2017 has a lot of good shows on the horizon! Lots of new ones and returning ones that didn’t air in 2016! There are many more I’m excited for but this list is 15 shows I can’t wait for in 2017:
15 Shows I'm looking forward to in 2017
15) "Broadchurch" ITV
This murder mystery returns for one final go around. After a less than perfect second season, hopefully the final one goes out on a high note like the first season. I think there will be a new mystery after last season essentially wrapped up that ongoing case.
14) "Episodes" Showtime
This comedy returns this year for a final season following a duo of writers/creators of a popular British show which gets adapted in America to disastrous results. Last season showed possibly the duo moving on, but they of course will be pulled back in one last time.
13) "Homeland" Showtime
After a longer wait between seasons Homeland will return to our TVs and also back to the US as its setting after spending the past few seasons abroad. The show has essentially turned into a 24-esq show once they moved on from the Brody storyline and that’s not a bad thing. They filmed some scenes in my hometown so I’m excited to see what they did!
12) "Doctor Who" BBC One
Doctor Who returns for one last season with the current showrunner and I cannot wait to see what the show has to offer once Moffat is gone. This coming season will have us with the Doctor and two companions, one we’ve already met, and one we’ll meet when it returns this spring. After an OK Christmas special, I hope this season delivers.
11) "Sense8" Netflix
Sense8 recently aired a Christmas special episode setting off season two, but I haven't had a chance to check it out yet. Hopefully the show will be as creative and interesting as it was in the first season. I also hope all the sensates spend more time together in different combinations.
10) "Catastrophe" Channel 4
Catastrophe recently finished production on its third season and I can’t wait for the show to return for more laughs and heartfelt moments. Carrie Fisher will be missed on this show for sure, though I’m glad we’ll get to see her pop up in this coming season one last time.
9) "Master of None" Netflix
Master of None was original and creative in its first season and I hope it lives up to the standard it set for itself. It was funny, deep, and different. I have complete faith in the creative team behind the show and I am sure I will enjoy season two whenever it airs.
8) "Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later" Netflix
After doing a prequel series to the movie which set this whole franchise up, Netflix ordered a series based on the final scene of the movie, where they decide to meet up ten years later. Hopefully it will be just as funny as the first series and movie.
7) "Powerless" NBC
Powerless follows a group of non superpowered humans who work for a company within the DC Universe that ensures that normal civilians aren’t injured by superheroes and villains who fight it out. Look at that cast, I know this one is going to be funny.
6) "Rick and Morty" Adult Swim
I feel like I’ve been waiting forever for season three of Rick and Morty to return for more strange and funny situations. In the meantime I’ve been reading the comics and they fill the void, but there’s nothing like having real episodes every week!
5) "Playing House" USA Network
This USA comedy about two friends who move in together to help raise one of their kids and reconnect has been MIA for a year. I saw recently that they should be filming the coming season three soon, so hopefully it’ll be on our TVs sooner than later!
4) "Riverdale" The CW
Riverdale is an adaptation of the Archie characters and comics set in a Twin Peaks like setting. So far I’ve been really excited to see how it all plays out, and hopefully they deliver on the characters and storylines and avoid the pitfalls of a teen soap drama.
3) "Legion" FX
Legion is a Marvel adaptation of the comic book character Legion who is the son of Charles Xavier, and a part of the X-Men universe. It looks really good from the trailers, the cast seems to be solid and I really hope it delivers. X-Men adaptations have been hit or miss in the past few years so it could go either way.
2) "The Leftovers" HBO
I was sad when they announced the final season of The Leftovers had been pushed to 2017. We have a premiere date of April at the moment, and it can’t come soon enough. Again, the setting is changing this season, bringing them to Australia if I remember correctly, and hopefully we’ll get some answers, but if we don’t, I’ll be just as excited to just have more episodes!
1) "Iron Fist/The Defenders" Netflix
First I need to finish Daredevil and start Luke Cage, but I’m really excited to see how they handle this adaptation of Iron Fist and then how they bring everyone together for The Defenders. Iron Fist is a lesser known character, but I’ve read some of the series he’s lead or been involved in, and is a pretty cool character. I’m just hoping we get some Power Man and Iron Fist team up between the two series.
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