43 TV shows to watch in 2014

New series like Gotham and A to Z take their place among old favorites like Boardwalk Empire and Brooklyn Nine-Nine

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It was going to be tough to top the staggering array of high-quality TV shows that aired in 2013, which included Netflix's aggressive forays into original programming, top-tier dramas from England, and the triumphant end of AMC's Breaking Bad. It's been said time and time again, but it bears repeating: We're in the midst of a golden age of television — and fortunately, 2014's lineup is just as strong.

With so many new and returning TV shows hitting the air, which ones are your best bets? A guide:

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Scott Meslow

Scott Meslow is the entertainment editor for TheWeek.com. He has written about film and television at publications including The Atlantic, POLITICO Magazine, and Vulture.