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- Streaming giants and limited-series premieres to mark on your calendar
- Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story — Netflix’s next true-crime chapter
- East of Eden — A classic novel reimagined for streaming
- Blade Runner 2099 — A science-fiction follow-up on Prime Video
- Carrie — Mike Flanagan’s new take on a horror classic
- Crystal Lake — A prequel to the Friday the 13th saga
- The Good Daughter — Small-town secrets on Peacock
- Pride and Prejudice — A fresh Netflix adaptation
- Prestige dramas and limited runs from cable and streaming
- War — A London-set legal and marital thriller on HBO
- American Hostage — Jon Hamm in a true-crime thriller
- VisionQuest — A Marvel character’s introspective journey on Disney+
- Youth — Sharon Horgan’s bittersweet comedy-drama on HBO
- Brothers — McConaughey and Harrelson play themselves in a quirky Apple TV show
- Network sitcoms and comedies aiming for broad appeal
Fall 2026 brings a stacked TV schedule. From prestige miniseries to network comedies and bold reboots, the season is packed with star power and buzzy premises. Here’s a guide to the most talked-about new shows and where to stream them this season.
Streaming giants and limited-series premieres to mark on your calendar
Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story — Netflix’s next true-crime chapter
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Ryan Murphy returns with another true-crime anthology. Ella Beatty takes on Lizzie Borden in a retelling of the 1892 Fall River case. Charlie Hunnam and Rebecca Hall play the parents at the center of the trial. All episodes arrive Sept. 17 on Netflix.
East of Eden — A classic novel reimagined for streaming
John Steinbeck’s family saga gets a fresh TV adaptation led by Florence Pugh. Zoe Kazan adapted the material for a limited series set after World War I. The cast includes Christopher Abbott, Mike Faist and Martha Plimpton. Netflix drops the full miniseries Oct. 1.
Blade Runner 2099 — A science-fiction follow-up on Prime Video
Hunter Schafer stars as Cora, a fugitive Replicant, with Michelle Yeoh as Olwen. The story unfolds in the year 2099 and explores Replicant fugitives on the run. Prime Video streams the full season on Nov. 25.
Carrie — Mike Flanagan’s new take on a horror classic
Mike Flanagan adapts Stephen King’s novel for a limited run. Summer H. Howell plays the bullied teen with telekinetic powers. Matthew Lillard appears as the school principal. Prime Video releases all episodes Oct. 7.
Crystal Lake — A prequel to the Friday the 13th saga
Linda Cardellini stars as Pamela Voorhees in a story set before the films. The series explores grief, secrets and the origin of the lake that defined a horror franchise. Peacock premieres the entire season Oct. 15.
The Good Daughter — Small-town secrets on Peacock
Rose Byrne and Meghann Fahy play sisters whose past trauma resurfaces after a new crime rocks their town. The drama centers on long-buried evidence and legal fallout. Peacock releases the full series Nov. 12.
Pride and Prejudice — A fresh Netflix adaptation
Emma Corrin and Jack Lowden headline a new take on Jane Austen’s classic. Olivia Colman and Rufus Sewell appear in supporting roles. Netflix has announced a fall release date.
Prestige dramas and limited runs from cable and streaming
War — A London-set legal and marital thriller on HBO
Created by George Kay, this drama stars Sienna Miller and Dominic West as a public couple in a high-stakes divorce. The plot tightens around power, ambition and courtroom battles. HBO premieres Oct. 1, with new episodes on Thursdays.
American Hostage — Jon Hamm in a true-crime thriller
Jon Hamm stars as Indianapolis radio reporter Fred Heckman. The miniseries is inspired by the podcast about a 1977 hostage crisis involving Tony Kiritsis. Giovanni Ribisi co-stars. MGM+ debuts two episodes Sept. 20, then weekly.
VisionQuest — A Marvel character’s introspective journey on Disney+
Paul Bettany returns as Vision in a standalone miniseries. James Spader reprises Ultron in a surprising follow-up to the WandaVision storylines. Disney+ launches VisionQuest Oct. 14.
Youth — Sharon Horgan’s bittersweet comedy-drama on HBO
Sharon Horgan stars as a 50-year-old divorcée juggling relationships and family caretaking. Rupert Friend co-stars in this intimate and sharp HBO comedy. Two episodes premiere Sept. 20 on HBO and HBO Max.
Brothers — McConaughey and Harrelson play themselves in a quirky Apple TV show
Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson portray fictionalized versions of their lives. The story plays with a long-running rumor: might they actually be brothers? Holland Taylor appears as McConaughey’s mother. Apple TV releases two episodes Sept. 23, then weekly.
Network sitcoms and comedies aiming for broad appeal
Eternally Yours — A vampire workplace romance on CBS
Ed Weeks and Allegra Edwards star as a vampire couple whose 500-year relationship has stalled. Their daughter’s human boyfriend upends routines and sparks fresh conflict. CBS premieres the sitcom Oct. 8 at 8:30 p.m. ET, with streaming on Paramount+ the next day.
Newlyweds — A late-life romance comedy with big names on NBC
Tim Daly and Téa Leoni play a couple who married on a whim. Jamie Lee Curtis turns up in a standout supporting role. The premise mixes heart and workplace humor. NBC debuts the series Oct. 23 at 8:30 p.m. ET, with episodes on Peacock the following day.
- Quick picks for fall: Netflix’s big drops and HBO’s prestige dramas headline the season.
- Genre variety: Horror, sci-fi and courtroom thrillers all feature major-name talent.
- Streaming strategy: Expect a mix of full-season drops and weekly releases.
