There are lots of new television shows about to begin just in time to keep us occupied and entertained in the middle of winter. So what are your best bets for quality television watching for the New Year?
The Deep End (ABC)
Tina Majorino stars in this television drama about a young lawyer in a competitive law firm. The Deep End also stars Billy Zane (of Titanic fame) and Norbert Lee Butz, a Tony winner.
Premieres: January 21, 2010, 8/7c
Human Target (Fox)
Finally, a new action series that sounds great! Human Target stars Mark Valley as an uber bodyguard in this television series from McG, the director who brought us Terminator: Salvation and Charlie’s Angels films. Human Target also features Chi McBride of Pushing Daisies and Oscar Nominee Jackie Earle Haley.
Premieres: January 17, 2010, 8/7c
The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty (A&E)
Yeah, it seems a little exploitational, but the Jackson family is indeed fascinating to watch. In this six-hour series we get to focus on Jackie, Jermaine, Tito and Marlon Jackson and explore their humble beginnings and how they are coping with the unexpected death of their brother Michael.
Premieres: Sunday January 13, 2010 at 9/8c
The Marriage Ref (NBC)
This comedy is produced by Jerry Seinfeld, so you know it’s going to be good! This is a reality-based show where comedians, sports stars and celebrities all weigh in on standard problems between married men and women.
Premieres: TBD
Past Life (Fox)
This television procedural drama focuses on two detectives who solve mysteries from people’s past lives. Past Life is based on the M.J. Rose book The Reincarnationist, and stars Kelli Giddish, Nicholas Bishop, Richard Schiff and Ravi Patel.
Premieres: February 11, 2010, 9/8c.
Miami Trauma (CBS)
Miami Trauma is a hospital drama starring Jeremy Northam, Lana Parilla, Elisabeth Harnois and Omar Gooding. Considering that Dexter, Burn Notice and CSI: Miami are all filmed here, Miami is definitely the hot place to make a tv series!
Premieres: TBD
Justified (FX)
Justified stars Timothy Oliphant as an old-fashioned Marshall Raylan Givens (based on an Elmore Leonard character) who becomes a target for criminals.
Premieres: TBD
Happy Town (ABC)
Happy Town is a quirky mystery starring Amy Acker as Rachel Conroy, who moves to Minnesota to open a candle shop. Conroy soon discovers that this seemingly happy town has a rash of unsolved murders that may involve a years old conspiracy. Happy Town sounds like fun!
Premieres: TBD
