15 Shows to Geek Out Over For the Rest of 2015

Limitless


<p style="">Based on the feature film with the same name, this CBS drama series follows Brian Finch, who discovers the brain-boosting benefits of a mystery drug called NZT. The FBI ropes Finch into their more complex cases. The show, which debuts Sept. 22, co-stars Dexter's Jennifer Carpenter.</p>

Supergirl


<p style="">Superman’s cousin, Kara Danvers (played by Melissa Benoist), gets her own primetime slot this fall. Danvers is living in New York City and working for a local TV news station while exploring her true identity. The superhero series premieres Monday, Oct. 26 on CBS. (Photo: CBS Entertainment)</p>

iZombie


<p style="">"Kicking ass and taking brains." Procedural drama meets zombie thriller, the fairly well-received iZombie (its Metacritic <a href="http://www.metacritic.com/tv/izombie" rel="nofollow">score</a> is 74) returns for another season. Zombie med student Liv uses her unique position to help the police with murder cases. The show is produced by Veronica Mars creator Rob Thomas. Season 2 premieres October 6 on The CW. (Photo: The CW)</p>

The Man in the High Castle


<p style="">The Amazon original series pilot, based on Philip K. Dick’s grim alternative history novel, posits that Japan and Germany won World War II and the United States is under their control. The pilot is now streaming on Amazon, directed by Ridley Scott. Amazon has recently ordered a full season of the series. The season will officially premiere Nov. 20, 2015. (Photo: Amazon Prime)</p>

The Vixen


<p style="">The CW had adapted a relatively obscure comic book and made it an animated online series that premiered on Aug. 25. The Vixen is set in the same universe as The Arrow and The Flash, which both have live-action shows on The CW. Groundbreaking African American female superhero Vixen is the alter ego of Mai Jiwe McCabe, who can mimic animalistic abilities. (Photo: CW Seed)</p>

Minority Report


<p style="">There’s still plenty of juicy material to explore in Steven Spielberg’s Minority Report film, which is why it inevitably became a TV show. The sci-fi drama about “precog” crime prevention starts in 2065, 10 years after the film. Premieres Monday, Sept. 21 on FOX. (Photo: FOX)</p>

Fear the Walking Dead


<p style="">The Walking Dead spin-off already has debuted on AMC at 9/8c Sunday nights. The prequel takes us through an earlier apocalypse, where we meet the younger Rick Grimes and Daryl Dixon. The zombie drama isn't getting stellar notices (the current Metacritic <a href="http://www.metacritic.com/tv/fear-the-walking-dead" rel="nofollow">rating</a> is 66) but if you really need brain eaters in your TV lineup, you don't have many other choices. (Photo: AMC.com)</p>

Doctor Who


<p style="">The sci-fi show which debuted in 1963 is still going strong! The new season of the revamped Peter Capaldi regeneration of the traveling time lord premieres on Saturday, Sept. 19 on BBC America. (Photo: BBC America)</p>

Ash vs. The Evil Dead


<p style="">Bruce Campbell and Sam Raimi are back together again, this time for an Evil Dead<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unnLg1TPCYM" rel="nofollow"> sequel series</a>, where Campbell reprises his role as Ash Williams. Lucy Lawless also makes an appearance. It premieres this Halloween on Starz. (Photo: Starz)</p><p style=""> </p>

The Expanse


<p style="">Get ready, George R.R. Martin fans. Coming this December, The Expanse is being described as <a href="http://www.cnet.com/news/the-expanse-on-syfy-is-like-game-of-thrones-in-space/" rel="nofollow">Game of Thrones set in space</a>. SyFy's new show is based on space opera novel Leviathan Wakes, written by James S.A. Corey. Martin happens to be a fan of the books. The show reportedly bows in December. (Photo: Syfy via YouTube)</p>

Gotham: Season 2


<p style="">Also premiering the night of Sept. 21 on FOX is Gotham’s return season. A young Bruce Wayne and Commissioner Gordon continue their fight with some of DC's most intense supervillains, including Jerome (ahem, also, according to fan theories, <a href="http://www.denofgeek.us/tv/gotham/242824/gotham-season-2-news-check-out-the-joker-in-first-clip" rel="nofollow">The Joker</a>). Starring Ben McKenzie, Donal Logue and Jada Pinkett Smith. (Photo: FOX)</p>

Heroes Reborn


<p style="">The 13-episode miniseries follow-up to the popular show Heroes (NBC 2006-2010) debuts Sept. 24. The series will follow a new band of ordinary people who have extraordinary powers, along with the return of some of the original cast of characters. (Photo: NBC)</p>

The Flash


<p style="">Starring Grant Justin, Season 2 of The Flash premieres Oct. 6 on The CW, and will feature a new set of supervillains and fresh Flash superpowers. Iris West’s (Candice Patton) friendship with Barry will continue to develop. (Photo: The CW)</p>

Alaska Haunting


<p style="">Because Americans are obsessed with supposedly real-life ghost-story series such as A Haunting, Destination America is doubling down with a new series strictly about authentic phantasms in Alaska. Plus, according to the show description, "Frigid winter weather leaves victims frozen in fear with nowhere to run."</p><p style="">The show <a href="http://deadline.com/2015/09/fall-tv-premiere-dates-2015-new-returning-shows-1201440158/" rel="nofollow">reportedly</a> premieres September 19. (Photo from A Haunting by: Destination America)</p>

Grimm


<p style="">Fans of Grimm, get ready for Season 5! Premiering Friday, Oct. 30 on NBC, the new season will introduce Selina Golias, played by Carlson Young. Her character survived the Wesen attack triggered by a feud in previous seasons. (Photo: NBC.com)</p>

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