New TV Shows to Obssess Over This Year
1. Scream Queens (FOX) – The latest creation from Glee/American Horror Story executive producer, Ryan Murphy. Revolving around a snooty sorority and a homicidal maniac along with a series of murders, what’s not to like? Featuring an impressive cast – Emma Roberts (American Horror Story), Lea Michele (Glee), Keke Palmer, Nick Jonas, Abigail Breslin, Ariana Grande and the scream queen herself, Jamie Lee Curtis. Scream Queens airs Tuesday nights on FOX.
2. Ash Vs. Evil Dead (STARZ) – The horror antics of the Evil Dead franchise are back for a 10-episode series from director Sam Raimi, producer Rob Tapert and Bruce Campbell reprises his role as Ash Williams. Thirty years after the events of Army of Darkness (the third installment of the Evil Dead franchise), the series follows Ash as he battles a new Deadite plague. Cast members include: Lucy Lawless, Ray Santiago, Dana DeLorenzo and Jill Marie Jones. Ash Vs. Evil Dead debuts Halloween night on Starz.
3. Grandfathered (FOX) – John Stamos (Full House) stars in this warm-hearted comedy as a workaholic bachelor with a perfect, carefree lifestyle until he discovers he’s a father and a grandfather. Josh Peck (Drake and Josh), Paget Brewster (Criminal Minds) and Christina Milian also star. Grandfathered airs Tuesday nights on FOX.
4. Supergirl (CBS) – It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s not a man. Wait – it’s Supergirl! Move along, Clark Kent. Supergirl’s got this. From the world of DC Comics, Melissa Benoist (Glee) suits up as Kara Zor-El, Superman’s cousin. Watch this bubbly heroine save the city from chaos and balance work life from her nightmarish boss. Calista Flockhart, Dean Cain, Mehcad Brooks, Jeremy Jordan and Chyler Leigh also star. Supergirl makes its debut October 26 on CBS.
5. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (The CW) – Rebecca Bloom stars in this hour-long musical series as Rebecca Bunch. A determined (and possibly loony) young woman who gives up her job to desperately reconcile with an ex-boyfriend. It’s all in the title, people. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend premieres Oct. 12 on The CW.
6. Fear The Walking Dead (AMC) – A prequel to the hit AMC series The Walking Dead. Set in Los Angeles during the beginning of the zombie outbreak that has destroyed mankind by the time Andrew Lincoln’s Rick Grimes wakes from his coma in the original series. Starring Alycia Debnam-Carey (The 100), Kim Dickens, Frank Dillane, Ruben Blades, Lorenzo James Henrie, Mercedes Mason and Elizabeth Rodriguez (Orange Is the New Black). Fear The Walking Dead airs Sunday nights on AMC.
7. Heroes Reborn (NBC) – A reboot of the NBC series ‘Heroes’. This time with new and some returning cast members. The 13-episode miniseries displays elements of the show’s first season, with characters discovering their superhuman abilities. Along with dark stories that will surely make it hard to put down the remote. Returning faces will reprise their roles, including Greg Grunberg, Masi Oka, Jack Coleman, among others. Heroes Reborn airs Thursday nights on NBC.
8. The Muppets (ABC) – Everyone’s favorite Muppets are back, and this time they’re bringing the sass. Making their comeback to television in the form of a mockumentary about what goes on behind the scenes of a late night talk show, hosted by the hilarious Miss Piggy. Join Kermit and the rest of the Muppet gang as the show dives further into their personal lives and relationships. Targeted toward a more adult audience, this show is still fun for kids of all ages. The Muppets airs Tuesday nights on ABC.
9. DC’S Legends of Tomorrow (The CW) – With The CW expanding its superhero slate – what better is it than to gather up the heroes & villains from the DC universe and throw them all together. It’s up to one man to assemble a group of heroes and villains to take down an unstoppable threat. Will the team be able to push aside their differences? Will the team work together to save the world? The world needs legends. DC’s Legends of Tomorrow is set to premiere in January 2016.
10.Marvel’s Jessica Jones (Netflix) – Following the success of ‘Daredevil’, it’s not surprising Marvel is ready to come out with another Marvel/Netflix series. This time featuring ex-superhero, Jessica Jones. The series will revolve around Jones’ job as a private detective, all while struggling with PTSD from her past. Krysten Ritter (Don’t Trust the B**** in Apt. 23) takes on the lead role. Other cast members, include: David Tennant, Mike Colter, Carrie-Anne Moss and Rachael Taylor. Marvel’s Jessica Jones premieres on November 20, 2015 on Netflix.