Crime, Drama, Legal
Perry Mason

HBO’s rendering of this iconic character is, not surprisingly, a lot darker and grittier than anything we’ve read or seen …

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.

Kids, Reality/Game
Absurd! PLANET

What you see on this nature show should come as no surprise to any animal documentary vet. What you hear, …

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.

Animation, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Transformers: War for Cybertron

The Transformers franchise keep chugging along, but there’s some bumps in this particular installment.

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.

Kids
The InBESTigators

There isn’t a case too tough for these kids to crack. And they figure out more than mysteries along the …

Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Room 104

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

Crime, Drama, Medical
The Alienist

This TNT crime drama is as dirty, messy and brutal as the 19th-century New York streets from which it pulls …

Crime, Drama
Blindspot

Tattoos tell the tale of a woman who has lost all of her memories but none of her fighting skills …

Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Cursed

Cursed revisits the Arthurian legend from a different—and darker—point of view.

Animation, Kids
Where’s Waldo?

This TV adaptation of a beloved puzzle book series gently teaches young viewers lessons about friendship and bravery.

Comedy
United We Fall

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