19 Fall TV Shows You Definitely Can't Miss
The summer is winding down and fall is right around the corner. And that means there are plenty of new and returning shows hitting your TV in the upcoming months. However, we live in an age where there is too much good content, so what in the heck do you watch?
Luckily, that's where we come in. We took a look at everything that's been announced to be released in the upcoming fall season and found 19 upcoming shows to keep your eye on or add to your queue. From comedy to action to horror to anime, there's something for everyone on this list, and plenty of different services to watch them on--there are also a few network and cable TV shows.
So starting with September, here are some fall TV shows you'll want to watch. And for more on "what to watch" lists, check out fall movies to watch and comedy TV shows on HBO to watch.
101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time (Shudder)
September 7
Kicking off spooky season--which is all year long for the Shudder streaming service--is 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time. This eight-part series will break down some of the most terrifying moments in horror, much like the title suggests. Shudder has had hit after hit with the docuseries originals on the service, so this will be a must-watch for horror fans.
Check out the 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time trailer.
Cobra Kai Season 5 (Netflix)
September 9
One of Netflix's biggest series is returning for a fifth season this September. Cobra Kai is back and a lot has changed since the start of the series. Currently, the Cobra Kai dojo has taken over the valley; however, Terry Silver is now in charge and Kreese is out of the picture (and in jail). It's up to Daniel, Johnny, and Chozen to stop Cobra Kai.
Handmaid's Tale Season 5 (Hulu)
September 14
Things are going to get a bit tougher for June in the latest season of the Hulu original series--as if they hadn't been tough enough. After her part in killing Commander Waterford, June will have to face the consequences. And even though everyone is currently in Toronto, Gilead's influence is making its way into Canada.
Atlanta Season 4 (FX)
September 15
Season 4 will wrap up the FX series in which Donald Glover is the star and showrunner. The series follows Earn (Glover) as he manages up-and-coming rapper "Paper Boi." The show has some incredible stand-out episodes, including the "Teddy Perkins" one, which features a bizarre rich man trying to sell a piano.
Abbott Elementary Season 2 (ABC)
September 21
The ABC series follows a group of passionate teachers at an underfunded elementary school in Philadelphia starring Quinta Brunson, who is also the writer, creator, and EP. She and the rest of the teachers are all under the leadership of a self-absorbed principal (Janelle James). It is one of the funniest network comedies on the air.
Andor (Disney+)
September 21
Spinning out of Rogue One, the Andor series will follow around the titular Rebel character, before he got into the Rebellion, as the Empire controls the galaxy. The first three episodes premiere on September 21.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners (Netflix)
September
Taking place in the world of CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077, Edgerunners is a 10-episode animated series about a kid living on the streets surviving in Night City. Studio Trigger (Star Wars: Visions, Promare) will produce the anime alongside CD Projekt Red.
Interview with the Vampire (AMC)
October 2
Anne Rice's novel is becoming a series on AMC. No, Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, Kirsten Dunst, and Antonio Banderas are not in it. Sam Reid will play Lestat, Jacob Anderson will play Luis, and Eric Bogosian will play Daniel in the new series. It takes place in the 1910s in New Orleans, and it's about a man who gets turned into a vampire.
Mob Psycho 100 III (Crunchyroll)
October 5
If you've never watched Mob Psycho 100, then the trailer below is going to be very confusing. The gist of the series is that a boy nicknamed Mob has ESP, and when his emotions surge, things get a bit wild. This takes place in a world where psychics fight the supernatural--and there's plenty of fake psychics as well. The anime is based on a story by One, the creator of One-Punch Man.
Chucky Season 2 (Syfy & USA)
October 5
The horror/comedy series is back, starring Brad Dourif as the voice of Chucky once more. He's a serial killer trapped in a toy doll's body, and of course, he's going to kill everyone that gets in his way--unless they die of a heart attack first.
The Midnight Club (Netflix)
October 7
Mike Flanagan's next series is The Midnight Club. Working again with Leah Fong, the new series is based on a novel from 1994 by Christopher Pike which takes place in a hospice for terminally ill young adults. Every night at midnight, eight of them come together to tell stories, and they have a pact that when one of them dies, they have to send a message from the great beyond. Considering Flanagan's track record at Netflix, this will be a must watch.
Guillermo Del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities (Netflix)
October 25
In this horror anthology series, director Guillermo del Toro curates a collection of stories from horror filmmakers like Vincenzo Natali (Cube), Catherine Hardwicke (Thirteen), Jennifer Kent (The Babadook), and more.
Check out the Guillermo Del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities teaser here.
My Hero Academia Season 6 (Crunchyroll)
October
Originally, My Hero Academia followed students in a high school for superheroes and one boy who didn't have a quirk (superpower). Since then, it's taken off and even had a couple of movies. Now in Season 6, things are getting exceptionally intense, as there will be an all-out war against the villains.
Chainsaw Man (Crunchyroll)
October
The highly-anticipated wait for the next Crunchyroll anime is almost here. Based on the manga series of the same name by Tatsuki Fujimoto, the book follows Denji, a human who hunts devils--who have human fears. Denji is joined by his companion, a Chainsaw Devil named Pochita. The duo merge with each other after Denji is betrayed and become a chainsaw/human hybrid.
Spy X Family Cour 2 (Crunchyroll)
October
The first half of the Crunchyroll anime debuted back in April--in which we gave the first episode a 9. Spy X Family follows a spy whose latest task needs him to pretend to be a family man, so he adopts a child, who we later find out is telepathic. He also hires an assassin to be his wife.
American Horror Story Season 11 (FX)
Fall
The anthology series American Horror Stories is wrapping up on Hulu, and after that airs, we'll be getting a new season of American Horror Story. Little is known about the new season. Sarah Paulson won't be on it. That's the extent of what we know. Typically, AHS's Instagram is posting clues about the new season; however, right not, it's promoting the anthology series, so we're not getting any new info about Season 11. It should, however, arrive this fall.
Wednesday (Netflix)
Fall
Following Wednesday Addams, the eldest daughter in the Addams Family, the Netflix show follows the titular character as she attends Nevermore Academy. There, she tries to take control of her psychic abilities in order to stop a killing spree in a local town.
Doom Patrol Season 4 (HBO Max)
Fall
While no release date has been announced yet, filming for Season 4 of Doom Patrol wrapped back in August, according to Joivan Wade, who plays Cyborg on the show. The very bizarre DC series may hit HBO Max before the end of the year. Doom Patrol follows a group of superpowered beings all brought together by tragedy, and it's hard to state how weird the show is--in the best way possible.
Mythic Quest Season 3 (Apple TV+)
Fall
The series follows a fictional video game studio that publishes a very popular MMORPG. Season 2 of the Apple TV+ comedy left things in a precarious situation with Ian (Rob McElhenney) and Poppy (Charlotte Nicadao) leaving Mythic Quest to start a new company. However, Mythic Quest still pushes forward, and according to the trailer, there's lots the new season will be covering, including the currently popular idea of the Metaverse.