12 TV shows you're not watching that you need to see

There are so many factors that go into making a TV show a hit that have little to do with its quality.

It can depend on timing, the size of the network, the size of the network's marketing budget, and whether that show is up against sizable competition. Great shows can get lost in the midst of all these factors.

Some would argue that ratings are an effective way of deciphering quality, but truthfully it's a flawed system at best that overwhelmingly rewards the shows that win the lottery or get caught in a perfect storm.

That's where critics come in. We can advocate for the shows we believe deserve your attention.

Here's a list of the shows you're probably not watching, but we believe you should be: