Which of the following Television Series are Good Bets???

[shadowkat]

I threatened to do this in another post. I've saved so many television series to my DVR, and I've lost track of which are worth watching and which are a waste of time. I keep forgetting what's on when.

So, I'm curious to know what everyone else would recommend. What new television shows, assuming there are any, that you love or would recommend giving a shot? [Note if it's been on for more than a year or two, with at least 30 episodes, it's NOT new. Example: Agent Carter is new, the Arrow is not. That said, I'm making an exception with The X-Files (which is sort of a revival), American Crime (which is new each season, sort of like American Horror Story and Fargo), and shows that just started last year and popped up again now like Agent Carter.]

I'm limiting this poll to the television series that I've heard and can remember -- it's like the dreaded presidential poll, it's impossible to list them all. But, here's the thing, if your favorite isn't on this list - please put it in the comments, and be sure to include where it can be found and what it is about.

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Thanks. Hopefully, I'll get more than five responses. LJ has been sort of dead lately in regards to posting.

ETA: I left THE COLONY off the list by accident. Has anyone seen it? Is it worth watching?

Comments

[shadowkat67.livejournal.com]

So Lucifer gets better? Tried the first episode and wasn't sure.

[liliaeth]

I actually haven't seen the second episode yet. But I loved the first one.

It's not easy to get me to even tolerate an asshole character like Lucifer, let out like him, and yet the actor still managed to do so. That alone, makes it a success for me.

[shadowkat67.livejournal.com]

The actor is very likable. He's the best thing about the series. I was actually surprised at some of the casting, which is rather good. Now if the writing could just improve a bit...but then that's been my reaction to most television series lately.

[liliaeth]

It is incredibly rare for a show to get the writing right from the first episode on. the last one I could remember doing so, was Pushing Daisies.

So for me, what makes or breaks a series, is if the casting feels right, and if I like the characters. Lucifer passes that test, so I plan on giving it a chance :-)

[shadowkat67.livejournal.com]

I find the lead interesting enough to stick with it for a while. The criminal procedural bit may eventually bore me...though. I have almost no patience for criminal procedures. ;-)