Winter is here, and so we tune our dials and prep our streams for the bets of prestige television. As usual, The Total Screen is here to point out the most interesting new and returning shows of the season. For our full, and constantly updated, schedule, click here.
UPDATE - 12/12/2018 - Added Trailers for Chilling Adventures of Sabrina: A Midwinter's Tale, The Innocent Man, Travelers, Tales of Arcadia: 3 Below, Watership Down, A Series of Unfortunate Events, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, True Detective, and The Umbrella Academy. Aggretsuko: We Wish You a Metal Christmas, Demon's Path, Schooled, When Heroes Fly, Sex Education, Butterfly, Grace and Frankie, and The Grand Tour have been added. Plus, we have fixed the date on Watership Down.
December
Sunday, December 2nd, 2018
Nightflyers - SciFiGeorge RR Martin's (Game of Thrones) horror in space adaptation is here to test the Author's non fantasy chops.
Berlin Station - Epix
The Richard Armitage (Castlevania) starring espionage drama returns.
Wednesday, December 5th, 2018
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel - AmazonHot off a slew of award wins, Amazon has more of their period piece about an early female stand-up comedian for us.
Friday, December 7th, 2018
Dogs of Berlin - NetflixNetflix's second German language original is a murder mystery with numerous suspects and possibilities.
Neo Yokio: Pink Christmas (Special) - Netflix
Netflix's American anime series from Vampire Weekend Frontman Ezra Koenig has a Christmas special in store for us.
Bad Blood - Netflix
Canada has organized crime? Apparently so, at least if you believe Bad Blood, a crime drama featuring Kim Coates (Sons of Anarchy) and Enrico Colantoni (Veronica Mars), which will soon begin its second season.
The Hookup Plan - Netflix
A French Netflix original about hooking up is sure to find an audience among American viewers.
Pine Gap - Netflix
This Australian political thriller hopes to be like 24, just down under.
The Ranch - Netflix
Ashton Kutcher's Netflix sitcom is back.
Sunday, December 9th, 2018
Counterpart - StarzThis Fringe-esque parallel universe espionage drama starring Spiderman's JK Simmons is back for another round.
Wednesday, December 12th, 2018
Champaign Ill - YouTube PremiumThis comedy starring Adam Pally (Making History) and Sam Richardson (Veep) hopes to further diversify YouTube Premium's original content lineup.
Thursday, December 13th, 2018
Wanted - NetflixThis Australian crime drama about 2 unlikely strangers on the run after witnessing a murder returns for its 3rd season.
Friday, December 14th, 2018
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina: A Midwinter's Tale (Christmas Special) - NetflixAfter a strong first season, Sabrina returns to Netflix to cap off its year with a bewitching Christmas special.
Cuckoo - Netflix
Andy Samberg (Brooklyn Nine-Nine) was the titular character in this British fish out of water family comedy series, until his character died. Now the series follow his long lost son's (Twilight's Taylor Lautner) interactions with his newly made family.
Fuller House - Netflix
Netflix's 90s family sitcom reboot/continuation is back, again.
Hymn of Death (Miniseries) - Netflix
This tragic tale of 2 Korean lovers of considerable notoriety has previously been adapted as a series of plays, musicals, and even a film.
The Innocent Man (Miniseries) - Netflix
A new miniseries based on Author John Grisham's non-fiction book about an innocent man who sat on death row for 11 years.
The Protector - Netflix
Netflix's first Turkish original is a contemporary fantasy series about an unlikely chosen one who must save Istanbul from supernatural foes.
Tidelands - Netflix
a supernatural crime drama from Australia.
Travelers - Netflix
Netflix brings us more of this beloved Canadian time travel series.
Voltron: Legendary Defender - Netflix
Netflix's successful Voltron reboot returns.
Thursday, December 20th, 2018
Timeless (movie conclusion to series) - NBC
Aggretsuko: We Wish You a Metal Christmas (Christmas Special) - Netflix
A Christmas special for everyone's favorite heavy metal loving red panda Office Lady.
Friday, December 21st, 2018
Marvel's Runaways - HuluMarvel is bringing us a second helping of their angst-driven story about teenagers that discover their parents are part of a super villain cabal.
Vanity Fair (miniseries) - Amazon
Diablero - Netflix
Stop me if you have heard this one... A Priest, a Demon Hunter, and a Paranormal Expert are the central cast of this new Spanish language Netflix original from Mexico.
Tales of Arcadia: 3 Below (Miniseries) - Netflix
This 3D animated series from Dreamworks and Guillermo del Toro (Hellboy) follows aliens trying to blend in with humans. It all takes place in Arcadia, the town from Trollhunters.
Derry Girls - Netflix
This Netflix series from Northern Ireland has chosen the infamous time of "The Troubles" of the 1990s as the backdrop for a coming of age comedy.
Last Hope - Netflix
Perfume - Netflix
This contemporary adaptation of the German book of the same name by Patrick Süskind, which was previously adapted to film, is a horror series about a killer who extracts the scent glands of humans to make fragrances.
Sirius the Jaeger - Netflix
This new Netflix original anime is about vampire hunters.
Saturday, December 22nd, 2018
Demon's Path - Netflix
Sunday, December 23rd, 2018
Watership Down (miniseries) NetflixThe classic harrowing and heartbreaking book about rabbits trying to survive is getting a miniseries adaptation on the streaming giant.
Monday, December 24th, 2018
Hi Score Girl - NetflixThis series, another Netflix original anime, follows a skilled gamer and bad student, as he encounters his match in gaming, the school's rich girl.
Friday, December 28th, 2018
Selection Day - NetflixThis Netflix original coming of age drama from India follows 2 brothers with aspirations to be professional Cricket Players.
Sunday, December 30th, 2018
The Orville - FoxSeason 2 of Seth MacFarlane's (Family Guy) love letter to Star Trek: The Next Generation promises to boldly go where 1 iconic series has gone several times before.
January
Tuesday, January 1st, 2019
A Series of Unfortunate Events - Netflix
Yet another season of Netflix's Lemony Snicket adaptation starring Neil Patrick Harris as the villainous Count Olaf.
Freeform's spin-off of black-ish returns for more woke coming of age college comedy.
The long awaited continuation of this beloved cartoon finally gives DC fans a real reason to subscribe to DC's new streaming service... or at least to binge on a free trial.
With Good Trouble, Freeform is bringing as a spin-off of their recently concluded hit series The Fosters.
Project Blue Book - History
History's new drama series is about the investigation of UFOs.
This returning comedy from truTV, about a female comedy Writer who consistently gets herself in trouble with others, was created by and stars Andrea Savage (Step Brothers).
You're the Worst - FXX
FXX's amazing comedy about unlovable lovers comes to a close with this final season.
Schooled - ABC
This new sitcom is a '90s set spin-off of The Goldbergs.
Fox's beloved comedy was cancelled last year before NBC saw the fan outrage and decided to take a chance on the gem themselves.
When Heroes Fly - Netflix
A new drama about former Israeli soldiers reuniting for a rescue mission.
Yet another season of Netflix's Lemony Snicket adaptation starring Neil Patrick Harris as the villainous Count Olaf.
Wednesday, January 2nd, 2019
grown-ish - FreeformFreeform's spin-off of black-ish returns for more woke coming of age college comedy.
Friday, January 4th, 2019
Young Justice: Outsiders - DC UniverseThe long awaited continuation of this beloved cartoon finally gives DC fans a real reason to subscribe to DC's new streaming service... or at least to binge on a free trial.
Tuesday, January 8th, 2019
Good Trouble - FreeformWith Good Trouble, Freeform is bringing as a spin-off of their recently concluded hit series The Fosters.
Project Blue Book - History
History's new drama series is about the investigation of UFOs.
Wednesday, January 9th, 2019
I'm Sorry - truTVYou're the Worst - FXX
FXX's amazing comedy about unlovable lovers comes to a close with this final season.
Schooled - ABC
This new sitcom is a '90s set spin-off of The Goldbergs.
Thursday, January 10th, 2019
Brooklyn Nine-Nine - NBCFox's beloved comedy was cancelled last year before NBC saw the fan outrage and decided to take a chance on the gem themselves.
When Heroes Fly - Netflix
A new drama about former Israeli soldiers reuniting for a rescue mission.
Friday, January 11th, 2019
Friends From College - Netflix
This Netflix ensemble comedy series returns.
Future Man - Hulu
This highly unusual and crass comedy series from Preacher's Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg and Misfits' Howard Overman is back to challenge the normal conventions of genre comedy.
Sex Education - Netflix
A coming of age story featuring Asa Butterfield (Hugo) and Gillian Anderson (Hannibal).
Period piece junkies and anglophiles have been drooling over this Queen Victoria biopic series.
True Detective - HBO
After a legendary first season, and a disappointing second, HBO's anthology series returns to what worked for its, long in gestation, 3rd season.
Valley of the Boom (miniseries) - National Geographic
National Geographic's new miniseries follows prominent figures from the Silicon Valley tech industry.
A secret test subject could be the cure to all disease, or the source of mankind's end.
Those Who Can't - truTV
As the title implies, this returning truTV series is a comedy about the adult lives of Teachers.
Comedy Central turned some heads with this edgy workplace comedy, but how much do they have left in the tank for season 2.
Roswell, New Mexico - The CW
Reboot season continues, with this new take on a 90s classic.
Well liked, though little known, Pop's affluent family comedy returns for another season.
Deadly Class - SyFy
Avengers: Infinity War Directors Joe and Anthony Russo are producing this hotly anticipated comic book adaptation about a school for Assassins.
This British supernatural drama is an adaptation of Deborah Harkness’ All Souls trilogy, and features Vampires, Witches, and Demons.
Star Trek: Discovery - CBS All Access
Not content to let The Orville steal their thunder, Star Trek: Discovery is back for another season on CBS' streaming service.
This new British drama explores the implications of gender discovery.
The Grand Tour - Amazon Prime
Petrol-heads will be excited for the return of Amazon's spiritual successor to Top Gear. This Netflix ensemble comedy series returns.
Future Man - Hulu
This highly unusual and crass comedy series from Preacher's Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg and Misfits' Howard Overman is back to challenge the normal conventions of genre comedy.
Sex Education - Netflix
Sunday, January 13th, 2019
Victoria - PBSPeriod piece junkies and anglophiles have been drooling over this Queen Victoria biopic series.
True Detective - HBO
After a legendary first season, and a disappointing second, HBO's anthology series returns to what worked for its, long in gestation, 3rd season.
Valley of the Boom (miniseries) - National Geographic
National Geographic's new miniseries follows prominent figures from the Silicon Valley tech industry.
Monday, January 14th, 2019
The Passage - FoxA secret test subject could be the cure to all disease, or the source of mankind's end.
Those Who Can't - truTV
As the title implies, this returning truTV series is a comedy about the adult lives of Teachers.
Tuesday, January 15th, 2019
Corporate - Comedy CentralRoswell, New Mexico - The CW
Reboot season continues, with this new take on a 90s classic.
Wednesday, January 16th, 2019
Schitt's Creek - PopWell liked, though little known, Pop's affluent family comedy returns for another season.
Deadly Class - SyFy
Avengers: Infinity War Directors Joe and Anthony Russo are producing this hotly anticipated comic book adaptation about a school for Assassins.
Thursday, January 17th, 2019
A Discovery of Witches - ShudderThis British supernatural drama is an adaptation of Deborah Harkness’ All Souls trilogy, and features Vampires, Witches, and Demons.
Star Trek: Discovery - CBS All Access
Not content to let The Orville steal their thunder, Star Trek: Discovery is back for another season on CBS' streaming service.
Friday, January 18th, 2019
Butterfly - Hulu
Grace and Frankie - Netflix 
Another season of Netflix's comedy about big changes in the later years of 2 women's lives. The Grand Tour - Amazon Prime
Saturday, January 19th, 2019
Dynasties (miniseries) - BBC AmericaRichard Attenborough (Planet Earth) narrates this beautiful nature documentary series, seemingly designed to show off the latest in TV tech.
Sunday, January 20th, 2019
Shameless - ShowtimeThe Gallagher clan is back, but how will Emmy Rossum's departure from the series be handled.
Black Monday - Showtime
Don Cheadle, along with a glorious afro, stars in this series about the 1987 Wall Street crash.
SMILF - Showtime
A second season for Showtime's series about a single mother.
Crashing - HBO
Pete Holmes (The Pete Holmes Show) stars in this returning series about a Comedian who finds himself homeless and "crashing" on the couches of fellow comedians.
High Maintenance - HBO
HBO's former web series about a Marijuana Dealer and his strange clientele is back for another season.
Wednesday, January 23rd, 2019
The Magicians - SyFyWe cannot wait for the next season of SyFy's dramatic, and often hilarious, adaptation of Lev Grossman's fantasy novels.
Suits - USA
Thursday, January 24th, 2019
Siren - FreeformFreeforms teen monster series returns.
Broad City - Comedy Central
Comedy Centrals female-centric comedy series makes a return.
The Other Two - Comedy Central
Saturday Night Live alumnus Chris Kelly and Sarah Schneider are bringing this new comedy to basic cable.
Friday, January 25th, 2019
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt - NetflixThe second half of Kimmy's final season is here to make us laugh, and then cry, as it retired from our lives.
February
Friday, February 8th, 2019
PEN15 - HuluCrass coming of age comedy is back, and this time on Hulu.
Friday, February 15th, 2019
The Umbrella Academy - NetflixThis comic book adaptation from MY Chemical Romance's Gerard Way has been hotly anticipated since it was announced so long ago.
Proven Innocent - Fox
This new legal procedural follows a wrongfully convicted woman who, upon being freed, dedicates her life to helping others in similar situations.
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