As summer fades into fall, television is stepping up with bold new dramas, high-stakes thrillers, unexpected comedies, and the kind of reboots that spark cultural obsession. Networks and streamers are rolling out star-studded casts, fan-favorite creatives, and stories that are already making noise across social media.

Whether you crave a prestige drama with powerhouse performances, a chilling horror prequel, or a genre-bending comedy led by one of Hollywood’s brightest stars, this season’s lineup has something for everyone. From Emmy winners returning to their roots to buzzy newcomers pushing storytelling into uncharted territory, these shows are set to define the TV conversation.

Task

Fresh off Mare of Easttown, creator Brad Ingelsby returns to Delco with another gritty, atmospheric drama – but this time the stakes are even higher. Mark Ruffalo plays Tom, an FBI agent on the hunt for a crew targeting local drug houses, unaware the mastermind is Robbie – his brother’s best friend – played by Tom Pelphrey. Add Emilia Jones and Thuso Mbedu to the cast, and you have a darkly funny, tension-soaked story that straddles family ties, criminal temptation, and moral compromise. Ruffalo trading Hulk-sized action for human vulnerability makes this one of HBO’s most anticipated dramas.

Release Date: September 7, 2025
How To Watch: HBO

The Girlfriend

Adapted from Michelle Frances’s best-selling novel, The Girlfriend redefines the streaming limited series with its mix of psychological intrigue and family melodrama. Robin Wright steps into familiar icy territory, playing Laura, a wealthy woman convinced her son’s new girlfriend (the magnetic Olivia Cooke) is hiding a dangerous past. With Laurie Davidson and Waleed Zuaiter rounding out the cast, the show promises layered twists in the post–Big Little Lies era. Wright doesn’t just star—she directs and executive-produces, cementing this as a prestige project driven by her sharp creative vision.

Release Date: September 10, 2025
How To Watch: Prime Video

The Morning Show (Season 4)

After three seasons of newsroom drama and real-world headlines, The Morning Show shows no sign of slowing down. Season 4 picks up with Reese Witherspoon’s Bradley Jackson facing the fallout of covering up her brother’s role in January 6, while Jennifer Aniston’s Alex Levy navigates the chaos of her messy relationship with a tech mogul. This year, Oscar-winner Marion Cotillard joins the ensemble as a formidable network exec, alongside returning players Billy Crudup and Karen Pittman. Equal parts glossy soap and media satire, the series continues to swing big, delivering unpredictable thrills and the sharp chemistry that made it an awards juggernaut.

Release Date: September 17, 2025
How To Watch: Apple TV+

Chad Powers

Glen Powell is on a hot streak—after Twisters, Hit Man, and box office domination with Anyone But You, he’s taking his charisma to television. Inspired by Eli Manning’s viral sketch, Chad Powers follows a washed-up quarterback who reinvents himself in disguise to keep his football dreams alive. What could have been a simple comedy becomes a character-driven satire on fame, ego, and reinvention, bolstered by scene-stealers Steve Zahn, Toby Huss, and Quentin Plair. Expect a mix of absurd prosthetics, locker-room antics, and surprisingly heartfelt underdog storytelling.

Release Date: September 30, 2025
How To Watch: Hulu

It: Welcome to Derry

Pennywise is back—and scarier than ever. Serving as a prequel to Andy Muschietti’s It films, Welcome to Derry dives deep into the origins of the nightmare clown and the cursed Maine town he haunts. Bill Skarsgård reprises his bone-chilling role, joined by James Remar, Taylour Paige, Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk, and Stephen Rider. Moving from Max to HBO proper signals the network’s faith in its blockbuster potential. Expect a chilling blend of cosmic horror, small-town paranoia, and enough nightmare fuel to terrify a new generation.

Release Date: October 2025
How To Watch: HBO

Wayward

From creator Mae Martin, Wayward reimagines the troubled-teen drama as a darkly comic thriller. Set in Tall Pines Academy, the story follows Evelyn Wade (Toni Collette), the unsettling head of the institution, whose “therapeutic techniques” hide disturbing secrets. Martin also stars as Alex, a cop investigating the school’s practices, with Patrick J. Adams and Sarah Gadon in supporting roles. Drawing inspiration from Martin’s personal experiences, Wayward promises a blend of suspense, social critique, and satirical humor.

Release Date: Fall 2025
How To Watch: Netflix

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