MARGARET LYONS

For the holiday weekend, our critic recommends a reality piñata competition, an offbeat horror special and a long-running British panel show.

For a weekend watch, our TV critic recommends a Polish drama, a warm series about the arts and a dark comedy that is about to…

Our critic recommends a new Canadian mystery show that has punch and panache and a bleakly beautiful animated drama.

If you need a crowd pleaser this Thanksgiving weekend, our TV critic recommends “Abbott Elementary.”

Our TV critic recommends checking out a chill woodworking show, a fizzy comedy and a great new Irish sadcom.

“Mythic Quest” is back. Our TV critic also recommends a documentary series featuring David Beckham and a game show for young viewers.

Our TV critic recommends checking out an enchanting cartoon, a new British musical drama and a well-done crime documentary.

This weekend our TV critic recommends an informative cooking show, an acclaimed limited series and a bittersweet drama.

This weekend our TV critic recommends a gorgeous Italian drama, a naughty Australian teen show and a happy rom-com set in Mexico.

Our TV critic recommends checking out a Tegan and Sara teen series, an underappreciated comedy and a serene backyard-farming show.