Here Are 21 New And Returning TV Shows You Absolutely Need To Be Watching This Month
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1.Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
This long-awaited series is set thousands of years before the events of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, and will delve into the Second Age of Middle-earth's history. The series starts off during a time of relative peace when suddenly the threat of evil comes to Middle-earth. This ensemble cast of characters will be tested to their limits as they prepare to leave legacies that will be celebrated for generations.
Starring: Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Robert Aramayo, Owain Arthur, Maxim Baldry, Nazanin Boniadi, Morfydd Clark, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Charles Edwards, Trystan Gravelle, Lenny Henry, Markella Kavenagh, Simon Merrells, Tyroe Muhafidin, Peter Mullan, Lloyd Owen, Dylan Smith, Megan Richards, Charlie Vickers, Leon Wadham, Benjamin Walter, Daniel Weyman, Sara Zwangobani, and more
When it premieres: Sept. 2 on Prime Video
2.Cobra Kai, Season 5
Following Season 4's intense results of the All Valley Tournament, we'll now watch as Terry Silver takes over the Cobra Kai empire and expands throughout the valley. All the while, trying to make his "No Mercy" style of karate the only way. With Kreese behind bars and Johnny Lawrence setting karate aside to focus on repairing the damage he’s caused, Daniel LaRusso calls on his old friend (and former nemesis) Chozen Toguchi to fight alongside him.
When it returns: Sept. 9 on Netflix
3.Reboot
Reboot follows the dysfunctional cast of the fictional '90s sitcom Step Right Up after a young writer pitches a reboot of their show. Suddenly thrust into a very different social climate, the cast must navigate celebrity life and cancel culture, all while keeping their show from getting axed. The series is created by Steven Levitan, who also did Modern Family, so Reboot is sure to become a new favorite.
Starring: Keegan-Michael Key, Johnny Knoxville, Judy Greer, Rachel Bloom, Paul Reiser, Krista Marie Yu, Calum Worthy, Kristian Flores, and more
When it premieres: Sept. 20 on Hulu
4.Abbott Elementary, Season 2
After a smash-hit Season 1, Abbott Elementary is back again with 22 brand-new episodes. The full cast is already confirmed to return, and creator Quinta Brunson even teased that we might see a little more of Janine's ex, Tariq, as well. Right now the specific story arcs are being kept under wraps, but I know for a fact this season will be just as funny, if not funnier, than the last.
When it returns: Sept. 21 on ABC
5.The Handmaid's Tale, Season 5
Season 4 left off with June finally getting her revenge on Fred Waterford, and now she must deal with the consequences. This season, June, Luke, and Moira will continue their search for Hannah from Canada all while the resistance fights the spread of Gilead’s growing influence throughout the country. Meanwhile, Serena is still recovering from Fred's death and preparing to have her baby. Also, in light of Fred's absence, Commander Lawrence and Aunt Lydia will risk their lives by fighting to reform Gilead from the inside.
When it returns: Sept. 14 on Hulu
6.Entergalactic
Kid Cudi and Kenya Barris joined forces to create Entergalactic, an animated story about a young artist named Jabari, as he attempts to balance love and success. When moving into his dream apartment introduces him to his new neighbor, photographer it-girl Meadow, Jabari realizes that love and success just might go hand in hand. Entergalactic takes place in New York and is bursting at the seams with iconic fashion, art, and music.
Starring: Kid Cudi, Timothée Chalamet, Jessica Williams, Ty Dolla Sign, Laura Harrier, Vanessa Hudgens, Christopher Abbott, 070 Shake, Jaden Smith, Keith David, Teyana Taylor, Arturo Castro, Macaulay Culkin, Maisha Mescudi, and more
When it premieres: Sept. 30 on Netflix
7.Vampire Academy
Vampire Academy follows Rose Hathaway, a Dhampir and guardian-in-training working to protect her best friend Lissa Dragomir, a Moroi princess. Both Rose and Lissa will encounter romance, new friendships, and even a little bit of danger as they navigate teenage life at their boarding school, St. Vladimir's. Vampire Academy is also created by Julie Plec (who created The Vampire Diaries, The Originals, and Legacies) and Marguerite MacIntyre (who played Sheriff Forbes on The Vampire Diaries), so it's safe to say this series is in very good hands.
Starring: Sisi Stringer, Daniela Nieves, Kieron Moore, André Dae Kim, and more
When it premieres: Sept. 15 on Peacock
8.Ghosts, Season 2
After an absolutely stellar first season, Ghosts is coming back for its well-deserved second season later this month. Season 2 will pick up shortly after Sam and Jay fell through their floor and will have to put their bed and breakfast on hold. After hitting his head, just like Sam did in Season 1, Jay begins to wonder if he, too, will finally be able to see the ghosts living in his house. The entire cast will be returning for even more shenanigans, and this season will give us a deeper look into Alberta's murder. We'll also delve a little more into Sasappis and Trevor's love lives as the season goes on.
When it returns: Sept. 29 on CBS
9.American Gigolo
American Gigolo is a present-day reimagining of the iconic 1980 film. Jon Bernthal plays Julian Kaye, who is struggling to find his footing in the modern-day Los Angeles sex industry after being held in prison for 15 years. Over the course of the series, Julian will be busy seeking the truth about the setup that sent him to prison in the first place, while also hoping to reconnect with his one true love Michelle.
Starring: Jon Bernthal, Gretchen Mol, Rosie O'Donnell, Lizzie Brocheré Gabriel LaBelle, Leland Orser, Wayne Brady, and more
When it premieres: Sept. 9 on Showtime
10.Andor
The newest Star Wars series takes place five years before the events of Rogue One, and we'll see the Rebel Alliance form in opposition to the Galactic Empire. Diego Luna is set to reprise his role as Cassian Andor, a thief turned revolutionary. This series will take us on Andor's own personal journey as he goes from despising the revolution to dedicating his entire life to it.
Starring: Diego Luna, Genevieve O'Reilly, Stellan Skarsgård, Adria Arjona, Denise Gough, Kyle Soller, Fiona Shaw, and more
When it premieres: Sept. 21 on Disney+
11.Fate: The Winx Saga, Season 2
Now that the Burned Ones are gone, Dowling has “disappeared,” and Silva has been imprisoned for treason, the Alfea we knew is now full of new magic, romances, characters...and threats. Everything has finally returned to peace...or so it seems. When fairies start to go missing during the night, Bloom and her friends discover a dangerous creature lurking in the shadows. It's up to them to defeat this new enemy or else the entire Otherworld will come crashing down.
When it returns: Sept. 16 on Netflix
12.Ramy, Season 3
Almost two years since Season 2, Ramy finally returns! We left off with Ramy confessing to his fiancé that he cheated on her...with his cousin, and now in Season 3, he'll most likely be dealing with the consequences. Ramy's family will also be forced to confront their own way of life, having lived dedicated to worldly concerns — and in some cases, lies. Meanwhile, in hopes of saving his own sanity and spirituality, Ramy will dedicate himself to his uncle’s diamond business. Bella Hadid and Julian Sergi will also be joining the cast in recurring roles.
When it returns: Sept. 30 on Hulu
Ramy Season 3 doesn't have a trailer yet, but will report back as soon as it does!!!
13.Atlanta, Season 4
Atlanta's fourth and final season is officially upon us, and the feeling is bittersweet to say the least. Executive producer Stephen Glover shared that Season 4 will contain some similar elements to Season 3, including some standalone episodes with new characters. Earn, Paper Boi, Darius, and Van will also finally return to Atlanta and come to realize that the city is not quiiiiite the same as they left it. As they adjust to their homecoming they'll also come to terms with the fact that it might not be Atlanta that's changed, but themselves.
When it premieres: Sept. 15 on FX
14.Los Espookys, Season 2
Nearly three years after its first season, Los Espookys is returning to HBO this month. Season 2 finds our charismatic main character and gore enthusiast, Renaldo, haunted by the ghost of a beauty pageant queen, while Úrsula enlists an old acquaintance to challenge the political status quo. Úrsula’s well-meaning sister, Tati, is slowly adjusting to her life as a newlywed while balancing a new gig, and Renaldo’s ominous best friend, Andrés, tries to find his place in the world after appeasing his inner demons (literally). Meanwhile, Uncle Tico is searching for a new purpose after his valet career is derailed. Kim Petras, Martine Gutierrez, Isabella Rosellini, and Yalitza Aparicio will also be joining the cast this season.
When it returns: Sept. 16 on HBO
15.So Help Me Todd
Marcia Gay Harden stars as the razor-sharp attorney Margaret Wright, and Skylar Astin plays her talented, but aimless, son Todd, whom she hires as her law firm’s in-house investigator. Todd is known as the black sheep of the Wright family after his flexible interpretation of the law got his private detective's license revoked. Now Margaret and Todd must work together on a case despite their extremely different tactics and dysfunctional mother-son relationship. Along the way, they'll learn a little bit from each other and come out as the investigative duo they never knew they could be.
Starring: Marcia Gay Harden, Skylar Astin, Madeline Wise, Thomas Cadrot, Mark Moses, Andrea Brooks, and more
When it premieres: Sept. 29 on CBS
16.Fakes
Fakes follows two best friends, Zoe and Rebecca, who accidentally build one of the largest fake ID empires in the country. When they move their operation to a downtown penthouse, they get raided by the police, and one of them ends up in jail. The series is told through their dueling points of view as they give us their own story about how it all went south.
Starring: Emilija Baranac, Jennifer Tong, Richard Harmon, and more
When it premieres: Sept. 2 on Netflix
17.Tell Me Lies
Tell Me Lies is about a tumultuous but intoxicating relationship as it unfolds over the course of eight years. Lucy Albright and Stephen DeMarco first meet at college, and although their relationship begins like any typical campus romance, it quickly becomes addictive and not only changes their lives but the lives of everyone around them. Showrunner Meaghan Oppenheimer even shared that “When Lucy meets Stephen she sees all the red flags, but she ignores them— and it sets her down a path that completely derails her.” The series is an adaptation of Carola Lovering's novel of the same name.
Starring: Grace Van Patten, Jackson White, Catherine Missal, Spencer House, Sonia Mena, Branden Cook, Benjamin Wadsworth, Alicia Crowder, and more
When it premieres: Sept. 7 on Hulu
18.Wedding Season
Wedding Season follows Katie and Stefan, who fall for each other at a wedding and begin an affair, despite Katie already having a fiancé. Shockingly, two months later at Katie’s wedding, her new husband and his entire family are murdered... and the police think Stefan did it. Meanwhile, Stefan thinks Katie did it. But no one actually knows for sure what the truth is…
Starring: Rosa Salazar, Gavin Drea, Jade Harrison, Jamie Michie, Callie Cooke, Bhav Joshi, Ioanna Kimbrook, Omar Baroud, and more
When it premieres: Sept. 8 on Hulu
19.The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers, Season 2
After winning back the Mighty Ducks team name last year, our favorite squad and their coach Alex Morrow will head on the road to attend an intense summer hockey institute in California, which is run by the charming yet hardcore former NHL player Colin Cole. As the Ducks try to survive in this super-competitive environment without facing any distractions, or so they think, they'll come to realize if they really have what it takes. Unfortunately, Emilio Estevez will not be returning this season, but instead, Josh Duhamel is set to join the cast as Colin Cole.
When it returns: Sept. 28 on Disney+
20.Monarch
Susan Sarandon and Trace Adkins star as country music power couple Dottie Cantrell Roman and Albie Roman. All their lives they've strived to create an "authentic" public image, even though that's the furthest thing from the truth. When their dynasty is suddenly in danger of falling apart, their daughter Nicky will do whatever it takes to secure her own spotlight, all while maintaining what's left of her family's legacy.
Starring: Trace Adkins, Susan Sarandon, Beth Ditto, Anna Friel, Eva Amurri, Iñigo Pascual, Joshua Sasse, and more
When it premieres: Sept. 20 on Fox
21.The Good Fight, Season 6
The sixth and final season of The Good Fight is coming to Paramount+ this month. Diane has started to feel like she's going crazy as she struggles with an uneasy sense of déjà vu. With the overturn of Roe v. Wade, voting rights being diminished, and Cold War aggressions returning, she must come to terms with the modern-day political climate and try not to lose too much of herself along the way. Meanwhile, the lawyers of Reddick & Associates will begin to wonder if the violence that they see all around them will cause an impending civil war.
When it returns: Sept. 8 on Paramount+
