By: Alyssa James Staff Writer
Entering into 2017 means more than just a new year and a new you; it means new TV shows to premiere. Since shows ended in the fall, it’s finally time for old shows to return for their winter season and for new shows to start with high hopes of lasting just one season.
“Riverdale” will be premiering on The CW. This one-hour drama is based off of the “Archie” comics. The chief creative officer of the “Archie” comics, Robert Aguirre-Sacasa, is the writer for the show. It will follow Archie and his friends in their small town. The tagline for the show speaks for itself: “A great place to get away with it all.” You can catch this show on Jan. 26 at 9 p.m.
For something less dramatic, check out the show “Powerless” which is premiering on NBC. It’s an action-comedy sitcom show based in the DC universe. Emily Locke, played by Vanessa Hudgens, is the Director of Research & Development at Wayne Security. With this job, she deals with all the citizens that are tired of the fights that the superheroes have with their villains. It premieres Feb. 2 at 8 p.m.
HBO is releasing their new miniseries show “Big Little Lies” starring Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman and Shailene Woodley. This show follows three mothers as their lives begin to spin out of their control into chaos. This comedy-drama will only have seven episodes and will premiere on Feb. 19 at 9 p.m.
Some shows have already premiered but are definitely worth checking out. If you like to be able to watch TV shows whenever is convenient for you, Netflix released the TV show adaptation of “A Series of Unfortunate Events” on Jan. 13.
If you want more drama in your life, ABC premiered their new season of “The Bachelor” on Jan. 2. It is on every Monday at 8 p.m. Not into drama but enjoy laughing? Another season of “New Girl” began on Jan. 3 on Fox; catch it every Tuesday at 8 p.m.
No matter what, there is a show premiering this winter season that will suit you. Take some time to explore and enjoy the latest TV entertainment.
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