The 5 most anticipated TV shows returning in April

5. "Younger" season seven — Paramount Plus, April 15

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Description: "Liza passed herself off as a millennial in order to land her dream job in publishing. Though she was able to successfully hide her true age at first, cracks began to form in her plan, and she realized her secret hurt those closest to her. Through her professional and personal ups and downs, Liza learns that truth is actually better than fiction."

Rotten Tomatoes critic score: 99%

What critics said: "There's a lot to appreciate about how accessible this series made its conversations about age discrimination in the workplace and society at large, and hopefully others will draw influence from its blend of intelligence and lightheartedness." — Salon (season six)

4. "Manifest" season three — NBC, April 1

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Description: "Over a year has passed since the miraculous homecoming of Flight 828 and the discovery of others who have mysteriously returned. While the Stone family endeavors to keep their friends safe and make their enemies believe the unbelievable, new challenges will test their trust of the callings and each other. But sticking together is more important than ever because no matter what happens, it's all connected."

Rotten Tomatoes critic score: N/A

What critics said: "Manifest season 2 is off to a strong start despite some continued difficulty weaving together its family drama with the underlying mythology." — Den of Geek  (season two)

3. "Queen of the South" season five — USA Network, April 7

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Description: "While living in the barrio of Jalisco, Mexico, poor Teresa Mendoza falls in love with a member of a successful drug cartel, hoping that love will help her rise above the hopelessness she feels in her life. When it doesn't happen, she is forced to flee the country after her boyfriend is murdered. She seeks refuge in America, where she teams up with an unlikely person from her past to take down the leader of the drug ring that is after her. "

Rotten Tomatoes critic score: N/A

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2. "The Circle" season two — Netflix, April 14

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The Circle" is a reality competition series. Netflix

Description: "Status and strategy collide in this social experiment and competition show where online players flirt, befriend and catfish their way toward $100,000."

Rotten Tomatoes critic score: 81%

What critics said: "Essentially, The Circle is a thought-provoking social experiment disguised as trashy reality TV. The results are alternately hilarious, disturbing, heartwarming, and revelatory." — The Daily Beast (season one)

 

1. "The Handmaid's Tale" season four — Hulu, April 28

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Description: "The cultural phenomenon picks up where we left off, with June's fight for freedom against Gilead. But the risks she takes bring unexpected and dangerous new challenges, and her desire for justice and revenge threaten to consume her and destroy her most cherished relationships. "

Rotten Tomatoes critic score: 88%

What critics said: "What's obvious about 'The Handmaid's Tale' works wonders. What's more opaque can create problems." — Indiewire (season three)

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