David Farnor | On 02, Sep 2021

Netflix. Amazon Prime Video. BBC iPlayer. NOW. Walter Presents. Apple TV+. There’s so much TV to watch these days in so many places that it can be hard to keep up. Every month, we boil down what’s on the box to the essentials you need in your streaming queue.

We’ve sorted through All The TV to bring you your September watchlist – what’s worth watching and where you can stream it online in the UK:

Code 404: Season 2

The crime fighting duo of the future is back. DI Carver and his AI-driven partner DI Major are out of beta and releasing on time for version 2.0. While the pair work on repairing their friendship following the conclusion of series one, a twenty-year-old case with a significant connection to Major is reopened. Unfortunately, something is up with his circuitry… Major is glitching out and it’s going to take more than just a reboot or firmware update to save him. All episodes arrive at once.

Late Night Mash

Reuniting the team from The Mash Report, Late Night Mash will tap into the latest that the zeitgeist has to offer, with up-to-the-minute topical insights and fake news reports. The weekly series will run for eight episodes (and a ninth compiling highlights from the show) and will feature Kumar and an array of comics, including the returning Rachel Parris, Ellie Taylor, Geoff Norcott and Steve N Allen. Late Night Mash is produced by Zeppotron and made with The Daily Mash website.

Q-Force: Season 1

Some heroes have more pride than others. Introducing Q-Force, Netflix’s first queer spy division.

Money Heist: Season 5, Part 1

As the hit Spanish thriller returns for the first part of its final season, surrendering is not an option.

Kid Cosmic: Season 2

The animated series follows the adventures of an imaginative and enthusiastic boy who lives with his free-spirited grandpa in a sparsely populated desert town. His dreams of being a hero seem to come true when he discovers 5 Cosmic Stones of Power in a wrecked spaceship. But when they send a signal out containing the whereabouts of the most powerful and desirable artefacts in the cosmos, the Earth becomes ground zero for an epic battle for ultimate power. To stop the alien onslaught, the kid gives the powerful rings to local heroes who become the good guys… even though they’re bad at it.

Into the Night: Season 2

Passengers and crew aboard a hijacked overnight flight scramble to outrace the sun as a mysterious cosmic event wreaks havoc on the world below.

Billions: Season 5, Part 2

The financial drama finally returns for the second part of its fifth chapter.

American Horror Stories

American Horror Stories is a spin-off of Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk’s award-winning anthology series American Horror Story. The weekly series will feature a different horror story each episode.

Spitting Image: Season 2

Produced by Avalon, the second season of this satirical puppet show revived for the modern age will feature likenesses of Joe Biden, Boris Johnson, Prince Andrew, Vladimir Putin, Harry & Meghan, Beyoncé, Angela Merkel, Dwayne Johnson, Ed Sheeran, Jürgen Klopp, Elon Musk, Adele, Covid-19, James Corden, Emmanuel Macron, Mark Zuckerberg, Donald Trump, and Dominic Cummings – and many more.

The North Water

Based on the acclaimed novel by Ian McGuire, the five-part series tells the story of Patrick Sumner (Jack O’Connell), a disgraced ex-army surgeon who signs up as ship’s doctor on a whaling expedition to the Arctic. But the ferocity of the elements is matched by the violence of his crew mates, with Drax (Colin Farrell), a harpooner and distinctly brutal force of nature. As the true purpose of the expedition becomes clear, confrontation between the two men erupts, taking them on a journey far from solid ground and beyond the safe moorings of civilisation. Adapted for the screen and directed by Andrew Haigh, the series co-stars Stephen Graham as Captain Brownlee, alongside Tom Courtenay as Baxter, Peter Mullan, Sam Spruell and Roland Møller.

The Cleaner

Professional crime scene cleaner Wicky (Greg Davies) has headed to the suburbs to mop up after a particularly grizzly murder: your classic ‘housewife finally snaps’ stabbing-based incident.

It’s a pretty standard Wednesday for Wicky, who is working with great speed to finish in time to make it to his favourite curry night at the local. If only he would stop being interrupted by people unexpectedly dropping in on the crime scen – including a mysterious, heavily armed woman (Helena Bonham Carter).

Lucifer: Season 6

All bad things must come to an end…

Wolfe

From the creator of Shameless and No Offence comes a new crime drama starring Babou Ceesay as forensic pathologist professor Wolfe Kinteh – North England’s finest crime scene expert. Wolfe runs the local university forensics department working hand-in-hand with the police to investigate crime scenes and pass on his laser-sharp insight to the next generation of crime fighters. Half genius, half liability – he’s worth the hassle as he gets results. All episodes arrive at once.

 

Endeavour: Season 8

Shaun Evans returns to Oxford to reprise his role as a young Inspector Morse, alongside Roger Allam as mentor DI Fred Thursday.

Alma’s Not Normal

After a recent break-up, Alma tries to get her life back on track. But with no job, no qualifications, and a rebellious streak a mile wide, it’s not going to be easy. Family life’s not ideal either as Alma’s heroin addicted mum has been sectioned for arson and her vampish Grandma Joan wants nothing to do with it. A full series commissioned after Sophie Willan’s hit pilot last year – an unusually dark comedy that balances class, mental health and substance abuse with a sharply observed script and some strikingly sincere performances.

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Season 1

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe sees He-Man and his powerful friends learn what it means to be a hero while battling the evil forces of Skeletor and his minions. On Eternia, the first planet of creation, a demonic tyrant rises: Skeletor! With dark armies at his command, Skeletor is on the march, hell-bent on capturing Eternia’s kingdoms, and its ultimate prize – Castle Grayskull, the ancient fortress of mystery said to contain the greatest power in the universe. It’s up to He-Man and his brave squad of rookie heroes to stop Skeletor and restore the peace. Both sides come armed with enchanted Power Weapons – transforming them into Masters of the Primal Powers of the Universe. It’s Master vs. Dark Master, He-Man vs. Skeletor – fighting for control of Eternia, Castle Grayskull, and the fate of us all. In the end, who will become Master of the Universe?

Help

This two-hour drama is set in a fictional Liverpool care home and tells the moving story of the relationship between a young care home worker (Jodie Comer) and a patient (Stephen Graham), whose lives are changed forever by the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in spring 2020. Directed by Marc Munden (The Third Day, Utopia) and written by Jack Thorne, expect something powerful and moving.

Young Rock

Every legend has a beginning. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson stars in a larger-than-life family comedy based on outrageous stories of his youth. This coming-of-age journey highlights the unforgettable moments and incredible relationships that took Dwayne from ordinary kid to extraordinary superstar – revealing he’s more like us than we know. Episodes arrive weekly after an opening double-bill.

Sex Education: Season 3

With a new headmistress, new uniform and a new attitude – it’s time for change at Moordale Secondary.

The Morning Show: Season 2

Starring and executive produced by Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon, this searingly topical drama explores the world of morning news and the ego, ambition and the misguided search for power behind the people who help America wake up in the morning. Season 1 followed the free fall of an early morning newscast in the wake of a harassment scandal involving veteran host Mitch (Steve Carell), leading co-host Alex (Aniston) and new presenter Bradley (Witherspoon) to navigate their way through the mess. Season 2 picks up as the Morning Show team emerge from the wreckage of Alex (Aniston) and Bradley’s (Witherspoon) actions to a new UBA and a world in flux, where identity is everything and the chasm between who we present as and who we really are comes into play. Along with Aniston and Witherspoon, the star-studded returning cast includes Steve Carell, Billy Crudup, Mark Duplass, Nestor Carbonell, Karen Pittman, Bel Powley, Desean Terry, Janina Gavankar, Tom Irwin and Marcia Gay Harden.

Manhunt: The Night Stalker

Martin Clunes stars as the former London Metropolitan Police Detective Chief In-spector Colin Sutton in a sequel to the true crime drama Manhunt. Manhunt The Night Stalker, a four part drama, is the real life story of the police pursuit of a notorious serial burglar and rapist, whose 17 year reign of terror left thousands of elderly people in south east London living in fear. It is based on the diaries of Colin Sutton. Episodes air on consecutive nights through the week.

Love on the Spectrum: Season 2

Searching for a perfect match, seven new and returning young adults on the autism spectrum plunge into the bewildering world of dating.

The Great British Bake Off: Season 12 (2021)

Take 12 contestants, a lot of cakes and a few soggy bottoms and you’ve got the recipe for one of the most enjoyable, enduring competitions of modern TV: The Great British Bake Off. Now in its 12th run, the series will once again see judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood joined by hosts Noel Fielding and Matt Lucas to rule over the warmest tent ever to be used for a cooking contest.

Dear White People: Season 4

Set against the backdrop of senior year at Winchester as well as a not-so-distant, post-pandemic future, Dear White People Vol. 4 finds our characters looking back at the most formative (and theatrical) year of their lives. Both an Afro-futuristic and 90s-inspired musical event, Dear White People Vol. 4 is a can’t-miss, farewell experience with one pitch-perfect promise: sometimes the only way to move forward is to throw it back.

Y: The Last Man

Based on DC Comics’ acclaimed series by Brian K Vaughan and Pia Guerra, the drama Y: The Last Man traverses a post-apocalyptic world in which a cataclysmic event decimates every mammal with a Y chromosome but for one cisgender man and his pet monkey. The series follows the survivors in this new world as they struggle with their efforts to restore what was lost and the opportunity to build something better. The first three episodes arrive together, then land weekly.

Star Wars: Visions

Star Wars meets anime in this animated anthology of stories set within the Star Wars universe. Here’s the full rundown of each episode.

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK: Season 3

Gentlemen, start your engines! RuPaul returns to continue the hunt for the UK’s next Drag Race Superstar. Along with regular judges Michelle Visage, Graham Norton and Alan Carr will be nine celebrity guests, including Oti Mabuse, Matt Lucas and Kathy Burke. Episodes arrive weekly at 7pm – meet this year’s queens here.

Taskmaster: Season 12

Season 12 of Channel 4’s hilariously pointless game show will once again a host of comedy minds sign up for a fresh round of surreal challenges, placing themselves under the scrutiny of Taskmaster Greg Davies and the watchful eye of his obedient assistant Little Alex Horne. The five brave candidates limbering up are: Alan Davies, Desiree Burch, Guz Khan, Morgana Robinson and Victoria Coren Mitchell. Episodes will air weekly.

Mr Mayor

Retired businessman Neil Bremer (Ted Danson) runs for mayor of Los Angeles to prove he’s “still got it.” But once he wins, he has to figure out if he still wants it. Neil undertakes a self-imposed quest to decide what he stands for, gain the respect of his biggest critic (Holly Hunter) and connect with his teenage daughter, all while trying to get anything right for America’s second weirdest city.

Foundation: Season 1

From showrunner and executive producer David S Goyer (Batman Begins), this adaptation of Isaac Asimov’s sci-fi follows the revolutionary Dr Hari Seldon, who predicts the impending fall of the Empire, leading him and a band of loyal followers to venture to the far reaches of the galaxy to establish The Foundation in an attempt to rebuild and preserve the future of civilisation. Enraged by Hari’s claims, the ruling Cleons — a long line of emperor clones — fear their grasp on the galaxy may be weakening as they’re forced to reckon with the potential reality of losing their legacy forever. The 10-episode first season has lined up an impressive cast, including Jared Harris, Lee Pace, Lou Llobell, Leah Harvey and Alfred Enoch. You can see them in action when the series premieres on 24th September, with the first three episodes arriving at once, followed by new episodes weekly on Fridays.

Midnight Mass: Season 1

Mike Flanagan’s new series introduces us to Crockett Island, an isolated island community whose existing divisions are amplified by the return of a disgraced young man (Zach Gilford) and the arrival of a charismatic priest (Hamish Linklater). When Father Paul’s appearance on Crockett Island coincides with unexplained and seemingly miraculous events, a renewed religious fervour takes hold of the community – but do these miracles come at a price? Starring Kate Siegel (Oculus, Hush), Annabeth Gish (The Haunting of Hill House) and Michael Trucco (Hunter Killer).

Hollington Drive

Anna Maxwell Martin and Rachael Stirling play sisters in this four-part thriller from Sophie Petzal. Hollington Drive focuses on the lives of Theresa (Anna Maxwell Martin, Motherland) and her older headteacher sibling, Helen (Rachael Stirling, Wild Bill). When Theresa’s 10-year-old son, Ben (Fraser Holmes) asks to play in the nearby park with his cousin Eva (Amelie Bea Smith), the adults begin to niggle. Fraser is relaxed and is fine for them to go, but this doesn’t help Theresa’s fears of foreboding and growing feelings of anxiety. As expected the children don’t return on time, and Theresa goes in search. Her suspicions are heightened when she finds the children on the edge of a woodland area and they appear to be fighting. Immediately her instincts tell her something terrible has happened.

The Problem with Jon Stewart

Jon Stewart will return to our TV screens for a new current affairs series – the first time he’s back on our screens properly since his 20-time Emmy Award-winning run on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart came to a close in 2015. The Problem with Jon Stewart is a one-hour series which will explore a single different topic in each episode, each one currently part of the national conversation and his advocacy work. Each season of the series will be further explored in a companion podcast to continue the discussion.

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