15 New TV Shows of the 2025 Fall Season Worth Watching

The fall season is finally here, and as usual, this means a whole new crop of new television shows to ease us into the colder months. When you factor in streaming services, there are now more options than ever, so we’ve weeded through to select some of the most promising series premiering this fall. Whether you enjoy comedies, dramas, or even something to get you in the mood for spooky season, there’s something for everyone on this list.

The Paper, Peacock

More than 10 years after NBC’s The Office went off the air, Peacock has finally given in to fan demand with the spinoff, The Paper. Set in Toledo, Ohio, the same documentary crew from the latter series is now following the employees of a fictional newspaper, the Toledo Truth-Teller, as they attempt to restore the publication to its former glory. The series stars Domhnall Gleeson as Ned Sampson, the paper’s new editor-in-chief, Sabrina Impacciatore (The White Lotus), and returning cast member Oscar Nunez, among others, in a diverse ensemble cast.

The Paper premiered on Peacock Sept. 4, all 10 episodes are currently streaming.

The Lowdown, FX/Hulu

Native American filmmaker Sterlin Harjo, who co-created the critically acclaimed FX series Reservation Dogs, is back with a new series, The Lowdown. The series stars Ethan Hawke as Lee Raybon, “a man who knows too much” who gets himself caught up in a criminal conspiracy. Rounding out the excellent cast are Tim Blake Nelson, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Kyle MacLachlan, Keith David, and Peter Dinklage.

The Lowdown premieres on FX on Sept. 23, with episodes steaming the next day on Hulu.

IT: Welcome to Derry, HBO

Bill Skarsgård reprises his role from It (2017) and It Chapter Two (2019) in this prequel series set in the fictional town of Derry, Maine. The series jumps back to 1962, when a couple and their son move to Derry just as a local boy disappears. “With their arrival, very bad things begin to happen in the town,” the description reads. Interestingly enough, the series features another Stephen King character, Dick Hallorann, the telepathic chef from The Shining.

It: Welcome to Derry premieres on HBO on Oct. 26.

Task, HBO

Mare of Easttown creator Brad Ingelsby is back with another gritty crime drama set in the Philadelphia area. This time, FBI agent Tom Brandis (Mark Ruffalo) is put in charge of a task force to investigate a string of violent robberies orchestrated by sanitation worker and family man Robbie Prendergrast (Tom Pelphrey), who robs trap houses operated by drug gangs—that is, until he gets way in over his head.

Task premiered on HBO on Sept. 7, the first two episodes are currently streaming.

The Girlfriend, Prime Video

This psychological thriller based on the Michelle Frances novel of the same name stars Robin Wright as overbearing mother Laura Sanderson who becomes threatened when her son Daniel (Laurie Davidson) begins dating a mysterious young woman, Cherry Laine (Olivia Cooke). Tensions very quickly come to a head as the limited series depicts the opposing viewpoints of the two women in Daniel’s life vying for his attention.

The Girlfriend premiered on Prime Video on Sept. 10, all six episodes are streaming.

DMV, CBS

This new CBS original workplace comedy is set in the one place universally reviled by pretty much everyone on the planet. Led by the always wonderful Tim Meadows, the comedic cast includes Molly Kearney (Saturday Night Live) Australian actress Harriet Dyer (No Activity), and Tony Cavalero (The Righteous Gemstones).

DMV premieres on CBS on Oct. 13.

Wayward, Netflix

Created by Canadian actor and comedian Mae Martin, Wayward exposes the dark underbelly of a “pleasant yet sinister town” that’s home to a school for wayward teens, but all is not what it seems. Toni Collette stars as Evelyn Wade, the malevolent headmaster of the fictional Tall Pines Academy, from which children keep disappearing. Martin plays police officer Alex Dempsey, who begins investigating the disappearances after moving to the town with his wife Laura (Sarah Gadon), an alumni from Tall Pines Academy.

Wayward premieres on Netflix on Sept. 25.

Chad Powers, Hulu

Glen Powell has already proven he’s got comedic chops, and Chad Powers gives him an entire series to flex them. Powell stars as Russ Holliday, a “formerly an arrogant, narcissistic college quarterback whose career has been nuked after disgracing himself in a championship game.” As such, he disguises himself as the titular Chad Powers in an attempt to get a fresh start playing for another college team. The supporting cast also features some comedic  heavy hitters including Steve Zahn and Toby Huss.

Chad Powers premieres on Hulu on Sept. 30.

Monster: The Ed Gein Story, Netflix

Ryan Murphy’s biographical crime drama anthology series is back for a third season, this time focusing on real life convicted murderer and suspected serial killer Ed Gein, portrayed by Charlie Hunnam (Sons of Anarchy). Rounding out the stellar cast are Laurie Metcalf as Augusta, Gein’s mother, and Tom Hollander, who plays director Alfred Hitchcock. Given the success of the first two seasons, focusing on serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer and convicted murderers Lyle and Erik Menendez, respectively, it seems safe to say that Murphy has got another winning formula on his hands.

Monster: The Ed Gein Story premieres on Netflix on October. 3.

Pluribus, Apple TV+

The long-awaited follow-up from Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan is a science fiction drama starring Rhea Seehorn, the breakout star from Gilligan’s Better Call Saul. Not much is currently known about the series, which simply has the logline, “the most miserable person on Earth must save the word from happiness. But given Gilligan’s involvement, we can almost certainly expect another hit.

Pluribus premieres on Apple TV+ on Nov. 7.

Love Con Revenge, Netflix

In this six-episode docuseries, Cecilie Fjellhøy from The Tinder Swindler partners with female private investigator Brianne Joseph in order to to help other victims of romance scams and fraud get their lives back, as well as revenge.

Love Con Revenge premiered on Netflix on Sept. 5, all six episodes are currently streaming.

Black Rabbit, Netflix

Jude Law and Jason Bateman play brothers in this Netflix crime drama about the owner of a New York City hotspot (Law) who allows his chaotic brother (Bateman) back in his life and return to the family business. However, in doing so, he opens the door to escalating dangers that threaten to destroy everything he’s built.

Black Rabbit premiered on Netflix on Sept. 18, all eight episodes are currently streaming.

The Savant, Apple TV+

In this upcoming crime drama for Apple TV+, Jessica Chastain stars as a woman who infiltrates online hate groups to prevent large-scale public attacks. The series is based on a real-life true story published in Cosmopolitan in August 2019 titled, “Is It Possible to Stop a Mass Shooting Before It Happens?”

The Savant premieres on Apple TV+ on Sept. 26.

The Beast in Me, Netflix

In this upcoming miniseries, Claire Danes plays an acclaimed author who retreats from public life following the death of her young son. However, when the house next door is bought by by “famed and formidable real estate mogul” Nile Jarvis (Matthew Rhys), she finds an unlikely inspiration for a new book, as well as finding herself in a dangerous game of cat and mouse.

The Beast in Me premieres on Netflix on Nov. 13.

NCIS: Tony & Ziva, Paramount Plus

This spinoff of the long-running crime procedural NCIS stars Michael Weatherly as Anthony DiNozzo and Cote de Pablo as Ziva David, a couple of former agents and now co-parents who are framed in a dangerous cyber attack conspiracy. While they attempt to solve the mystery, the couple must go on the run to stay alive and clear their names.

NCIS: Tony & Ziva premiered on Paramount Plus on Sept. 4, five out of 10 episodes are currently streaming.