From Fox’s upcoming Empire-esque musical drama to Kiefer Sutherland’s new drama.

This week, the major broadcast networks announced their new series for the 2016-2017 TV season and rolled out trailers that showcased what they have to offer.

We watched the trailers for the new shows — more than 40! — so you don't have to. Here's our short list of what's worth checking out, including the return of Prison Break and the drama that will dry some Agent Carter fans' tears.

(Note: CBS, The CW, and NBC didn't release all of their midseason trailers, so some we loved — like Riverdale — won't appear on this list. But they're in our hearts.)

Conviction

When and where is it on? Mondays at 10 p.m. on ABC this fall

Who's in it? Hayley Atwell, Eddie Cahill, Shawn Ashmore, Merrin Dungey, Emily Kinney, Manny Montana, Daniel DiTomasso

First impression? Hayley Atwell playing a former first daughter with a rebellious streak and a knack for breaking laws sounds so good on paper, and thankfully, it's equally enjoyable in action. Although this is yet another ABC drama where an impossibly diverse group of well-dressed people hold up 8×10 headshots of clients they hope to free, there is a palpable sense of fun permeating the trailer that sets it apart from its heavier small-screen siblings. —Jarett Wieselman

For more on Conviction, click here.

Designated Survivor

When and where is it on? Wednesdays at 10 p.m. on ABC this fall

Who's in it? Kiefer Sutherland, Natascha McElhone, Maggie Q, Kal Penn, Adan Canto, Italia Ricci, LaMonica Garrett, Tanner Buchanan

First impression? Upon reading this pilot script, Sutherland said he realized he was "potentially holding the next decade of [his] life in [his] hands," and based on the very compelling trailer, he could be right. An interesting premise, a solid supporting cast (particularly Maggie Q), and a cinematic visual flair make this one of the most promising-looking new fall dramas. Granted, this is also the kind of premise — a lower cabinet member who becomes president after an unexpected attack on Washington — that could go wildly off the rails after the pilot. And not in that "24 is so batshit-insane, it's good" kind of way. —Jarett Wieselman

For more on Designated Survivor, click here.

Downward Dog

When and where is it on? On ABC in early 2017

Who's in it? Allison Tolman, Lucas Neff, Mo Collins

First impression? I am the biggest animal fan in the world (and I have the receipts to prove it, Guinness), but I was incredibly nervous about this comedy about a dog who narrates his owner's life. But after getting emotional at the surprisingly touching trailer, I promise to never question my four-legged friends ever again. Nor shall I ever again doubt Allison Tolman, who has yet to make a misstep since breaking out in the first season of Fargo. —Jarett Wieselman

For more on Downward Dog, click here.

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