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15 Underseen TV Shows That You Should Watch Now

A lot of great television slips through the cracks these days.
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New TV shows have it rough these days—especially if they don’t take place in Westeros, Middle Earth, or other well-trodden storytelling locales. Since 2020, original programming has had to contend with pandemic-scrambled production schedules, competition from cinematic universes, the boom in streaming platforms, and, most recently, the threat of disappearing from libraries altogether. Sure, some series have unexpectedly popped with viewers, but more often than not, new entries struggle to be seen—so much so that even titles featuring movie stars and heavyweight producers can easily get lost in the shuffle.

I’ll admit I’m part of the problem. As someone covering television, I watch as much as I can, but I still prioritize projects I’ve heard of before making time for those without much marketing muscle. And though I try to as often as possible, many slip through the cracks. Below are 15 such series that have aired new episodes in. All are worthy of a brighter spotlight.

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