25 Most Hotly Anticipated New TV Shows Of 2017

4. The Deuce

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Netflix

Who: David Simon (creator); James Franco, Maggie Gyllenhaal

What: Beginning in 1970s New York, the series will chart the legalisation and subsequent rise of the porn industry within the city throughout the decade and into the 80s, tackling themes such as HIV and drug epidemics.

Why: Simon has a knack for turning even the most mundane-seeming minutiae of life into ferocious works of art. Here, he's got an interesting story to play with, which means he should be able to craft something really great. There's a solid cast too, including James Franco playing twins, and Maggie Gyllenhaal as a sex worker.

Where & When: HBO, TBA

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