Best new series of 2017
2017 was a great year for TV, with many new series premiering to critical acclaim. Here are some of the best new series of 2017:
- The Handmaid's Tale (Hulu): A dystopian drama based on Margaret Atwood's novel, set in a totalitarian society where women's bodies are controlled by the government.
- Stranger Things (Netflix): A sci-fi horror series that pays homage to the classics of the 80s, following a group of kids as they investigate supernatural events in their small town.
- The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon Prime): A comedy-drama set in the 1950s, following a housewife-turned-comedian as she navigates the male-dominated stand-up comedy world.
- Big Little Lies (HBO): A drama series that explores the lives of three mothers and their families in a small coastal town, dealing with themes of friendship, family, and secrets.
- The Deuce (HBO): A crime drama set in the 1970s, following two brothers who open a brothel in New York City, exploring the world of sex work and organized crime.
- The Good Doctor (ABC): A medical drama about a young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome, as he navigates his residency and confronts the challenges of his condition.
- The Alienist (TNT): A crime drama set in the late 19th century, following a team of investigators as they hunt for a serial killer targeting young male prostitutes in New York City.
- The Sinner (USA Network): A crime drama about a young mother who commits a public act of violence without apparent motive, and the detective who becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth behind her actions.
- The OA (Netflix): A supernatural drama that follows a young woman who returns after being missing for seven years, with a mysterious story to tell about her time away.
- GLOW (Netflix): A comedy-drama about a group of women who start a professional wrestling promotion in the 1980s, exploring themes of female empowerment and friendship.
These are just a few of the many great new series that premiered in 2017. I hope you find something that interests you!