by Sonya Aldrich
Fortunately, this autumn offers an array of exciting new shows and returning favorites on various streaming platforms to keep you entertained. Whether you’re a fan of thrilling mysteries, heartwarming dramas, or quirky comedies, there’s something for everyone.
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In this blog post, we’ll explore the top 10 series you can’t afford to miss as we dive into autumn 2023.
#1. The Fall of The House of Usher
Kicking off our Autumn watchlist is a chilling series created by Netflix’s master of horror, Mark Flanagan. Titled The Fall of the House of Usher, this series is loosely based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe and focuses on the wealthy Usher family who runs a hugely successful pharmaceutical company until their world takes a sinister turn when a malevolent entity named Verna emerges with a dark agenda to see the demise of the Usher heirs. Set to start streaming on October 12th, The Fall of the House of Usher is the perfect series to start the Halloween season.
#2. The Gilded Age
From Julian Fellowes, of Downton Abbey fame, comes the second season of The Gilded Age, a series that provides an intriguing insight into life in 19th-century New York. From fights about unions, societal scheming, and grand dinner parties to exploring class dichotomy, The Gilded Age provides plenty of entertainment for the viewer. Featuring a wonderful case including Christine Baranski, Louisa Jacobson, and Carrie Coon, this is a series you won’t want to miss! It will be available from October 29th on HBO.
#3. Fellow Travelers
Premiering on Showtime on October 29. Fellow Travelers is a captivating and emotionally charged series. Adapted from Thomas Mallon’s 2007 novel, it delves into a love story spanning decades between two closeted government employees, portrayed by Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey. The narrative commences in the tumultuous 1950s, during the Lavender Scare, a period marked by a moral panic surrounding gay individuals, and extends through to the devastating AIDS epidemic of the 1980s. The gripping pace and heart-wrenching storytelling make this a great series if you are looking for a binge-fest.
#4. Sex Education
Follow a group of hilarious British teens as they navigate life in a new progressive school in the fourth and final season of Sex Education. While these high schoolers continue to experience sexual awakenings, search for their identities, and seek belonging, watch unlikely alliances and breakups unfold in this addictive series. Watch the latest series and catch up on previous seasons on Hulu.
#5. Frasier
Although Niles Crane is missing from the Frasier revival series, nearly two decades after the original Emmy-Award-winning series ended, fans will be excited to welcome the elder Crane brother back to their screens. In this series, Frasier is starting a new chapter in Boston without any of his former castmates. That said, Kelsey Grammer’s comedic value and hilarious delivery of tongue-twisting lines as well as a cast of great newcomers, mean that the Frasier reboot won’t disappoint.
#6. Lessons In Chemistry
Based on the sensational hit novel, Lessons in Chemistry follows the story of an aspiring female scientist who is fighting to establish a career in a patriarchal industry in the 1950s and ends up becoming the host of a cooking show. The series is set to hit your screens with Apple TV on October 13th, and if the book’s success is anything to go by, Lessons in Chemistry will keep you entertained!
#7. A Murder At The End of The World
If mysteries are the genre that floats your boat, then A Murder At The End of The World is a series you won’t want to miss. Dubbed as a cross between Nancy Drew, Knives Out, and Mr Robot, the series stars Emma Corrin as the central protagonist Darby Hart, a Gen Z amateur sleuth and hacker. Along with eight other guests, Darby is invited to a remote retreat by Andy, a reclusive billionaire. And you guessed it! One meets with an untimely death, leaving Darby to put her detective skills to the test to prove it was a murder. A Murder At The End of The World drops on Hulu on November 14th.
#8. Virgin River
Cross the wholesome feel of Gilmore Girls with the medical mystery of Grey’s Anatomy, and add a spot for the romantic tension found in your favourite banter-filled rom-com, and you’ll get Virgin River. This series set in wintry northern California is perfectly formulated to be binge-worthy, and season 5, which airs this fall, won’t disappoint.
#9. Loki
Marvel fans will be excited to learn that the much anticipated season 2 of Loki will drop this October. With an all-star cast led by Tom Hiddleston, this season has much to offer the viewer. After the first season ended on a significant cliffhanger, viewers will have tons to get stuck into, with the most exciting elements being the ongoing romance between the protagonist and his femme fatale. If you want compelling viewing this fall, Loki is one to watch, so catch it on Disney+.
#10. All The Light We Cannot See
Now, if you are a history buff, this 4-part WW2 drama mini-series is for you. Based on Anthony Doerr’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, All the Light We Cannot See is the tale of a young blind woman and a newly-recruited German soldier whose parallel paths are connected over broadcast radio waves. It isn’t simply a story of star-crossed lovers, though. The complex series focuses on a journey of self-discovery for both characters that the audience hopes won’t end in tragedy. The stunning visuals give the viewer a real insight into the tragedy of war, while the story provides inspiration and hope.
With these ten series spanning different genres and streaming platforms, your autumn 2023 entertainment is sorted. So, make a list, stock up on your favourite snacks, and get ready to embark on a binge-watching journey that will make this autumn unforgettable.
