It might only be May, but networks are already eager to show you what new TV shows are slated for the fall. Which is why, last week, the networks held their upfronts (events where they present plans for new and returning shows to press and advertisers). With this came a slew of trailers from new shows—some promising, others forgettable, many of them starring straight, white dudes. Seriously, how many Serious Medical Dramas do we need on the air?
There are some diamonds in the rough, though—13 to be exact. These TV series, below, are the ones to look out for when the leaves start changing and the pumpkin spice lattes reappear. One of them is the Charmed reboot, which feels appropriate. (Ya know: Witches. Fall. Halloween.) Anyway, watch the trailers below, and set your DVRs accordingly.
Single Parents
Blair Waldorf would have no patience for the character Leighton Meester plays in this new ensemble comedy, which also stars Taran Killam and Brad Garett. (She’d have a lot to say about the clothes.) The show centers around a group of single parents whose kids attend the same school. Killam’s character, though, is so wrapped up in fatherhood that he forgets he’s an adult. But never fear, because the other single parents band together to show him life (read: wine) again. Wednesdays at 9:30 P.M. ET on ABC
A Million Little Things
Is A Million Little Things the This Is Us of 2018? It’s certainly sad enough. The new ABC drama tracks the lives of a group of Boston friends who stayed in touch through marriages, kids, relationships, and addictions. When one of them unexpectedly dies, it brings out a whole new level of emotional nuance that will translate to you bringing out the tissues. Be warned. Wednesdays at 10 P.M. ET on ABC
The Red Line
Ava Duvernay is an executive producer on this gut-wrenching new show about a black doctor who’s mistakenly shot by a white cop. The lives of each of these men becomes intertwined in ways that will start conversations and break your heart. Premiering midseason on CBS
The Fix
This legal drama—produced by Marcia Clark—almost plays out like Clark’s dream post-O.J. Simpson scenario. In it, a whip-smart female attorney (Robin Tunney) fails at convicting a high-profile athlete charged with murdering his wife. When he’s suspected of committing the same crime years later, though, she’s given a second chance at putting him behind bars. It’ll be interesting to see what Clark parallels, if any, pop up on this show. Premiering midseason on ABC
Happy Together
One of CBS’ most promising new shows, Happy Together looks like a pitch-perfect sitcom. Damon Wayans Jr. plays an accountant whose life turns upside down when his client, a Harry Styles-adjacent pop star, asks to crash on his couch for a few weeks. Hilarity ensues. (Fun fact: Styles is actually a producer on this series, and it’s partially based on his life.) Mondays at 8:30 P.M. ET on CBS
Abby
Seven words: From the producers of The Good Place. That’s all you need to know about this Cheers-adjacent comedy starring Natalie Morales as a backyard bartender. This is where I want to do happy hour from now until the end of time. Premiering midseason on NBC
Murphy Brown
Candice Bergen is returning for this highly-anticipated reboot, and that’s the only reason you need to tune in. Thursdays at 9:30 P.M. ET on CBS
Untitled Hulu Mindy Kaling Project
Not much is known about Kaling’s new Hulu project—just that it’s inspired by the classic 1994 Hugh Grant film Four Weddings and a Funeral. Need we say more? Coming to TBA
I Feel Bad
Another easy sell is I Feel Bad, which is produced by none other than Amy Poehler herself. The comedy series centers on Emet (Sarayu Blue), a mom, wife, and boss who frequently feels bad about basic problems that life throws her way. From telling her daughter she can’t dance to dream-cheating on her husband, there’s undeniable humor in Emet’s guilt—that’s what makes it fun to watch. Thursdays at 9:30 P.M. ET on NBC
The Village
From Sons of Anarchy producer Mike Daniels comes this drama from NBC about a group of racially, culturally, and sexually diverse tenants living in a Brooklyn apartment building. Their background differences causes drama that we’ll watch from the claustrophobic confinements of one building. That will no-doubt create a specific kind of relatable tension for anyone whose neighbors are 10 feet away. Premiering midseason on NBC
Proven Innocent
Another intriguing midseason offering: This legal drama from Fox about a wrongfully convicted woman (Madeline Scott) who gets out of jail, becomes a lawyer, and is eager to dethrone the corrupt attorney that put her in prison in the first place. Premiering midseason on Fox
Charmed
Sure, this new reboot of Charmed is more diverse, both in race and sexuality. (One of the sisters, Mel, is a lesbian.) But will it have the same addictive wit and, well, charm as it predecessor? Only time will tell, but we’re certainly excited to watch. Sundays at 9 P.M. ET on The CW
Into the Dark
From horror maestro Jason Blum comes this new, 12-episode anthology series on Hulu. Each episode will be feature length and tell its own, standalone horror story. And the best part: It’s premiering right before Halloween. Consider your watch list complete. Starting October 5 on Hulu
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