The 9 best new TV shows of 2018 so far

Now that we're halfway through the year —and close to Emmys season — we're thinking about the new shows we've loved the most. 

There's good news and bad news: there haven't been that many great shows so far, but less required viewing is a bit better for your TV watching schedule. 

With stellar writing and memorable performances that stand out among the vast TV landscape, these are the best new shows of 2018.

We'll update this list with new shows we love as the year goes on. 

Here are the best TV shows of 2018, ranked (along with their Rotten Tomatoes scores):

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9. "Everything Sucks!"— Netflix

Critic Score: 69%

Audience Score: 90%

"Everything Sucks!" tells the story of Kate Messner, a high school sophomore who's coming to terms with her sexuality. Her journey, which happens to take place in the 90s, showcases how hard it was to be an LGBTQ+ teen two decades ago. The season, which really picks up in the final episodes, also follows a lovely romance between Kate's dad and her friend Luke's mom, which is one of the few "parent" stories on a teen show that's not a complete waste of screen time. Unfortunately, Netflix already canceled the show. But there's an active campaign to bring it back.

8. "Trust"— FX

Critic Score: 76%

Audience Score: 62%

"Trust" tells the story of the Getty family — more specifically the kidnapping of John Paul Getty III in 1973 (sans Christopher Plummer). Brendan Fraser makes a major comeback with his Emmy-worthy performance as James Fletcher Chase. It's also glamorous and quite stylish thanks to executive producer Danny Boyle, who directed a few episodes. 

7. "Killing Eve"— BBC

Critic Score: 100%

Audience Score: 88%

The female-driven "Killing Eve" is stylish, thrilling, and has incredible performances from Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer. It isn't a typical spy thriller, and that's what makes it so great. Oh's performance is truly extraordinary, and proves, like she did with her work on "Grey's Anatomy," that she's one of the best TV actors ever.