10 New TV Shows In 2016 You Should Definitely Be Watching
2016 is such a good year for TV and we're especially excited for these 10 new shows.
If Rashida Jones isn't enough reason to watch, maybe the fact that Nancy and Steve Carrell are the executive producers will convince you to tune in. The comedy is a satire on police procedurals, where Jones plays a member of the LAPD's RHCU (Really Heinous Crimes Unit). It's already gotten lots of positive reviews.
"Angie Tribeca" premieres Jan. 17.
"Outsiders" stars "Sons of Anarchy'" actor Ryan Hurst (almost as if Opie was born again!), and follows a rural family's struggle for control over land in the Appalachian Mountains. Eerily similar to the real life events of the Oregon Occupiers, law enforcement tries to force the family off their land for a billion dollar coal investment and major drama ensues.
"Outsiders" premieres Jan. 26.
Two words: James. Franco.
Based on Stephen King's novel about a high school teacher who goes back in time to stop the assassination of John F. Kennedy, the comedy features a love story and the perplexities of Franco's character, Jake.
"11/22/63" premieres Feb. 15.
Created by the always hilarious Judd Apatow, "Love" is a "down-to-earth look at dating," exploring romantic relationships from both male and female perspectives. Apatow is known for movies like "Knocked Up" and "The 40-Year-Old Virgin", and this is his first TV series since cult classics "Undeclared" and "Freaks and Geeks". Already picked up for a two-season order, this might be your new favorite Netflix series.
"Love" premieres Feb. 19.
From the creators of "American Horror Story" comes this anthology series centered around history's famous criminals. For its freshman season, the series follows the murder trial of O.J. Simpson, with David Schwimmer starring as Robert Kardashian. The series also boasts a star-studded cast: Cuba Gooding Jr., John Travolta, Selma Blair, Connie Britton and Nathan Lane round out the cast.
"American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson" premieres Feb. 2.
This upcoming HBO period drama centers on a 1970s New York City record executive trying to resurrect his label. Created by executive producer of "Boardwalk Empire" Terence Winter, directed by Marin Scorsese and produced by Mick Jagger, there's plenty of Hollywood power behind it. Oh, and it stars the wonderful Olivia Wilde.
"Vinyl" premieres Feb. 14.
Now that "Downton Abbey" is ending, PBS will harbor American-made period medical drama, "Mercy Street". The series follows Civil War-era doctors and nurses and stars "How I Met Your Mother"'s Josh Radnor.
"Mercy Street" premieres Jan. 17.
Fans of beloved '90s sitcom "Full House" have been eagerly anticipating Netflix's spinoff, "Fuller House", since John Stamos announced himself as executive producer. The best news? It takes place in modern day and most of the original cast is back(!!!). There's even a new Comet!
"Fuller House" premieres Feb. 26.
From executive producer John Legend, "Underground" follows a group of slaves who plan a 600-mile escape to freedom from a Georgian plantation. Legend also wrote some of the music featured to make it resonate with a modern-day audience.
"Underground" premieres March 9.
10. "Baskets", FX
Anything created by Louis C.K. and Zach Galifianakis will be pure gold - which is why we're so excited for "Baskets". The series revolves around Chip Baskets (Galifianakis) who follows his dream of becoming a professional clown. We're dying already.
"Baskets" premieres Jan. 21.