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.
A co-production with the BBC, this eight-episode HBO historical drama is loosely based on the true story of Anne Lister (played by Coronation Street's Suranne Jones), a landowner who attempts to get ahead in Industrial Revolution-era England by marrying well—specifically, by marrying a wealthy woman. The series comes from Sally Wainwright (Happy Valley), and will return for a second season next year.
“[A] smashing tale alive with heart and wit.” —Dorothy Rabinowitz, The Wall Street Journal