Spring TV Preview: The 30 Most-Anticipated Shows
Does TV save its best shows for the end of its season? The answer may be yes, given that the next few months will see the returns of acclaimed programs like The Americans, Game of Thrones, Veep, and Catastrophe. There are also some promising newcomers headed to the small screen in the coming weeks, including several Netflix comedies, the latest from Shonda Rhimes, and a drama produced by Steven Soderbergh.
Below, we highlight 30 intriguing shows scheduled to debut between now and early May, listed in order by premiere date. (For information on other upcoming TV debuts, visit our TV Premiere Calendar.)
What happens when a model Catholic family of five "stops pretending to be perfect and actually starts being real"? Well, it involves the spilling of secrets about teen sex, sexual identity, a marriage in trouble, and more. Created by David Windsor and Casey Johnson (both from the short-lived Happy Hour) and produced by Dan Savage, the comedy stars Martha Plimpton (Raising Hope) and Jay R. Ferguson (Mad Men). Reviews for tonight's pair of new episodes tell of a series that's uneven but has potential.