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    12 Underrated Shows I Honestly Wish More People Were Watching

    This is must-see TV right here.

    Kerry Archbold
    by Kerry Archbold

    Community Contributor

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    There are so many TV shows out there right, so it’s perfectly understandable that some great ones may have passed you by.

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    Personally, I rely on other people and word of mouth to find out what's worth watching.

    Here are the shows that I’ve found that I dig, and hope you dig them, too.

    1. Abbott Elementary

    Janine (Quinta Brunson) stands in front of a whiteboard with words written on it as Barbara (Sheryl Lee Ralph) looks on
    ABC

    The next successor of the grand tradition of the mockumentary. Created by star Quinta Brunson, this show is about teachers in a Philly school trying to do their best to educate their students with little resources. It has heart, and it's laugh-out-loud funny.

    Where to watch: Tuesdays on ABC at 9 p.m., Hulu next day

    2. American Auto

    NBC / Via giphy.com

    From the creators of Superstore comes the next sitcom about capitalism and all its warts. Set at Detroit-based Payne Motors, it highlights all of corporate America's decision-making and pretending to look socially responsible while also making money. It's funnier than it sounds. Ana Gasteyer is in it!

    Where to watch: Tuesdays on NBC at 8 p.m., Hulu and Peacock next day

    3. The Big Leap

    Piper Perabo smiles softly as Paula on "The Big Leap"
    FOX

    Now, the trailer for this show made it seem like it would be network television's next great, weepy series, and while there are some genuinely emotional and sappy moments in here, that's not all this show is. It's also a biting reality TV satire. And I would really like a second season, so please watch.

    Where to watch: Hulu

    4. The Gilded Age

    Tom (Thomas Cocquerel) kisses Marian's (Louisa Jacobson) hand on "The Guilded Age)
    HBO

    If you were missing new episodes of Downton Abbey, this will fill that void. And if that's not enough for you, a period drama starring Christine Baranski, Carrie Coon, and Cynthia Nixon should be.

    Where to watch: Mondays at 9 p.m. on HBO/HBO Max

    5. Grand Crew

    NBC / Via giphy.com

    A great hangout sitcom needs a strong ensemble, and this show has it. Substituting a wine bar for the traditional one, shenanigans ensue as these friends navigate love and work and everything in between.

    Where to watch: Tuesdays on NBC at 8:30 p.m., Hulu and Peacock next day

    6. How I Met Your Father

    Hulu / Via giphy.com

    It may not be the original, but the first few episodes have me intrigued to see where this show goes. One thing in its favor is this ensemble, and I'm looking forward to watching them form that tight-knit bond that the original gang had.

    Where to watch: Tuesdays on Hulu

    7. Kevin Can F***k Himself

    Annie Murphy furrows her brows intensely as Allison on "Kevin Can F**k Himself"
    AMC

    Now, this show aired last summer, but now is the perfect time for a rewatch before the second and final season airs. This is a show about the true life of a sitcom wife and how her husband's hijinks affect her life, and not for the better. She breaks and goes on a journey to find a way out of her situation. Also, Annie Murphy and Mary Hollis Inboden are stellar together.

    Where to watch: AMC+

    8. Naomi

    Kaci Walfal as Naomi stands around with friends holding flashlights and looking at something
    The CW

    An Ava DuVernay-produced superhero show? Sign me up! And I know there have been so many superhero shows, but the characters and the world of Naomi are interesting, and I'm intrigued to see where it goes.

    Where to watch: Tuesdays at 9 p.m. on The CW

    9. Single Drunk Female

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    A great comedy about a woman trying to get her life together as a recovering alcoholic. We've gotten so many shows and movies about older alcoholics, but I can't recall seeing one about someone in their twenties. This is a show that understands the realities of getting your life together while also being funny. That's a tricky balance to achieve, but this show does it.

    Where to watch: Thursdays at 10 p.m. on Freeform, Hulu next day

    10. South Side

    The group from South Side stands around holding a thermostat
    HBO Max

    Two friends work at a Rent-T-Own while trying to take on the world. This is just a great comedy about life of the South Side of Chicago that features a big cast of characters, both in terms of numbers and personalities.

    Where to watch: HBO Max

    11. Superman & Lois

    Tyler Hoechlin and Elizabeth Tulloch embrace as Clark Kent and Lois Lane
    The CW

    Honestly I think this is the best Superman story we've gotten on screen. And it's a show that gives weight to Lois Lane outside of being Clark's wife.

    Where to watch: Tuesdays at 8 p.m. on The CW

    12. Yellowjackets

    Showtime / Via giphy.com

    The first season just ended, so it'll make for a great binge-watch. This show is like Pretty Little Liars but with cannibalism, and it's great.

    Where to watch: Hulu with Showtime add-on

    What shows do with more people knew about?

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