Every fall TV season delivers a thrilling lineup of series, and as a longtime viewer with a passion for international hits, I eagerly anticipate the U.S. shows that have already dominated American screens.
After captivating U.S. audiences, these fresh series now land on French channels. Leading the pack is Steven Spielberg's gripping sci-fi thriller Extant on M6. Set in space, it dazzles with stunning special effects and stars Halle Berry in the lead. Fans of Gravity will be thrilled—I've watched it and highly recommend diving in.
On W9, Sleepy Hollow offers supernatural adventure, though I found the premiere episode underwhelming despite the buzz. In contrast, Southcliffe on Canal+ Series hooked me from the first episodes—can't wait for more. French gems shine too, like Disparus on France 3 and P'tit Quinquin on Arte.
For 2014/2015, superheroes dominate: Gotham airs on Fox (I've had my fill of Smallville), Arrow returns for season 3 (catch season 2 on Canal+ Family), and Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. launches its second season.
Crime drama enthusiasts like me crave investigations—I still miss CSI: Las Vegas post-Grissom, but The Mentalist season 7, Banshee season 3, and Engrenages season 5 excite me. Ray Donovan on Jimmy and The Blacklist on TF1 are solid watches too.
Horror fans rejoice: The Walking Dead, Bates Motel, and American Horror Story continue. Comedies bring Two and a Half Men (Uncle Charlie's saga) to its twelfth season. Fantasy buffs, check seasons 3 of Defiance and Atlantis. Blockbusters like Game of Thrones, Hannibal, House of Cards, and Vikings all renew.
Missed an episode? Don't hold out for Friends—that's ancient history!
