The Absolute Best New Shows Of 2016

The year 2016 had more low points than many of us care to think about, but one area that, surprisingly, didn’t disappoint is television.

Compared to movies, TV is killing the Hollywood diversity game, and this past year we saw a number of great series with leads of color added to an already exciting lineup of shows like Scandal, How to Get Away with Murder, Being Mary Jane, Power, Survivor’s Remorse, and Empire. Check out our list of favorite new shows and tell us which one tops your list.