This 13-part drama series puts a new spin on the story of the infamous sorcerer, Merlin. Set in the mythical City of Camelot, the story follows young Merlin's dangerous journey as he comes face to face with legendary and fantastical characters.

Network: BBC1, read more on tv.com

FBI agents Olivia Dunham and Peter Bishop are faced with a rapidly spreading unexplained phenomenon of the threatening kind. In an attempt to stop the spread, they enlist the assistance of Bishop's estranged father, the institutionalized scientist Dr. Walter Bishop.

Dawson's Creek's Joshua Jackson will play the lead role of Peter Bishop, a smart guy with many gambling debts. The Secret Life of Us's Anna Torv will play Olivia Dunham, a young, tough FBI agent who has to confront an unexplained phenomena. Also cast in the series are The Black Donnelly's Kirk Acevedo and Boston Legal's Mark Valley. They will play FBI agents. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King's John Noble and The Wire's Lance Reddick soon were added to the credits. Noble as Dr. Walter Bishop and Reddick as Phillip Broyles, a special agent for Homeland Security head of the Fringe division, that investigates terrorist and paranormal events. Alongside them are veteran actress Blair Brown and Take the Lead actress Jasika Nicole. Brown will play Nina Sharp, a 16-year veteran of Prometheus Corp., a cutting-edge research facility, while Nicole got the recurring role of Astrid, a federal assistant.

This highly anticipated sci-fi drama is created by Transformers /Star Trek/ Mission: Impossible III's J.J. Abrams, Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman. Fringe is directed by Emmy Award-winning Alex Graves (“The West Wing”) and produced by Warner Bros. Television, Bad Robot Productions and Fringe Element Films.

Network: FOX, read more on tv.com

Fighting evil so you don't have to.

Wendy Watson is recruited by The Middleman as his protégée. The Middleman, a milk-guzzling comic-book-like superhero, protects humanity from the supernatural forces that lurk in the shadows.

The Middleman is based on Javier Grillo-Marxuach's series of graphic novels.

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From the creators of Life on Mars and Ashes to Ashes comes this promising drama on BBC One. A team of accomplished archaeologists discover a new artifact in each episode.

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This newly minted drama series follows a mystery novelist who lands a second job helping the NYPD solve crimes.

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The heart of this new drama lies within the tough-as-nails female detective who leads L.A.P.D.'s organized crime and vice unit.

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A group of everyday people who possess uncanny neurological abnormalities have been recruited to work for a secret government agency. The series is produced by ABC Studios, in association with BermanBraun.

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Also on the police beat, The Unusuals comes from the pen of Noah Hawley (Bones). It's the story of a New York police precinct. Rescue Me vet Peter Tolan is the executive producer, and like that show, The Unusuals will blend drama with comedy.

Network: abc, read more on tv.com

This horror-inspired drama tells the story of a group of friends who met up outside Seattle for a wedding. Suspense ensues when they end up dying one by one.

Network: cbs, read more on tv.com

Based on the classic Daniel Defoe novel, this NBC drama promises plenty of tropical-style action and adventure.

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In Plain Sight follows the story of a Federal Marshall with the Witness Protection program who must hide her high-risk, high-impact job from her family. To those that know her, Mary Shannon is a glorified meter maid, but her real job is much more dangerous. She must oversee federal witnesses who have been relocated through the Witness Protection program and make sure that they stay safe.

Network: ums, read more on tv.com

The Mentalist tells the tale of Patrick Jane who is employed as an independent detective working with the California Bureau of Investigation to solve crimes. He has refined his observations skills to a near perfect level and lends these skills to the CBI to help them solve cases. The team that he works with consists of the senior agent, Teresa Gibson, agents Kimball Cho & Wayne Rigsby and the rookie, Grace Van Pelt.

Network: CBS, read more on tv.com

Revolves around the risk-filled lives of a group of cops in the elite SRU (Strategic Response Unit). Members of the highly skilled team face hostage situations, bust gangs, and defuse bombs utilizing their training to get inside the heads of these people who have reached their breaking points.

Network: cbs, read more on tv.com