The autumn television lineup is set to deliver a diverse range of entertainment, featuring a mix of returning favorites and fresh offerings in drama, comedy, documentaries, and unique entertainment formats. Noteworthy entries for the season include “Slow Horses” and “Black Doves,” along with new projects starring notable actors such as Sharon Horgan, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Jodie Comer, and Matthew Macfadyen.
Among the highlights is “The Lycett Arms,” where comedian Joe Lycett brings humor and conversation to an east London pub, hosting celebrity guests weekly on Channel 4 from September 4. Meanwhile, “Last Seen” on Apple TV from September 9 stars Patrick Brammall as a former police officer drawn back into a decade-old personal tragedy after the discovery of a child’s remains near his home.
Spy drama “Slow Horses” returns for its sixth season on Apple TV on September 16, featuring Gary Oldman and Kristin Scott Thomas, as they face new threats with MI5 records mysteriously vanishing. On HBO Max from September 20, “Youth” sees Sharon Horgan navigating the complexities of aging and motherhood, blending humor with personal challenges. Adding to the intriguing lineup, Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey play themselves in “Brothers,” a comedy exploring identity and relationships on Apple TV from September 23.
In October, viewers can look forward to Catherine Zeta-Jones in “Kill Jackie,” a suspenseful Prime Video series starting October 2, where she portrays a former drug dealer under threat from assassins. Also premiering on October 2 is “War” on Sky/Now, a divorce drama featuring Sienna Miller and Dominic West as a couple entangled in a high-profile separation. For crime drama enthusiasts, “Nocturne” on Apple TV from October 30 stars Liev Schreiber and Zazie Beetz in a tense hunt for a serial killer in Pennsylvania.
The season also showcases documentaries and reality formats tackling significant themes. “Mums v Big Pharma” on BBC delves into the impact of sodium valproate on pregnant women, while “Apocalypse” on Channel 4 explores survival skills in a simulated societal collapse scenario. Other anticipated series include Jodie Comer in “Big Swiss” on HBO Max, and the third installment of “Blue Planet” on BBC One, with David Attenborough narrating the evolving story of our planet’s oceans. This diverse lineup promises a rich array of storytelling and entertainment for audiences in the coming months.