Summer’s winding down, but September’s TV show lineup is dialing the drama and the chill factor way up. From mock-doc laughs to teen band fever, spy thrillers to animated fish friends, this month’s TV slate is streaming gold. Let’s check out the new TV shows premiering in September 2025 that you could be watching.
Highly Anticipated New Shows
The Paper (Sept 4, Peacock) The long-awaited Office spinoff finally arrives, with Oscar Núñez returning as Oscar Martinez and Domhnall Gleeson leading the newsroom crew behind a struggling Midwestern paper. Premieres with four episodes, then drops two each week. I don’t have high hopes for this show, but we will see.
The Savant (Sept 26, Apple TV+) Jessica Chastain stars in this dark thriller based on a true story, playing an undercover investigator who infiltrates extremist groups online to stop real-world violence before it happens. It’s a moody prestige drama with shades of Homeland and a touch of Mr. Robot. Apple drops the first two episodes at launch, then goes weekly.
The Lowdown (Sept 23, FX) A gritty Tulsa-set noir starring Ethan Hawke. Think morally ambiguous, slow-burning thrills from the Reservation Dogs showrunner.
Eunsoo’s Good Day (Sept 20, K-Drama) Lee Young-ae’s first drama return in 26 years. Mystery and emotional conflict collide when a parent discovers a bag of drugs, sending her life spiralling.
Task (Sept 7, HBO) The show, created by Brad Ingelsby, who also created Mare of Easttown, will have a weekly release schedule with seven episodes. The story follows an FBI agent (Mark Ruffalo) leading a task force to stop a series of robberies in the Philadelphia suburbs.
Black Rabbit (Sept 18, Netflix) Jude Law and Jason Bateman star as estranged brothers in this slick, tense drama set in New York City’s nightlife scene. Law plays Jake, the charming owner of a soon-to-be hot restaurant and lounge, whose world starts unraveling when his chaotic brother Vince shows up, dragging past wounds and new dangers with him. It’s a cocktail of family drama, ambition, and crime that looks ready to bite.
Notable Returning Shows
Slow Horses S5 (Sept 24, Apple TV+) The scrappy, darkly comic spy drama is back for season 5, following the misfit MI5 agents who always seem to bungle their way through national security disasters. Gary Oldman leads the irreverent crew as they navigate increasingly dangerous missions with equal parts wit and chaos. Apple drops the first two episodes, then goes weekly. It’s still sharp, tense, and delightfully offbeat—the perfect antidote to polished spy thrillers.
Gen V S2 (Sept 17, Prime Video) The brutal, bloody superhero campus drama returns for season 2 with a three-episode premiere before settling into a weekly drop. Picking up after the explosive season 1 finale and directly following The Boys season 4, the students of Godolkin University are back—and the stakes are higher than ever.
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon S3 (Sept 7, AMC) Norman Reedus is back as Daryl, joined by Melissa McBride’s Carol as they navigate a sun-drenched yet harsh post-apocalyptic landscape filled with new threats and shifting alliances. With six episodes dropping weekly, expect a mix of intense action, emotional depth, and cultural flavor as the duo tries to find their way home—if there’s even a home left to find.
The Morning Show S4 (Sept 17, Apple TV+) Season 4 dives into media trust issues, deepfakes, and corporate secrets amid a polarized America. The new season picks up two years after Season 3, with the UBA-NBN merger changing the newsroom landscape.
Other Stuff
NCIS: Tony & Ziva (Sept 4, Paramount+) CBS/Paramount keeps on keeping on with the procedurals. Sparks are back flying—Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo reunite as the iconic NCIS duo in this streaming-exclusive spinoff. Premieres with the first three episodes, then airs weekly through late October.
Chad Powers (Sept 30, Hulu) Glen Powell stars and co-created this sharp sports comedy about Russ Holliday, a former college quarterback who reinvents himself with a new persona—Chad Powers—after life throws him a curveball. Alongside Steve Zahn, the series blends raunchy humor and heartfelt moments as Russ navigates the ups and downs of chasing new dreams and old mistakes. Hulu drops the full season at once, perfect for a binge with some laughs and second chances.
What are you most excited to watch? Now that the summer is coming to an end, the amount of really good shows should increase dramatically.
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