everybody will be buzzing about these
new television series welcome to
watchmojo.com and today we’re counting
down our picks for the top ten
anticipated shows of 2018
before we begin we publish new videos
every day so be sure to subscribe for
more great content for this list we’re
focusing on TV series that seemed
destined to be trending topics in 2018
this is may not be like your family but
you come pointing guns in the direction
of my wives my kids I want you at door
any time number 10 lost in space for
Netflix just leave me a few necessities
I feel confident that I shall survive
for this reimagining of the original
1960s sci-fi series Netflix didn’t cast
a list stars but perhaps that’ll place
more focus on the intergalactic
narrative its stars English actor and
son of Dame Maggie Smith Toby Stephens
as John Robinson and Canadian actress
Molly Parker from house of cards as
Maureen Robinson the heads of a family
Swiss Family Robinson right forced
astray in space to do battle with aliens
and themselves hey stranger things was
also off the radar before it took off
and this series seems to have all the
right ingredients for success child you
want to be ashamed of yourself
number 9 The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
for Netflix believe it or not James
Franco is working on another project
okay okay why yet the ballot of Buster
Scruggs isn’t just another arthouse
indie it’s a brand new offering from the
legendary Coen brothers yep you heard
that right
the Coen brothers are joining the
Netflix juggernaut oh yeah is it
reasonable and with this Western
anthology featuring six different
storylines Netflix takes another giant
leap forward and reunites James Franco
with his co-star from HBO’s The Deuce
Zoe Kazan expect offbeat comedy quotable
dialogue and general cinematic
virtuosity this will be unlike any other
Netflix series and that’s because it’s a
Coen Brothers production but
Netflix original find I failed to
satisfy your terms I’ll return your
money at the end of this actually be
number eight Ozark season two for
Netflix in 2017 this Netflix original
crime drama was a sleeper hit jason
bateman plays against type as a
financial planner with many dark and
dangerous secrets the Mexican cartels
even get involved as Marty bird Bateman
brings a familiar face to this series
but it’s supporting cast which includes
Laura Linney Sofia Hewlett’s and Julia
garner also give terrific performances
not even in a chickenshit kind of way
like a rig doc hopefully season 2 will
only expand on the high tension sick
atmosphere and rich characterizations
established in season one with Arrested
Development’s fifth season also on its
way
2018 is looking to be a good year for
Jason Bateman and Netflix sounds like
fun
first thing he said all day number seven
Castle Rock for Hulu Stephen King has
yet again some major pop-culture cred
right now and EMU yetis it adaptations
still has people freaked out while
Gerald’s game in 1922 were big hits for
Netflix for Hulu’s Castle Rock Kings
creepy story or stories are in very good
hands
with JJ Abrams running the show
Pennywise himself bill skarsgård has a
starring role along with underrated
performers like Jane levy melanie
lynskey and andre holland given that
Netflix and Amazon Studios keep pushing
hard with innovative new series you can
bet that Abrams will deliver the goods
with this hulu horror number 6 luthor
season 5 for BBC one that’s supposed to
help me is it really don’t help me since
2010 the charming Idris Elba has starred
in this BBC One series about a police
officer who sometimes cares too much
well seeing someone on this before like
so many classic TV characters detective
John Luther is a flawed human being a
guy either bound for glory or tragedy
the show is a brilliant English
character study which flies somewhat
under the radar stateside as many people
still associate elbow with the wires
stringer Bell
with all this film star on the rise
double-oh-seven
jeez it seems like Luther season 5 might
be his Network swan song at least for
now I can I could see that it makes
sense to me leave it to fate to God
number 5 Watchmen for HBO Daniel look at
this now that the leftovers has
concluded the series creator Damon
Lindelof can focus his attention
elsewhere in September 2017 news broke
that he will officially be adapting
Watchmen for HBO based on the original
comic book series this is exciting news
for DC Comics fans but everybody else
should also be ecstatic about its
potential
the storyline features an alternate
dystopian world where superheroes are
under suspicion and attack these themes
are sure to resonate in America’s tense
political climate and HBO’s Watchmen
will surely add to this network’s canon
of edgy thought-provoking shows number 4
Waco for Paramount Network this is our
time to prove through suffering that we
are worthy of America that’s the code
based on the infamous 1993 federal siege
on a cult compound in Waco Texas this
series will most definitely make
headlines with its cast of renowned
actors including oscar-nominated Michael
Shannon as an FBI hostage negotiator
it’s set to become the first big hit for
Paramount Network formerly known as
Spike TV Taylor Kitsch plays the Branch
Davidian cult leader David Koresh who
burned to death along with more than 75
children women and men from his sect
this won’t be a fun series but it could
potentially be the breakout hit of 2018
the Kingdom of Heaven is coming number 3
making a murderer season 2 for Netflix
it’s the function of post-conviction
courts and appellate courts to make sure
that the system works the way it’s
supposed to them here’s a documentary
series that’s both disturbing and very
revealing about America’s justice system
in season 1 making a murderer was full
of WTF moments as Steven Avery’s life is
anything but normal after he’s released
from prison after 18 years
while many shows can be ruined with
spoilers this story is ongoing and far
from a closed case recent developments
suggests that season two will be
especially explosive as prosecutors have
been let go
jurors have made accusations and Brendan
Dassey got his conviction overturned
I certainly hope it doesn’t take another
18 years number 2 maniac for Netflix if
the Coen brothers take on black comedy
doesn’t tickle your fancy then maybe
this Cary Fukunaga series will do the
trick
he’s known for directing true detective
episodes along with the acclaimed 2015
film beasts of no nation for this
Netflix original Fukunaga turns to
fantastical dark comedy and has to
modern humor icons to rely on with Jonah
Hill and Emma Stone playing patients at
a psychiatric institution who inhabit
elaborate visionary worlds of their own
no that’s how I ruled that thing it’s no
problems you’ll learn that based on a
Norwegian series from 2014
maniacs should be challenging disturbing
uplifting and hilarious all wrapped up
together before we unveil our number one
pick here are some honorable mentions
that was an excellent shot
[Music]
number one Westworld season two for HBO
no other show challenged and thrilled
viewers in 2016
quite like season 1 of this sci-fi
fantasy western based on the 1970s novel
by Michael Crichton right behind him you
son of a bitch any way to treat an old
friend the show features lifelike
Androids catering to the whims of human
guests at a Wild West theme park
blurring the line between reality and
fantasy it’s dark themes and
unpredictable twists and turns were
enhanced by a stellar cast including
Evan Rachel Wood Anthony Hopkins Jeffrey
Wright Tandy Newton James Marsden and
Edie Harris and they made it the toast
of TV season 2 promises to be even more
intense and provocative yee-ha in all my
years coming here I’ve never seen
anything like it do you agree with our
picks
check out these other great clips from
watch mojo and subscribe for new videos
every day
new television series welcome to
watchmojo.com and today we’re counting
down our picks for the top ten
anticipated shows of 2018
before we begin we publish new videos
every day so be sure to subscribe for
more great content for this list we’re
focusing on TV series that seemed
destined to be trending topics in 2018
this is may not be like your family but
you come pointing guns in the direction
of my wives my kids I want you at door
any time number 10 lost in space for
Netflix just leave me a few necessities
I feel confident that I shall survive
for this reimagining of the original
1960s sci-fi series Netflix didn’t cast
a list stars but perhaps that’ll place
more focus on the intergalactic
narrative its stars English actor and
son of Dame Maggie Smith Toby Stephens
as John Robinson and Canadian actress
Molly Parker from house of cards as
Maureen Robinson the heads of a family
Swiss Family Robinson right forced
astray in space to do battle with aliens
and themselves hey stranger things was
also off the radar before it took off
and this series seems to have all the
right ingredients for success child you
want to be ashamed of yourself
number 9 The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
for Netflix believe it or not James
Franco is working on another project
okay okay why yet the ballot of Buster
Scruggs isn’t just another arthouse
indie it’s a brand new offering from the
legendary Coen brothers yep you heard
that right
the Coen brothers are joining the
Netflix juggernaut oh yeah is it
reasonable and with this Western
anthology featuring six different
storylines Netflix takes another giant
leap forward and reunites James Franco
with his co-star from HBO’s The Deuce
Zoe Kazan expect offbeat comedy quotable
dialogue and general cinematic
virtuosity this will be unlike any other
Netflix series and that’s because it’s a
Coen Brothers production but
Netflix original find I failed to
satisfy your terms I’ll return your
money at the end of this actually be
number eight Ozark season two for
Netflix in 2017 this Netflix original
crime drama was a sleeper hit jason
bateman plays against type as a
financial planner with many dark and
dangerous secrets the Mexican cartels
even get involved as Marty bird Bateman
brings a familiar face to this series
but it’s supporting cast which includes
Laura Linney Sofia Hewlett’s and Julia
garner also give terrific performances
not even in a chickenshit kind of way
like a rig doc hopefully season 2 will
only expand on the high tension sick
atmosphere and rich characterizations
established in season one with Arrested
Development’s fifth season also on its
way
2018 is looking to be a good year for
Jason Bateman and Netflix sounds like
fun
first thing he said all day number seven
Castle Rock for Hulu Stephen King has
yet again some major pop-culture cred
right now and EMU yetis it adaptations
still has people freaked out while
Gerald’s game in 1922 were big hits for
Netflix for Hulu’s Castle Rock Kings
creepy story or stories are in very good
hands
with JJ Abrams running the show
Pennywise himself bill skarsgård has a
starring role along with underrated
performers like Jane levy melanie
lynskey and andre holland given that
Netflix and Amazon Studios keep pushing
hard with innovative new series you can
bet that Abrams will deliver the goods
with this hulu horror number 6 luthor
season 5 for BBC one that’s supposed to
help me is it really don’t help me since
2010 the charming Idris Elba has starred
in this BBC One series about a police
officer who sometimes cares too much
well seeing someone on this before like
so many classic TV characters detective
John Luther is a flawed human being a
guy either bound for glory or tragedy
the show is a brilliant English
character study which flies somewhat
under the radar stateside as many people
still associate elbow with the wires
stringer Bell
with all this film star on the rise
double-oh-seven
jeez it seems like Luther season 5 might
be his Network swan song at least for
now I can I could see that it makes
sense to me leave it to fate to God
number 5 Watchmen for HBO Daniel look at
this now that the leftovers has
concluded the series creator Damon
Lindelof can focus his attention
elsewhere in September 2017 news broke
that he will officially be adapting
Watchmen for HBO based on the original
comic book series this is exciting news
for DC Comics fans but everybody else
should also be ecstatic about its
potential
the storyline features an alternate
dystopian world where superheroes are
under suspicion and attack these themes
are sure to resonate in America’s tense
political climate and HBO’s Watchmen
will surely add to this network’s canon
of edgy thought-provoking shows number 4
Waco for Paramount Network this is our
time to prove through suffering that we
are worthy of America that’s the code
based on the infamous 1993 federal siege
on a cult compound in Waco Texas this
series will most definitely make
headlines with its cast of renowned
actors including oscar-nominated Michael
Shannon as an FBI hostage negotiator
it’s set to become the first big hit for
Paramount Network formerly known as
Spike TV Taylor Kitsch plays the Branch
Davidian cult leader David Koresh who
burned to death along with more than 75
children women and men from his sect
this won’t be a fun series but it could
potentially be the breakout hit of 2018
the Kingdom of Heaven is coming number 3
making a murderer season 2 for Netflix
it’s the function of post-conviction
courts and appellate courts to make sure
that the system works the way it’s
supposed to them here’s a documentary
series that’s both disturbing and very
revealing about America’s justice system
in season 1 making a murderer was full
of WTF moments as Steven Avery’s life is
anything but normal after he’s released
from prison after 18 years
while many shows can be ruined with
spoilers this story is ongoing and far
from a closed case recent developments
suggests that season two will be
especially explosive as prosecutors have
been let go
jurors have made accusations and Brendan
Dassey got his conviction overturned
I certainly hope it doesn’t take another
18 years number 2 maniac for Netflix if
the Coen brothers take on black comedy
doesn’t tickle your fancy then maybe
this Cary Fukunaga series will do the
trick
he’s known for directing true detective
episodes along with the acclaimed 2015
film beasts of no nation for this
Netflix original Fukunaga turns to
fantastical dark comedy and has to
modern humor icons to rely on with Jonah
Hill and Emma Stone playing patients at
a psychiatric institution who inhabit
elaborate visionary worlds of their own
no that’s how I ruled that thing it’s no
problems you’ll learn that based on a
Norwegian series from 2014
maniacs should be challenging disturbing
uplifting and hilarious all wrapped up
together before we unveil our number one
pick here are some honorable mentions
that was an excellent shot
[Music]
number one Westworld season two for HBO
no other show challenged and thrilled
viewers in 2016
quite like season 1 of this sci-fi
fantasy western based on the 1970s novel
by Michael Crichton right behind him you
son of a bitch any way to treat an old
friend the show features lifelike
Androids catering to the whims of human
guests at a Wild West theme park
blurring the line between reality and
fantasy it’s dark themes and
unpredictable twists and turns were
enhanced by a stellar cast including
Evan Rachel Wood Anthony Hopkins Jeffrey
Wright Tandy Newton James Marsden and
Edie Harris and they made it the toast
of TV season 2 promises to be even more
intense and provocative yee-ha in all my
years coming here I’ve never seen
anything like it do you agree with our
picks
check out these other great clips from
watch mojo and subscribe for new videos
every day
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