The best fall TV show premieres and how to stream them

Is it us, or does it feel like summer flew by? Before sulk sets in, we have a pleasant reminder: the fall season is ripe with major TV premieres. From Martha Stewart’s new Roku Original show Martha’s Gardens to the final season of Donald Glover’s innovative comedy Atlanta, this fall offers scores of sizzling shows that streamers cannot miss.

So, skip the end-of-summer blues and power up that beautiful 4K Roku TV—here are the best fall TV premieres and how to stream them. Or if you want the best TV shows to watch every month, check out our monthly list of new shows to stream!

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The Sandman | Netflix | New show

Upon escaping after decades of imprisonment by a mortal wizard, Dream, the personification of dreams, sets about to reclaim his lost equipment. Based off Neil Gaiman’s original graphic novels, this surreal series stars Tom Sturridge, Boyd Holbrook, and Patton Oswalt.

Password | Peacock

Hosted by Keke Palmer, the revived NBC game show stars Jimmy Fallon and celebrity guest John Hamm pairing up with contestants and facing off over two games; players from each team guess secret passwords using only one-word clues for a chance to win.

Murder House Flip | Roku Original, free on The Roku Channel

True crime meets home renovation as Joelle Uzyel and Mikel Welch renovate spaces known for infamous murders. The second season of this killer series features notable murder houses connected to Jodi Arias, the Golden State Killer, and the Pasadena Massacre.

A League of Their Own | Prime Video | New show

Inspired by Penny Marshall’s classic 1992 sports comedy, this hilarious series recreates the WWII All-American professional women’s baseball league. The Prime Video comedy stars Abbi Jacobson, Chante Adams, D’Arcy Carden, and Roberta Colindrez. Spoiler: Expect an appearance by Rosie O’ Donnell, a returning cast member from the original movie.

She-Hulk: Attorney at Law  | Disney+ | New show

Jennifer Walters navigates the complicated life of a single, 30-something attorney who also happens to be a green 6-foot-7-inch superpowered Hulk. The highly anticipated original series from Marvel Studios stars Tatiana Maslany, Mark Ruffalo, and Tim Roth.

House of the Dragon  | HBO Max | New show

Starring Emma D’Arcy, Paddy Considine, and Matt Smith, House of the Dragon tells the story of the House Targaryen set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones (2011). Even Game of Thrones creator George R.R. Martin is looking forward to seeing the highly anticipated spinoff.

August TV premieres

The End is Nye | Aug. 25 | Peacock TV | New show

Everyone’s favorite science guy, Bill Nye, explores the myths and realities of both natural and unnatural threats highlighting global disasters and how science can address them.

Mike | Aug. 25 | Hulu | New show

Mike explores the wild, tragic, and controversial life and career of heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, one of the most polarizing figures in sports culture. Written by I, Tonya screenwriter Steven Rogers, the eight-part series about the legendary boxer stars Trevante Rhodes, Harvey Keitel, Laura Harrier, Russell Hornsby, and Li Eubanks.

The Patient | Aug. 30 | Hulu | New show

A psychotherapist who recently lost his wife finds himself held prisoner by a serial killer with an unusual request to curb his homicidal urges. Starring Steve Carell, the highly anticipated series was developed by The Americans creators Joel Fields and Joe Weisberg.

September TV premieres

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power | Sep. 1 | Prime Video

Epic drama set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien’s ‘The Hobbit’ and ‘The Lord of the Rings’ follows an ensemble cast of characters, both familiar and new, as they confront the long-feared re-emergence of evil to Middle-earth.

Emeril Tailgates | Sep. 8 | Roku Original, free on The Roku Channel | New show

Each week Emeril Tailgates profiles a football-obsessed city and a superfan who learns a new tailgate dish in Emeril’s New Orleans kitchen worthy of a home team win.

Monarch | Sep. 11 | FOXNOW | New show

The Romans have created a music dynasty but when their reign as country royalty is put in jeopardy, Nicolette stops at nothing to protect her family. Starring Susan Sarandon, Trace Adkins, and Anna Frie, Monarch is an epic multi-generational musical drama about America’s first family of country music.

The Handmaid’s Tale | Sep. 14 | Hulu

In Season 5, June faces consequences for killing Commander Waterford while struggling to redefine her identity and purpose. The widowed Serena attempts to raise her profile in Toronto as Gilead’s influence creeps into Canada. Commander Lawrence works with Aunt Lydia as he tries to reform Gilead and rise in power. June, Luke, and Moira fight Gilead from a distance as they continue their mission to save and reunite with Hannah.

Atlanta | Sep. 15 | Hulu

Earn and his cousin Alfred find their way in the world through the Atlanta rap scene and come face-to-face with social and economic issues touching on race, relationships, poverty, status, and parenthood in the process. Don’t miss the fourth and final season of this Emmy-winning series starring Donald Glover, Brian Tyree Henry, LaKeith Stanfield, and Zazie Beetz.

Abbott Elementary | Sep. 21 | ABC

Created by Quinta Brunson, the second season of the critically acclaimed comedy series follows a group of public school teachers brought together through a love of teaching. The Emmy-nominated show stars Quinta Brunson, Tyler James Williams, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and Janelle James.

The Kardashians | Sep. 22 | Hulu

Ready for season two of The Kardashians? Follow the Kardashian family as they celebrate new ventures and navigate through their new normal: motherhood, relationships, and career goals.

Celebrity Jeopardy! | Sep. 25 | ABC | New show

Reviving the 1992 spinoff of the legendary series Jeopardy!, Mayim Bialik hosts the primetime game show featuring celebrity contestants competing for a chance to win money for a charity of their choice.

Bachelor in Paradise | Sep. 27 | ABC

Returning for its eighth season, contestants from the Bachelor and Bachelorette from previous seasons have another chance to fall in love on Bachelor in Paradise with former contestants.

So Help Me Todd | Sep. 29 | CBS | New show

Skylar Astin from the beloved Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist stars as a struggling P.I. who agrees to work as the in-house private investigator at a highly successful law firm led by his mother, Academy Award winner Marcia Gay Harden.

October TV premieres

Interview with the Vampire | Oct. 2 | AMC+ on The Roku Channel | New show

Adapted from the Anne Rice novel turned 1994 movie of the same name, Interview with the Vampire stars Sam Reid as Lestat du Lioncourt and Jacob Anderson as Louis de Pointe du Lac, who seeks to tell the story of his post-human life.

East New York | Oct. 2 | CBS | New show

Following the recently promoted police captain at a Brooklyn precinct, Regina Haywood (Amanda Warren) utilizes creative policing methods to lead a diverse group of officers and detectives. This police procedural also features Jimmy Smits, Kevin Rankin, and Richard Kind.

Martha’s Gardens | Oct. 14 | Roku Original, free on The Roku Channel | New show

Martha Stewart teaches viewers how to garden like she does in her own backyard. Experience a year in the life of her farm told through monthly episodes, plus the tips, tricks, and tools every gardener—novice or expert—needs to be successful and have fun.

Criss Angel’s Magic with the Stars | Oct. 22 | The CW | New show

In this fantasy reality series, celebrities train with professional magicians to compete against each other in show-stopping performances. Celebrity competitors are tasked with mastering three major categories of magic, which they perform in front of a team of judges led by Criss Angel.

November and beyond TV premieres

Love and Death | TBD | HBO Max | New show

Set in the early 1980s, Love and Death follows the beautiful and serene life of a couple who are local church attendees in Texas. However, life turns completely upside down for them when Candy Montgomery murders her friend Betty Gore with an axe. Written by David E. Kelley (The Undoing and Big Little Lies), this highly anticipated show stars Elizabeth Olsen, Patrick Fugit, and Jesse Plemons.

The Crown | TBD | Netflix

Netflix’s The Crown follows the political rivalries and romances of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign and the events that shaped the second half of the twentieth century. The fifth season stars Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth II, along with main cast members Jonathan Pryce, Lesley Manville, Jonny Lee Miller and Dominic West.

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