The Best TV Shows of 2019

Critics Consensus: The Twilight Zone explores the strangeness of the modern world through Rod Serling's winning formula, creating a thought-provoking -- if not always spine-tingling -- showcase for Jordan Peele and his exceptional crop of collaborators.

Starring: Jordan Peele, John Cho, Zazie Beetz, Kumail Nanjiani

Critics Consensus: Carried by its charming cast, Modern Love sweet and simple sensibilities are easy enough to enjoy, even if its quaint portrait of modern life in New York City doesn't always ring true.

Starring: Sofia Boutella, John Slattery, Laurentiu Possa, Catherine Keener

Critics Consensus: Chris Pine inhabits I Am the Night with the roguish gravitas befitting a noir -- even if this entry into the pulp genre is more straightforward and languidly paced than some viewers would like.

Starring: Chris Pine, India Eisley, Jefferson Mays, Leland Orser

Critics Consensus: Audacious and aspirational, Dickinson's bold blend of period-drama and millennial milieu definitely won't be for all, but those looking to break free from the doldrums of their viewing life may find some kind of hope in its singular vision.

Starring: Hailee Steinfeld, Toby Huss, Jane Krakowski, Adrian Enscoe

Critics Consensus: The Umbrella Academy unfurls an imaginative yarn with furtive emotion and an exceptionally compelling ensemble, but the series' dour sensibility often clashes with its splashy genre trappings.

Starring: Elliot Page, Mary J. Blige, Cameron Britton, Tom Hopper

Critics Consensus: Thrilling, but a bit tired, Dublin Murders's grim subject matter is no doubt gripping, but for some it may feel a little like djvu.

Starring: Sarah Greene, Killian Scott, Antonio Aakeel, Ned Dennehy

Critics Consensus: Though it may not win many new converts, fans of Danny McBride will find much to praise in The Righteous Gemstones's darkly hilarious pews.

Starring: Danny McBride, John Goodman, Adam DeVine, Edi Patterson

Critics Consensus: Though fans may find what they've been looking for in its nostalgic stylings, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series follows a little too closely in its predecessors steps to truly be the start of something new.

Starring: Joshua Bassett, Olivia Rodrigo, Matt Cornett, Kate Reinders

Critics Consensus: Marrying filmmaker Gregg Araki's frisky style with heady conspiracies and literary allusions, Now Apocalypse's bodacious aesthetics and philosophical pondering may prove too deliberately offbeat and garish for some.

Starring: Avan Jogia, Jacob Artist, Kelli Berglund, Roxane Mesquida

Critics Consensus: Fun, feisty, and fueled by the chemistry between its charismatic leads, Whiskey Cavalier overcomes its familiar structure to deliver an attractive take on a well-worn formula.

Starring: Scott Foley, Lauren Cohan, Ana Ortiz, Tyler James Williams

Critics Consensus: Though it often buckles under the weight of its lofty ambitions and ideological pedigree, Warrior's devil may care attitude provides thrilling energy and action that will please those looking for a period drama with a little kick.

Starring: Andrew Koji, Jason Tobin, Olivia Cheng, Kieran Bew

Critics Consensus: This animated anthology has enough creative Death to satisfy cyberpunk aficionados who Love their Robots to have some Heavy Metal influence, but the series' lofty ambitions are often undercut by a preoccupation with gore and titillation.

Starring: Helen Sadler, Dieter Jansen, Gary Anthony Williams, Scott Whyte

Critics Consensus: While it needs more time to establish its own comedic voice, mixed-ish and its appealing cast are off to a sweet and smart start.

Starring: Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Tika Sumpter, Christina Anthony, Arica Himmel

Critics Consensus: Though Baptiste does little to distinguish itself from The Missing, jolting twists and a deliciously jittery performance by Tom Hollander provide ample enough enticement for mystery fans.

Starring: Tchéky Karyo, Tom Hollander, Anastasia Hille, Jessica Raine

Critics Consensus: Real-world and supernatural horrors collide in Infamy, an exceptionally well-crafted ghost story that creeps under the skin and stays there.

Starring: Derek Mio, Shingo Usami, Naoko Mori, Cristina Rodlo

Critics Consensus: Though at times Generation Q doesn't quite stand on its own, it has style and charm to spare and announces a new phase for The L Word that will please new and old fans alike.

Starring: Arienne Mandi, Fortune Feimster, Jacqueline Toboni, Jennifer Beals

Critics Consensus: Marie Kondo makes for a delightful instructor on Tidying Up, gently encouraging us all to cut out all the clutter from our lives.

Starring: Marie Kondo

Critics Consensus: Strange, surreal, and surprising, Living With Yourself takes a minute to come together, but once it does it proves to be a clever rumination on identity driven by Paul Rudd's impressive dueling performances.

Starring: Paul Rudd, Aisling Bea, Bridget Everett, Zach Cherry

Critics Consensus: Sam Rockwell and Michelle Williams give viewers plenty of razzle and dazzle in Fosse/Verdon -- a straightforward miniseries that is hampered by rote biographical tropes, but still shimmies with the requisite glitz, grit, and all that jazz audiences crave.

Starring: Sam Rockwell, Michelle Williams, Margaret Qualley, Norbert Leo Butz

Critics Consensus: The daemon is in the details and while His Dark Materials' visual splendor and exceptional performances deftly capture the essence of Philip Pullman's seminal novels, it could use a little more magic.

Starring: Dafne Keen, Ruth Wilson, Lin-Manuel Miranda, James McAvoy

Critics Consensus: While its family drama and superhero aspirations don't quite come together, compelling performances and a sense of wonder keep Raising Dion afloat and suggest that with a little more guidance it could become something great.

Starring: Alisha Wainwright, Ja'Siah Young, Michael B. Jordan, Jason Ritter

Critics Consensus: A worthy Serial supplement that isn't without flaws, The Case Against Adnan Syed fleshes out the life of Hae Min Lee and gives context to in the complicated boon of true crime entertainment.

Starring: Luke Brindle-Khym, Rabia Chaudry, Saad Chaudry, Don Clinedinst

Critics Consensus: The Handmaid's Tale's third season reigns in its horrors and inspires hope that revolution really is possible -- if only the story would stop spinning its wheels and get to it already.

Starring: Elisabeth Moss, Joseph Fiennes, Yvonne Strahovski, Samira Wiley

Critics Consensus: Though at times hard to watch, Euphoria balances its brutal honesty with an empathetic -- and visually gorgeous -- eye to create a uniquely challenging and illuminating series, held together by a powerfully understated performance from Zendaya.

Starring: Zendaya, Maude Apatow, Angus Cloud, Eric Dane

Critics Consensus: The second season of Discovery successfully -- if stubbornly -- cleans up the problematic storylines of Trek past while still effectively dramatizing new takes on the lore.

Starring: Sonequa Martin-Green, Michelle Yeoh, Doug Jones, Shazad Latif

Critics Consensus: Though a bit uneven, Criminal's claustrophobic stylings and constantly twisting narratives pair nicely with its visual experiments, creating a crime drama that's equal parts creepy and captivating.

Starring: Katherine Kelly, Lee Ingleby, Nicholas Pinnock, Mark Stanley

Critics Consensus: Like a pleasant visit to a place you used to live, Tales of the City provides ample nostalgic comforts, while maintaining the series' mission of celebrating the diversity of San Francisco on its own terms.

Starring: Laura Linney, Elliot Page, Paul Gross, Olympia Dukakis

Critics Consensus: As visually spectacular as ever, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel's witty banter flies with comedic fury -- but shallow social commentary and wandering storylines highlight the show's increasingly superficial tendencies.

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

Critics Consensus: Mrs. Fletcher is an empathetic and poignant -- if at times incomplete -- character study that proves the perfect showcase for the luminous Kathryn Hahn.

Starring: Kathryn Hahn, Jackson White, Casey Wilson, Owen Teague

Critics Consensus: A smörgåsbord of heavenly imagery and irreverent hilarity, Good Omens works thanks to Michael Sheen and David Tennant's very-nearly-holy (or maybe unholy?) chemistry -- though, at only six episodes, it's a rare adaptation that may have benefitted from being a little less faithful to the good book.

Starring: Michael Sheen, David Tennant, Jon Hamm, Jack Whitehall

Starring: Jenna Coleman, Ewen Leslie, Asher Keddie, Alex Dimitriades

Critics Consensus: While Peaky Blinders's fifth season suffers somewhat from superficial characterization, it remains one of TVs most visually thrilling endeavors.

Starring: Cillian Murphy, Helen McCrory, Paul Anderson, Sophie Rundle

Critics Consensus: Though it loses a bit of narrative steam, On Becoming a God in Central Florida proves a clever and absurd satire that will make you want to buy whatever Kirsten Dunst is selling.

Starring: Kirsten Dunst, Théodore Pellerin, Mel Rodriguez, Beth Ditto

Critics Consensus: Though not quite as sharp as Joseph Heller's seminal novel, Catch-22's handsomely rendered, hilariously horrifying exploration of war still soars thanks to its stellar cast and reverent adherence to its source material.

Starring: Christopher Abbott, Kyle Chandler, George Clooney, Hugh Laurie

Critics Consensus: Though viewers' mileage may vary, The Boys' violent delights and willingness to engage in heavy, relevant themes are sure to please those looking for a new group of antiheroes to root for.

Starring: Jack Quaid, Karl Urban, Laz Alonso, Tomer Capon

Critics Consensus: Das Boot possesses the atmospheric pressure of its cinematic forebear while adding new depth to its compelling ensemble, making for a riveting international production.

Starring: Vicky Krieps, Tom Wlaschiha, Lizzy Caplan, Rick Okon

Critics Consensus: Luther returns in fine form from its extended exodus with a grizzly mystery and the welcome reappearance of Ruth Wilson's psychotic villain, Alice Morgan.

Starring: Idris Elba, Dermot Crowley, Ruth Wilson, Michael Smiley

Critics Consensus: Though Servant's slithering mystery often wanders into dark, crowded corners, its claustrophobic atmosphere and powerful performances build enough tension to keep viewers hooked.

Starring: Lauren Ambrose, Toby Kebbell, Rupert Grint, Nell Tiger Free

Critics Consensus: Driven by Mahershala Ali's mesmerizing performance, True Detective's third season finds fresh perspective by exploring the fallibility of memory.

Starring: Mahershala Ali, Stephen Dorff, Carmen Ejogo, Scoot McNairy

Critics Consensus: Poldark's final season gives fans exactly what they want: emotionally involving period drama fueled by exceptional chemistry with just the right amount of ridiculousness.

Starring: Aidan Turner, Eleanor Tomlinson, Ellise Chappell, Beatie Edney

Critics Consensus: An intriguing tangle of mystery and melodrama, what The Society lacks in levity -- and at times clarity -- it makes up for with its surprisingly thoughtful exploration of community, culture, and what it means to grow up.

Starring: Rachel Keller, Kathryn Newton, Alex Fitzalan, Kristine Froseth

Critics Consensus: Andrew Davies' deft adaptation of the oft-retold Victor Hugo classic affords viewers a newfound intimacy with these outcasts and revolutionaries, who are ably brought to life by a star-studded cast.

Starring: Dominic West, David Oyelowo, Lily Collins, David Bradley

Critics Consensus: Though at times stodgy, The Spy's exploration of a real-life hero remains engaging thanks to a moving performance from Sacha Baron Cohen.

Starring: Sacha Baron Cohen, Noah Emmerich, Hadar Ratzon Rotem, Waleed Zuaiter

Critics Consensus: Dead to Me doesn't always deliver on the gallows humor that it promises, but the sterling duo of Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini elevates the series above its pulpier aspects -- offering a deeply moving relationship shaped by mutual grief.

Starring: Christina Applegate, Linda Cardellini, James Marsden, Ed Asner

Critics Consensus: Gorgeous and gripping, Big Little Lies's second season doubles down on the dark humor and gives its impressive cast even more juicy drama to chew on -- especially an excellent Meryl Streep.

Starring: Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Shailene Woodley, Zoë Kravitz

Critics Consensus: A near-perfect blend of slasher tropes and American Horror Story's trademark twists, 1984 is a bloody good time.

Starring: Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, Leslie Grossman, Cody Fern

Critics Consensus: An expansive -- if not always deep -- history of the genre as seen through Ken Burns' expert eye, Country Music works as both a crash course for new listeners and a refresher for old-timers.

Starring: Peter Coyote, Dayton Duncan, Bobby Braddock, Ray Benson

Critics Consensus: GLOW dives even deeper into the lives of its divas to deliver a knock-out third season that solidifies its place as one of TV's most compelling -- and hilarious -- character studies.

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

Critics Consensus: Warm and funny, The Unicorn finds humor in unexpected places and shows off a whole new side of the talented Walton Goggins.

Starring: Walton Goggins, Rob Corddry, Michaela Watkins, Omar Miller

Critics Consensus: Line of Duty's sterling ensemble all maintain a stiff upper lip, but audiences' limbs will be quavering throughout this tense fifth season that dives deep into moral murk.

Starring: Stephen Graham, Martin Compston, Vicky McClure, Adrian Dunbar

Critics Consensus: While Cobra Kai's subversive kick no longer carries the same gleeful impact of its inaugural season, its second round is still among the best around -- no amount of mid-life crisis and teenage ennui's ever gonna keep it down.

Starring: William Zabka, Ralph Macchio, Courtney Henggeler, Tanner Buchanan

Critics Consensus: Driven by an unsettlingly compelling Lizzy Caplan, Castle Rock's second chapter opens the borders of its titular town without losing any of its creeping atmosphere.

Starring: Lizzy Caplan, Tim Robbins, Paul Sparks, Yusra Warsama

Critics Consensus: An epic fantasy adventure that will please old and new fans alike, Age of Resistance expertly builds on the lore of The Dark Crystal, crafting compelling new mythos without losing sight of the humanity at the story's heart.

Starring: Taron Egerton, Caitriona Balfe, Helena Bonham Carter, Harris Dickinson

Critics Consensus: Disturbingly nuanced performances from Patricia Arquette and Joey King make The Act a convincing case for the ongoing dramatization of true crime stories.

Starring: Patricia Arquette, Joey King, Chloë Sevigny, AnnaSophia Robb

Critics Consensus: Years and Years scathingly critiques the present with a nihilistic projection of the future, leavening the devastating satire with a buoyant sense of humor and characters who are easy to become invested in.

Starring: Emma Thompson, Russell Tovey, Rory Kinnear, T'Nia Miller

Critics Consensus: Marshmallows, rejoice! Veronica Mars returns in fine form, capturing much of what made the series so beloved while adding new wrinkles that satisfy more often than they mystify.

Starring: Kristen Bell, Enrico Colantoni, Jason Dohring, Percy Daggs III

Critics Consensus: Stranger Things transforms itself into a riveting -- if familiar -- summer ride that basks in its neon-laden nostalgia without losing sight of the rich relationships that make the series so endearing.

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

Critics Consensus: Though at times it vamps more than it grows, Dear White People's third season still excels thanks to its continued willingness to confront tough social issues with comedic grace.

Starring: Logan Browning, Brandon P. Bell, Antoinette Robertson, DeRon Horton

Critics Consensus: An anxiety producing dramatization of real world events, The Hot Zone is a sobering reminder of exactly how deadly a disease can be.

Starring: Julianna Margulies, Topher Grace, Liam Cunningham, Robert Sean Leonard

Critics Consensus: Penn Badgley's perversely endearing serial stalker keeps looking for love in all the wrong places during a second season that maintains the subversive tension while adding some welcome variations on the series' formula.

Starring: Penn Badgley, Victoria Pedretti, James Scully, Jenna Ortega

Critics Consensus: Smartly-written and effectively unsettling, Evil works best when it dares to delve into the depths of the uncomfortable questions it poses.

Starring: Katja Herbers, Mike Colter, Aasif Mandvi, Michael Emerson

Critics Consensus: Suranne Jones' boundless charisma brings the indomitable Anne Lister to vivid life in Gentleman Jack, a gently revelatory series that mines terrific humor from the icon's unapologetic forward-thinkingness - although the series isn't as willing to ruffle feathers as she was.

Starring: Suranne Jones, Sophie Rundle, Gemma Whelan, Timothy West

Critics Consensus: Olivia Colman shines, but as The Crown marches on in reliably luxurious fashion through time it finds space for the characters around her, providing ample opportunity for the appealing ensemble to gleam, too.

Starring: Olivia Colman, Tobias Menzies, Helena Bonham Carter, Jason Watkins

Critics Consensus: Devastating, hilarious, and surprisingly light, This Way Up captures the complexities of mental health with an empathetic -- if at times wandering -- eye.

Starring: Aisling Bea, Sharon Horgan, Aasif Mandvi, Kadiff Kirwan

Critics Consensus: A gloriously absurd journey into the mind of Tim Robinson, I Think You Should Leave's bazaar of surreal skits breathes new life into the world of TV sketch-comedy.

Starring: Tim Robinson

Critics Consensus: Mrs. Wilson is a handsomely crafted mystery, filled with startling period details and a sterling performance by Ruth Wilson as a determined widow braving the eye of heartbreak.

Starring: Ruth Wilson, Iain Glen, Keeley Hawes, Anupam Kher

Critics Consensus: What The End of the F***ing World's second season lacks in urgency it makes up for in character development, diving deep into the darkest creases of the leading pair's memories to emerge a darkly funny meditation on love and trauma.

Starring: Alex Lawther, Jessica Barden, Wunmi Mosaku, Naomi Ackie

Critics Consensus: Bawdy, heartfelt, and surprisingly wise, Sex Education is a raucous romp through a group of teenagers whose sexual misadventures are so thoughtfully rendered, adults could learn a thing or two from them.

Starring: Asa Butterfield, Gillian Anderson, Ncuti Gatwa, Emma Mackey

Critics Consensus: A few changes in front of and behind the camera allow TWD create space for compelling new stories and some seriously scary new adversaries.

Starring: Norman Reedus, Melissa McBride, Danai Gurira, Lauren Cohan

Critics Consensus: The OA's second season provides satisfying answers to its predecessors' most maddening enigmas, all while maintaining the singular ambience that fans have come to crave.

Starring: Brit Marling, Emory Cohen, Phyllis Smith, Jason Isaacs

Critics Consensus: Bittersweet and beautifully performed, Looking For Alaska is the rare adaptation that deviates from its source material only to find something even better.

Starring: Kristine Froseth, Charlie Plummer, Denny Love, Jay Lee

Critics Consensus: Sharp social commentary and a star-making performance from Aidy Bryant help Shrill overcome its familiar comedic sensibilities to create a show that proves self-acceptance isn't one size fits all.

Starring: Aidy Bryant, Lolly Adefope, Luka Jones, Ian Owens

Critics Consensus: The Magicians conjures a mind-bending fourth season that reinvigorates the ensemble with heady twists and spellbinding turns -- all leavened by the series' signature glib humor.

Starring: Jason Ralph, Stella Maeve, Olivia Taylor Dudley, Hale Appleman

Critics Consensus: A cornucopia of visual wonder and environmental advocacy, Our Planet's breathtaking cinematography explores more of this beautiful, blue marble while presenting an urgent call to action to its inhabitants.

Starring: David Attenborough

Critics Consensus: Viewers willing to suspend their disbelief will find much to enjoy in Pen15, wherein Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle reprise their adolescent selves -- stirring up plenty of yucks and pathos amidst the farce.

Starring: Maya Erskine, Anna Konkle

Critics Consensus: With the titillating cat-and-mouse game still rooted at its core, Killing Eve returns for an enthralling second season of considerably higher stakes, hilariously dark humor and a captivating dynamic between characters, solidifying its position as one of the best spy thrillers out.

Starring: Sandra Oh, Jodie Comer, Fiona Shaw, Kim Bodnia

Critics Consensus: Action-packed and expertly-crafted -- if at times a bit too withholding -- The Mandalorian is a welcome addition to the Star Wars universe that benefits greatly from the cuteness of its cargo.

Starring: Pedro Pascal, Gina Carano, Carl Weathers, Giancarlo Esposito

Critics Consensus: Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt ends with a final season that's as topical as it is cheerily irreverent.

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

Critics Consensus: Led by an outstanding Allison Tolman, Emergence avoids becoming just another mystery-box mess with strongly-written characters that will keep viewers caring no matter the resolution.

Starring: Allison Tolman, Alexa Swinton, Owain Yeoman, Ashley Aufderheide

Critics Consensus: A Discovery of Witches smartly grounds its flights of fancy with a lived-in authenticity and harnesses the chemistry between its two star-crossed leads to make for a promising foray into the occult.

Starring: Teresa Palmer, Matthew Goode, Edward Bluemel, Malin Buska

Critics Consensus: With game leads and a wickedly witty sense of humor, The Other Two skewers and celebrates pop culture with equal aplomb.

Starring: Drew Tarver, Heléne Yorke, Case Walker, Ken Marino

Critics Consensus: Delightfully absurd and ridiculously fun, What We Do in the Shadows expands on the film's vampiric lore and finds fresh perspective in its charming, off-kilter cast to create a mockumentary series worth sinking your teeth into.

Starring: Matt Berry, Kayvan Novak, Natasia Demetriou, Harvey Guillén

Critics Consensus: By unearthing previously suppressed histories, Surviving R. Kelly exposes the dangers of enabling predatory behavior and gives necessary voice to its survivors.

Starring: Tarana Burke, Kathy Chaney, Candice Norcott, Touré

Critics Consensus: As sharply dressed as it is smartly written, Godfather of Harlem walks familiar blocks to its own beat and makes a strong first impression.

Starring: Forest Whitaker, Vincent D'Onofrio, Ilfenesh Hadera, Antoinette Crowe-Legacy

Critics Consensus: Honest and genuinely affecting, Special lives up to its name with a funny -- if a bit too concise -- first season brightened by Ryan O'Connell's infectious charms.

Starring: Ryan O'Connell, Jessica Hecht, Punam Patel, Marla Mindelle

Critics Consensus: The Good Fight's third season pulls no punches, doubling down on the social commentary while maintaining the show's sensational delights to create one of the best dramas on TV.

Starring: Christine Baranski, Cush Jumbo, Rose Leslie, Delroy Lindo

Critics Consensus: Director Erin Lee Carr expertly blends journalistic edge and empathy in I Love You, Now Die to create a concise, compelling, and refreshingly exploitation-free exploration of a complicated crime.

Critics Consensus: DC Universe finds breakout material in this iteration of Doom Patrol thanks to a fully committed cast and the writing's faith in weirdness.

Starring: Brendan Fraser, Matt Bomer, April Bowlby, Diane Guerrero

Critics Consensus: Succession returns in darkly funny form, with sharp writing, exceptional performances, and a surprising new level of sympathy for some of television's least likable characters.

Starring: Hiam Abbass, Nicholas Braun, Brian Cox, Kieran Culkin

Critics Consensus: Ava DuVernay pulls no punches in When They See Us, laying out the harrowing events endured by the Central Park Five while adding a necessary layer of humanity to their story that challenges viewers to reconsider what it means to find justice in America.

Starring: Michael Kenneth Williams, Vera Farmiga, Felicity Huffman, Niecy Nash

Critics Consensus: Chernobyl rivets with a creeping dread that never dissipates, dramatizing a national tragedy with sterling craft and an intelligent dissection of institutional rot.

Starring: Jared Harris, Stellan Skarsgård, Emily Watson, Paul Ritter

Critics Consensus: Bold and bristling, Watchmen isn't always easy viewing, but by adding new layers of cultural context and a host of complex characters it expertly builds on its source material to create an impressive identity of its own.

Starring: Regina King, Jeremy Irons, Don Johnson, Jean Smart

Critics Consensus: Mr. Robot returns with a thrilling final season that is sure to surprise and satisfy its audience.

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

Critics Consensus: With tables turned and alliances formed, Billions's fourth season goes full throttle with sharp dialogue, better rivalries, and bigger stakes.

Starring: Damian Lewis, Paul Giamatti, Maggie Siff, Malin Akerman

Critics Consensus: The sophomore season of Derry Girls doesn't lose any of its irreverent charms thanks its predictably unpredictable romps and canny characterizations.

Starring: Saoirse-Monica Jackson, Louisa Harland, Nicola Coughlan, Jamie-Lee O'Donnell

Critics Consensus: Bittersweet and brilliant to the very end, BoJack Horseman's final season manages to keep surprising viewers with its empathy and depth, solidifying its place as one of TV's greatest offerings.

Starring: Will Arnett, Amy Sedaris, Alison Brie, Aaron Paul

Critics Consensus: An insightful and hilarious glimpse into the life of a Muslim American family, Ramy perfectly articulates the precarious nature and nuances of identity and announces Ramy Youssef is a talent to watch.

Starring: Ramy Youssef, Mohammed Amer, Hiam Abbass, Amr Waked

Critics Consensus: A delightful, delicate dance of light and dark, Pose's second season achieves a striking balance between the grittiness of reality and the glamour of the runway.

Starring: Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Dominique Jackson, Billy Porter, Indya Moore

Critics Consensus: Carried by its exceptional ensemble, Orange Is the New Black's final season gets straight to the point, tackling hard-hitting issues with the same dramatic depth and gallows humor that made the show so ground-breaking to begin with.

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

Critics Consensus: Catastrophe hits its crescendo in a cutting final season that finds both the humor and heartbreak of simply trying to get by as a lover and a parent.

Starring: Sharon Horgan, Rob Delaney, Ashley Jensen, Mark Bonnar

Critics Consensus: Brash and bonkers as ever, Veep bows out with an unapologetically absurd final season that solidifies its status as one of TV's greatest comedies.

Starring: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Anna Chlumsky, Matt Walsh, Reid Scott

Critics Consensus: Heartbreaking and powerful, Unbelievable transcends familiar true-crime beats by shifting its gaze to survivors of abuse, telling their stories with grace and gravity.

Starring: Kaitlyn Dever, Toni Collette, Merritt Wever, Dale Dickey

Critics Consensus: Russian Doll may be stuck in a time loop, but this endlessly inventive series never repeats itself as it teeters on a seesaw of shifting tones -- from fatally funny to mournfully sad -- that is balanced with exhilarating moxie by an astonishing Natasha Lyonne.

Starring: Natasha Lyonne, Greta Lee, Yul Vazquez, Elizabeth Ashley

Critics Consensus: Tuca & Bertie skips right past Bojack Horseman's shadow with its chipper sensibility and madcap sight gags, bringing plenty of laughs as it addresses adulting anxiety and exalts the joys of friendship.

Starring: Tiffany Haddish, Ali Wong, Steven Yeun, Nicole Byer

Critics Consensus: Mindhunter expands its narrative horizons without losing sight of the details that made its first season so rich, crafting a chilling second season that is as unsettling as it is utterly absorbing.

Starring: Jonathan Groff, Holt McCallany, Anna Torv, Joe Tuttle

Critics Consensus: Crucial and careful, Leaving Neverland gives empathetic breadth and depth to the complicated afterlife of child sexual abuse as experienced by adult survivors.

Starring: Jimmy Safechuck, Wade Robson

Critics Consensus: As radically hilarious as it is relatably uncomfortable, Work in Progress is a stunning debut from co-creator and star Abby McEnany.

Starring: Abby McEnany, Theo Germaine, Karin Anglin, Celeste Pechous

Critics Consensus: Bold, brisk, and beautiful, Sherman's Showcase is a delightful and stylish sketch show that moves to its own groove and invites everyone to laugh along.

Starring: Bashir Salahuddin, Diallo Riddle, John Legend, Kenneth Lucas

Critics Consensus: Singular, subversive, and simply hilarious, A Black Lady Sketch Show finds universal humor in specific spaces to craft quick-witted sketches that perfectly showcase Robin Thede and her talented cast.

Starring: Robin Thede, Ashley Nicole Black, Gabrielle Dennis, Quinta Brunson

Critics Consensus: Gina Rodriguez delivers a stellar performance in Jane the Virgin's final season, grounding the series in humanity amidst all its quirky telenovela humor.

Starring: Gina Rodriguez, Andrea Navedo, Justin Baldoni, Yael Grobglas

Critics Consensus: Incisively critical of the genre and equally delighted by its subjects, Documentary Now! nails mockumentary under the deft direction of Rhys Thomas and Alex Buono.

Starring: Fred Armisen, Bill Hader, Helen Mirren, Connie Chung

Critics Consensus: Powerful, beautiful, and like nothing else on TV, David Makes Man blends dreamy aesthetics with an empathetically crafted story to create a truly unique viewing experience.

Starring: Akili McDowell, Alana Arenas, Isaiah Johnson, Travis Coles

Critics Consensus: Stephen Graham gives a masterful performance in Shane Meadows' deeply personal depiction of trauma, gifting viewers with a raw account of self-destruction and a hopeful promise of renewal.

Starring: Stephen Graham, Juliet Ellis, Niamh Algar, Helen Behan

Critics Consensus: Igualmente hilarante y horripilante, Los Espookys is an espooky good time.

Starring: Ana Fabrega, Julio Torres, Cassandra Ciangherotti, Bernardo Velasco

Critics Consensus: A wild philosophical ride to the very end, The Good Place brings it home with a forking good final season.

Starring: Kristen Bell, Ted Danson, William Jackson Harper, Jameela Jamil

Critics Consensus: Driven by the marvelous Daisy Haggard, Back to Life questions what it means to be a person with humor, heart, and a genuine sense of surprise.

Starring: Daisy Haggard, Richard Durden, Geraldine James, Adeel Akhtar

Critics Consensus: Like the characters at its center, Big Mouth's third season continues to grow, taking on complicated new issues with the same gross-but-utterly-empathetic eye that made it so lovable in the first place.

Starring: Nick Kroll, John Mulaney, Maya Rudolph, Jason Mantzoukas

Critics Consensus: Following a period of uncertainty and a shift to NBC, Brooklyn Nine-Nine reemerges with its cast and tone wholly intact.

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

Critics Consensus: Glazer and Jacobson give the people exactly what they want in Broad City's final season - relatable content, questionable intimacy, and ingenious escapades through the glorious squalor of IRL NYC.

Starring: Abbi Jacobson, Ilana Glazer, Susie Essman, Yamaneika Saunders

Critics Consensus: Dark's sumptuous second season descends deeper into the show's meticulously-crafted mythos and cements the series as one of streaming's strongest and strangest science fiction stories.

Starring: Oliver Masucci, Karoline Eichhorn, Jördis Triebel, Louis Hofmann

Critics Consensus: Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland hit pause on serialized storytelling to focus primarily on self-contained exploits, which hit far more often than they miss in this uproariously funny season.

Starring: Justin Roiland, Sarah Chalke, Spencer Grammer, Chris Parnell

Critics Consensus: As timely and tender as ever, One Day at a Time's third season manages to up to comedy ante without losing the intimate family moments that help it hit so close to home.

Starring: Rita Moreno, Justina Machado, Stephen Tobolowsky, Todd Grinnell

Critics Consensus: Pamela Adlon fully asserts her authorial voice over Better Things in a triumphant third season that examines the exhaustion of motherhood with exhilarating artistry.

Starring: Pamela Adlon, Celia Imrie, Mikey Madison, Hannah Riley

Critics Consensus: Barry follows up a pitch-perfect debut with a second season that balances darkness with comedy while steering clear of antihero overindulgence.

Starring: Bill Hader, Stephen Root, Henry Winkler, Sarah Goldberg

Critics Consensus: A kaleidoscopic existential crisis, Undone bends the rules of space, time, and rotoscoping to weave a beautifully surreal tapestry that is at once fantastical and utterly relatable.

Starring: Rosa Salazar, Angelique Cabral, Bob Odenkirk, Constance Marie

Critics Consensus: Fleabag jumps back into the fray with a bracing second season that upholds its predecessor's frenzied wit and delicate heart, replete with Phoebe Waller-Bridge's indefatigable charisma.

Starring: Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Andrew Scott, Sian Clifford, Olivia Colman