Winter TV Scorecard 2016

Critics Consensus: The refreshingly goofy Crashing embraces a measured positivity and an overall sweetness that sets it apart from its more sardonic contemporaries.

Starring: Pete Holmes, Lauren Lapkus, George Basil, Artie Lange

Critics Consensus: The Expanse's second season offers more of the show's excellent signature production values while increasing character development and politically thrilling narratives.

Starring: Thomas Jane, Steven Strait, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Dominique Tipper

Critics Consensus: Trollhunters manages to capture del Toro's enthusiasm for telling monster stories, in a youthful and more colorful fashion that may well earn him a new generation of fans.

Starring: Kelsey Grammer, Anton Yelchin, Charlie Saxton, Lexi Medrano

Critics Consensus: Bold, intelligent, and visually arresting, Legion is a masterfully surreal and brilliantly daring departure from traditional superhero conceits.

Starring: Dan Stevens, Aubrey Plaza, Rachel Keller, Katie Aselton

Critics Consensus: Enjoyably dark, A Series of Unfortunate Events matches the source material's narrative as well as its tone, leaving viewers with a wonderfully weird, dry, gothic comedy.

Starring: Neil Patrick Harris, Patrick Warburton, Malina Pauli Weissman, Louis Hynes

Critics Consensus: One Day at a Time breathes fresh life into the classic Norman Lear original with a lively, sharp, and proudly old-school sitcom bolstered by a surfeit of heart and terrific performances from Rita Moreno and Justina Machado.

Starring: Justina Machado, Todd Grinnell, Isabella Gomez, Marcel Ruiz

Synopsis: A three-part miniseries, "The New Edition Story" follows the R&B/pop group from their humble beginnings as kids in Boston to global mega-stardom -- weathering the... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Luke James, Woody McClain, Elijah Kelley, Bryshere Y. Gray

Starring: Josh Holloway, Sarah Wayne Callies, Peter Jacobson, Tory Kittles

Critics Consensus: As shocking and thrilling as ever, Scandal eases into its sixth season with as much confidence as Olivia Pope herself.

Starring: Kerry Washington, Guillermo Díaz, Darby Stanchfield, Katie Lowes

Starring: Zach Galifianakis, Louie Anderson, Martha Kelly, Alex Morris

Critics Consensus: Bates Motel's final season brings the franchise full circle, with a satisfyingly creepy conclusion to the trials and tribulations of Norman Bates.

Starring: Vera Farmiga, Freddie Highmore, Max Thieriot, Olivia Cooke

Critics Consensus: Gael Garcia Bernal's winning performance harmonizes rapturously with the series' romantic take on artistic endeavor to create a generous helping of winsome escapism.

Starring: Gael García Bernal, Lola Kirke, Malcolm McDowell, Saffron Burrows

Critics Consensus: Imposters meshes slapstick comedy, top-notch writing, unexpected twists, and a noteworthy lead performance, with satisfying -- and surprisingly ambitious -- results.

Starring: Inbar Lavi, Rob Heaps, Parker Young, Stephen Bishop

Critics Consensus: An influx of new characters and a fresh narrative twist give Billions an added boost during its thoroughly entertaining second season.

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

Critics Consensus: The Hollow Crown deftly demonstrates that even the Bard's most obscure work can be sumptuous appointment viewing -- saving Benedict Cumberbatch's riveting incarnation of Richard III as a parting treat.

Starring: Hugh Bonneville, Adrian Dunbar, Michael Gambon, Philip Glenister