The Gentlemen — Season 2
When and where: Sept. 3, Netflix.
What’s it about: Against the backdrop of a wave of speculation over whether Meghan Markle will or won’t join the cast, Guy Ritchie’s hit series, which premiered in 2024, returns for a second season. For anyone who needs a refresher: Theo James plays Eddie, a British aristocrat who unexpectedly inherits his father’s vast country estate — only to discover it comes with a somewhat less respectable bonus: a thriving cannabis empire and deep ties to Britain’s criminal underworld. From there, he is drawn into a world of gangsters, shady deals and power struggles, all delivered in the fast-paced action style associated with the successful director.
The second season takes place a year after the events of the previous one, with Eddie now much more comfortable in the family business. This time, he decides to step things up and expand the empire beyond Britain — all the way to lakeside villas in Italy. But waiting for him and his partners there is a ruthless Italian mobster. And if you are already worried the binge will be over too quickly, fear not: Netflix officially confirmed this week that a third season is already on the way.
Who’s in it: Returning from the first season are Theo James ('The White Lotus'), Giancarlo Esposito ('Breaking Bad'), Kaya Scodelario ('Skins') and others, joined by Sergio Castellitto and more.
A Tale of Two Cities
When and where: Sept. 6, MGM+.
What’s it about: A television adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic — starring Jon Snow himself, Kit Harington. The story unfolds in London and Paris on the eve of and during the French Revolution. At its center is Lucie Manette, a young Englishwoman who discovers that her father, long believed dead, had actually been imprisoned in the Bastille for 18 years and has now been released.
The messenger who brings her the news, an idealistic French émigré named Charles Darnay, is arrested and charged with treason. Lucie turns to a brilliant but unpredictable young lawyer, Sydney Carton, played by Harington, to help free Darnay, and a complicated love triangle develops among the three.
From 'A Tale of Two Cities'
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“It’s the right story to tell right now,” Harington told People magazine. “We loved the idea of this very modern love triangle set against the backdrop of a world that is breaking apart ... It’s a proper period drama: intense, sweeping, heartbreaking and weepy. If you know the story of old or are coming to it new, I think you’ll love it.”
Adapting a novel of this stature is an enormously ambitious undertaking. All that remains is to hope Mr. Harington is right.
Who’s in it: Alongside Harington are François Civil ('Love at Second Sight'), Sharon Duncan-Brewster ('Dune') and others.
Dang!
When and where: Sept. 8, Netflix.
What’s it about: Netflix continues its steady stream of adult animation, this time with a comedy from Andrew Law, who has worked on a number of beloved and very funny shows including 'The Good Place,' 'Hacks' and 'Silicon Valley.' Also involved behind the scenes is Michael Schur, creator of 'The Good Place' and co-creator of 'Parks and Recreation' with Greg Daniels.
From 'Dang!'
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The series follows the Dang family and explores a range of dysfunctional family dynamics. Judging by the trailer, it looks a little as though Netflix is trying to do for Asian families what 'BoJack Horseman' creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg did for Jewish families in 'Long Story Short.'
That is by no means a criticism. 'Long Story Short' is a wonderful, moving series, and we would happily take more like it. With the heavy hitters behind 'Dang!,' it may well deliver exactly that.
Who’s in it: Stephanie Hsu ('Everything Everywhere All at Once'), Poppy Liu ('The Afterparty') and Andrew Law.
Slow Horses
When and where: Sept. 16, Apple TV+.
What’s it about: The excellent spy drama starring Gary Oldman returns for a new season. The series, which follows MI5 agents who have been pushed to the margins after messing up in one way or another, is considered one of the genre’s best thanks to its addictive blend of suspense, biting wit and dark, hypnotic atmosphere.
This time, Diana Taverner draws the Slough House crew into a deadly game of revenge and score-settling. When two assassins begin hunting agents, Jackson Lamb and his team are forced to go off the radar — and, more importantly, figure out who wants them dead and why.
From 'Slow Horses' — Season 6
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The season also marks the surprise return of Olivia Cooke, who starred in the first season. “We’re spies. We’ve all faked our death at one time or another,” Lamb says in the trailer, moments before Cooke’s character is revealed once again.
Who’s in it: Oldman, Jack Lowden ('Dunkirk'), Kristin Scott Thomas ('Four Weddings and a Funeral'), Jonathan Pryce ('The Two Popes') and, as noted, Cooke ('House of the Dragon').
South Park — Season 29
When and where: Sept. 16, Comedy Central.
Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s beloved, outrageous animated series returns for a new season after its last two seasons generated plenty of headlines: Trump sleeping with Satan and being depicted with a tiny penis, a confrontation with Netanyahu and even accusations involving the killing of American right-wing activist Charlie Kirk last year, to name a few.
The season will consist of six episodes airing every other week. As of this writing, the only teaser released features Cartman sitting on a toilet and declaring, “It’s happening!” — so there is not much indication yet of what subjects Parker and Stone plan to tackle this time.
It will be the first full season under the creators’ massive Paramount+ deal, signed in July 2025 and reportedly worth $1.5 billion over five years. Under the agreement, they are expected to produce 10 episodes a year, so we may yet get another lightning-fast season in December, somewhat like Seasons 27 and 28, which arrived in July and October 2025.
Who’s in it: The two creators return as the voices of the main characters.
Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story
When and where: Sept. 17, Netflix.
What’s it about: Four years after Ryan Murphy conquered global viewing charts with more than 1 billion hours watched for 'Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story,' and after the season about the Menendez brothers nearly helped get them released from prison, the wildly popular anthology returns for a fourth season.
And this time, for the first time, it has a female killer. That’s it, ladies. Feminism has won. Well done, everyone.
Murphy and his partner in crime, Ian Brennan, have taken quite a few creative liberties with the story of Borden, who was tried for the ax murders of her father and stepmother in the late 19th century — and acquitted. Netflix’s Borden, by contrast, definitely killed them, though I’m sure Murphy will explain at length why that is somehow fine.
From 'Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story'
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Along the way, the creators have also given her a steamy — and fictional — affair with the maid, plus another killer for good measure: Aileen Wuornos, played by Sarah Paulson, the serial killer active in the 1990s who was convicted of murdering six men.
“The show is exploring a legacy of female rage and reaction to the set of circumstances that they are presented with,” explained Ella Beatty, who plays Borden. “There is a connection [between Borden and Wuornos] that Ryan and Ian were interested in mapping and exploring.” Well then.
Who’s in it: Beatty — and yes, if you were wondering, she is the daughter of Warren Beatty and Annette Bening — previously worked with Murphy on 'Feud: Capote vs. The Swans.' Paulson is another Murphy favorite, having appeared in 'American Horror Story,' 'Ratched,' 'The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story' and more.
American Hostage
When and where: Sept. 20, MGM+.
What’s it about: A new series starring Jon Hamm, based on the first season of the successful podcast of the same name, itself based on true events. Hamm, who also lent his voice to the podcast, plays Fred Heckman, a prominent Indianapolis news director and radio host who finds himself unwillingly thrust into a key role in a 63-hour hostage crisis.
It begins when Tony Kiritsis, a man who believes he was wronged in a real estate deal, kidnaps a businessman and straps a shotgun to his neck. He demands to speak to the public live in an interview with Heckman, who is forced to serve as an intermediary between the hostage-taker, police and listeners as the case turns into a national media circus.
Behind the scenes, the series boasts co-creator Shawn Ryan, whose credits include hits such as 'The Shield' and 'The Night Agent,' as well as a high-profile launch at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival.
From 'American Hostage'
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Who’s in it: Mireille Enos ('World War Z'), William Jackson Harper ('The Good Place'), Giovanni Ribisi ('Saving Private Ryan') and Kristoffer Polaha ('North Shore').
Brothers
When and where: Sept. 23, Apple TV+.
What’s it about: A highly anticipated new comedy starring Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey — who also play Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey. Sort of. They portray fictionalized versions of themselves in the style of 'Curb Your Enthusiasm,' as Harrelson described it in an interview with Entertainment Weekly.
The two reunite on the small screen 12 years after starring together in the first season of 'True Detective' — this time in a completely different genre.
Rumors have circulated for years that McConaughey and Harrelson, longtime friends, may actually be related. In a 2023 interview with Esquire, Harrelson said: “I don't know because we haven't done the testing, but I can say that there's a lot of almost insane coincidences. His mom had a relationship with my dad right around the time he was conceived. That seems like a big coincidence ... I started ruminating on this and thought it would make a pretty cool show.”
From 'Brothers'
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And thus 'Brothers' was born. In the series, Harrelson arrives with his family at McConaughey’s ranch after his daughter’s engagement is called off, only for the two men to discover that they really are brothers. As McConaughey tries to run for governor of Texas, the revelation throws both of their lives into turmoil.
Who’s in it: Harrelson and McConaughey are joined by Holland Taylor ('The Practice'), with Dax Shepard appearing as a guest star.
A Different World
When and where: Sept. 24, Netflix.
What’s it about: Apparently, it is never too late for a sequel. Nearly 40 years after beloved sitcom 'A Different World' first premiered, the show is returning in a new sequel series that takes viewers back to Hillman College.
This time, the story centers on Deborah Wayne, the rebellious youngest daughter of Whitley Gilbert and Dwayne Wayne, as she begins her freshman year at the same institution her parents attended. Between classes, parties and the many clichés of college life, she will have to forge her own path and step out from beneath the shadow of her family legacy.
Tony Award winner Maleah Joi Moon will lead Hillman’s new generation of students, but Netflix is not passing up a generous dose of nostalgia, with many members of the original cast returning to their roles. Debbie Allen is back as an executive producer and will direct the premiere.
From 'A Different World'
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The season will consist of 10 half-hour episodes and appears to be following a model similar to Netflix’s 'That ’90s Show,' which premiered in 2023. We can only hope this one turns out better.
Who’s in it: Jasmine Guy and Kadeem Hardison return as Whitley and Dwayne, joined by fellow original cast members Cree Summer, Darryl M. Bell, Jenifer Lewis, Jada Pinkett Smith and many others.
Line of Fire
When and where: Sept. 29, HOT, yes and Cellcom TV.
What’s it about: A new NBC thriller centered on the Hollingsworth family, whose members each serve in a different law enforcement or federal agency: the Secret Service, FBI, U.S. Marshals Service and Justice Department.
From 'Line of Fire'
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A seemingly straightforward case uncovers a deadly conspiracy, and the family itself becomes the target of a mysterious assassin. To survive and uncover the truth, the family members are forced to cross professional boundaries and even violate the oaths they swore to uphold.
Beyond the intriguing premise, things get even more interesting behind the scenes. The series was created by Josh Safran, one of the creators behind 'Quantico' and 'Gossip Girl,' and is produced in part by Jenna Bush Hager, daughter of former President George W. Bush.
The idea draws to some extent on her own experiences around Secret Service agents. She has said she was interested in the price paid by agents who leave their own families in order to protect other families. To ensure professional authenticity, she also brought a former Secret Service agent onto the production as an adviser to the writers.
Who’s in it: Peter Krause ('Six Feet Under'), Hope Davis ('Synecdoche, New York'), Charlie Barnett ('Chicago P.D.') and others.
Also worth watching
Beyond the select highlights above, 'Marshals,' the Taylor Sheridan hit’s spinoff centered on Kayce Dutton, arrives Sept. 1 on yes, HOT and Partner.
The second season of the — unusually successful! — 'Scrubs' reboot lands on Disney+ on Sept. 30.
Overseas, a new adult animated series based on the iconic video game 'Golden Axe,' and bearing the same name, premieres Sept. 16 on Paramount+. The same day, Prime Video launches 'Neagley,' a spinoff of the action hit 'Reacher.'
If 'The Gentlemen' did not give you enough Guy Ritchie, the second season of glossy crime drama 'MobLand' arrives Sept. 22 on HOT, yes, Partner and Cellcom TV.
On Sept. 29, the new — and 52nd — season of 'Saturday Night Live' arrives on yes and Partner, while Netflix will debut a collaboration between 'One Piece' and Lego.