Usually, the end of the year is a wasteland for TV filled with reruns, pointless holiday specials, and movies that don't satisfy our need for new content.
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The 35 most notable TV shows this winter — and whether you should watch or skip them
Here are all of the notable television shows and TV movies that are premiering in the colder months, including
But this year, things are different. Thanks to peak TV and streaming services like Netflix and Hulu, the final months of 2018 and early 2019 are filled with some exciting new shows, returning shows, and original movies. There's even a holiday special coming in December from one of the best shows on TV right now, "Schitt's Creek."
We put together a list of all the notable new and returning shows (and original movies) coming this winter, and let you know whether you should watch them — or skip them. We also let you know when they premiere, and included times for broadcast shows and movies that have a confirmed slot.
The lineup for winter isn't super daunting, but there are a few shows and movies we're excited about, including season two of Amazon's "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," the second season of Hulu's "Marvel's Runaways," and Netflix's original holiday movie, "A Christmas Prince 2: Royal Wedding."
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Here are all of the notable TV shows and TV movies coming this winter, and whether or not you should watch them:
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Some of the notable new series include HBO's limited series "My Brilliant Friend," AMC's spy thriller "The Little Drummer Girl," and Netflix's original film, "Roma."
“The Holiday Calendar” — Netflix film
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“Outlaw King” — Netflix film
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“Dogs” — Netflix
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“The Kominsky Method” — Netflix
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“She-Ra and the Princesses of Power” — Netflix
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"The Ballad of Buster Scruggs" — Netflix film
Premiere date: Friday,
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"My Brilliant Friend" — HBO
Series premiere date: Sunday,
Should you watch it? Yes. Based on the 2010 best-selling novel of the same name by Elena Ferrante, this limited series about a lifelong friendship captures the spirit of the gripping novel and is so intense and well-acted that you’ll forget you’re reading subtitles.
"The Little Drummer Girl" — AMC
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“The Christmas Chronicles” — Netflix film
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"Life-Size 2" — Freeform film
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"Roma" — Netflix film
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"Tidelands" — Netflix
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"Springsteen on Broadway" — Netflix film
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"Watership Down" — Netflix
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Should you watch it? Maybe, but definitely not on Christmas, when it comes out. This series is not for the faint of heart, and although it is about rabbits, it's not exactly kid-friendly. The book is about doomed rabbits who must flee their home and establish their lives elsewhere.
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“Bird Box” — Netflix film
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"The Passage" — FOX
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"The Umbrella Academy" — Netflix
Premiere date: Friday,
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Amazon's "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" drops its second season in early December. Later in the month, Hulu drops the second season of its teen superhero series "Marvel's Runaways." In January, "True Detective" returns for a third season after almost three years,
"Narcos: Mexico" — Netflix
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"A Christmas Prince 2: Royal Wedding" — Netflix film
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“Top Chef” season 16 — Bravo
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“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” season 2 — Amazon
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"Neo Yokio Pink Christmas" — Netflix
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"Counterpart" season 2 — Starz
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"Versailles: The Final Act" — Ovation
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Should you watch it? You can pass. This show is apparently ending because audiences felt like there are "too many" sex scenes and lost interest.
"Schitt’s Creek" Holiday Special — Pop
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"Marvel's Runaways" season 2 — Hulu
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Should you watch it? Yes! Season one was one of the biggest surprises of 2017. And with a bigger budget and a more accelerated storyline, season two gets even better, and way more complicated.
"The Orville" season 2 — Fox
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Should you watch it? No. A lot of people like this show, but we think it's a bit sloppy and don't recommend it.
76th Golden Globes — NBC
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“Future Man” season 2 — Hulu
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Should you watch it? Watch it if you watched the first season. It's fun and has a great cast, but its nasty but cute humor is not for everyone.
"True Detective" season 3 — HBO
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"Schitt’s Creek" season 5 — Pop
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Should you watch it? Yes. We cannot stress this enough: You need to watch "Schitt's Creek."
"Star Trek: Discovery" season 2 — CBS All Access
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"Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" season 4 — Netflix
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"Rent Live!" — FOX
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"The 91st Oscars" — ABC
Premiere date: Sunday,
Should you watch it? Yes, especially because the live performances —which will hopefully include more than one performance from songs on the "A Star Is Born" soundtrack — will kill this year.
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