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The only TV shows you actually need to watch this fall, according to critics

"The Muppets" (ABC) isn't a strong show, but you might want to watch it once in a while.

The only TV shows you actually need to watch this fall, according to critics

"Supergirl" (CBS) is a must-see for now.

"Supergirl" (CBS) is a must-see for now.

45% Positive, 55% Neutral

It's pretty interesting to see how much the critics are talking about a show that hasn't premiered yet. CBS and DC Comics' "Supergirl" remake has a romantic comedy-kind of feel to it and a girl power message to its marketing. Critics have seen the pilot already and found it light and fun.

"Scream Queens" is for the young at heart. Non-millennials, vacate the living room.

"Scream Queens" is for the young at heart. Non-millennials, vacate the living room.

21% Positive, 36% Neutral, and 43% Negative

The critics are mixed on "Scream Queens," leaning toward thumbs down. It's clearly a very stylized show that appeals to a Millennial audience. Fox has seen dramatic increases in the delayed viewership numbers for the show.

"Quantico" (ABC) is a solid choice.

"Quantico" (ABC) is a solid choice.

60% Positive, 20% Neutral, and 20% Negative

Critics seem to be enjoying this complicated mystery drama following a group of new FBI recruits – one of which is behind plotting the biggest act of terrorism on American soil. It's star, Priyanka Chopra, won Miss World and a successful Bollywood actress,

"Hand of God" (Amazon) could be skipped.

"Hand of God" (Amazon) could be skipped.

6% Positive, 56% Neutral, and 39% Negative

"Hand of God" follows Pernell Harris (Ron Perlman), a corrupt judge who suffers a breakdown and believes God is compelling him onto a path of vigilante justice. Critics don't seem to like this show very much.

"Heroes Reborn" (NBC) isn't living up to its legacy.

"Heroes Reborn" (NBC) isn

27% Neutral and 73% Negative

Occurring after the events of the original series, "Heroes Reborn" finds people with power being hunted down. Critics are overwhelmingly a thumbs down on the reboot.

"The Grinder" (Fox) is the best show no one is watching.

"The Grinder" (Fox) is the best show no one is watching.

71% Positive, 18% Neutral, and 12% Negative

While critics have liked this comedy about an actor (Rob Lowe) who returns home after his legal show is canceled and then believes he can really practice law with his brother (Fred Savage), audiences have not been tuning in. It's at No. 12 on BI's weekly tally.

"Jessica Jones" (Netflix) could be your next favorite superhero.

"Jessica Jones" (Netflix) could be your next favorite superhero.

20% Positive and 80% Neutral.

Though still a month out from its premiere, the buzz around Netflix's next Marvel series, "Jessica Jones," is clearly strong. Some critics were able to see the pilot during San Diego Comic-Con, others just have the buzz surrounding it.

"Blindspot" (NBC) is a solid show.

"Blindspot" (NBC) is a solid show.

32% Positive, 31% Neutral, and 37% Negative

Critics are seem pretty even keel about "Blindspot." Many find the show to be a good one once one gets past the ridiculous premise behind the tattooed Jane Doe who holds the answers to a wide array of cases. It is this season's highest rated new series.

"Minority Report" (Fox) can be terminated.

"Minority Report" (Fox) can be terminated.

6% Positive, 41% Neutral, and 53% Negative

Critics and audiences agreed on this TV sequel to the 2002 movie. Critics had their thumbs down and viewers made it the lowest-rated new show of the season.


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