The 20 Best New TV Shows of 2018 (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, 2018 and June 27, 2018. Only shows with at least 7 reviews from professional critics are included.
Showtime's ensemble drama set in the South Side of Chicago comes from Master of None co-star Lena Waithe, who recently took home an Emmy for her writing on that show. Jason Mitchell (Straight Outta Compton) heads a cast that also includes Jacob Latimore (Sleight), Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine (Queen of Katwe), Alex Hibbert (Moonlight), and Sonja Sohn (The Wire).
“If its ambitions sometimes outstrip its execution, the drama’s generosity and seriousness of purpose give heft to its most successful storylines.” —Maureen Ryan, Variety
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