Top 13 New Shows of 2013: #7

My annual TV Awards, the AFT Television Awards, are given out during the summer. But this year, during both the spring and the fall, produced a handful of impressive new television series. As 2013 closes out and 2014 begins, here’s a look back at the best new shows of the year.

#7: Hello Ladies
Stephen Merchant didn’t receive rave reviews for his first major solo outing sans partner Ricky Gervais, but I heartily enjoyed this look at lust and loneliness in Los Angeles. Merchant is terrific in the lead role as the eternally offensive Stuart, and Christine Woods was wonderful as up-and-coming desperate actress Jessica, who put her foot in her mouth and embarrassed herself almost as often as her landlord did. There’s still no word on a second season of this show, but let’s hope we’ll get one.

Best Episode: The Wedding
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