The 22 most exciting new shows of 2017 you have to see

As the movie business continues to favor blockbusters and established film franchises, talented people are running to television. For the most part, viewers are reaping the benefits.

An FX study estimates that the amount of original scripted shows will reach 500 in 2017 - up from 455 in 2016. It's really becoming impossible for any person to keep up with all the most exciting shows coming down the pike.

But don't worry, here's a list of the shows we believe deserve your attention. It's nearly three dozen of the most exciting series slated to premiere in 2017. We're not saying these will be the most critically acclaimed shows of the year, we're just pointing out the ones that will get people talking.

From Starz's "American Gods" to NBC's "Midnight, Texas," and HBO's "Young Pope," here are the 22 upcoming new shows we're most excited about in 2017: