The fall television lineup offers a diverse array of content, from returning favorites to fresh new series, blending drama, comedy, and engaging entertainment formats. Some of the highlights include new and ongoing projects featuring notable actors such as Sharon Horgan, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Jodie Comer, and Matthew Macfadyen. Among the anticipated programs are “Slow Horses,” “Black Doves,” and “Kill Jackie,” each promising to deliver compelling stories and characters in the upcoming months.
Joe Lycett introduces a new entertainment show titled “The Lycett Arms,” set in an actual East London pub where he hosts an hour of comedy, conversation, and celebrity interactions weekly. Meanwhile, “Last Seen” on Apple TV features Patrick Brammall as Ian Ridley, a former police officer drawn back into an investigation when a child’s remains are found, stirring old wounds related to his daughter’s disappearance over a decade ago. The espionage thriller “Slow Horses” returns for a sixth season, with Gary Oldman and Kristin Scott Thomas reprising their roles as Slough House operatives face new threats.
The comedy “Youth,” featuring Sharon Horgan, explores the intricacies of ageing, parenthood, and personal growth amidst life’s chaos on HBO Max. Apple TV’s “Brothers” stars Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey in a series inspired by rumors of shared parentage, blending comedy with themes of identity and relationships. In the realm of reality TV, “Strictly Come Dancing” introduces new hosts Johannes Radebe, Emma Willis, and Josh Widdicombe, alongside a star-studded celebrity lineup.
Catherine Zeta-Jones stars in “Kill Jackie,” a gripping drama on Prime Video about a former cocaine dealer whose life unravels under the threat of assassins. BBC One’s “Mums v Big Pharma” is a factual drama depicting the struggle of mothers like Janet Williams and Emma Murphy, seeking justice for the effects of sodium valproate during pregnancy. Additionally, the series “The Altruists” delves into the rise and fall of FTX and its founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, shedding light on one of the cryptocurrency industry’s most notorious scandals.
Upcoming series also include “Blue Lights,” focusing on the challenges facing Belfast’s police force, and “Big Swiss,” an HBO Max adaptation starring Jodie Comer. Netflix’s “The Boys from Brazil,” adapted by Peter Morgan, combines political intrigue with science fiction, while “Deadpoint” on Channel 4 merges a missing-person case with a domestic terrorism plot set in Snowdonia. These offerings promise to entertain and provoke thought, showcasing a wide range of narratives across different genres and platforms.