While summer used to be the time of year that most TV shows took a break, this summer is more crowded than ever.
There are new offerings from streaming services and networks alike.
In order to help narrow it down, here is a guide for the must-watch shows of summer 2015.
"Wayward Pines" (FOX)
Premiere date: Thursday, May 14 at 9:00 p.m.
What it's about: A secret service agent (Matt Dillon) travels to a small town to solve a mystery. What he finds out, however, is that he may never leave it alive.
Why you should watch: "Wayward Pines" is directed by M. Night Shyamalan.
A series of high profile box-office bombs have turned him into a convenient punching bag. Perhaps this foray into television will finally be the project that restores him to "Sixth Sense" glory. Since the show debuted, reviews have been positive.
"Aquarius" (NBC)
Premiere date: May 28 at 9:00 p.m.
What it's about: Police officer Sam Hodiak (David Duchovny) goes deep undercover to track Charles Manson and his family.
Why you should watch: With "The Jinx," "Serial," and "Thought Crimes," America's recent fasciation with true crime is far from over. Now, the infamous (yet endlessly fascinating) legend of the Manson family gets its own hour. Just like "Hannibal," "Aquarius" looks as far from a network show as possible, which might be why we are so excited for NBC's latest drama.
"Halt and Catch Fire" (AMC)
Premiere date: Sunday, May 31 at 10:00 p.m.
What it's about: This drama set in the early 1980s traces the beginnings of the home computer.
Why you should watch: The show received mostly positive reviews in its first season. But with some tense-looking commercials and some cool posters, it looks like AMC is now putting a lot of energy behind this show. Perhaps they are looking for a new period piece to fill the huge, nearly impossible to fill gap left by "Mad Men" in the network's schedule.
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