There are nearly 70 movies/shows that premiered on MBC during the autumn season of 2016, many of which have received high praise from the professional community. However, this does not mean that everyone has the time to follow all of them, regardless of whether they are talented or not. With many attractive options presented, viewers are becoming increasingly selective due to a plethora of appealing content, especially since many series that have been around for 1-2 years no longer hold the same interest and face competition from newer series.
To help everyone easily choose a new TV show, we will look at 20 titles that have received the highest ratings on Metacritic:
20. The Get Down (Netflix)
Metacritic score: 69
Directed by Baz Luhrmann, known for “Moulin Rouge,” this musical series tells the story of the origins and development of hip-hop culture.
19. No Tomorrow (The CW)
Metacritic score: 69
A quirky young woman embarks on an adventurous journey after meeting a charming guy who believes the world will end soon.
18. Designated Survivor (ABC)
Metacritic score: 71
Starring Kiefer Sutherland as Tom Kirkland, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, this series follows him as he unexpectedly becomes President after an attack wipes out the entire government.
17. Easy (Netflix)
Metacritic score: 72
Created by Joe Swanberg, this series features various short stories exploring the intersection of technology, culture, and relationships in a major city.
16. Quarry (Cinemax)
Metacritic score: 72
Based on the novel by Max Allan Collins, “Quarry” follows Marine Lloyd “Mac” Conway Jr., a Vietnam War veteran who returns home only to find himself confronting the harsh realities of society before becoming an assassin.
15. Channel Zero (Syfy)
Metacritic score: 73
A man returns to his hometown, where he suspects a connection to a famous TV show and its mysterious murders.
14. Westworld (HBO)
Metacritic score: 74
A theme park populated by high-tech robots indistinguishable from humans, offering wealthy guests a chance to engage in wild adventures. However, the robots begin to show signs of abnormal behavior, leading to dark consequences.
13. Queen Sugar (OWN)
Metacritic score: 75
Directed by Ava DuVernay, this series focuses on the relationship of three siblings returning to their hometown after their father passes away and leaves behind a sugar plantation.
12. Gomorrah (Sundance Channel)
Metacritic score: 76
This crime drama series produced by Italian filmmakers since 2014 revolves around a mafia family in Milan, Italy.
11. This Is Us (NBC)
Metacritic score: 76
This emotional series revolves around a group of people who are connected in unexpected ways by sharing the same birthday.
10. One Mississippi (Amazon)
Metacritic score: 77
Based on the life of comedian Tig Notaro, this dark comedy series follows Tig as she returns to her hometown after her mother’s passing.
9. The Durrells in Corfu (PBS)
Metacritic score: 77
Based on the book by author Gerard Durrell, this quirky series follows a family that relocates from England to a Greek island for a new beginning.
8. The Good Place (NBC)
Metacritic score: 78
A woman finds herself in the afterlife, only to realize she has been mistakenly placed in “the good place.” She soon learns that she is not the perfect person others believe her to be, leading to comedic situations as she tries to hide her past.
7. Speechless (ABC)
Metacritic score: 79
Starring Minnie Driver as a fiercely determined mother, this series showcases the challenges and joys of raising a special needs child while navigating family dynamics.
6. Marvel’s Luke Cage (Netflix)
Metacritic score: 79
Luke Cage fights to create a new life in a neighborhood that isn’t exactly welcoming. However, the surrounding environment and the criminal elements make it difficult for peace to prevail.
5. Better Things (FX)
Metacritic score: 79
Created by Pamela Adlon and Louis C.K., “Better Things” is a comedy-drama series that follows a single mother balancing the challenges of her family life with her career as an actress.
4. High Maintenance (HBO)
Metacritic score: 81
Transitioning from a popular web series, “High Maintenance” follows a nameless cannabis deliveryman as he navigates the diverse lives of his clients in Brooklyn.
3. Insecure (HBO)
Metacritic score: 84
Created by Issa Rae and Larry Wilmore, this comedy series highlights the life of a young African American woman navigating her experiences and finding her place in the world.
2. Fleabag (Amazon)
Metacritic score: 88
Written and starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge, “Fleabag” centers on a young woman’s chaotic life as she navigates her desires and the expectations of those around her.
1. Atlanta (FX)
Metacritic score: 90
This series is a semi-autobiographical narrative about the city of Atlanta, focusing on Earn, a young man who teams up with his rapper cousin to create his own path in the music industry.
Source: Business Insider
