Your Guide to Winter TV Premieres

by:Abby Newcom•02/02/15

While this may be the last season for some of our favorite shows (e.g. Parenthood, Parks and Recreation, Boardwalk Empire- to name a few), this winter season networks are introducing some original soon-to-be favorites. Be prepared to add some space on your DVR.

NBC:

Allegiance— Premieres Thursday, Feb. 5 at 10:00pm ET

Like FX’s The Americans, the plot is full of domestic espionage when a pair of ex-Russian spies living in America are called back into service to convince their son to become a spy for mother Russia. Plot Twist: Their son is already a CIA analyst.

For: fans of the Blacklist, The Americans, Homeland, or Covert Affairs

CBS:

Battle Creek-– Premieres Sunday, Mar. 1 at 10:00pm ET

Brought to you by the creator of Breaking Bad and House, Battle Creek is sure to be another success. The lighthearted drama stars Josh Duhamel as an FBI agent and Dean Winters as a local cop, fighting crime together for a broke police force in Michigan. Kal Penn also charmingly stars.

For: fans of True Detective & Brooklyn Nine-Nine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9esEjX02m4I

FOX:

Empire— Premiered Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 9:00pm ET

Lee Daniels’, of “The Butler” and “Precious” fame, new drama stars Terrance Howard as a hip-hop music label CEO who discovers he has ALS. With three sons and an ex-con ex-wife (Taraji P. Henson) vying to take over the company, it’s music-biz drama at its blingiest. Catch up on Hulu!

For: fans of Nashville, Starz’s Power, or Love & Hip Hop Hollywood

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBzu_jKLJek

ABC:

American Crime— Premieres Thursday, Mar. 5 at 10:00pm ET

Written and produced by 12 Years a Slave director John Ridley, this show follows a community, after a war veteran and his wife are attacked and arrests are made. Told from the perspectives of both the victims parents and the accused parents, this intense story unravels the details as they fight for their children.

For: listeners of the podcast Serial and fans of every CSI franchise

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IT21Lzh8ug

E!:

The Royals- Premieres Sunday, Mar. 15 at 10:00pm ET

E!’s first ever scripted series will reign high for royal watchers, like myself. The plot explores the lives of a fictional British royal family (Elizabeth Hurley as Queen!) from behind the palace gates complete with plenty of headline-making scandals. Maybe it’s not too fictionalized after all?

For: Royal family followers, watchers of CW’s Reign, and People Magazine readers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3xvCVRtn6o

Netflix:

Unbreakable Kimmy Schimidt— Premieres Thursday, Mar. 5 at 12:00am

Any Tina Fey show will surely be a hit even with the quirky plot. Starring The Office’s Ellie Kemper, Kimmy escapes from a doomsday cult and moves to New York City to begin a new life. With friends of Tina making cameos, it’s sure to be added to your binge-watching list and- P.S. it is already picked up for season 2.

For: fans of 30 Rock, SNL, The Office and readers of BossyPants

AMC:

Better Call Saul— Premieres Sunday, Feb. 8 at 10:00pm ET

Breaking Bad’s prequel is sure to be another ratings darling. It backs up the story six years into Saul’s career as a criminal attorney when he was known as Jimmy McGill. It is only a matter of episodes before cameos of Walt and Jesse are (hopefully) added into the mix. Prepare for another TV legend.

For: Devotees of Breaking Bad