How to choose in ‘peak TV’ era? Here are 10 ideas

4. “Vida” (Starz): Before launch, “Vida” had attracted considerable attention — for its all-Latino cast and crew, its specificity about life and culture in eastern Los Angeles and its exploration of gay and Latinx life. But this terrific new series centers on something much more universal: life and death.

5. “Patrick Melrose” (Showtime): Despite a desperately grim story involving pedophilia, Benedict Cumberbatch delivers a stunning performance unlike any you’ve seen.

6. “Jesus Christ Superstar” (NBC): The musical is about peace, love and understanding — and it’s groovy, baby. David Leveaux’s direction (from the Marcy Avenue Armory in Williamsburg in Brooklyn) is beautiful.

7. “The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story” (FX): Although not as good as “O.J.,” there are many pleasures here, mostly in the craftsmanship. The performances are uniformly good, with lead Darren Criss turning in a superb one.

8. “The Terror” (AMC): I caught up (as best I could as time permitted) to this series. The show is first-rate — and nightmareinducing. It’s also very cold.

9. “Mosaic” (HBO): This six-parter from Steven Soderbergh was a victim of the Age of Peak TV: Few watched because of the competition, including NBC’s strong coverage of the Winter Olympics from Pyeongchang, South Korea. “Mosaic” is hugely enjoyable and addictive.

10. “Black Mirror” (Netflix): Yes, I’m cheating a bit here because the fourth season launched about 48 hours before the start of the new year. Nevertheless, “Mirror” is just too good to ignore, with each episode a gem and the best (“USS Callister”) borderline genius.