The 18 most exciting new TV shows you'll want to watch

The dust is settling and the dirty business of cancellations and renewals is mostly over, so it's time to take a look at the new batch of TV show offerings from the broadcast networks.

There are plenty of themes that are still very much recurring in this year's new shows — from revivals and reboots like NBC's "Will & Grace" and "Roseanne" to shows based on already established franchises, such as spin-offs of "Grey's Anatomy,""The Big Bang Theory," and "Star Trek," alongside a few new shows based on Marvel and DC comics.

Business Insider took a look at what we know about the new shows and made some snap judgments on the ones we're most looking forward to watching.

Here are the 18 most exciting new TV shows from the broadcast networks:

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"Black Lightning" (The CW)

The CW has had a good run with shows based on DC Comics properties. We also really enjoyed Cress Williams as the mayor on "Hart of Dixie." Aside from the black lead, the show shares some similarities to Netflix and Marvel's "Luke Cage" in its story of trying to leave behind the superhero life and then being pulled back in when the protagonist's community is in need of his help. What gives "Black Lightning" a point of difference is its family dynamic and the tease that his daughter may also have superpowers.

"The Crossing" (ABC)

ABC is touting "The Crossing" as the next "Lost." Those are big shoes to fill, but the show looks promising. It follows the sudden arrival of dozens of apparent shipwreck survivors to a small American town who are seeking refuge from a war in their country. The catch is that they're Americans and there's no war in the US.

"The Gifted" (Fox)

The latest addition to Marvel's TV offerings, "The Gifted" centers on parents, played by "True Blood" star Stephen Moyer and "Angel" alum Amy Acker, who realize that their children have strange powers. With an anti-mutant government, the family seeks haven with an underground group of mutants. We're always willing to give Marvel shows a chance, though they can be hit or miss. Bring on "The Gifted"!