The 12 Midseason TV Shows You Won't Want to Miss

January might be the low point of the year for some, but for television lovers it's like Fourth of July and Halloween rolled into one. (Assuming you like both of those holidays, at least.) Every year brings a new crop of midseason shows that provide a much-needed refresher after yet another disappointing fall season. Plenty of those are returning favorites like It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and Sherlock, but even more are untested rookies, oddballs that are looking to distinguish themselves and grab some fans in the midst of an ever-more-crowded schedule. We've sifted through those weirdos and found the dozen that look most promising. From ensemble players getting star turns to dark flights of fancy to some previously unexplored comic-book adaptations, it's looking like a good slate—we suggest clearing some space on the DVR.