The 20 Best New TV Shows of 2019 (So Far)
Which newcomers on the small screen have impressed reviewers the most during the first half of the year? Above, find the highest-scoring first-year TV shows (and miniseries) debuting between January 1, 2019 and June 30, 2019. Only shows with at least 7 reviews from professional critics are included.
Leaving Neverland wasn't the only 2019 miniseries to investigate claims of abuse against a well-known pop star. Airing in January, this six-part Lifetime docuseries gave a voice to multiple women who claimed they were abused (mentally and physically) by R&B singer R. Kelly. And it appears to have been the rare television series to have a real-world impact: In the months following the airing, Kelly lost his record contract and faced new criminal charges of sexual abuse.
“It is a staggering, stomach-churning narrative work--especially for those who have experienced similar traumas.” —Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic
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