If you thought 2018 was a great year for TV, it's got nothing on what's to come. In 2019, several fan-favorite series will come to an end, while a number of very exciting new shows will premiere, either on TV or via a streaming service.
From the end of Game of Thrones to the launch of the new Twilight Zone from Get Out director Jordan Peele, there's plenty to be excited about. With peak TV breathing down everyone's neck, though, it's hard to figure out exactly what you need to be watching. Imagine getting through 2018 without seeing The Haunting of Hill House or the second season of G.L.O.W.? Can you imagine surviving this year without The Good Place? And, honestly, how were you supposed to know just how good a YouTube Premium series like Cobra Kai could be?
Figuring out what the best TV to spend your time on takes some serious assistance. Luckily for you, we're all about lending a helping hand when it comes to deciding the shows you're not going to want to miss next year, from those that are sure to be new classic comic book adaptations to returning gems like Star Trek: Discovery.
Take a look at the TV series we think you need to mark down on your calendar as you get ready to ring in the new year. And make sure to check out our most anticipated Netflix exclusive shows for 2019, as well. When it comes to content, Netflix always has a lot to offer and their library is only getting bigger next year.
Gotham's Final Season
Release date: January 3 on FOX
Whether or not you're a fan of Gotham, it's hard to argue how creative and different this show is. From the beginning, it's embraced the stranger side of the Batman universe and has heavily borrowed from a Gotham City aesthetic that hasn't been seen since Tim Burton's Batman and Batman Returns.
Now, going into its fifth and final season, Gotham is channeling the comic book story No Man's Land, which sees the titular city cut off from the rest of the world as maniacs and criminals take control. Opposing Penguin (Robin Lord Taylor), Jeremiah (Cameron Monaghan) and the rest of the show's rogues gallery is Jim Gordon (Ben McKenzie) and Bruce Wayne (David Mazouz). We already know we'll see Batman himself in the series finale, but more than that, fans should be excited to watch the final chapter for these characters that have built steam over the past four seasons. Gotham is weird and great, and chances are we won't see anything like it for a very long time.
Game of Thrones' Final Season
Release date: Sometime in April on HBO
The end of Game of Thrones is going to be a major TV moment. We know practically nothing about the final six episodes of the series, other than your favorite surviving characters may or may not die by the time all is said and done and there is a massive battle still to come. Whatever the case, we're calling it now: The final season of Game of Thrones is going to be the TV event of 2019.
Deadly Class
Release date: January 16 on Syfy
Deadly Class is Syfy's latest comic book adaptation and might be its coolest yet. Set in the 1980s, the series follows the students of a high school for assassins, as they learn the ins and outs of being world-class killers for hire.
Ultraman
Release date: April 1 on Netflix
Loosely based on the manga of the same name, Netflix's Ultraman is a CGI animated series that follows a young man named Shinjiro, as he follows in his father's footsteps to become the next Ultraman.
Doom Patrol
Release date: Sometime in 2019 on DC Universe
The second DC Universe live-action series also happens to be a spin-off of the first--Titans. Doom Patrol, with heroes like Elasti-Woman, Robotman, Crazy Jane, and Mr. Nobody, is going to be a very weird show. However, it's also the exact kind of show hardcore comic book fans will likely love.
Stargirl
Release date: Sometime in 2019 on DC Universe
DC Universe has a lot of interesting things happening in 2019, including Stargirl. At this point, though, we don't know a lot about this particular series other than actress Brec Bassinger will be playing the titular hero.
Swamp Thing
Release date: Sometime in 2019 on DC Universe
This is a real wild card thrown in there by DC Universe. Swamp Thing, unlike Titans, Doom Patrol, and Stargirl, is going to be a horror series. The series is being produced by Aquaman director James Wan and will star Friday the 13th alum Derek Mears as the titular Swamp Thing, with Andy Bean (Power) playing his human alter ego Alex Holland.
Carmen Sandiego
Release date: Sometime in 2019
From Netflix's official description, we know that this reimagining of the classic franchise will be "a modern day Robin Hood" in which the titular hero steals from the evil organization V.I.L.E. and gives back to its victims. Carmen is viewed as a master criminal around the globe, but it sounds like the new series might take her to some unexpected places.
The Umbrella Academy
Release date: February 15, 2019
Scheduled to hit Netflix in February, The Umbrella Academy is the latest promising comic book adaptation we're looking forward to on the streaming service. Here's the official description: "On the same day in 1989, forty-three infants are inexplicably born to random, unconnected women who showed no signs of pregnancy the day before. Seven are adopted by a billionaire who creates The Umbrella Academy and prepares his "children" to save the world. Now, the six surviving members reunite upon the news of their father's passing and must work together to solve a mystery surrounding his death." Yeah, sounds awesome.
Creepshow
Release date: Sometime in 2019 on Shudder
The horror anthology film Creepshow is getting a TV adaptation on Shudder. There are not many details yet about what stories the series will tell, but special effects guru Greg Nicotero (The Walking Dead) will direct, executive produce, and handle creative elements on the show--meaning he's bringing his blood and gore expertise to the project.
The Twilight Zone
Release date: Sometime in 2019 on CBS All Access
Jordan Peele is resurrecting The Twilight Zone as presenter and executive producer, giving us another horror anthology to be excited about. The first season will consist of 10 episodes and star, among others, Sanaa Lathan and Kumail Nanjiani. Of note, we know the series will feature a remake of the classic story "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet" starring Adam Scott.
Star Trek: Discovery Season 2
Release date: January 17 on CBS All Access
There are some big things in store for the new season of Star Trek: Discovery. In the Season 1 finale, it was revealed that the crew of the Discovery would come into contact with those on the USS Enterprise, meaning the new episodes will introduce Captain Christopher Pike. What's more, the season will also see the arrival of Spock, the son of Sarek and adopted brother of Michael Burnham.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Release date: Sometime in 2019 on Disney+
It's been nearly five years since Star Wars: The Clone Wars ended its initial run. However, at San Diego Comic-Con, executive producer Dave Filoni announced that the show was coming back as part of Disney's new streaming service, complete with the original voice cast. For fans of the Star Wars animated universe, this is great news. Now Disney+ just needs to greenlight a followup to Star Wars Rebels.
Veronica Mars
Release date: Sometime in 2019
Veronica Mars is the show that just won't quit. It started on UPN and move to The CW, before it was canceled. Then a Kickstarter campaign funded a movie that was released in theaters years later, followed by a series of novels. Now, once again, Veronica is back and this time she's on Hulu. Not a lot is known about the new season, but you can expect most of the familiar faces you love to reappear.
Stranger Things
Release date: Sometime in 2019
Netflix has confirmed that Stranger Things Season 3 will arrive in 2019, and bring with it even more special effects. It's been way too long since Eleven and the gang's last adventure back in 2017, so we're extremely excited to get back to Hawkins, Indiana and the Upside-Down.
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance
Release date: Hopefully in 2019 on Netflix
No confirmation on this one, but we're hoping that Netflix and The Jim Henson Company's Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, a 10-episode prequel series to the 1982 Jim Henson fantasy movie, will hit the streaming service this year. It reportedly began filming back in 2017, so there's a good chance it will be ready for release in 2019.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Release date: January 10 on NBC
Not even cancellation can kill the Nine-Nine. After FOX decided to end the show last season, NBC saved it from extinction. Now, Brooklyn Nine-Nine returns for an 18-episode sixth season on NBC, allowing fans to watch Detective Jake Peralta (Andy Samberg) and his co-workers continue to massively screw up law enforcement to hilarious results.
The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Season 2
Release date: Sometime in 2019 on Netflix
Netflix's first season of Chilling Adventures of Sabrina was one of the best Halloween surprises this year, and we're already looking forward to Season 2. Star Kiernan Shipka recently told Bloody Disgusting that the cast and crew went straight into filming Season 2 after wrapping Season 1, so here's hoping it arrives sometime in 2019.
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