The 12 most disappointing new TV shows of the year

Every new television season ushers in a wave of shows that carry with them high expectations, from the audiences and the networks eager to promote them.

And although the shows may star huge names, revive old franchises, or become critical favorites, they ultimately have to win over the viewers.

It's tough to live up to the hype, and in today's TV landscape, there's very little forgiveness for shows that aren't bringing in the ratings.

Now that we're entering the time of year when networks are making the big decisions on what will stay and what will go, Business Insider looked at the 2015/2016 season crop of TV shows that held promise and then fizzled.

From "Angel from Hell" to "Wicked City," here are the 12 most disappointing new shows of the past TV year: