Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Star Trek: Lower Decks

This cartoon feels more like Futurama than classic Star Trek. And for families, that’s not necessarily a good thing.

Comedy, Kids
Muppets Now

Disney+’s new take on the Muppets is funny. But like a closeup of the bags under Waldorf’s eyes, it comes …

Comedy, Drama
In My Skin

A likable lead doesn’t redeem this wildly problematic show.

Comedy, Drama
Shameless

This Showtime show may be an Emmy darling, but its name is all too apt.

Comedy, Drama
The Baby-Sitters Club

The show addresses issues faced by many a middle schooler–but not in ways that their parents might approve of.

Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Room 104

Room 104 is an interesting stop along the television landscape. But a restful place to stay? Hardly.

Comedy
United We Fall

This new, family-oriented ABC sitcom will feel familiar to harried young parents.

Comedy, Drama
Little Voice

This Apple TV+ original is sweet and celebrates the power of community. But it comes with some not-so-little problems.

Animation, Comedy, Kids
The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants in Space!

Captain Underpants and the crew have indeed blasted into orbit. But the show’s toilet humor keeps this cartoon earth bound.

Animation, Comedy, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
DC Super Hero Girls

Sure, these high schoolers sometimes have to take down the bad guys. But they’re more about lifting up each other.

Animation, Comedy, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts

Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts is creative, engaging and clever. But it’s not Kansas. Indeed, it’s not even Oz.

Comedy, Drama
The Politician

Ryan Murphy’s empty-hearted hero, Payton, takes a run at a state senate seat. But that’s not the only thing that’s …

Comedy
Alexa & Katie

This Netflix teen sitcom has more than a laugh track. It has a heart, too.

Animation, Comedy
Crossing Swords

I had hoped to enjoy Crossing Swords. Instead, it just left me cross.

Animation, Comedy, Kids
Looney Tunes Cartoons

Yes, Bugs, Porky, Daffy and all the other Looney Tunes characters are back, with fresh iterations of their well-worn hijinks.