Fall 2025 Streaming Guide: The Biggest New & Returning TV Shows
Your Essential Binge-Watching Blueprint (Sept - Dec 2025)
New on Netflix (Fall 2025)
Netflix is bringing back its heavy hitters this fall. From the global phenomenon that changed TV to the gothic charm of Nevermore Academy, clear your schedule for these massive returning series.
- Squid Game Season 2 (Expected Late 2025): The global phenomenon that changed television is back. Lee Jung-jae returns as Seong Gi-hun, who, foregoing his chance to leave, re-enters the deadly competition seeking to dismantle the shadowy organization behind it all. Expect even more mind-bending games, shocking twists, and a high-stakes quest for revenge.
- Wednesday Season 2 (Expected Late 2025): Class is back in session at Nevermore Academy. Following a record-breaking debut, Jenna Ortega returns as the delightfully dour Wednesday Addams. Season two promises a new supernatural mystery to unravel, more gothic shenanigans, and plenty of woe.
- The Night Agent Season 2 (Expected October 2025): The surprise smash-hit thriller returns. After exposing a conspiracy at the highest level, newly-minted Night Agent Peter Sutherland (Gabriel Basso) is tasked with a dangerous new mission that will test his skills and loyalty on an international scale.
- The Diplomat Season 2 (Expected Fall 2025): After that explosive cliffhanger, Keri Russell is back as the brilliant and perpetually stressed ambassador Kate Wyler. Season two will dive straight back into the chaotic world of international political crises, betrayals, and high-stakes negotiations.
New on Prime Video (Fall 2025)
Prime Video is leaning into epic action and iconic IP this fall. A legendary literary detective gets a new face, a sci-fi universe expands, and two of TV's baddest heroes are back for more.
- Cross (Expected November 2025): Aldis Hodge stars as the brilliant detective and forensic psychologist Alex Cross in this new series based on the best-selling novels by James Patterson. This gritty, character-driven crime drama promises to bring one of fiction's most iconic heroes to life in a dark and thrilling way.
- Blade Runner 2099 (Expected Late 2025): Executive produced by Ridley Scott, this live-action sequel series is set fifty years after the events of *Blade Runner 2049*. While details are scarce, this is one of the most exciting projects in development, promising to expand the atmospheric, neo-noir world of replicants and blade runners.
- Reacher Season 3 (Expected December 2025): Alan Ritchson returns as the unstoppable Jack Reacher. Adapting Lee Child's novel *Persuader*, the third season sees Reacher go undercover to rescue an informant from a haunting figure from his past. Expect bigger fights and higher stakes.
- Gen V Season 2 (Expected Late 2025): School is back in session at the chaotic Godolkin University. Following the bloody and brilliant first season, this spinoff of *The Boys* returns to follow the next generation of Supes as they navigate college, conspiracies, and their own volatile powers.
New on Disney+ (Fall 2025)
Magic, mystery, and new adventures in distant galaxies define the Disney+ slate this fall. Marvel is introducing a brand-new hero and bringing back a fan-favorite witch, while Star Wars is charting a new course.
- Agatha: Darkhold Diaries (Premieres October 2025): It was her all along! Kathryn Hahn reprises her Emmy-nominated role as the scene-stealing witch Agatha Harkness. This *WandaVision* spinoff is a dark comedy that will explore the magical corners of the MCU through one of its most charismatic characters.
- Star Wars: Skeleton Crew (Premieres December 2025): Described as a "Goonies-in-space" adventure, this new series from Jon Watts and Christopher Ford is set in the New Republic era. It follows a group of kids who get lost in the galaxy and must find their way home, with Jude Law starring as a mysterious Force-user.
- Wonder Man (Expected Late 2025): A new hero flies into the MCU. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II stars as Simon Williams, an actor and stuntman who gains superpowers. Billed as a Hollywood satire, this series from Destin Daniel Cretton (*Shang-Chi*) promises to be one of Marvel's most unique and comedic projects yet.
New on Hulu (Fall 2025)
Hulu continues its reign as the home for prestige, adult-oriented television. This fall brings a terrifying sci-fi epic from a master storyteller and the return of a critically acclaimed spy thriller.
- Alien (Expected November 2025): From Noah Hawley, the visionary creator of *Fargo* and *Legion*, comes a TV series set in the iconic and terrifying universe of *Alien*. Taking place on Earth decades before the events of the original film, it will explore the rise of the Weyland-Yutani Corporation and the deadly race for xenomorph technology.
- The Old Man Season 2 (Expected October 2025): Jeff Bridges and John Lithgow return for the next chapter of this gripping spy thriller. Picking up after the tense finale, the second season will continue to explore the complex past and dangerous present of former CIA operative Dan Chase.
- American Sports Story (Premieres September 2025): From prolific producer Ryan Murphy, this new anthology series dramatizes pivotal events in the world of sports. The first season, *Gladiator*, will focus on the rise and tragic fall of controversial NFL star Aaron Hernandez.
New on Max (Fall 2025)
Max is the destination for event television. This fall, journey back to the gritty streets of Gotham and the terrifying world of Dune for these can't-miss new series.
- The Penguin (Premieres September 2025): Picking up one week after the events of *The Batman*, this gritty crime drama sees Colin Farrell reprise his transformative role as Oswald Cobblepot. The eight-episode series will chart The Penguin's violent and cunning rise to power in Gotham's underworld.
- Dune: Prophecy (Premieres November 2025): Set 10,000 years before the birth of Paul Atreides, this prequel series explores the origins of the powerful and mysterious Bene Gesserit sisterhood, as two Harkonnen sisters establish the sect that will shape the future of the galaxy.
- And Just Like That... Season 3 (Expected December 2025): Grab your cosmos! Carrie, Miranda, and Charlotte return for a third season navigating life, love, and friendship in their 50s. After the big reunion in season 2, expect more fashion, drama, and heartfelt moments from the iconic New Yorkers.
- Welcome to Derry (Premieres October 2025): Float back to the cursed town of Derry in this prequel to the blockbuster *IT* films. Developed by Andy and Barbara Muschietti, the series will explore the origins of the Pennywise curse in the 1960s, leading up to the events of the first movie.
New on Peacock (Fall 2025)
Peacock is making big moves with A-list talent and high-concept originals. This fall, the creator of Yellowstone launches a new modern western, and a classic thriller gets a contemporary update.
- Landman (Expected Fall 2025): From *Yellowstone* co-creator Taylor Sheridan, this modern western stars Billy Bob Thornton and is set in the boomtowns of West Texas. The series is a tale of fortune-seekers in the world of oil rigs, exploring the clash between roughnecks and wildcat billionaires.
- The Day of the Jackal (Premieres October 2025): Eddie Redmayne and Lashana Lynch star in this contemporary reimagining of the classic thriller. This globe-trotting cat-and-mouse game follows a peerless assassin known only as "The Jackal" and the determined intelligence agent tasked with stopping him.
- Hysteria! (Premieres October 2025): Set during the "Satanic Panic" of the 1980s, this thriller follows a group of high school misfits who form a heavy metal band. When a supernatural force gets involved in a local disappearance, their quest for fame takes a terrifying turn.
New on Apple TV+ (Fall 2025)
Apple TV+ continues to be a hub for critically acclaimed, high-concept television. This fall sees the return of some of its most talked-about shows, promising answers to our biggest questions.
- Severance Season 2 (Expected November 2025): Praise Kier! The mind-bending, Emmy-winning thriller is finally returning. After the explosive season one finale, get ready to go back to Lumon Industries for what is sure to be another masterful season of suspense, corporate satire, and shocking revelations.
- Silo Season 2 (Expected Late 2025): Following the massive cliffhanger that changed everything, the story of Juliette Nichols (Rebecca Ferguson) and the mysterious silo is set to continue. The second season will dive deeper into the secrets of this dystopian world and the truth about what lies outside.
- Pachinko Season 2 (Expected October 2025): The beautiful and epic Peabody-winning family saga returns. The second season will continue the sweeping, multi-generational story of a Korean immigrant family, exploring themes of identity, sacrifice, and resilience across the decades.
- Bad Monkey (Premieres September 2025): From *Ted Lasso* co-creator Bill Lawrence, this comedy stars Vince Vaughn as a former detective-turned-restaurant inspector in South Florida. He gets pulled back into a world of greed and corruption when a tourist's severed arm is found by a fisherman.
New on Paramount+ (Fall 2025)
Paramount+ is all about expanding its biggest franchises this fall. The Dutton family saga continues, and a hit spy thriller from Taylor Sheridan returns for another high-stakes mission.
- 1923 Season 2 (Expected Late 2025): Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren return for the second and final season of this critically acclaimed *Yellowstone* prequel. While production has seen delays, the epic story of Jacob and Cara Dutton is still targeted to conclude as they face new challenges in Prohibition-era Montana.
- Lioness Season 2 (Expected November 2025): Following a hugely successful first season, the Taylor Sheridan spy thriller starring Zoe Saldaña, Laysla De Oliveira, and Nicole Kidman is back. Expect the intense, high-stakes undercover CIA program to tackle a new global threat.
- The Darkness (Expected Late 2025): Based on the best-selling Icelandic thriller, this new crime series follows Detective Inspector Hulda Hermannsdóttir as she investigates a series of dark and disturbing cases while confronting her own personal demons. Perfect for fans of Nordic noir.
New on Discovery+ (Fall 2025)
Discovery+ remains the undisputed champion of unscripted programming. This fall, get ready for your next true-crime obsession and a reality show packed with drama and delicious food.
- Uncovering the Idaho Enigma (Expected October 2025): The next must-watch true-crime docuseries. This three-part event unravels the shocking and bizarre case of a reclusive tech millionaire, a doomsday cult, and a trail of mysterious deaths across rural Idaho.
- Recipe for Rivalry: The Hamptons (Expected November 2025): Your new reality addiction. This series follows the high-stakes, drama-filled lives of two rival celebrity chefs as they open competing fine-dining restaurants in the exclusive, catty, and cutthroat world of the Hamptons.
New on NOW TV (Fall 2025, UK)
For UK viewers, NOW is the essential gateway to the most prestigious shows from Sky and HBO. This fall's lineup features brilliant British originals and the biggest global hits.
- The Sympathizer (Arrives September 2025): From HBO, this limited series starring Robert Downey Jr. and Hoa Xuande is part spy thriller, part cross-culture satire. It follows a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy during the final days of the Vietnam War and his subsequent exile in the United States.
- The Day of the Jackal (Arrives October 2025): This huge new Sky Original series is a modern reimagining of the classic thriller. Oscar-winner Eddie Redmayne stars as the world's most elusive assassin, with Lashana Lynch as the intelligence agent in a global race to stop him.
- Small Town, Big Story (Arrives November 2025): This new Sky comedy-drama stars Christina Hendricks and Paddy Considine. Set in a rural Irish village that gets invaded by a major Hollywood production, it explores the hilarious and dramatic collision of two very different worlds.
Un's Frequently Asked Questions
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Why isn't my favorite show on this list?
This guide focuses on shows with a confirmed or highly likely release window within the Fall 2025 period. If your favorite isn't here, it probably means its release is still a bit further out. As soon as a date is announced, we'll get it added!
Will I have to pay extra for these new shows?
Absolutely not! Every show on this list is included with a standard subscription to its respective streaming service. No premium fees, no extra charges—just pure, uninterrupted bingeing.