Ain’t you cold? Ain’t you tired, Miss Hilly?
Well thaw out those winter bones with a bit of spring weather. Not only is the second quarter of the year welcomed for its warmer weather and longer daylight hours, but it also promises something even better: new TV. Whether that be series that are returning from hiatus, shows that have been off the air for a whole year, or ones that are making their debut, a new slate of crushable TV shows is always welcome in our home.
This year, the theme seems to be superheroes, superstars, and super goodbyes. Yes, after years on the air, you’ll never have to hear about another new season of Keeping Up with the Kardashians. If going to the movies isn’t your thing this summer, there’s an Aretha biopic you can gobble up this spring from the comfort of your couch. And honestly, we know why you’re here: there’s a Snyder cut, a Loki standalone, and a whole show dedicated to Falcon and the Winter Soldier. And if Wandavision‘s success is any indication, you can bet there will be even more superhero fare coming from Disney+ soon.
In the meantime, there’s a hearty line up waiting in the wings. And by wings, yes, we’re talking about The Mighty Ducks reboot. Below are the best Spring TV shows to look forward to this year.
Grey’s Anatomy (March 11)
Yes, it’s still on. It’s also one of the few shows that isn’t trying to incorporate COVID-19 into the conversation. It’s using it to lead the plot. After a winter hiatus, the long-running medical drama returns with its titular character on a ventilator following a devastating first half of the season.
Zack Snyder’s Justice League (March 18)
Is it a movie? A miniseries? You decide. The long awaited Zack Snyder Justice League cut is dropping on HBO Max on March 18 with four parts. For all intents and purposes, we’re going with the very literal definition of a series, assigning the Snyder Cut as a “TV show” because it will, indeed, be episodic.
Keeping Up With the Kardashians (March 18)
Bear with us—any other year, Keeping Up with the Kardashians would not be on this list but considering that the long-running reality series that practically invented TV royalty is coming to an end, we thought we’d give credit where credit is due. The final season begins March 18. And if you’re a glutton for punishment, there are 19 seasons to watch to get “caught up,” whatever that means in this case.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (March 19)
Do Marvel properties technically work as TV shows? Ask anyone who has been watching Wandavision this winter and the answer to that question is a resounding yes. In Disney+’s second outing, Falcon and the Winter Soldier will team up as an unlikely duo whose patience will be tested as they work together in the new limited series.
Genius: Aretha (March 21)
You thought Jennifer Hudson was the only one who had her finger on the pulse of Aretha’s story? You better think (again). Had to do it to ya. Cynthia Erivo steps into the expensive mink in Nat Geo’s take on the Queen of Soul’s life. With names like Ron Howard attached, Erivo’s turn as Franklin is certainly going to be one to watch.
The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers (March 26)
Emilio is back and oddly enough, it seems like he might be on the bad side of the equation this time. Once a come up story, The Mighty Ducks is getting a reimagining in the Disney+ series, slated for early this spring. A bit too big for their ice skates, the once inclusive team turns a newbie away. His mom (played by Lauren Graham) decides that the whole twisted mantra of “if you can’t join ’em, beat ’em” is one to be taken to heart.
Hemingway (April 5)
Four words for you: Ken Burns tackles Hemingway.
Grab your whiskey and your masculinity and prepare yourself.
Shadow and Bone (April 23)
Netflix has acquired the rights to Leigh Bardugo’s Grisha trilogy meaning that Shadow and Bone will be debuting later this year. The beloved franchise, first debuted in 2012, will follow protagonist Alina in a fantasy world as she traverses the community and trials of her fictional country, Ravka.
Loki (May? May.)
This one is still pending an official release date, but we’re keeping our fingers crossed for Loki to stick with its ambiguous May release date. Tom Hiddleston returns to the role in this standalone series that builds on Loki’s storyline in the MCU to date. Let’s just say that Loki’s misadventures after stealing the Tesseract and altering reality are probably going to catch up to him. You can’t do that, dude.
Justin Kirkland
Justin Kirkland is a writer for Esquire, where he focuses on entertainment, television, and pop culture.
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