James R | On 03, Sep 2023

Netflix. Amazon Prime Video. BBC iPlayer. NOW. Apple TV+. Paramount+. All 4. 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.

 

Week 1

 

Disenchantment: Season 5

Princess Bean’s final, epic adventure comes to a shocking conclusion in the last chapter of Matt Groening’s adult fantasy comedy. To save Dreamland from Queen Dagmar’s wrath, she must vanquish her mother and outrun a prophecy that foretells she will kill the one she loves…

The Wheel of Time: Season 2

Based on the second novel in Robert Jordan’s epic book series, The Great Hunt, as well as some elements of the third novel, The Dragon Reborn, Amazon’s fantasy epic returns, with Rosamund Pike starring as Moiraine Damodred, a member of the powerful all-female organisation called the Aes Sedai.

Warrior: Season 3

Based on Bruce Lee’s writings, this action-packed drama follows a martial arts prodigy who immigrates to San Francisco from China and becomes a hatchet man for the most powerful Tong organisation in Chinatown. Feeling the pressure of a beefed-up police presence, Season 3 sees the Hop Wei fight to survive, while the Long Zii gain powerful connections.

 

Week 2

 

Bad Behaviour

Set in the remote campus of Silver Creek, an exclusive girls’ school, Bad Behaviour is a visceral ride into the epicentre of our teenage years where the decision to bully or be bullied has devastating consequences years later. The four-part Australian drama series is based on the book of the same name by Rebecca Starford.

Justified: City Primeval

Timothy Olyphant is back as Raylan Givens, who has left the hollers of Kentucky and is balancing life as a US Marshal with being a part-time father. A chance encounter sends him to Detroit and on a collision course with a violent sociopath and a formidable defence attorney. Aunjanue Ellis and Boyd Holbrook co-star in this miniseries revival that continues the story from the original series.

I Am Groot: Season 2

The troublemaking twig will be back on Disney+ for more mischief, as Baby Groot finds himself exploring the universe and beyond aboard the Guardians’ spaceships, coming face-to-face with new and colourful creatures and environments. Vin Diesel is back as the voice of Groot in five all-new shorts. Kirsten Lepore, writer/director of Season 1, returns at the helm.

The Lovers

Janet (Roisin Gallagher), is a foul-mouthed, hilarious, Belfast supermarket worker who couldn’t give a shit about anything much at all, including her life. Seamus (Johnny Flynn) is a handsome, self-centred, political broadcaster with what looks to be a perfect London life and a celebrity girlfriend. So when Seamus unexpectedly drops into Janet’s world (literally over the wall and into her backyard) they instantly clash – and yet also find themselves inextricably drawn to each other… Set in Belfast, this is a sexy, funny, fight-y love story about two people who appear to be utterly wrong for each other – yet may just be utterly right. All episodes arrive together.

GAMERA: Rebirth: Season 1

Gamera, the giant monster which has been beloved by Kaiju fans across the globe since the 1960s, faces off against five enemy creatures across six episodes in this new animated series.

Top Boy: Season 3

The final chapter sees Dushane return from exile to London’s Hackney Town to reclaim his throne in the highly lucrative drug market. He teams up with Sully, his spiritual brother, partner and sometime rival, who is also returning to the same streets after his own form of exile – prison – comes to an end. Barry Keoghan and Brian Gleeson will play new characters Jonny and Tadgh.

Virgin River: Season 5, Part 1

Mel adjusts to a different pace of life, Jack works to grow his business, and the town faces new threats as secrets begin to surface in Virgin River.

The Killing Kind: Season 1

This series charts the compelling past and present relationship between high-flying defence barrister, Ingrid Lewis (Emma Appleton), and her client John Webster (Colin Morgan). Ingrid represented Webster in court when he was accused of stalking his ex-girlfriend and won his case. Things turned personal as Ingrid was drawn to Webster. When she wanted to end the relationship, he couldn’t let her go and consequently, Ingrid’s world imploded. Just as Ingrid is rebuilding her life, the sudden death of her mentor and friend collides with the unexpected reappearance of Webster with a sensational claim confirming Ingrid’s suspicions that she was the intended target. Fuelled by an obsession to find out the truth and not knowing whom to trust, Ingrid’s world threatens to unravel once more. All 6 episodes arrive together.

Star Trek: Lower Decks: Season 4

The animated comedy returns to our screens, as an unknown force is destroying starships and threatening galactic peace – but fortunately, the crew of the USS Cerritos isn’t important enough for stuff like that. Episodes 1 and 2 of 10 arrive together, followed by weekly episodes.

Love and Death: Season 1

A riveting, psychological drama from David E. Kelley (HBO’s The Undoing and Big Little Lies) and directed by Lesli Linka Glatter (Homeland), Love & Death tells the unbelievable true story of Candy Montgomery (Elizabeth Olsen), a 1980s Texas housewife accused of murder. Despite a loving family, a picture-perfect home, and an active presence at church, Candy is unable to shake her sense of suburban ennui. After an unexpectedly charged moment with fellow church member Allan Gore (Jesse Plemons), Candy finds just the risk-taking thrill that’s been missing from her life. Their ensuing, meticulously strategized affair unfolds mostly as planned – until their respective spouses, Pat (Patrick Fugit) and Betty (Lily Rabe), each discover their secret…and someone picks up an axe.

The Changeling: Season 1

The eight-part drama, based on the acclaimed bestselling book of the same name by Victor LaValle, is a fairytale for grown-ups. A horror story, a parenthood fable and a perilous odyssey through a New York City you didn’t know existed. Written and adapted by showrunner and executive producer Kelly Marcel, with a pilot episode directed by Melina Matsoukas, the series is exec-produced by Stanfield, who also stars. Episodes arrive weekly.

 

Week 3

 

The Morning Show: Season 3

The show picks up as the future of the UBA network is thrown into question and loyalties are pushed to the brink when a tech titan takes an interest in UBA. Unexpected alliances form, private truths are weaponised, and everyone is forced to confront their core values both in and out of the newsroom. Along with Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston, the star-studded cast is led by Billy Crudup, Mark Duplass, Nestor Carbonell, Karen Pittman, Greta Lee, Jon Hamm, Nicole Beharie and Julianna Margulies. Episodes arrive weekly.

Welcome to Wrexham: Season 2

Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds navigate running the 3rd oldest professional football club in the world. Welcome to Wrexham tracks the dreams and worries of Wrexham, a working-class town in North Wales, as two Hollywood stars guide the future of the historic Club. Dedicated supporters dream of returning to glory while bracing for the challenges that fame has brought to the community. Episodes arrive weekly.

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia: Season 16

Proof that rock bottom isn’t always as low as you can go.

Wilderness: Season 1

The perfect marriage. The perfect trip. The perfect place for an accident? The dream trip of Liv (Jenna Coleman) & Will (Oliver Jackson-Cohen) is shattered when Liv discovers her husband’s dark secret. What lengths will Liv go to to seek revenge? So Yong Kim’s drama is based on the book of the same name by BE Jones.

Strictly Come Dancing: 2023

Strictly Come Dancing is back! Join Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman alongside Judges Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke, Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse as 15 brand new celebrities are welcomed to the Strictly ballroom.

 

Week 4

 

Neighbours: A New Chapter

Amazon Freevee continues the long-running series—about the lives, loves, and challenges of the residents on Ramsay Street in Erinsborough, Australia – a fictional suburb of Melbourne — will pick up two years after the finale in 2022, which was watched by millions of adoring fans. The series will premiere on 18th September, with episodes arriving daily from Monday to Thursday at 7am.

Married at First Sight UK: 2023

Hold on to your bouquet, as Married at First Sight UK returns bigger than ever before. At 36 episodes, this will be the largest series to date and the show’s longest ever run. The couples will make a lifelong commitment to one another at a glamorous ceremony, overseen by a wedding celebrant, that includes guests, bridal gowns, dancing, speeches and cake.

Juice: Season 1

Jamma’s on a quest for attention – from anyone. A trippy, comic joyride through chaotic family life and a literal stumble through love, starring Mawaan Rizwan and Russell Tovey.

 

Taskmaster: Season 16

Taskmaster Greg Davies is perched on his gilded throne once more, ready to pass merciless judgement on five brand-new comics hoping to win his favour by completing fiendish tasks. The brave knights battling to win Greg’s glittering golden noggin this time are Julian Clary, Lucy Beaumont, Sam Campbell, Sue Perkins and Susan Wokoma. As always, Little Alex Horne is there to assist Greg in any and every way possible.

Sex Education: Season 4

Following the closure of Moordale Secondary, Season 4 picks up as Otis and Eric face a new frontier – their first day at Cavendish Sixth Form College. Otis is nervous about setting up his new clinic, whilst Eric is praying they won’t be losers again. But Cavendish is a culture shock for all the Moordale students – they thought they were progressive but this new college is another level. There’s daily yoga in the communal garden, a strong sustainability vibe and a group of kids who are popular for being… kind?! Viv is totally thrown by the college’s student-led, non-competitive approach, while Jackson is still struggling to get over Cal. Aimee tries something new by taking an Art A-Level and Adam grapples with whether mainstream education is for him. Over in the US, Maeve is living her dream at prestigious Wallace University, being taught by cult author Thomas Molloy. Otis is pining after her, whilst adjusting to not being an only child at home, or the only therapist on campus…

Crime: Season 2

In the second season of the crime drama starring Dougray Scott, Ray Lennox is ready to return to the fray at Edinburgh Serious Crimes, keen to prove he is fully recovered from his breakdown induced by bringing Mr Confectioner to justice. But he’s surprised to find that it’s all change: Bob Toal has lost his mojo, while Amanda Drummond is newly promoted. And there are two new faces on the team in the form of the devious Tommy Stark and failed actor Norrie Erskine. 

Still Up: Season 1

Bonded by insomnia, best friends Lisa and Danny stay connected to each other late into the night and find their way through a world of wonderfully weird surprises as their relationship deepens. Starring Antonia Thomas (Small Axe, Lovesick) and Craig Roberts (Red Oaks, Submarine). Episodes 1 to 3 arrive together, followed by episodes weekly until the finale on 27th October.

The Continental: Season 1

This three-part series will explore the origin behind the iconic hotel-for-assassins centerpiece of the John Wick universe through the eyes and actions of a young Winston Scott, as he’s dragged into the Hell-scape of 1970’s New York City to face a past he thought he’d left behind. Winston charts a deadly course through the hotel’s mysterious underworld in a harrowing attempt to seize the hotel where he will eventually take his future throne. Episodes arrive weekly.

Otto Baxter: Not A F*cking Horror Story / The Puppet Asylum

Otto Baxter: Not a F***ing Horror Story follows Otto Baxter, a 35-year-old man with Down’s Syndrome, over six years, as he writes and directs a foul-mouthed, autobiographical comedy- horror-musical set in Victorian London. Otto, who has always struggled to explain how he feels, uses his film The Puppet Asylum to explore his birth, adoption and his epic battle with ‘The Master’ – an evil magician hell-bent on controlling his life. During the filmmaking process Otto’s birth mother dies and he finds himself confronting life in the real world, including his future. Otto’s filmmaker friends Bruce Fletcher and Peter Beard help him to bring his vision to life, but also learn more about his unique perspective on the world and how they can play a role in his future.

Black Snow: Season 1

After a time capsule is unearthed at a local high school, a small Far North Queensland town is plunged back into the past, and the secrets of an unsolved murder of one of its students unravel. Travis Fimmel stars in this six-part Australia drama.

 

Week 5

The Great British Bake Off: Season 14

The Great British Bake Off is back, as the nation’s most famous tent gets pitched in the grounds of Welford Park once again. New presenter Alison Hammond joins Noel Fielding to lead the latest batch of bakers through 30 challenges set by judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith. Kicking off the series, the bakers have their first opportunity to impress the judges in Cake Week. In the signature they’re challenged to produce the perfect vertical layer cake. Next, under the fabled gingham cloth are the ingredients for the first technical, an iconic chocolate cake that should be very familiar. Finally, a sponge showstopper features a menagerie of animals, giving the bakers a chance to express their architectural skills. Twelve bakers. Three challenges.

Brassic: Season 5

Roll out the red carpet – or whatever colour carpet fell out the back of that van. Fresh from being crowned Best Comedy Drama at the Royal Television Society Awards 2023, Sky’s smash hit comedy Brassic returns for a fun filled fifth season. Vinnie and his crew of scallys are still in deep trouble with local criminal heavyweights the MacDonagh brothers, and this time even their sister is getting involved. In the fifth eight-episode series, you can look forward to more hair-thinning escapades including a catastrophic encounter with a World War II landmine, a surprise visitor from Germany looking for Tommo, an episode with a colossal bunny named Albert, and an art heist involving L.S. Lowry’s more… raunchy works. Plus, there’s a new addition to the Brassic family, and we find out what exactly happened to Dylan.

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK: Season 5

Over the next ten weeks a cast of fabulous new drag queens will compete for RuPaul’s seal of approval and the much coveted title of UK’s Next Drag Race Superstar. In the opening episode, international drag legend, RuPaul, welcomes the queens into the werk room for the very first time. Entering one by one, they meet their fellow competitors and of course, they meet RuPaul, who sets them a surprise first challenge: Ru ru-veals that they’re about to be judged on not one, not two, but three looks. The question remains, who will make the fiercest first impression on Mama Ru and the judging panel?

Castlevania: Nocturne: Season 1

The gory and gothic adventures of the Castlevania franchise continue with an exciting new setting and their highest stakes yet. A gripping story of love and loss, Nocturne marks an evolution to the original fan-favorite Castlevania Netflix Series. Featuring a never before seen origin story of Richter Belmont (gaming icon, and one of the Franchise’s most beloved characters).

Gen V: Season 1

This spin-off from The Boys welcomes us to Godolkin University, America’s only college exclusively for young-adult superheroes (run by Vought International). It explores the training of the first generation of superheroes to know about Compound V, and that their powers were injected into them, rather than God-given. These young, competitive heroes put their physical and moral boundaries to the test, competing for the school’s highly coveted top ranking. They quickly come to learn that ambition comes with sacrifice, and the difference between right and wrong is not as clear as they once believed. When the university’s dark secrets come to light, the students must come to grips with what type of heroes they are going to become. Episode 1 to 3 arrive together, followed by weekly episodes.

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