{"id":2822,"date":"2016-06-01T04:44:54","date_gmt":"2016-06-01T04:44:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topgentlemen.com\/?p=2822"},"modified":"2022-12-01T16:47:46","modified_gmt":"2022-12-01T16:47:46","slug":"top-12-series-watch-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topgentlemen.com\/top-12-series-watch-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 12 TV Series To Watch In 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"

The era of \u201cpeak TV\u201d is here and it is here to stay. Since there is a major influx of new shows hitting the small screen on a regular basis, it is getting very difficult to keep track of them. However, the brightest feathers always manage to get their fair share of attention. Here\u2019s a list of top 12 series to keep a keen eye on in 2016. We hope you find them appealing. The list isn’t in any particular order.<\/p>\n

1. Vice Principals-(HBO)<\/h3>\n
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HBO is a network that hardly disappoints. They will soon be coming out with a comedy, which revolves around the lives of two vice principals gunning for the principal\u2019s post at a midwestern high school. Danny McBride and Walton Goggins have been chosen to essay the roles of the protagonists. Co-created by the makers of the satire, Eastbound & Down, Danny McBride and Jody Hill, you can expect a show full of raunchy one-upmanship from the new series.<\/p>\n

2. Game of Thrones-(HBO)<\/h3>\n
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Game of Thrones is easily the most anticipated show of the year. 6 episodes of the latest season have been aired already and they haven\u2019t disappointed. GOT is one of TV\u2019s most durable hits and since the TV series has officially caught up with its literary source material, which remains unfinished, from now onwards, fans of the books won\u2019t know what\u2019s coming next. And, that mystery only adds to its already massive appeal.<\/p>\n

3. American Gods- (Starz)<\/h3>\n
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Although American Gods has taken a long road through development hell, it looks set for release sometime in late 2016. Hannibal\u2019s Bryan Fuller has been tasked to spearhead the show. Based on Neil Gaiman\u2019s book, there is a lot of buzz surrounding this series and rightly so. Picked by Starz, a network steadily making a name for itself with edgy programming, this series looks like a sure winner.<\/p>\n

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4. Preacher- (AMC)<\/h3>\n
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Although the series strays away from its source, fans of the comic shouldn\u2019t be worried as it is largely outstanding. The story revolves around a preacher inhabited by a powerful entity; he then begins on a journey to search for God with his girlfriend and a drunk vampire. It may be difficult to wrap your head around this logline, but rest assured, the visuals look stunning from the previews. The pilot was aired on May 22, 2016.<\/p>\n

5. Orange is the New Black-(Netflix)<\/h3>\n
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The new season is scheduled to be aired on Netflix on June 17. The show has already been renewed for a fifth, sixth and seventh season. That really speaks volumes about the popularity of the show and the network\u2019s confidence in the TV series. The series continues telling deeper, smarter, and more diverse stories than before. So, it really is a no-brainer to cash in on this hot property. The show\u2019s creative team has plenty of time on their hands to start laying the groundwork for the upcoming seasons.<\/p>\n

6. Shameless-(Showtime)<\/h3>\n
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Shameless is arguably one of the quietest hits on premium television. With five solidly rated, well-received seasons under its belt, Showtime\u2019s long-running, Shameless, has already been renewed for a seventh season. The sixth season focuses on the lives of the Gallagher family shortly after Frank (William H. Macy)\u2019s return from his short, ill-fated move to Costa Rica.<\/p>\n

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7. Westworld- (HBO)<\/h3>\n
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When the Nolan brothers are involved in a project, it calls for our undivided attention. Jonah Nolan with hits such as The Dark Knight, Person of Interest, etc under his belt is set to take the small screen by storm with Westworld, an adaptation of the 1973 sci-fi film about a Western theme park built around androids. Backed by a stellar cast that includes Anthony Hopkins, Ed Harris, Evan Rachel Wood, James Marden, Jeffrey Wright and Thandie Newton, this series will grab a lot of attention when it is premiered sometime in the fall.<\/p>\n

8. The Path- (Hulu)<\/h3>\n
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Jason Katims, with movies such as Parenthood and Friday Night lights to his credit, is back with a bang with his drama, The Path, a series that revolves around a family involved in a new religion cult. With stars such as Aaron Paul, Michelle Monaghan, Hugh Dancy and Minka Kelly enacting stellar scenes in the series, The Path provides many tear-jerking moments. The first episode was premiered back in March 30.<\/p>\n

9. Outsiders- (WGN America)<\/h3>\n
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Outsiders, produced by WGN America, is a grim drama about a tight-knit family living off the grid in the Appalachian mountains. Outsiders was exactly what WGN America needed to put the network on the map. Owing to its popularity, the series has already been renewed for a second season in January 2017. The first season begins with Big Foster (David Morse) declaring war on policemen and businessmen looking to secure control of the mountain for lucrative redevelopment.<\/p>\n

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10. American Crime Story: The People vs. O.J. Simpson- (FX)<\/h3>\n
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Taking inspiration on the format of the series, American Horror Story, for an anthological true-crime tale, American Crime Story: The People vs. O.J. Simpson tells a fictionalized version of one of the most infamous and polarizing trials in modern history. The show is backed by a stellar cast including John Travolta, Robert Shapiro, Sarah Paulson and Cuba Gooding Jr.<\/p>\n

11. The Americans- (FX)<\/h3>\n
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Despite garnering critical acclaim, The Americans have not been able to gain popularity. We find this really appalling! The FX drama, which revolves around the lives of a pair of deep-cover Russian spies (Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys) in America, is a masterpiece. The fourth season of The Americans was reviewed recently and it was met with universal acclaim. You must not miss it!<\/p>\n

12. The Night Manager- (AMC)<\/h3>\n
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Tom Hiddleston, popular for portraying the character of Loki, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, stars as a British soldier sent on an undercover mission to take down an arms dealer (Hugh Laurie) on The Night Manager. The stellar cast should be enough to get you off your seats. The series has already received rapturous reviews on both sides of the pond, United States and the U.K.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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