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Your TV Source Roundup: ‘The Diplomat’ Trailer, ‘American Dad!’ Premiere Date, ‘Goosebumps’ Teaser, ‘It’s Florida, Man’ Premiere Date, ‘Invincible Fight Girl’ Premiere Date, ‘The Night Agent’ Renewed, and More!

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Season two of The Diplomat premieres on Netflix October 31. 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. 

American Dad! returns for a new season October 28 on TBS. This season, the Smiths are overjoyed when the Langley Falls boardwalk reopens; the family have their dreams of climbing Mount Everest turn into a nightmare; Roger is struck with a mysterious illness; Klaus contends with an imposter and much more. Guest stars Kevin Bacon, Charles Barkley, Bret “The Hitman” Hart, Gabriel Iglesias, Michael Imperioli, Leslie Jones, Neal McDonough, Joel McHale and Kyra Sedgwick join the voices of the cast comprised of Seth MacFarlane, Wendy Schaal, Scott Grimes, Rachael MacFarlane, Jeff Fischer, Dee Bradley Baker, and Patrick Stewart. 

Season two of anthology series Goosebumps, Goosebumps: The Vanishing, premieres January 10 with all eight episodes on Disney+ and hulu. The season begins when twins Cece and Devin Brewer are sent to spend a summer in Gravesend, Brooklyn, with their divorced dad. A threat is stirring, and they quickly realize that dark secrets are among them, triggering a chain of events that unravel a profound mystery. As they delve into the unknown, Cece, Devin and their friends – Alex, CJ and Frankie – find themselves entangled in the chilling tale of four teenagers who mysteriously vanished in 1994. 

Late night comedy series It’s Florida, Man premieres October 18 on HBO. The series brings to life unbelievable ripped-from-the-headlines tales of the Sunshine State – straight from the people who live there. Featuring interviews from everyday Floridians and playful recreations starring a rotating cast of actors and comedians, including Anna Faris, Jake Johnson, Randall Park, Juliette Lewis, Sam Richardson, Ego Nwodim, and more, this hilarious and outrageous series sheds light on the viral, wacky, and weird. Covering diverse topics – from mermaids to witches, extreme fantasies, and feral bunnies with equal parts humor and heart, it is a love letter to the beaches, backwaters, and especially the people of a misunderstood yet magical state. 

Invincible Fight Girl premieres November 2 on adult swim’s Toonami block with the first two episodes. The series is set in Wrestling World, a place where wrestling is more than just sport and spectacle… it’s a way of life. It follows Andy, a young girl who dreams of becoming the greatest pro wrestler of all time. Assuming the wrestler alias: “Fight Girl,” Andy sets out into the bizarre and colorful Wrestling World, determined to make a name for herself. In her journey to wrestling stardom, Andy is joined by cynical retired champ Aunt P; the endearingly innocent wrestling analyst-in-the-making Mikey; and the unscrupulous Craig who is always scheming ways to find a profit from wrestling. United in the goal of helping Andy achieve her dreams of wrestling dominance, this found family embarks on a journey filled with adversity and self-discovery as they chase their dreams, push past their limits, and deliver smackdowns on the toughest wrestlers they can find. Following the premiere, one new episode will premiere every Saturday. New episodes will also stream Sundays on Max. 

Netflix has renewed The Night Agent for a third season. The renewal comes ahead of its second season, which was originally set for late 2024, but will now premiere in winter 2025. Based on the novel by Matthew Quirk, the series is a sophisticated, character-based, action-thriller centering on a low level FBI Agent, Peter Sutherland, whose efforts to save The President in the first season earn him an opportunity to become a Night Agent in season two. But working in the secretive organization of Night Action will propel Peter into a world where danger is everywhere and trust is in short supply. The ten episode third season will begin a production unit in Istanbul at the end of 2024 before returning to film in New York in 2025.

Netflix has canceled Kaos after one season. Having long enjoyed his status as king of the gods, Zeus’s reign has never been truly threatened. That is until he wakes up one morning and discovers a wrinkle on his forehead. Believing it to be the harbinger of an ancient prophecy which foretells his destruction, neurosis sets in: Zeus becomes convinced his fall is coming. As his paranoia takes hold, the god of gods – seeing signs everywhere – starts to dangerously self-destruct. 

Keith Urban will co-host and headline CBS’ New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash live from Downtown Nashville on December 31. Kane Brown and Jelly Roll will join Urban live from the Bicentennial Mall stage. Rachel Smith will return as co-host. The star-studded entertainment special will feature high-energy performances from country music’s hottest superstars

Little Big Town’s Christmas at the Opry airs December 16 on NBC. The two-hour celebration will feature a variety of Christmas favorites and holiday classics, including iconic duets and collaborations. The can’t-miss holiday event, which will take place in front of a live audience at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, will feature performances from an astounding lineup of fan-favorite artists, including Dan + Shay, Kelsea Ballerini, Sheryl Crow, Kirk Franklin, Josh Groban, Kate Hudson and Orville Peck. 

Best Bite Wins premieres October 18 on The Roku Channel. Josh Peck hosts Best Bite Wins, a new competition series where professional chefs are tested as they compete to make the best appetizers and snacks to a wide variety of hungry judges and clientele.

Comedy special Seth Meyers: Dad Man Walking premieres October 26 on HBO. Known for his dry wit and sharp topical commentary as host of Late Night with Seth Meyers, the veteran comedian shifts his focus to his personal life – from the chaos of raising three young kids, to navigating different communication styles in marriage, to the proper way to cross the street in New York City. Taped at The Vic Theatre in Chicago, the special showcases Meyers’ effortless conversational style as he offers up hilarious reflections on family, generational legacies, and why his kids provide the best material for his comedy. 

GAME 7 premieres October 22 on Prime Video. The series brings the two greatest words in sports to life in a new five-part anthology series. With first-hand accounts from both the winning and losing athletes that participated in these high-stakes showdowns, each episode goes behind the scenes to revisit the most iconic moments of the most memorable games in history. From the Chicago Cubs’ drought-shattering 2016 World Series victory to the New York Rangers’ win in the 1994 Stanley Cup Finals, the series will explore how this quintessential test of maximum pressure and extreme intensity weigh on the hearts and minds of the legendary stars at the center of them. 

The Last Night at Tremore Beach premieres October 25 on Netflix. In the most remote places, you might find yourself, or be lost forever. When Álex retreats to Tremor to heal his scars, he never expects the past and future to haunt him like this. 

Docuseries Great Migrations: A People on the Move premieres January 28 on PBS. The series tells the story of African American movement over the 20th and 21st centuries, and how it has shaped our nation by exploring the meaning behind those movements. What political or economic pressures inspire people to move? Is it more often inspired by hope or fear? Is there even such a thing as a promised land?

Season two of Love Village premieres November 5 on Netflix. With over-the-hill vision, sleep-disrupting snoring and plenty of drama, mature singles move into a traditional house in Okinawa searching for true love. In this unconventional environment, they laugh, cry and even argue as they gradually reveal their true selves to one another. A last chance at romance for every adult.  

Return to Las Sabinas premieres October 15 on hulu. After years of being apart, the Molina sisters reunite in their hometown of Manterana to look after their father. However, Gracia and Paloma’s unexpected return will have them facing past loves and confronting family secrets. 

Born for the Spotlight premieres November 7 on Netflix. Chasing glamour, fame and artistry, women with a passion for acting must push the limits to pursue their dreams in the ruthless world of show business. It explores the fierce journeys of women striving to thrive. 

All four seasons of Coroner are streaming on hulu. The series follows a recently widowed Dr. Jenny Cooper – a coroner who investigates suspicious, unnatural or sudden deaths in Toronto. The series previously aired on The CW. 

One Hundred Years of Solitude premieres December 11 on Netflix. Married against their parents’ wishes, cousins José Arcadio Buendía and Úrsula Iguarán leave their village behind and embark on a long journey in search of a new home. Accompanied by friends and adventurers, their journey culminates with the founding of a utopian town on the banks of a river of prehistoric stones that they baptize Macondo. Several generations of the Buendía lineage will mark the future of this mythical town, tormented by madness, impossible loves, a bloody and absurd war, and the fear of a terrible curse that condemns them, without hope, to one hundred years of solitude. It is based on the book by Gabriel García Márquez. 

Jeff Dunham’s Scrooged-Up Holiday Special premieres November 19 on Prime Video. The special is inspired by Dunham’s vision to recreate the beloved holiday story, A Christmas Carol, with his iconic characters in the classic roles. Walter is obvious – there’s only one man who can play Scrooge! But when Jeff assigns Bubba J, Peanut, Little Jeff and Achmed their thespian parts, they don’t quite agree and his plan spins hilariously out-of-control during this stand-up comedy special. 

“30 Days of Disney” returns this November with themed weeks that make it easy to kick back and enjoy the magic of Disney with friends and family. The programming event features a lineup of beloved films from the entire Walt Disney catalog, including Disney Animated classics like “Lilo & Stitch,” “Aladdin” and “Beauty and the Beast” and Disney-Pixar films like a “Toy Story” movie marathon, “WALL-E,” “Inside Out” and modern fan favorites “Soul” and “Turning Red.” 

Lee Arvoy
Lee Arvoy joined the TV Source team in the summer of 2020 as a TV Writer.

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