25 Most Hotly Anticipated New TV Shows Of 2018

3. Sharp Objects

Sharp Objects Amy Adams
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Who? Martin Noxon (creator); Amy Adams

What? An adaptation of Gillian Flynn's novel of the same name, which centres on reporter Camille Preaker, who leaves psych hospital and has to return to her small town to cover the murder of two preteen girls, which forces her to confront her own demons at the same time.

Why? Amy Adams. One of the finest actresses of her generation - and, since Leo got his, the next person people will decry the lack of Oscar win for - is headlining the series, and it sounds like material worthy of her considerable talents. Noxon is an excellent writer, and Big Little Lies' Jean-Marc Vallée is directing all the episodes, which worked brilliantly for that starry HBO series. The story, meanwhile, is thrilling and terrifying, so it's difficult to see this one not succeeding.

When & Where? TBC, HBO.

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