Essential TV picks

For many people, discovering a new TV series has become part of how they mark the start of the year, and we are here to help. This week, we are taking a look at some of the best TV shows you need to be watching.

For those of you suffering from “Stranger Things” withdrawals, the upcoming “Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen” might be a good choice, as both shows were written by the same twin writing-directing duo, the Duffer brothers. The horror drama, starring Camila Morrone and Adam DiMarco, tells the tale of an engaged couple who never make it to the altar. This is definitely one to keep on your radar.

“Grey’s Anatomy” star Patrick Dempsey swaps his scrubs for a more high-powered role in the thriller drama series “Memory of a Killer.” Inspired by a Belgian film from 2003, the show follows a New York hit man diagnosed with early Alzheimer’s and how he struggles to cope with it. The cast also includes Michael Imperioli and Gina Torres. The show is due out later this month.

In other news this week, turn to our fitness pages to read about the Pilates moves you can do at home on a mat. The most common New Year’s resolution around the world is undoubtedly to get fit, and this is a realistic, practical way to do it.