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Looking to tune into some spring TV shows? Lots of our favorite series will be returning this spring, though some have already premiered back in January. Here are some we think that you should definitely check out:
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‘Girls’
Premiere Date: January 11
Though it already premiered, the season 4 of ‘Girls’ is one that should not be missed. Created by and starring Lena Dunham, the show follows the lives of four girls in their mid-20s living in New York City. The show’s plot and main character are loosely based on Dunham’s real life experiences. It also stars Alison Williams, Jemima Kirke, Zosia Mamet and Adam Driver as other recurring main characters.
The show focuses mainly on Hannah, played by Dunham, as an aspiring writer who gets a shock when her parents announce that they will no longer be financially supporting her. She is left to fend for herself in Brooklyn as she navigates through her twenties, along with the support of her friends.
If you haven’t caught up on season 4 yet, it is only 3 episodes in. The season picks up where the 3rd one left off, with *SPOILER ALERT* Hannah (Dunham) relocating to Iowa to attend grad school. Marnie (Williams) and her musical collaborator, Desi, are now involved in a sexual relationship with each other, despite Desi having a girlfriend. Shoshanna (Mamet), is now a college graduate, and Jessa (Kirke) has finally started to grow up with the help of a maternal figure, Beadie.
The series has received overall positive reviews, with season 4 getting an 83% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. ‘Girls’ airs on HBO on Sundays at 10PM.
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‘The Walking Dead’
Premiere Date: February 8
AMC’s wildly popular series, ‘The Walking Dead,’ returns for its midseason premiere this Sunday after a 3-month hiatus. Developed by Frank Darabont, the show is based on a comic book series of the same name. Andrew Lincoln stars as one of the main characters, Rick Grimes, the deputy sheriff who awakens from a coma to find himself in a post-apocalyptic world dominated by zombies. Steven Yeun, Chandler Riggs, Norman Reedus and Melissa McBride also star as recurring main characters.
*SPOILER ALERT* In the midseason finale, we watched as Daryl (Reedus) cradle the body of Beth (Emily Kinney), who had just been murdered after the gang tried to rescue her. On Sunday, we can expect to watch the group to try and pick up the pieces left behind after Beth’s tragic death.
‘The Walking Dead’ has consistently gained positive reviews all around from critics and viewers. Tune into the show Sundays at 10PM on AMC.
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‘House of Cards’
Premiere Date: February 27
This Nexflix-based series will be released in its entirety within the next couple of weeks, consisting of thirteen episodes. The show follows Congressman and House Majority Whip Frank Underwood (Kevin Spacey), who will stop at nothing to get himself into a position of greater power with the aid of his wife, Claire Underwood (Robin Wright). The show is known for its themes of manipulation, power, and doing bad things for the greater good.
The third season is expected to pick up where the second one left off, with the President of the United States resigning, and Frank being sworn in as the new president. Viewers can expect to look forward to more scheming and manipulation on Frank and Claire’s part, especially now that he is president.
The first two seasons have received overwhelmingly positive reviews, as well as picking up several nominations for the Emmy’s and Golden Globes. Catch up on the first two seasons, and tune into season 3 when it is released on Netflix.
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‘Mad Men’
Premiere Date: April 5
The end is near. The second half of season 7 of ‘Mad Men’ is coming up this spring, and you do not want to miss the conclusion to this ground breaking series. Creator and executive producer Matthew Weiner split the final season, with the first 7 episodes airing last spring, and the final 7 coming up in a couple of months.
The series stars Jon Hamm as Don Draper, a talented advertising executive working for the fictional agency Sterling Cooper during the 1960s. The series follows the various business ventures of the main characters, as well as exploring their personal lives and incorporating the social norms and events of the 1960s. Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, January Jones, Christina Hendricks, and John Slattery also star.
The finale of the first half of the season left off on an interesting note, with one of the main partners of Sterling Cooper passing away, and Don (Hamm) finally regaining a lead role in the agency after striking a deal to merge with another firm, McCann-Erickson.
The series has been nominated for and won many Golden Globe and Emmy awards, and has received positive reviews from critics and viewers. Tune in to the series finale Sunday at 10PM on AMC.
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‘Game of Thrones’
Premiere Date: April 12
Winter is coming. The much anticipated fifth season of the wildly popular HBO series will be returning later this spring with an even more intense plot line and a some new characters. Created by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, it is an adaption of the book series A Song of Fire and Ice by George R.R. Martin. The series also stars Kit Harington, Peter Dinklage, Emilia Clarke, and Lena Headey.
Season 5 will cover the second half of the fourth book, A Feast of Crows, and the first half of the fifth book, A Dance of Dragons. Though not much is known about what to expect for the upcoming season, viewers of the show know that ‘Game of Thrones’ never disappoints when it comes to delivering action-packed and drama filled episodes.
The show has received worldwide acclaim for its popularity, both from viewers and critics. Make sure to tune into the show airing on Sundays at 9PM.
-by Jackie Hart
