Fall TV preview: 13 hottest TV shows to watch in late 2024

Fall TV preview: 13 hottest TV shows to watch in late 2024

Get out your sweaters, and prepare to drink pumpkin spice lattes.

Fall is almost here, as September approaches.

Autumn of 2024 is a booming TV season, filled with must-see shows.

Big name stars such as Nicole Kidman, Cate Blanchett, Colin Farrell and Billy Crystal all have new projects coming out.

TV mainstays such as Joshua Jackson, Kristen Bell and Adam Brody are all returning to the small screen.

And, they have various topics, from true crime to paranormal mysteries to medical shows.

Here are some hot new shows to look out for.

“The Perfect Couple”

Liev Schreiber and Nicole Kidman in “The Perfect Couple.” HILARY BRONWYN GAYLE/NETFLIX
Liev Schreiber and Nicole Kidman in “The Perfect Couple.” HILARY BRONWYN GAYLE/NETFLIX

Starring Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber and Dakota Fanning, the mystery series is based on a best-selling novel by Elin Hilderbrand. The story follows a bride marrying into a wealthy Nantucket family, and how things go amiss when a dead body appears on a beach.

Where to watch: Sept. 5 on Netflix.

“Fight Night: Million Dollar Heist” 

Kevin Hart in “Fight Night: Million Dollar Heist.” Fernando Decillis/PEACOCK
Kevin Hart in “Fight Night: Million Dollar Heist.” Fernando Decillis/PEACOCK

Starring Samuel L. Jackson, Kevin Hart, Terrence Howard, Chloe Bailey and Don Cheadle, the crime drama focuses on a heist the night that Muhammad Ali returned to boxing in 1970. It’s inspired by a real armed robbery.

Where to watch: Sept. 5 on Peacock.

“Three Women”

Shailene Woodley in “Three Women.” Starz
Shailene Woodley in “Three Women.” Starz

Starring Shailene Woodley and DeWanda Wise, this show is based on a 2019 book by Lisa Taddeo. The story follows Lina (Betty Gilpin), an unhappily married housewife who has an affair; Sloane (Wise), an entrepreneur in an committed open marriage; Maggie (Gabrielle Creevy), a student who accuses her married English teacher of an inappropriate relationship, and Gia (Woodley), a writer grieving the loss of her family, who convinces these women to tell their stories.

Where to watch: Sept.13 on Starz (10 p.m.).

“High Potential”

Judy Reyes as Selena, Javicia Leslie as Daphne, Deniz Akdeniz as Lev Osman, Daniel Sunjata as Karadec, Kaitlin Olson as Morgan, Amirah J as Ava and Matthew Lamb as Elliot in “High Potential.” Disney
Judy Reyes as Selena, Javicia Leslie as Daphne, Deniz Akdeniz as Lev Osman, Daniel Sunjata as Karadec, Kaitlin Olson as Morgan, Amirah J as Ava and Matthew Lamb as Elliot in “High Potential.” Disney

Starring Kaitlin Olson (“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”), this crime drama follows a single mom who has a knack for solving crimes and ends up partnered with a seasoned detective, Karadec (Daniel Sunjata). Taran Killam (“SNL”) and Judy Reyes (“Scrubs”) also co-star.

Where to watch: Sept. 17 on ABC (10 p.m.).

“Agatha All Along” 

Teen (Joe Locke), the Green Witch/Rio Vidal (Aubrey Plaza), Agatha Harkness (Kathryn Hahn) and Jennifer Kale (Sasheer Zamata) in “Agatha All Along.” Chuck Zlotnick
Teen (Joe Locke), the Green Witch/Rio Vidal (Aubrey Plaza), Agatha Harkness (Kathryn Hahn) and Jennifer Kale (Sasheer Zamata) in “Agatha All Along.” Chuck Zlotnick

Starring Kathryn Hahn, this Marvel series is the long-awaited spinoff to the 2021 miniseries “WandaVision.” It follows the title character (Hahn) who goes on a quest to get her powers back. Aubrey Plaza and Patti LuPone co-star.

Where to watch: Sept. 19 on Disney+.

“The Penguin”

Colin Farrell as Oswald Cobblepot / the Penguin. ?Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection
Colin Farrell as Oswald Cobblepot / the Penguin. ?Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection

Starring an unrecognizable Colin Farrell as Oz Cobb (aka “The Penguin”), the eight-episode DC series expands on the story told in filmmaker Matt Reeves’ 2022 movie “The Batman,” which starred Robert Pattinson in the title role. The series follows Farrell’s character from the movie as he rises in the criminal underworld.

Where to watch: HBO (9 p.m.) and streaming on Max on Sept. 19.

“Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story”

Nicholas Chavez as Lyle Menendez, Chloe Sevigny as Kitty Menendez, Javier Bardem as Jose Menendez, Cooper Koch as Erik Menendez in “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story.” COURTESY OF NETFLIX
Nicholas Chavez as Lyle Menendez, Chloe Sevigny as Kitty Menendez, Javier Bardem as Jose Menendez, Cooper Koch as Erik Menendez in “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story.” COURTESY OF NETFLIX

Executive-produced by Ryan Murphy, “Monsters” is the next chapter of the true-crime anthology series that began with the smash hit “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story,” starring Evan Peters and Niecy Nash, who both won Golden Globes for their roles. “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” dramatizes the case of the real-life brothers (played by Nicholas Alexander Chavez and Cooper Koch) who were convicted in 1996 for the murders of their parents, José (Javier Bardem) and Mary Louise ‘Kitty’ Menendez (Chloe Sevigny).

Where to watch: Sept. 19 on Netflix.

“Doctor Odyssey”

Sean Teale as Tristan, Don Johnson as Captain Massey, Joshua Jackson as Dr. Max Bankman and Phillipa Soo as Avery in “Doctor Odyssey.” Disney
Sean Teale as Tristan, Don Johnson as Captain Massey, Joshua Jackson as Dr. Max Bankman and Phillipa Soo as Avery in “Doctor Odyssey.” Disney

Starring Joshua Jackson, this show follows a doctor aboard a luxury cruise ship who has to navigate high-stakes medical emergencies along with a wild staff. Don Johnson co-stars.

Where to watch: Sept. 26 on ABC (9 p.m.).

“Grotesquerie” 

Niecy Nash in “Grotesquerie.” FX
Niecy Nash in “Grotesquerie.” FX

Helmed by Ryan Murphy, this star-studded show will feature Niecy Nash, Courtney B. Vance and Lesley Manville. Kansas City Chiefs tight end (and Taylor Swift’s boyfriend) Travis Kelce will guest star. It’s a horror series about a series of heinous crimes that have unsettled a small community.

Premiere date: Sept. 25 on FX (10 p.m.) and streaming the next day on Hulu.

“Nobody Wants This”

Kristen Bell as Joanne, Adam Brody as Noah in “Nobody Wants This.” ADAM ROSE/NETFLIX
Kristen Bell as Joanne, Adam Brody as Noah in “Nobody Wants This.” ADAM ROSE/NETFLIX

Starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, this rom-com series follows the relationship between a rabbi (Brody) and an agnostic podcast host (Bell).

Where to watch: Sept. 26 on Netflix.

“Disclaimer”

Cate Blanchett in “Disclaimer.” Apple TV+
Cate Blanchett in “Disclaimer.” Apple TV+

Cate Blanchett and Kevin Kline star in the Alfonso Cuaron-created miniseries. Based on a novel by Renee Knight, the story follows a journalist (Blanchett) who discovers that she’s a character in a novel that reveals a secret she wanted to hide.

Where to watch: Oct. 11 on AppleTV+.

“Before”

Billy Crystal and Rosie Perez in “Before.” Apple TV+
Billy Crystal and Rosie Perez in “Before.” Apple TV+

Starring Billy Crystal, who also executive-produced, the psychological thriller follows Eli (Crystal) a child psychiatrist who, after recently losing his wife, Lynn (Judith Light), encounters a troubled young boy with whom he discovers a mysterious bond. Rosie Perez co-stars.

Where to watch: Oct. 25 on AppleTV+.

“Landman” 

Billy Bob Thornton in “Landman.” Emerson Miller/Paramount+
Billy Bob Thornton in “Landman.” Emerson Miller/Paramount+

Created by “Yellowstone” mastermind Taylor Sheridan, “Landman” stars Billy Bob Thornton and tells a story of “wildcat billionaires” in the world of oil rigs. Ali Larter (“Heroes”) and Demi Moore co-star, while Jon Hamm and Andy Garcia have guest roles.

Where to watch: Nov 17 on Paramount+.