A Binge-Watcher’s Guide to the Fall TV Lineup
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Some things you hate to see full: email inboxes, trash cans, the chair you keep in the corner of your room to catch all of your half-dirty clothes. Other things are best when full: wallets, pantries, and watch lists. In the era of “too much tv,” surprise, there’s more. Each season comes to us with new weather and even newer television shows, and while many can be skipped, a rare few should be streamed by appointment. From elderly bachelors falling in love to Meryl Streep (potentially) murdering Paul Rudd, here is what to watch this fall.
AUGUST
Physical Season 3—August 2
This Apple TV+ hit returns with its final season in early August. Starring Rose Byrne as a housewife burdened by the unbearable weight of self-image who finds herself in the Lycra-clad world of aerobics. Season 2 saw her release her own aerobics video and enter the 1980s fitness celebrity scene and become entangled in an affair. Season 3 will pick up in that place as she battles her ex-husband and fights fitness competitors to maintain control of her aerobics empire.
Reservation Dogs Season 3—August 2
Another hit series ending in its third season—welcome to the streaming wars—Reservation Dogs returns to FX in August. The series follows four Indigenous teenagers in Oklahoma who, in order to avenge the death of their friend, dedicate themselves to landing in California, by any means necessary.
Only Murders in the Building Season 3—August 8
Hulu’s hit series returns this August, now with an A-list new cast member in Meryl Streep. The award-winning actress will play an actress who shared the stage with Paul Rudd’s character Ben, who was, in fact, killed at the very end of last season. Season 3 will likely center around the investigation of Ben’s sudden murder.
SEPTEMBER
The Morning Show Season 3—September 13
This Aniston-Witherspoon-led series returns to Apple TV+ in September, and this round will follow the trajectory of the show now that a big-money tech person is interested in buying the network. Season 3 will also bring new cast members including Jon Hamm (the crowd goes wild), Tig Notaro, and Natalie Morales.
Sex Education Season 4—September 21
It’s graduation time—Sex Education is over. The Netflix comedy will return for its fourth and final season this fall. Known for its ensemble cast, the show simply couldn’t survive major cast shake-ups, and rather than lose graduating main characters Maeve (Emma Mackey) and Eric (Ncuti Gatwa)—both of whom star in the upcoming Barbie movie—the show is calling it quits. Don’t be sad, there is nothing better than a great show ending while it’s still great. Enjoy season 4 and smile because it happened.
OCTOBER
Loki Season 2—October 6
The Marvel television universe continues to expand with the impending release of Loki season 2. The entire cast will return for the sophomore season, including Tom Hiddleston, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Owen Wilson, Tara Strong, and more.
Lessons in Chemistry—October 13
Booktok, assemble! The hit novel Lessons in Chemistry is coming to the screen this fall, thanks to Apple TV+. Set to star Brie Larson, the series will follow an aspiring female scientist who, fighting against a patriarchal industry in the 1950s, finds herself the host of a cooking show.
NOVEMBER
All the Light We Cannot See—November 2
Another novel adaptation landing on our screens this fall is Netflix’s All the Light We Cannot See, inspired by the 2014 novel of the same name, which sold more than 15 million copies. The series will star Mark Ruffalo, Hugh Laurie, Louis Hofmann, and Aria Mia Loberti. The story takes place in the era of World War II and follows two teenagers—a blind French girl who moves in with her uncle after Paris is invaded by Nazi Germany, and a German orphan forced into service in the Nazi regime.
RELEASE DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED
The Crown Season 6
The highly anticipated final season of The Crown will air on Netflix this fall, focusing on the death of Princess Diana and the relationship between young lovers Prince William and Kate Middleton. Imelda Staunton will reprise her role as Queen Elizabeth, with Elizabeth Debicki playing Lady Di, and newcomers Ed McVey and Meg Bellamy playing the young William and Kate.
Bridgerton Season 3
Earlier this year, Netflix sweetened the distance between Bridgerton’s second and third seasons with Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, but it’s time to get back on track. The hit series will return this fall, following the third Bridgerton child, Colin, as well as his lifelong admirer and secret Lady Whistledown, Penelope Featherington.
True Detective: Night Country
HBO is bringing back its crime anthology series True Detective, this time with a shiny new detective in the form of Jodie Foster. Jodie will follow the footsteps of the those who came before her: Matthew McConaughey, Rachel McAdams, Woody Harrelson, and Mahershala Ali, tracking down murderers and battling demons of her own. This season will take place in Alaska, investigating the sudden disappearance of eight men who operate an arctic research station.
The Golden Bachelor
ABC’s long-teased series, The Golden Bachelor, will grace our screens this fall—finally. An expansion of The Bachelor franchise, the series will follow “one lucky older man” in his search for love. Already obsessed, truly.
The Boys: Gen V
A follow-up to Amazon Prime Video’s über-successful series The Boys, Gen V will take place at the fictional Godolkin University, dedicated to mentoring young adults with superpowers. There is no specific release date yet, but we can expect this super-new series to land this fall.
Big Mouth Season 7
Also arriving with a big TBA is the seventh season of Big Mouth, Netflix’s hit adult animation. The series will end in 2024 with its eighth season, so now is as good a time as any to get caught up.
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