of wildly ambitious gambits -- and rewards viewers' faith with a promising first season whose visual riches are matched by its narrative impact.

Starring: Ricky Whittle, Ian McShane, Emily Browning, Pablo Schreiber

Critics Consensus: Smartly unpredictable and led by powerful performances from a talented cast, the darkly compelling The Sinner sinks its hooks in fast and doesn't let go.

Starring: Jessica Biel, Bill Pullman, Christopher Abbott, Dohn Norwood

Critics Consensus: With spot-on 1980s period detail, knockout writing, and a killer cast, GLOW shines brightly.

Starring: Alison Brie, Betty Gilpin, Marc Maron, Sydelle Noel

Critics Consensus: The Keepers draws on riveting, real-life terror to expose long-buried secrets -- and tells a brilliantly assembled story along the way.

Starring: Cathy Cesnik, Gemma Hoskins, Abbie Schaub

Critics Consensus: Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt continues to thrive with a comically agile cast, notable guest stars, and a forceful influx of funny.

Starring: Ellie Kemper, Tituss Burgess, Jane Krakowski, Carol Kane

Critics Consensus: After a year-long wait, Game of Thrones roars back with powerful storytelling and a focused interest in its central characters -- particularly the female ones.

Starring: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke, Aidan Gillen

Critics Consensus: Master of None's second season picks up where its predecessor left off, delivering an ambitious batch of episodes that builds on the show's premise while adding surprising twists.

Starring: Aziz Ansari, Ravi Patel, Lena Waithe, Eric Wareheim