Winter TV Scorecard 2016
#37
Critics Consensus: Black Sails marks "X" and hits the spot during a swashbuckling final season that maintains the series' penchant for rum-soaked spectacle while gracefully delivering these roguish characters to their destinies.
#36
Critics Consensus: Strong performances by Jenna Coleman and Rufus Sewell hint at Downton-esque potential for Victoria, but the narrative falls just shy of that soapy mark.
#35
Critics Consensus: Sense8 serves up a heaping helping of yuletide queerness and sci-fi slyness in this narratively messy but richly felt special.
Synopsis: Celebrations and scandals strengthen the Sensates' bond as they try to reconstruct their lives and outsmart the Whispers.
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#34
Critics Consensus: Patriot is dark, quirky, and often funny -- and although its risks don't always pay off, the series is still savvy and inspired enough to watch.
#33
Critics Consensus: Homeland delivers introspective comfort food with a satisfyingly strong leading female character and storylines that continue to surprise.
#31
Critics Consensus: "The Return of Doctor Mysterio" is a welcome return of Doctor Who after a year's absence, with the added fun of seeing Steven Moffat take a heroic swing at his version of a Superman story.
Synopsis: The Doctor, a journalist and a superhero team up to save New York City.
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#30
Critics Consensus: Proudly stupid yet surprisingly soulful, Detroiters showcases an impressive level of commitment from its charming, well-matched leads -- and balances its goofy humor with an equal helping of heart.
#29
Critics Consensus: Riverdale offers an amusingly self-aware reimagining of its classic source material that proves eerie, odd, daring, and above all addictive.
#28
Critics Consensus: Bitingly funny and highly addictive, Big Little Lies is a twisty, thrilling, enlightening ride led by a first-rate cast.
#27
Critics Consensus: A clearer sense of purpose and extra helpings of cynicism and danger lead The Magicians to a higher level of engagement.
#26
Critics Consensus: In its final season, Girls remains uncompromising, intelligent, character driven, compassionate -- and at times consciously aggravating.
#25
Critics Consensus: Vikings returns for another season of fantastic performances, epic battles, and sharp writing sure to please its barbarous hordes of fans.
#24
Critics Consensus: Season 4 of The 100 rewards longtime viewers with a deeper look at their favorite characters, as well as adding exceptional nuance and depth to their thrilling circumstances.
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