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Dash & Lily: Season 1

100%

Critic Consensus: Anchored by the charming Midori Francis and Austin Abrams, Dash & Lily is a delightful rom-com adventure with plenty of holiday cheer.

The Flight Attendant: Miniseries

98%

Critic Consensus: Kaley Cuoco shines as a hot mess in The Flight Attendant, an addictively intriguing slice of stylish pulp that will bring mystery aficionados to Cloud Nine.

The Crown: Season 4

97%

Critic Consensus: Whatever historical liberties The Crown takes in its fourth season are easily forgiven thanks to the sheer power of its performances - particularly Gillian Anderson's imposing take on The Iron Lady and newcomer Emma Corrin's embodiment of a young Princess Diana.

Small Axe: Alex Wheatle

97%

Critic Consensus: Sheyi Cole shines in Alex Wheatle, a harrowing biopic that barely scratches the surface of a complex life, but does so with empathy and finesse.

Euphoria: Trouble Don't Last Always

96%

Critic Consensus: Euphoria slows down the tempo without losing the beat in a special episode that pairs a raw Zendaya with a steady Colman Domingo to create small screen magic.

Cobra Kai: Season 3

97%

Critic Consensus: By pairing its emotional punches with stronger humor, Cobra Kai's third season finds itself in fine fighting form.

I Hate Suzie: Season 1

94%

Critic Consensus: Gazing into the eye of the celebrity storm with frenzied style, I Hate Suzie is a ruthless satire on stardom that is effortlessly carried by Billie Piper's manic performance.

Star Trek: Discovery: Season 3

93%

Critic Consensus: With less canonical baggage and a welcome dose of character development, Discovery continues to forge its own path and is narratively all the better for it.

The Wilds: Season 1

92%

Critic Consensus: An addictive thriller that also captures the complex lives of teenage girls, The Wilds is worth getting lost in.

Bridgerton: Season 1

92%

Critic Consensus: Sumptuous design, soapy drama, and a sterling cast make Bridgerton a delightful treat.

City So Real: Miniseries

90%

Critic Consensus: An epic portrait of the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of a diverse and divided community, City So Real's even handed, empathetic storytelling exposes the complex structural issues facing the people of Chicago today without ever feeling like work.

His Dark Materials: Season 2

82%

Critic Consensus: His Dark Materials' chilly emotional core and imposing complexity is unlikely to win over the unconverted, but its sophomore season rewards the faithful with impeccable production values and cerebral thrills.

Animaniacs: Season 1

78%

Critic Consensus: Charming and chaotic, if slightly too caustic, Animaniacs is a delightful revitalization of a beloved series that's fun enough to make up for any early fumbles.

Industry: Season 1

77%

Critic Consensus: Though Industry's social critiques tend toward the superficial, sharp writing and an excellent ensemble make it easy to enjoy its soapy workplace drama anyway.

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