September New TV Releases: Gotham Crime Lords, Marvelous Witches, and Bob Cooks up More Burgers

No, you're not imagining that crisp edge to the wind. Autumn is on its way, and so is September's TV slate. Nicole Kidman joins Liev Schreiber and Dakota Fanning to solve a wedding-related murder in The Perfect Couple. In Grotesquerie, producer Ryan Murphy charges Niecy Nash with solving a devilish serial killer case (with some help from Courtney B. Vance, Micaela Diamond, and Travis Kelce). Zachary Quinto is an unconventional neurosurgeon striving to help his patients in Brilliant Minds, while Kathy Bates takes on a reboot of the classic courtroom drama Matlock.

Kathryn Hahn's Agatha All Along and Colin Farrell's The Penguin couldn't be more different, but both highly anticipated dramas chart the rise of a dynamite comic book villain — one MCU, and one DC. Zack Snyder tackles Norse mythology in the epic animated original Twilight of the Gods. Many stand-out series return for their second, third, and fourth seasons, including The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon — The Book of Carol, Emily in Paris, Slow Horses, Tulsa King, The Old Man, and Frasier. And a fall television season wouldn't be complete without network favorites like Grey's Anatomy, 9-1-1 and 9-1-1: Lone Star, the One Chicago universe, and Bob's Burgers.

'English Teacher'

Evan Marquez (Brian Jordan Alvarez) is an English teacher at a Texas high school. The job is as arduous, confusing, and exhausting as it sounds. Every day, Evan navigates various minefields as he tries to guide impressionable teenagers and endure his politically conservative co-workers.

'Slow Horses'

Based on Mike Herron's spy book series of the same name, Apple TV+'s Emmy-nominated Slow Horses returns for its fourth season. A shocking attack drags the dysfunctional Slough House team (a division of MI5 filled with "reject" agents) into their strangest and most dangerous investigation yet.

'Tell Me Lies'

A new college year means that exes Lucy Albright (Grace Van Patten) and Stephen DeMarco (Jackson White) will inevitably, awkwardly, and passionately cross paths again. The two can't deny their attraction, no matter how much they despise each other. Tell Me Lies Season 2 is based on Carola Lovering's novel of the same name about a tumultuous eight-year romance.

'Coming From America'

Coming From America, a six-part unscripted drama, follows the journey of four African American families who move from the United States to Africa "in search of love, work, and a better future," according to Warner Bros. Discovery's official press release. More details are pending.

'The Perfect Couple'

An all-star cast gathers in Nantucket for The Perfect Couple, based on the book of the same name by Elin Hilderbrand. Amelia's (Eve Hewson) Fourth of July wedding to Benji (Billy Howle), a member of the high-class Winbury family, comes to a morbid halt when a dead body turns up on the beach. But never fear: Amelia's mother Greer (Nicole Kidman), a bestselling crime novel author, applies her experienced writing skills to this murder mystery.

'My Brilliant Friend'

Inspired by author Elena Ferrante's critically acclaimed series, My Brilliant Friend's fourth and final season adapts Ferrante's last book. Time and circumstance have separated childhood friends Elisa Del Genio (Alba Rohrwacher) and Raffaella "Lila" Cerullo (Irene Maiorino). Now adults, the pair reunite in 1980s Naples, the city that defined them both.

'The Old Man'

Several years after the events of The Old Man Season 1, former CIA agent Dan Chase (Jeff Bridges) and Harold Harper (John Lithgow), the FBI's head of counterintelligence, reluctantly join forces to rescue Emily (Alia Shawkat), a kidnapped FBI agent — and Dan's daughter.

'Three Women'

Gia (Shailene Woodley), a struggling author, hopes that a road trip will inspire her next project. During her travels, she meets three complex and wounded women whose stories deserve to be told: Lina (Betty Gilpin), a mistreated wife; Sloane (DeWanda Wise), who shares an open marriage with her husband; and Maggie (Gabrielle Creevy), a high school student emotionally and physically abused by her teacher.

'Tulsa King'

Dwight "The General" Manfredi (Sylvester Stallone) has a lot on his plate in Tulsa King Season 2. Building a Mafia kingdom from the ground up means new problems, new allies, new enemies, and an ongoing romance with Stacy Beale (Andrea Savage), an ATF agent who should be his enemy.

'American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez'

A new anthology series in Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk's American Story franchise, American Sports Story follows Aaron Hernandez (Josh Andrés Rivera), an NFL tight end for the New England Patriots who was convicted of murder.

'High Potential'

Morgan (Kaitlin Olson) didn’t plan to switch careers from cleaning service worker to unofficial consulting detective. She's a single mother with a baby on her hip, not someone who helps law enforcement solve crimes. But her 160 IQ, unapologetic insight, and witty personality help her spot vital clues everyone else overlooks.

'Agatha All Along'

The witch is back. The villainous Agatha Harkness (Kathryn Hahn) caused Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) a lot of trouble in 2021's WandaVision. As punishment, Wanda's spell trapped Agatha in her own mind. Now, she's broken free, and there's no telling what cheerfully entertaining hell Agatha and her newfound coven might wreak.

'Emily in Paris'

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The last time we saw Emily Cooper (Lily Collins) and Gabriel (Lucas Bravo), the pair had finally admitted their feelings for each other. But there's always fresh drama around the corner, even in the City of Love. As Emily and Gabriel's romance moves forward, Camille (Camille Razat) discovers that her pregnancy test was a false positive — and keeps the truth a secret from Gabriel.

'Frasier'

The doctor is still listening. Psychiatrist Frasier Crane (Kelsey Grammer) has settled down in Boston and is on (mostly) good terms with his son Freddy (Jack Cutmore-Scott), his nephew David (Anders Keith), and Freddy's close friend Eve (Jess Salgueiro). But Frasier can't but visit his old friends in Seattle — and sit in his old chair — one more time.

'The Penguin'

We might have to wait until October 2026 for Matt Reeves's The Batman – Part II, but one of the Caped Crusader's best enemies is making a name for himself. Gotham crime lord Carmine Falcone's (John Turturro) death in The Batman has left a power vacuum. Oswald Cobb (Colin Farrell), Falcone's right-hand man, is happy to fill the void.

'Matlock'

Former lawyer Maddie Matlock (Kathy Bates) returns to the courtroom like a superstar. No one expects a septuagenarian woman to be brilliant, and turning that assumption against people is one of Maddie's many secret weapons. As the multifaceted Matlock, Bates steps into the shoes of Andy Griffith, who originated the role in the original series.

'FROM'

Once you enter the Township, you can't leave. All that's left to do is survive its various horrors: namely, an array of supernatural creatures. After Season 2's cliffhanger finale, things are worse than before for the people trapped inside. But Tabitha's (Catalina Sandino Moreno) unexplained escape might be the hope the Township needs.

'9-1-1: Lone Star'

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The 126 team starts Season 5 with "a multi-episodic storyline," according to Fox's press release, and things don't let up from there. 9-1-1: Lone Star faces sweeping changes without Judd (Jim Parrack) or Grace (Sierra McClain). Meanwhile, Carlos (Rafael Silva) officially becomes a Texas Ranger, and Wyatt (Jackson Pace) joins the dispatcher team.

'Brilliant Minds'

Neurologist Oliver Wolf's (Zachary Quinto) treatment methods are unconventional. He's determined to truly help his patients, even if doing so lands him in hot water with the rigid hospital board. Brilliant Minds is inspired by the experiences of real-life neurologist and author Oliver Sacks.

'Chicago Med'

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The long-running medical drama returns for Season 10, and the "dysfunctional" staff of Gaffney Chicago Medical Center will see some changes. Marcel Crockett (Dominic Rains) has departed the series, and the hospital onboards two replacements: Caitlin Lenox (S arah Ramos) and John Frost (Darren Barnet).

'Chicago Fire'

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Chicago Med isn't the only One Chicago series with a cast shake-up. Dom Pascal (Dermot Mulroney) is stepping in for Wallace Boden (Eamnon Walker) as Firehouse 51's new chief. Meanwhile, Kelly Severide (Taylor Kinney) has a personal surprise to contend with in the form of his half-brother and fellow firefighter, Jack Damon (Michael Bradway).

'Chicago P.D.'

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Last but not least is Chicago P.D., now entering its 12th season. Hailey Upton (Tracy Spiridakos) left the Intelligence Unit last season. New cast member Kiana Cool (Toya Turner) won't officially be part of Hank Voight's (Jason Beghe) team, but she steps in as "a patrol officer who loves the adrenaline of the job and its stakes and doesn’t blink in the face of chaos."

'Grotesquerie'

Grotesquerie arrives just in time for the Halloween season. An active serial killer is leaving disturbing Satanic imagery with their victims. The unlikely duo of Detective Lois Tryon (Niecy Nash) and journalist and nun Sister Megan (Micaela Diamond) join forces to stop whatever hellish things are at work in their town.

'Colin From Accounts'

An "accident" involving a dog brought Ashley (Harriet Dyer), Gordon (Patrick Brammall), and Colin (the aforementioned dog) together last season. Now what? Meeting Gordon's parents, for one, and everything that comes with moving in together in this hit Australian rom-com.

'9-1-1'

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9-1-1's eighth season opens with the 118 team combating, well — a mass bee sting emergency. Even worse, Captain Gerrard (Brian Thompson) is back as Bobby Nash's (Peter Krause) replacement. Those dramatic twists are big enough to overshadow Eddie Díaz (Ryan Guzman) rocking a new mustache.

'Doctor Odyssey'

Ryan Murphy is a busy man. Doctor Odyssey, a new medical series separate from Murphy's 9-1-1 universe, stars Joshua Jackson as Dr. Max Bankman, the head doctor on a cruise ship. Working alongside Max are Nurse Avery Morgan (Phillipa Soo) and Nurse Tristan Silva (Sean Teale), with Captain Robert Massey (Don Johnson) behind the wheel and Shania Twain in an undisclosed role.

'Grey’s Anatomy'

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Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) might have stepped away from Grey Sloan Memorial after 19 seasons, but the esteemed doctor returns for Season 21 in a multi-episode arc. Dr. Sydney Heron (Kali Rocha) and Nick Marsh (Scott Speedman) also walk back through the hospital's doors. Levi Schmitt (Jake Borelli) and Mika Yasuda (Midori Francis), meanwhile, make their departures.

'Social Studies'

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Social media redefined the world. For younger generations, it shaped their lives. The documentary Social Studies explores the experiences of California teenagers who never knew a world without social media, both its progressive possibilities and its darkest side effects.

'The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon — The Book of Carol'

There's no Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus) without Carol Peletier (Melissa McBride). Season 2 of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, subtitled The Book of Carol, reunites the dear friends as Daryl discovers a new life in France, and Carol crosses the Atlantic Ocean to find him.

'Bob's Burgers'

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Details are scarce about what the beloved Belcher family is up to this time, but creator Loren Bouchard told San Diego Comic Con that Halloween and Christmas episodes are on the docket.

'Krapopolis'

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Likewise, there's little information surrounding Krapopolis's second season. However, the known news is good: the Ancient Greece family sitcom was already renewed through Season 4.

'Nobody Wants This'

Nobody Wants This creator Erin Foster based Joanne (Kristen Bell) and Noah's (Adam Brody) unconventional, tricky, and sweet love story on the lessons she learned from her own marriage. The headstrong woman and the shy man shouldn't make sense together, but happiness is worth fighting for.

'Twilight of the Gods'

After Thor (Pilou Asbæk), the god of thunder, rains death and destruction upon the wedding of human warriors Leif (Stuart Martin) and Sigrid (Sylvia Hoeks), Sigrid leads a furious and bloody war against the gods.