Some of the most intriguing, dynamic, or just plain interesting TV series in the US and UK are usually launched in the fall of every year. But if you are a die-hard fan, you will know that it’s not the only season in which to expect good shows. Quite a few noteworthy series are heading to your TV screen this winter. Here, we round up a few new and returning television shows, from the intriguing to the sensational, that will keep you warm and entertained during the chilly winter months.
每年秋季，一些最有趣、最活跃、或只是最好玩的英美剧集往往都会此时推出。但是，如果身为一个铁杆剧迷，你就会知道并非只有秋季才有好剧上映。今年冬季，电视荧屏上将会播出许多值得关注的剧集。这里我们网罗了一些全新剧集以及回归之作，从有趣的到煽情的种类不一，让你在寒冷的冬季能够感到温暖、愉悦。
Girls (HBO)
HBO电视网剧集：《都市女孩》
Return date: Jan 13
回归日期：1月13日
The second season of the biting HBO comedy–one of the most discussed shows in 2012–finds Hannah (Lena Dunham, who also wrote, directed and produced the series) and her friends continuing to struggle with adulthood: Hannah and her gay ex-boyfriend Elijah become roommates; Marnie loses everything she’s worked for; Jessa comes to terms with her impulsive marriage, and Shoshanna discovers life post-virginity.
作为2012年最火热的剧集之一，HBO的《都市女孩》以犀利辛辣而著称，在该剧的第二季中，汉娜（莉娜•杜汉姆饰演，这部剧由她自编自导自演）和朋友们还在成长的路上奋斗着：汉娜和同性恋前男友伊利亚成了室友；玛尔妮失去了她辛苦获得的一切；杰莎最终接受了一时冲动的婚姻，休夏娜找到了“后处女时代”的生活。
In short, Girls is back and better than ever.
简而言之，女孩们回来了而且前所未有的精彩。
Shameless (Showtime)
娱乐时间电视网Showtime的剧集：《无耻之徒》
Return date: Jan 13
回归日期：1月13日
The Gallaghers are back for a third season that promises to outdo the previous two in drama, heartache, and humor. Fiona and Jimmy are back together again and living in the Gallagher house, where Jimmy (formerly “Steve”) has taken to being Mr Mom of the family. But issues from Steve’s past always show up to wreck the happiness he and Fiona have found… with bloody consequences.
第三季中，盖拉格家族归来，而在剧本、苦情以及幽默桥段上第三季承诺定会胜过前两季。菲奥娜和吉米重归于好，共同生活在盖拉格家中，吉米（此前的“史蒂夫”）俨然成为一位“家庭主夫”。但是史蒂夫被揭露的往事总是破坏他和菲奥娜的幸福……落得个惨痛收场。
It seems impossible not to fall in love with Fiona, or to watch her struggles without cringing and crying.
观众似乎很难不爱上菲奥娜，我们会目睹她奋力前行时毫无畏惧和泪水。
The Following (Fox)
福克斯广播公司退出新剧：《杀手之王》
Launch date: Jan 31
上映日期：1月31日
Kevin Williamson, who created The Vampire Diaries, turns his attention to the violent world of serial killers with the psychological thriller The Following, which stars Kevin Bacon and James Purefoy. Bacon’s disgraced former FBI agent Ryan Hardy and Purefoy’s sadistic serial killer Joe Carroll become enmeshed in a game of manipulation and murder, as a killing spree unfolds across the US.
一手打造《吸血鬼日记》的凯文•威廉姆森本次将关注点转移到连环杀手的暴力世界，推出心理惊悚片《杀手之王》，由凯文•贝肯和詹姆斯•普尔弗伊主演。贝肯饰演忍辱负重的前联邦调查局特工赖安•哈迪。一场血腥屠杀在美国展开，詹姆斯•普尔弗伊在其中饰演连环杀手乔•卡罗尔，他嗜血成性，沉迷于控制欲和谋杀游戏中。
One big question about The Following, however, is how this violent show will test the boundaries of broadcast network standards and practices.
然而，《杀手之王》的一大问题在于，这样的暴力题材电视剧将如何考验电视台的播出标准和常规底线。
Community (NBC)
美国全国广播公司NBC剧集：《废柴联盟》
Return date: Feb 7
回归日期：2月7日
Remember when Community, NBC’s wildly inventive comedy, was on the air? Fans have been counting the days until the show’s return and that day is almost here, though creator Dan Harmon didn’t return for the show’s fourth season.
还记得NBC的搞怪喜剧——《废柴联盟》播出的时候吗？剧迷们天天期盼着它的回归，而这一天终于快到了，但丹•哈萌将不再参与第四季的创作。
What is certain is that Community–which focuses on a diverse study group at a community college and their strange adventures–will be under intense scrutiny, as fans analyze how well the show is run by its new creators. Are they still planning on six seasons and a movie? Find out in February.
可以确定的是，《废柴联盟》这一关注社区大学兴趣小组及成员奇遇的剧集将受到大众的密切“检视”，因为粉丝们会对新制作人交上的成绩单有所评断。他们还会拍摄第六季或是同名电影吗？答案将于二月揭晓。