Comedy, Crime, Drama
Castle

Technically, Richard Castle’s a mystery writer. So why doesn’t he publish a book about why he does so little writing …

Drama
Designated Survivor

Designated Survivor is back … on Netflix. And it’s bringing more problems into the Oval Office than it had on …

Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
American Gods

Simply put, American Gods is the worst show on television. And it’s not even close.

Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
The 4400

For decades, people have been spinning tales of alien abductions. Such interstellar kidnappings serve as the starting point for this …

Crime, Drama
I Am the Night

This TNT crime drama’s whole appeal, beyond the big names involved, is its tawdry, tantalizing setup.

Crime, Drama
In Plain Sight

Some people really are in the wrong place at the wrong time. The worst off among them wind up in …

Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Invasion

This ABC series featured a killer hurricane in its premiere just three weeks after Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast and …

Drama
Saving Grace

Don’t mistake Holly Hunter’s new supernatural drama (on TNT) for ‘Touched by an Angel’ or even ‘Joan of Arcadia.’

Crime, Drama, Legal
Blind Justice

‘NYPD Blue’ creator Steven Bochco brings a new show to ABC. Should viewers cover their eyes?

Comedy, Drama
Brothers & Sisters

They say you can pick your friends but not your family. But as luck would have it, you can pick …

Crime, Drama
Touching Evil

“Is there any way to keep our children safe?” “No,” Creegan replies sadly. “When will that change?” “Never,” intones Creegan.

Comedy, Crime, Drama
Burn Notice

Michael Westen is James Bond in The Fugitive—a venerable, vulnerable über-spy.

Animation, Comedy, Drama, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia

Trollhunters isn’t a great show, not by any stretch. But it’s far from being a monstrosity.

Drama
The Red Line

This socially conscious drama is so woke that makers of caffeine tablets should talk to CBS about branding partnerships.

Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
The Society

Netflix gives us a surprisingly thoughtful, provocative dystopian teen drama. Too bad about all the swearing.