Gracepoint
Network: Fox
Premiere date: Thursday October 2, 9pm
Starring: Anna Gunn, David Tennant, Kevin Zegers, Michael Peña, Sarah-Jane Potts
Synopsis: A young boy's murder in a small Californian town threatens to upend the once idyllic life of its residents.
What it has going for it: Although Gracepoint is remake of the British series Broadchurch (David Tennant plays the same role in both series), it looks intriguing enough to give a try. Bonus: it stars Anna Gunn, fresh off her well deserved Emmy win for Breaking Bad.
A to Z
Network: NBC
Premiere date: Thursday October 2, 9:30pm
Starring: Cristin Millioti, Ben Feldman, Henry Zebrowski, Christina Kirk, Hong Chau, Parvesh Cheena
Synopsis: "A look at a young couple's relationship from the beginning to the break-up."--IMDb.com
What it has going for it: For obsessive Mad Men fans like myself, putting Ginsberg (Ben Feldman) in a romantic comedy is reason enough to watch. There's also a certain lovable 500 Days of Summer quality to the show that has me excited.
Marry Me
Network: NBC
Premiere date: Tuesday October 14, 9pm
Starring: Casey Wilson, Ken Marino, Sarah Wright, John Gemberling, Tim Meadows
Synopsis: "After a string of botched marriage proposals, longtime couple Annie and Jake decide to put getting engaged on hold until they can get it together."---IMDb.com
What it has going for it: Casey Wilson. The underrated actress was the highlight of ABC's criminally underrated (and recently cancelled) comedy, Happy Endings.
The Affair
Network: Showtime
Premiere date: Sunday October 12, 10pm
Starring: Joshua Jackson, Dominic West, Maura Tierney, Ruth Wilson, Victor Williams
Synopsis: "The Affair explores the psychological effects of an affair between a married waitress at a Hamptons diner and a teacher who spends his summer at his in-laws' estate on the island."--IMDb.com
What it has going for it: Who doesn't love a good love affair, especially one on premium cable?
Jane the Virgin
Network: The CW
Premiere date: Monday October 13, 9pm
Starring: Gina Rodriguez, Andrea Navedo, Ivonne Coll, Brett Dier, Priscilla Barnes
Synopsis: "A young, devout woman discovers that she was accidentally artificially inseminated."
What it has going for it: Even with the bizarre premise, Jane the Virgin looks like the most enjoyable of all the October premieres; a perfect blend of serious subject matter, funny scenarios and a healthy dose of self awareness about its own weirdness.
Death Comes to Pemberley
Network: PBS
Premiere date: Sunday October 26 9pm
Starring: Matthew Rhys, Anna Maxwell Martin, Matthew Goode, Jenna Coleman, Trevor Eve, Lewis Rainer
Synopsis: Elizabeth and Darcy, now six years married, are preparing for their annual ball when festivities are brought to an abrupt halt. An adaptation of PD James's homage to Pride and Prejudice.
What it has going for it: A sequel to Pride and Prejudice? Must you really ask? BONUS: The gorgeous and talented Matthew Goode.
Returning:
The Walking Dead: Sunday October 12, 9pm AMC (!!!!!)
Elementary: Thursday October 30, 10pm CBS
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