From Sleuths to Spies: The TV Shows Lighting Up September

It’s a new month and with that comes a whole host of returns and brand new shows that we can’t wait to watch. Here are a few we are most excited about over here at The Review Lab.

Returning Favourites

Only Murders in the Building (Season 5) Back at the Arconia, our favourite sleuths are on the case to uncover who killed their doorman, Lester. The series stars Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez, alongside returning cast Meryl Streep, Nathan Lane, Michael Cyril Creighton and Da’Vine Joy Randolph. New faces this season include Christoph Waltz, Renée Zellweger, Logan Lerman and Beanie Feldstein; adding even more intrigue to the mix. Autumn feels like the perfect time for our cosy sleuths to return, we’re seated over here.

Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez return in Season 5 of Only Murders in the Building.

Returning on 9th September on Disney+

Slow Horses (Season 5)Gary Oldman returns as Jackson Lamb in Apple TV+’s hit spy drama. Season 5 promises more high-stakes espionage, dark humour and the dysfunctional brilliance of Slough House as Lamb and his team find themselves tangled in another deadly conspiracy. This show is a firm favourite here at The Review Lab and we can’t wait to have it back on our screens.

Gary Oldman leads the cast of Slow Horses, returning for its fifth season on Apple TV+.

Returning on 24th September on Apple TV+

Brand New Releases

House of GuinnessA sweeping 19th-century family saga from Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, following the Guinness dynasty after the death of Benjamin Guinness. Expect family rivalries, power struggles and a deep dive into one of the world’s most iconic brands. Starring Anthony Boyle, Louis Partridge, Emily Fairn, Fionn O’Shea, James Norton (with additional players like Jack Gleeson, David Wilmot, Dervla Kirwan, Michael McElhatton). This show is long awaited by us here at The Review Lab and we are counting down the days until its release.

Anthony Boyle and Louis Partridge star in House of Guinness, a new historical drama from Steven Knight.

Premiering on 25th September on Netflix

Wayward Netflix introduces a fresh supernatural thriller that blends mystery, dark folklore and psychological tension. Centred around a small town hiding big secrets, Wayward looks set to hook fans of Stranger Things and Dark. Cast includes Mae Martin, Toni Collette, Sarah Gadon, Brandon Jay McLaren, Patrick J. Adams, Alyvia Alyn Lind, Sydney Topliffe. This is exactly the kind of role we love to see Toni Collette in, and we can’t wait.

Mae Martin and Toni Collette in Wayward, Netflix’s eerie new thriller.

Premiering on 25th September on Netflix

Chad Powers Based on the viral alter ego created by NFL quarterback Eli Manning, Hulu’s Chad Powers follows a quirky underdog story in the world of American football. With comedy, heart and plenty of sports drama, it’s shaping up to be a breakout hit. This sports-comedy stars Glen Powell as a disgraced QB reinventing himself under a new identity.

Glen Powell as Chad Powers in Hulu’s new sports-comedy series.

Premiering on 30th September on Disney+

That’s our roundup of September’s biggest TV highlights. From long-awaited returns to intriguing new arrivals, there’s plenty to keep us glued to our screens. Which show are you most excited to watch first?

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