There are so many factors that go into making a TV show a hit that have little to do with its quality.
It can depend on timing, the size of the network, the size of the network's marketing budget, and whether that show is up against sizable competition. Great shows can get lost in the midst of all these factors.
Some would argue that ratings are an effective way of deciphering quality, but truthfully it's a flawed system at best that overwhelmingly rewards the shows that win the lottery or get caught in a perfect storm.
That's where critics come in. We can advocate for the shows we believe deserve your attention.
Here's a list of the shows you're probably not watching, but we believe you should be:
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"The Exorcist" (Fox)
Yes, there was (and continues to be) a flood of TV remakes. But "The Exorcist" is a standout. It's well-written, well-acted, and it doesn't appear like Fox skimped on the budget. But alas, it's Fox's lowest-rated new show.
"Good Girls Revolt" (Amazon)
Amazon has already canceled feminist drama "Good Girls Revolt," but it's actively looking for a new home. That doesn't mean it's still not worth watching the first season. It's a really compelling look at the role of women in journalism in the late-'60s. It's inspired by the real female employees who took on Newsweek for its unfair hiring practices and promotion practices for women in the newsroom.
"Superstore" (NBC)
Once the home of "Seinfeld,""Friends," and "The Office," NBC hit a comedy dry spell in recent years. But the network has vowed to rebuild its comedy offerings, with big-box-store comedy "Superstore"as its cornerstone. The honor is well-deserved.
"Superstore" stars two talented actors, America Ferrera ("Ugly Betty") and Ben Feldman ("Silicon Valley,""Mad Men"), part of an ensemble cast playing retail employees. The sad part is that NBC is not only in the hole for ratings but it doesn't really have the programming to push "Superstore." But "Superstore" is well worth the visit.
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