The 10 Best New TV Shows of 2016

After revealing my 10 best series of the year yesterday, it’s time to spotlight the new kids on the block: those freshman shows that immediately broke out of an oversaturated field and established themselves as essential TV viewing.

There are so many overwhelming television choices—the 450-some scripted series that aired this year is more than double the number from 2009—that my initial reaction to any new series announcement is more dread than excitement. How am I ever going to fit yet another show into my overpacked schedule?

But when it comes to the 10 shows on this list, I couldn’t have been happier to make the time.

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