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Season two of The Diplomat premieres October 31 on Netflix. A deadly explosion in the heart of London shatters US Ambassador Kate Wyler’s world. Struggling to rebuild the lives that broke and the team that split apart, Kate’s worst fears unfold: The attack that brought her to the UK didn’t come from a rival nation, it came from inside the British government. As Kate chases the truth, her only real ally is her almost-ex-husband Hal Wyler, very much alive, and very much involved. She faces a fraught marriage, a complex dynamic with British Foreign Secretary Austin Dennison, and a threatening visit from Vice President Grace Penn.
Landman premieres November 17 on Paramount+. Set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas, the series is a modern-day tale of fortune-seeking in the world of oil rigs. Based on the notable 11-part podcast “Boomtown”, the series is an upstairs/downstairs story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires fueling a boom so big, it’s reshaping our climate, our economy and our geopolitics.
The second and final season of Arcane premieres this November on Netflix. The animated series is based on the League of Legends game. Voices include Hailee Steinfeld (Vi), Annie Award winner Ella Purnell (Jinx) and Katie Leung (Caitlyn), Reed Shannon (Ekko), Amirah Vann (Sevika), Mick Wingert (Heimerdinger), Ellen Thomas (Ambessa), and Brett Tucker (Singed) among others to be announced.
Adult Swim’s adaptation of Junji Ito’s supernatural horror manga Uzumaki will premiere September 28 at 12:30am on Toonami, with new episodes airing weekly in Japanese with English subtitles. English dubbed encore airings will debut every Thursday at 12:30am beginning October 3. “Let’s leave this town together,” asks Shuichi Saito, a former classmate of Kirie Goshima, a high school girl who was born and grew up in Kurouzu-cho. Everything from a strange whirlwind, billowing smoke from the crematorium, and the residents is turning into spirals. People’s eyes spin in whirls, a tongue spirals, and the bodies twist unnaturally. In an attempt to escape the curse of the spirals, Kirie decides to flee from Kuouzu-cho, but can she get away from this turmoil?
Creature Commandos premieres December 5 on Max. The seven episode adult animated series tracks a secret team of incarcerated monsters recruited for missions deemed too dangerous for humans. When all else fails… they’re your last, worst option. The cast includes Steve Agee as Economos, Maria Bakalova as Princess Ilana, Anya Chalotra as Circe, Zoe Chao as Nina Mazursky, Frank Grillo as Rick Flag Sr., Sean Gunn as GI Robot & Weasel, David Harbour as Frankenstein, Alan Tudyk as Dr. Phosphorus, Indira Varma as The Bride, and Viola Davis as Amanda Waller.
Wynonna Earp: Vengeance will premiere on Tubi September 13. The ninety minute special is a followup to the Syfy series Wynonna Earp. Wynonna Earp – spicy, hard-living, demon-slaying anti-heroine and great-great-granddaughter of legendary lawman Wyatt Earp – must return, once again, to her hometown of Purgatory to battle her greatest foe yet: a psychotic villainess hellbent on revenge against Wynonna… and everyone she loves.
9-1-1: Lone Star is officially ending with its upcoming fifth season. The twelve episode season of the Fox series will premiere September 23. Parent series 9-1-1 shifted to ABC for its seventh season and will return for an eighth this fall. A potential new offshoot could be in the works at ABC.
Peacock has ordered The ‘Burbs, a new series adaptation of the 1989 film of the same name. The series will film in Los Angeles at the same location as the original 1989 film, the backlot of Universal Studios Hollywood. Set in present-day suburbia, the series follows a young couple returning to the husband’s childhood home. Their world is upended when new neighbors move in next door, bringing old secrets of the cul-de-sac to light, and new deadly threats shatter the illusion of their quiet little neighborhood.
Paramount+ has ordered limited series Jonbenet Ramsey. The series explores the tragic unsolved murder of six-year-old beauty queen JonBenét Ramsey. It follows the Ramsey family, before and after the tragedy as they go through the painful loss of a child while facing intense public scrutiny caused by a media frenzy that caused this case to captivate an entire nation. At the heart of the series, it is the story of Patsy and John Ramsey – exploring the unbreakable partnership of these two complex people – as husband and wife, as mother and father – who had committed themselves and their children to building the narrative of a perfect, privileged life only to have it destroyed one Christmas night in 1996.
Prime Video has ordered docuseries Glitter and Greed: The Lisa Frank Story. The four episode series penetrates the neon-hued world of Lisa Frank Inc., a brand that defined girlhood for a generation of Americans only to seemingly disappear overnight. Behind the rainbows and psychedelic illustrations, we unravel a nostalgia-soaked, stranger-than-fiction tale that takes us into the hidden world that has been lurking at the heart of the company for decades. Glitter and Greed: The Lisa Frank Story features never-before-seen footage and over twenty interviews with Lisa Frank, Inc insiders, enthusiasts, and journalists.
Bargain Block New Orleans premieres October 9 on HGTV. Renovation experts and partners Keith Bynum and Evan Thomas will risk it all to restore rundown houses in yet another iconic city. Keith and Evan will temporarily step away from Detroit for the unfamiliar New Orleans real estate scene with its unexpected construction challenges. To help revitalize neighborhoods in the competitive market, the couple will buy the most dilapidated houses on a block and take them down to the studs. Inspired by the Big Easy’s unique architecture, they’ll stretch their budget and creativity to rebuild affordable, fully furnished homes featuring classic NOLA design elements like wrought iron railings, arched doorways and corbel accents.
The Real Full Monty premieres December 9 on Fox. Inspired by the beloved, award-winning 1997 film, the two-hour special sees a daring group of male celebrities volunteer to bare all to raise awareness for prostate, testicular and colorectal cancer testing and research. Anthony Anderson will lead Taye Diggs, Chris Jones, Tyler Posey, Bruno Tonioli and James Van Der Beek as they train and rehearse for the most revealing performance of their careers, culminating with a big strip-tease dance, choreographed by Mandy Moore, where they will bare all in front of a live audience. Leading up to the final disrobing, the men will expand their limits, test their modesty and strengthen their bond with a series of rehearsals and experiences, both private and public, designed to build confidence and remove them far from their comfort zone and forge a brotherhood. Along the way, each of the celebrities will share their personal stories of how cancer has impacted their lives.
Season three of Zatima premieres October 3 on BET+. Zac and Fatima take a huge step to strengthen their bond, but new friends and past actions interfere with their blossoming relationship.
Season two of anthology series Accused premieresOctober 8 on Fox. Cobie Smulders, Vella Lovell, Dina Shihabi and Isabel Arraiza are confirmed to appear in the new season. Each episode is a fast-paced provocative thriller, exploring a different crime, in a different city, with an entirely original cast. Told from the defendant’s point of view through flashbacks, the show holds a mirror up to current times with evocative and emotional stories. In the end, audiences will discover how an ordinary person gets caught up in extraordinary circumstances, and how one impulsive decision can impact the course of that life – and the lives of others — forever. Previously announced stars include elicity Huffman, William H. Macy, Michael Chiklis, Taylor Schilling, Justin Chambers, Nick Cannon, Patrick J. Adams, Ken Jeong, Debra Winger, Christine Ebersol, Mercedes Ruehl and Danny Pino.
New Bluey Minisodes premiere October 7 on Disney+. The collection of one-to three-minute episodes are a series of funny and sweet moments featuring Bluey and Bingo. The premiere date for the third and final batch will be announced at a later date. The stories lean into playful interactions and games that further explore the characters and world of Bluey.
Season 23 of Hell’s Kitchen premieres September 26 on Fox. The series is an unscripted culinary boot camp that features the drama of aspiring restaurateurs competing for world-renowned Chef Gordon Ramsay’s approval and the chance to become America’s next culinary star.
The Penguin premieres September 19 on HBO. Episodes will then premiere on Sundays starting September 29.
The new season of Crime Scene Kitchen premieres September 26 on Fox. Meet the family and friends baking duos vying for the ultimate prize of $100,000 on the culinary mystery show. The series is hosted by Joel McHale with celebrity judges Curtis Stone and Yolanda Gampp.
Child Star premieres on hulu September 17. The documentary explores the highs and lows of growing up in the spotlight through the lens of some of the world’s most well-known former child stars. Through celebrity interviews, verite scenes, and archival footage, this film deconstructs the stages of earlier stardom and looks at the entertainment system over the last century. Lovato sits down with iconic former child stars such as Drew Barrymore, Kenan Thompson, Christina Ricci, Raven-Symoné, JoJo Siwa, Alyson Stoner, and more, to reflect on their personal experiences working in the entertainment industry in never-before-heard stories. Together they take a look at the next generation of child actors and how to move forward in an ever-changing landscape.
Season twelve of The Masked Singer premieres September 25 on Fox. It will feature special theme nights celebrating acclaimed franchises Barbie (celebrating the 65th anniversary of Mattel’s Barbie) and Footloose (ringing in its 40th anniversary), along with the iconic artist Miley Cyrus in a pop culture-piercing night that salutes her music catalog. The Masked Singer stage will also see the return of fan-favorite tentpole themes such as “Soundtrack of My Life” and “Thanksgiving Night,” with other all-new themes including “Sports Night,” “60’s Night” and a first-of-its-kind “Who Are You Fest,” featuring music from memorable festival lineups. And for the first time in the show’s history, viewers will get the biggest clue yet as each of the fifteen masked singers will be endorsed by a celebrity Masked Ambassador. These Ambassadors, all alums of the series, have a special connection to each singer and provide major new clues about their friends’ identities.
Mr. McMahon premieres on Netflix September 25. The series chronicles the rise and fall of Vince McMahon, controversial businessman and co-founder of WWE. From his transformation of the WWE from a small, regional business into a global entertainment powerhouse to the explosive sexual misconduct allegations that led to his eventual resignation, this six-episode series offers a deep dive into McMahon’s life and his enduring franchise. Culled from over 200 hours of interviews with McMahon himself (prior to his resignation), his family members, business associates and some of the most iconic names in wrestling history, as well as the journalists who uncovered McMahon’s allegations, it is a no-holds-barred look at one of the most enigmatic figures in sports entertainment.
Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Alison Brie, Seth Rogen, Danny Pudi, Nick Kroll, Randall Park, Holmes, Sam Richardson, Paul Scheer, Brian Baumgartner, Dylan Gelula, Jason Mantzoukas, Ashley Park, and Minnie Driver are set to voice characters in the second season of Fox’s Krapopolis. Set in mythical ancient Greece, Krapopolis tells the story of a dysfunctional family of humans, gods and monsters trying to run one of the world’s first cities, while also trying their best to not kill each other in the process.
Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band premieres October 25 on hulu and Disney+. Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band offer the most in-depth look ever at the creation of their legendary live performances – sharing fly-on-the-wall footage of band rehearsals and special moments backstage – as well as hearing directly from Springsteen on the topic. Fans get the chance to experience professionally shot footage from the 2023-2024 tour for the first time ever – while following the band through their one-of-a-kind preparation process, and onto performances for tens-of-thousands across continents.
The Bad Guys: Haunted Heist premieres on Netflix October 3. The crafty Bad Guys crew embarks on a high-stakes Halloween heist to swipe a priceless amulet from a spooky mansion.
