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Most anticipated TV premieres coming this fall

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Most anticipated TV premieres coming this fall

On the surface TV may seem like just another form of entertainment, news, or even education鈥攂ut it can also serve a variety of other purposes for viewers. For one person it could provide a chance to unwind or decompress; for another it may offer an opportunity to bond with friends and family. For many others there is something . With autumn comes a sizeable cornucopia of series premieres, which pairs well with shorter days and chillier weather: It's the perfect time to cuddle up and become overly invested in a new storyline. 

Choosing a series to watch isn't always as easy as it sounds as decision paralysis plagues even the best of television fans. 麻豆原创 is here to help with an aggregation of the 50 most anticipated TV premieres coming this fall. Whether you're into drama, comedy, something spooky, or anything in between, 麻豆原创's list will have you primed to pick out new shows to dive into this season.

Read on to find out why "Sons of Anarchy" fans should get excited and discover which George R.R. Martin novella has taken on the form of a 10-episode science fiction series.

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#50. Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj

Premiere date: Oct. 28, 2018

Network: Netflix

Genre(s): Variety show

Six-month Wikipedia pageviews: 9,392

Hasan Minhaj, who made waves as a correspondent for 鈥,鈥 is set to debut his weekly comedy show on Netflix Oct. 28. 鈥溾 isn鈥檛 the first project the comedian has worked on with Netflix鈥斺溾 received critical acclaim and a Peabody Award after the one-hour comedy special hit the streaming site in 2017. Minhaj鈥檚 unique, storytelling style of comedy aims to take an insightful look at the fragmented world.

#49. Dancing with the Stars: Juniors

Premiere date: Oct. 7, 2018

Network: ABC

Genre(s): Reality competition

Six-month Wikipedia pageviews: 10,058

鈥淒ancing With the Stars鈥 is back for its this fall, but a new version of the popular reality show and dance competition hybrid will be making its debut on ABC Oct. 7. 鈥 鈥渨ill pair professional dancers with child celebrities鈥攆ormer contestants Jordan Fisher and Frankie Muniz will host the new series. Fans worried about the new spinoff need not fret; the original show format isn鈥檛 going anywhere.

#48. Model Squad

Premiere date: Sep. 4, 2018

Network: E!

Genre(s): Docuseries

Six-month Wikipedia pageviews: 12,255

鈥,鈥 which premiered on Sept. 4 on E!, follows some of today鈥檚 most sought-after and high-profile models and influencers in the fashion industry. The eight-episode docuseries will explore the lives of nine women as they take on New York City, as well as the ebbs and flows that come with a high-fashion lifestyle.

#47. Fast Layne

Premiere date: Fall

Network: Disney Channel

Genre(s): Comedy

Six-month Wikipedia pageviews: 16,276

鈥,鈥 premiering this fall on the Disney Channel, stars 鈥淭he Young and the Restless鈥 actress Sophie Pollono as Layne, a 12 year old whose life is flipped upside down when she discovers a talking car. Layne sets out with her neighbor to help find the origin of the talking car, V.I.N., and encounters crazy surprises along the way.  

#46. Hilda

Premiere date: Sep. 21, 2018

Network: Netflix

Genre(s): Fantasy

Six-month Wikipedia pageviews: 19,653

Based on the popular comic book series, "" will make its series debut on Sept. 21, exclusively on Netflix. The animated show follows the adventures of the fearless Hilda as she traverses the fictional world of Trollberg while fending off monsters.

#45. Into the Dark

Premiere date: Oct. 5, 2018

Network: Hulu

Genre(s): Horror, anthology

Six-month Wikipedia pageviews: 20,901

鈥淚nto the Dark,鈥 a Hulu original horror series, debuts on Oct. 5鈥攋ust in time for the Halloween season. The highly anticipated show comes from the 鈥濃攅ach feature-length episode is its own standalone, and Hulu will release one show per month all year round. Each spooky thriller will revolve around a holiday in the month it is released.

#44. Let's Go Luna!

Premiere date: Nov. 21, 2018

Network: PBS Kids

Genre(s): Children's television series

Six-month Wikipedia pageviews: 21,189

The new PBS Kids series will make its series premiere on Nov. 21. The show鈥檚 aim is introduce children to cultural diversity, integrating concepts like ecology, anthropology, sociology, and other important topics in an exciting and hilarious fashion.

#43. GMA Day

Premiere date: Sep. 10, 2018

Network: ABC

Genre(s): Talk show

Six-month Wikipedia pageviews: 21,757

The inaugural season of 鈥溾 kicked off on Sept. 10. Michael Strahan and Sara Haines team up in the new third hour of 鈥淕ood Morning America.鈥 This one-hour expansion will feature even more news, pop culture, captivating interviews, and live performances. 鈥淕ood Morning America鈥 has been the most-watched morning newscast for six consecutive years.

#42. Light as a Feather

Premiere date: Oct. 12, 2018

Network: Hulu

Genre(s): Supernatural thriller

Six-month Wikipedia pageviews: 36,026

鈥溾 is a supernatural thriller set to premiere Oct. 10 on Hulu. The show鈥檚 premise revolves around five teenage girls and the bizarre happenings that take place after what they thought was a harmless game of 鈥渓ight as a feather, stiff as a board.鈥 The first season will consist of 10 episodes, and is based on the short story 鈥淟ight as a Feather, Stiff as a Board鈥 by Zoe Aarsen.

#41. Norm Macdonald Has a Show

Premiere date: Sep. 14, 2018

Network: Netflix

Genre(s): Talk show

Six-month Wikipedia pageviews: 42,912

"" is a talk show hosted and co-executive produced by Macdonald. It premiered Sept. 14 on Netflix, and features a star-studded guest list including Drew Barrymore, David Letterman, and Lorne Michaels. Each of the 10 episodes features a different celebrity, and all episodes in the first season are available to binge right now. The show has been receiving additional press amid Mcdonald's

#40. Pete the Cat

Premiere date: Sep. 21, 2018

Network: Amazon Video

Genre(s): Animation

Six-month Wikipedia pageviews: 45,300

Based on the New York Times #1 best-selling children鈥檚 book, picks up with its first season on Sept. 21 after the show debuted a pilot episode last December. The musically driven series follows a curious and adventurous Pete as he explores, pushes boundaries, and uses his wit and to overcome day-to-day challenges.

#39. Sorry for Your Loss

Premiere date: Sep. 18, 2018

Network: Facebook Watch

Genre(s): Dark comedy

Six-month Wikipedia pageviews: 53,366

鈥溾 is a beautifully tragic examination of protagonist Leigh Shaw (played by Elizabeth Olsen) after the sudden loss of her husband. This dark comedy, which premiered on Facebook Watch on Sept. 18, follows Shaw as every relationship in her life is transformed, and also forces her to confront things she never knew about her late partner.

#38. Wanderlust

Premiere date: Oct. 19, 2018

Network: Netflix

Genre(s): Drama

Six-month Wikipedia pageviews: 53,436

This six-episode dramedy will premier Oct. 19 on Netflix; it鈥檚 also co-commissioned by BBC One. It takes an in-depth look at lifelong monogamy after a cycling accident forces Joy Richards, played by Toni Collette, to reconsider the relationship with her husband. Collette, who plays the role of a therapist in "," famously starred in 鈥淭he Sixth Sense鈥 and was nominated for an Academy Award.  

#37. Camping

Premiere date: Oct. 14, 2018

Network: HBO

Genre(s): Comedy

Six-month Wikipedia pageviews: 55,360

鈥溾 is a new HBO original comedy, premiering Oct. 14, that focuses on an incredibly involved camping trip. An unhappy couple, Kathryn (Jennifer Garner) and Walt (David Tennant), look to escape reality, finding they cannot breakaway from each other. The camping excursion is upended by uninvited guests and forces of nature. The first season will feature eight 30-minute episodes.

#36. The Good Cop

Premiere date: Sep. 21, 2018

Network: Netflix

Genre(s): Comedy, police procedural

Six-month Wikipedia pageviews: 56,032

The new Netflix show, starring Josh Groban and Tony Danza, is based on the Israeli show of the same name. "" will consist of 10 episodes鈥攊ts premise revolves around a disgraced former NYPD officer (Danza) living with his earnest, overly honest, by-the-book son (Groban). 

#35. The Dragon Prince

Premiere date: Sep. 14, 2018

Network: Netflix

Genre(s): Fantasy, action, adventure

Six-month Wikipedia pageviews: 58,408

The animated Netflix original, 鈥,鈥 made its debut on Sept. 14, and all nine episodes of the first season can be streamed right now. The show鈥檚 premise centers around an unlikely bond forged between two human princes, and the elfin assassin sent to murder them. The series follows the incredible quest the three embark upon in order to bring about peace.

#34. The Kids Are Alright

Premiere date: Oct. 16, 2018

Network: ABC

Genre(s): Comedy

Six-month Wikipedia pageviews: 61,183

鈥溾 is an ABC comedy based in the '70s focusing on the struggles of a working class, Irish-Catholic wife and husband raising eight children. The family鈥檚 crowded home contains 10 people, three bedrooms, and one bathroom. The show is set to premiere on Oct. 16, and is written and produced by .

#33. The Kominsky Method

Premiere date: Nov. 16, 2018

Network: Netflix

Genre(s): Comedy

Six-month Wikipedia pageviews: 61,874

鈥溾 is a new raunchy comedy set to premiere on Nov. 16. This Netflix original stars two-time Academy Award winner Michael Douglas, an acting coach who experienced only brief success as an actor himself in Hollywood. The web television series also stars Alan Arkin, and was created by Chuck Lorre, who co-created shows like 鈥淭he Big Bang Theory鈥 and 鈥淭wo and a Half Men.鈥

#32. The Haunting of Hill House

Premiere date: Oct. 12, 2018

Network: Netflix

Genre(s): Supernatural, horror

Six-month Wikipedia pageviews: 69,071

An adaptation of the the 1959 Shirley Jackson novel 鈥淭he Haunting of Hill House鈥 is a modern reimagining made for Netflix, and will debut on Oct. 12. is being written and directed by , and chronicles a family drama where a group of adult siblings are forced to face ghosts of their past in the wake of a family tragedy. Season one will feature 10 episodes.

#31. The Conners

Premiere date: Oct. 16, 2018

Network: ABC

Genre(s): Sitcom

Six-month Wikipedia pageviews: 80,034

The Conners is a follow-up to the popular show "Roseanne" focused on life after the sudden death the family matriarch. "Roseanne" was canceled and this spinoff was created amid . The reboot will debut on Oct. 16.

#30. The Cool Kids

Premiere date: Sep. 28, 2018

Network: Fox

Genre(s): Comedy

Six-month Wikipedia pageviews: 80,651

鈥溾 follows three men who rule the roost at a retirement community. That is until the newest member, a woman ready to challenge their supremacy, shakes things up. This high school-for-seniors plot is a Fox original and is set premiere on Sept. 28.  

#29. I Feel Bad

Premiere date: Sep. 19, 2018

Network: NBC

Genre(s): Comedy

Six-month Wikipedia pageviews: 82,806

Based on the novel by Orli Auslander, this television comedy series premiered on Sept. 19 on NBC. 鈥溾 is packed with , and follows Emet (Sarayu Blue) as she tries to be a good wife and mother, but frequently feels bad when she deviates from what she considers to be appropriate behavior.

#28. The Neighborhood

Premiere date: Oct. 1, 2018

Network: CBS

Genre(s): Comedy

Six-month Wikipedia pageviews: 84,591

Following Dave (Max Greenfield), a nice Midwesterner from Michigan who migrates to a not-so-nice area of Los Angeles, 鈥溾 depicts what it鈥檚 like when not everyone shares your neighborliness or values. Cedric the Entertainer plays the role of Dave鈥檚 neighbor, Calvin. This CBS show, which will premiere on Oct. 1, will have an 鈥淥dd Couple鈥 feel, but also .

#27. Rel

Premiere date: Sep. 9, 2018

Network: Fox

Genre(s): Comedy

Six-month Wikipedia pageviews: 88,162

Starring Lil Rel Howery, the new Fox series aptly named 鈥淩el鈥 follows the protagonist, an eternal optimist who believes good things happen to good people. That is until his theory is tested after he discovers his wife鈥檚 affair with his barber. Rel is forced to pick up the pieces in his quest to find new happiness. The show, which debuted on Sept. 9, is

#26. All American

Premiere date: Oct. 10, 2018

Network: The CW

Genre(s): Drama, sports drama

Six-month Wikipedia pageviews: 89,821

This CW drama centers around a high school football player from South Central. After being recruited to play football in Beverly Hills, Spencer is forced to deal with the collision of his old and new life. "" is , and stars Daniel Ezra as Spencer James in the show.

#25. Tell Me a Story

Premiere date: Oct. 31, 2018

Network: CBS All Access

Genre(s): Psychological thriller

Six-month Wikipedia pageviews: 90,368

Some of the most loved and adored fairytales are featured in 鈥,鈥 but reimagined in a dark and twisted way. The psychological thriller, set in modern day New York City, is loosely based on the Mexican television series 鈥淓rase una vez.鈥 The show will premiere on CBS All Access on Halloween鈥攊ts first season explores a fantastic take on "Hansel and Gretel," "Little Red Riding Hood," and "The Three Little Pigs."

#24. Single Parents

Premiere date: Sep. 26, 2018

Network: ABC

Genre(s): Comedy

Six-month Wikipedia pageviews: 93,140

鈥溾 is already garnering and it hasn't even broadcasted its series premiere. The new ABC comedy features Taran Killam, who rose to fame on 鈥淪aturday Night Live.鈥 Killam plays single father Will Cooper, but the show is truly a . Liz Meriwether, the creator of 鈥淣ew Girl,鈥 teamed up with J.J. Philbin to create the highly anticipated series.

#23. My Brilliant Friend

Premiere date: Nov. 18, 2018

Network: HBO

Genre(s): Comedy

Six-month Wikipedia pageviews: 100,886

鈥,鈥 which , 鈥淎 translation of novel to screen that preserves certain of its literary qualities while transmuting others into moving and effective TV,鈥 makes its debut Nov. 18. The HBO show is based on the . The show tells the story of meaningful friendship that forever alters the lives of two young women.

#22. The Romanoffs

Premiere date: Oct. 12, 2018

Network: Amazon Video

Genre(s): Anthology, drama

Six-month Wikipedia pageviews: 102,845

鈥,鈥 premiering on Oct. 12, is an Amazon Video series set in various places around the globe鈥攅ach of the eight episodes is a separate story revolving around people who believe they are descendants of the Russian royal family. The show was created, written, and directed by former 鈥淢ad Men鈥 showrunner .

#21. Transformers: Cyberverse

Premiere date: Sep. 1, 2018

Network: Cartoon Network

Genre(s): Animation

Six-month Wikipedia pageviews: 111,084

This Cartoon Network computer-animated series is one of many versions of the popular franchise that began in 1984, and it made its television debut earlier this September. "Transformers: Cyberverse,"

#20. Homecoming

Premiere date: Nov. 2, 2018

Network: Amazon Video

Genre(s): Psychological thriller

Six-month Wikipedia pageviews: 116,296

A psychological thriller that is sure to keep you guessing, 鈥溾 focuses on a caseworker, Heidi Bergman (Julia Roberts), who is tasked with treating soldiers after they return home from war. 鈥淢r. Robot鈥 showrunner Sam Esmail developed 鈥淗omecoming,鈥 and will also direct and produce. Stephan James co-stars as Walter Cruz, a veteran hoping to assimilate back into civilian life.

#19. Nightflyers

Premiere date: Fall

Network: Syfy

Genre(s): Science fiction, horror

Six-month Wikipedia pageviews: 120,405

鈥溾 is a 10-episode science fiction series that follows a crew of space explorers on their mission to find a mysterious spacecraft. The show will make its debut sometime this fall on Syfy, and is based on the 1987 film adaptation of . Netflix is also involved in co-production.     

#18. The First

Premiere date: Sep. 14, 2018

Network: Hulu

Genre(s): Drama

Six-month Wikipedia pageviews: 126,915

This new American-British drama stars Sean Penn and an ensemble cast as a group of astronauts who attempt to become the first humans on Mars. 鈥溾 is a tale of a mission riddled with danger and sacrifice in an effort to forever change the course of history. All eight episodes of the first season are currently available to stream on Hulu.

#17. Happy Together

Premiere date: Oct. 1, 2018

Network: CBS

Genre(s): Comedy

Six-month Wikipedia pageviews: 129,817

When a young pop star unexpectedly moves in with a suburban married couple in their 30s, the pair begins to reconnect with their younger and less complacent selfs. The show stars Damon Wayans Jr. as Jake, a run-of-the-mill accountant. 鈥premieres Oct. 1 on CBS.

#16. FBI

Premiere date: Sep. 25, 2018

Network: CBS

Genre(s): Drama

Six-month Wikipedia pageviews: 145,376

Emmy Award-winner Dick Wolf is producing another law enforcement-driven show, ", set to premiere on Sept. 25. Wolf, famous for the many iterations of Law & Order, ," but after the project didn't move forward with NBC, Wolf and CBS agreed on a 13-episode first season.

#15. God Friended Me

Premiere date: Sep. 30, 2018

Network: CBS

Genre(s): Comedy, drama

Six-month Wikipedia pageviews: 152,092

鈥溾 is a new CBS drama that explores faith, science, and existence altogether. In a bizarre happening, main character Miles (Brandon Micheal Hall), who is an outspoken atheist, receives a friend request from none other than God. The series examines how Miles feels differently about faith after his divine social media encounter.  

#14. Star Wars Resistance

Premiere date: Oct. 7, 2018

Network: Disney Channel/Disney XD

Genre(s): Action, science fiction

Six-month Wikipedia pageviews: 179,404

鈥溾 is an animated series set to premiere Oct. 7 and inspired by Japanese anime. This Disney Channel show takes place just prior to the events of the popular Star Wars movie, 鈥.

#13. Total DramaRama

Premiere date: Sep. 1, 2018

Network: Cartoon Network

Genre(s): Animation, comedy, action, surreal comedy

Six-month Wikipedia pageviews: 196,664

A spinoff of the 2007 Canadian series 鈥淭otal Drama,鈥 鈥溾 features some familiar characters, but takes place in an alternate universe where they are aged down to toddlers. The show also introduces characters from another Canadian animated series, 鈥6Teen.鈥 鈥淭otal DramaRama鈥 premiered on Cartoon Network in early September.  

#12. Chilling Adventures of Sabrina

Premiere date: Oct. 26, 2018

Network: Netflix

Genre(s): Drama, mystery, supernatural

Six-month Wikipedia pageviews: 246,853

,鈥 based on the 2014 Archie comic book of the same name, is a supernatural Netflix series premiering just before Halloween. Half-witch, half-mortal Sabrina Spellman (Kiernan Shipka) must navigate her precarious situation while fighting off the evil forces that threaten her and her family.  

#11. The Rookie

Premiere date: Oct. 16, 2018

Network: ABC

Genre(s): Crime drama, comedy-drama, police procedural

Six-month Wikipedia pageviews: 251,148

After a life-altering incident, John Nolan (played by Nathan Fillion), opts to pursue his dream of joining the Los Angeles Police Department. The issue: Nolan is older than the other rookies鈥攎uch older. "" is an ABC dramedy centered around the protagonist's journey to overcoming the physical limitations of aging.

#10. You

Premiere date: Sep. 9, 2018

Network: Lifetime

Genre(s): Crime drama, psychological thriller

Six-month Wikipedia pageviews: 253,066

Starring Penn Badgley, 鈥 is a modern-day thriller focusing on the budding romance between a bookstore manager and an aspiring writer. The narrative focuses on crossing boundaries in the name of love, when what starts as an innocent crush becomes an obsession. Based on the of the same name, this Lifetime series looks at the perils of dating in the age of social media.

#9. Kidding

Premiere date: Sep. 9, 2018

Network: Showtime

Genre(s): Comedy-drama

Six-month Wikipedia pageviews: 267,375

鈥 takes place in Columbus, Ohio, and follows the life of popular children鈥檚 television personality Mr. Pickles, aka Jeff Piccirillo (Jim Carrey). Through grief and troubles, Piccirillo tries to stay positive in order to maintain his professional image. Carrey and executive producer Michel Gondry also collaborated on the 2004 film 鈥淓ternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.鈥 The new series debuted on Sept. 9.

#8. New Amsterdam

Premiere date: Sep. 25, 2018

Network: NBC

Genre(s): Medical drama

Six-month Wikipedia pageviews: 267,394

鈥渟鈥 lead character, Dr. Max Goodwin (Ryan Eggold), is set on reforming the antiquated ways of one of United States鈥 oldest hospitals after being promoted to medical director, . The NBC medical drama is one of the most highly anticipated of the fall, and will premiere on Sept. 25.   

#7. The Purge

Premiere date: Sep. 4, 2018

Network: USA Network

Genre(s): Horror

Six-month Wikipedia pageviews: 291,218

Based on the extremely popular American horror franchise, , 鈥溾 television series premiered on Sept. 4 on USA Network. In a world where a 12-hour window exists where all crime is legal, various seemingly unconnected characters are forced to decide what they鈥檙e willing to do to survive. This first season contains 10 episodes.

#6. Maniac

Premiere date: Sep. 21, 2018

Network: Netflix

Genre(s): Dark comedy

Six-month Wikipedia pageviews: 304,818

"," starring megastars Jonah Hill and Emma Stone, is a Netflix limited series where two strangers meet in the midst of a bizarre pharmaceutical trial. Annie Landsberg (Stone) and Owen Milgrim (Hill) seek to resolve what has come of their lives, which haven't turned out the way they hoped. The show is based on a Norwegian television series of the same name.    

#5. A Million Little Things

Premiere date: Sep. 26, 2018

Network: ABC

Genre(s): Family drama, serial drama, dramedy

Six-month Wikipedia pageviews: 312,593

The new ABC drama鈥 features a large ensemble cast including Ron Livingston and Romany Malco and premieres Sept. 26 on ABC. A group of friends realize, after one of them suddenly passes away, that they need to live life to the fullest potential. The show was created by DJ Nash, who also serves as one of four executive producers.

#4. Legacies

Premiere date: Oct. 25, 2018

Network: The CW

Genre(s): Drama, supernatural, horror, fantasy

Six-month Wikipedia pageviews: 491,603

鈥 chronicles the life of a 17-year-old tribrid girl as she finds her way in the world. Hope, who descends from some of the most powerful werewolf, vampire, and witch bloodlines, attends a specialized school where kids like her can learn to control impulses. The CW show is a spinoff of the popular series 鈥淭he Originals,鈥 and debuts on Oct. 25.

#3. Manifest

Premiere date: Sep. 24, 2018

Network: NBC

Genre(s): Drama

Six-month Wikipedia pageviews: 595,434

A somewhat turbulent, but otherwise eventless flight leaves its 191 passengers thinking it was nothing more than a routine trip鈥攚hile the rest of the world presumes them missing, and likely dead, for more than five years. The show follows the passengers of Montegro Air Flight 828 try to assimilate back into regular life and process if this strange phenomenon means something more. "" premiered Sept. 24 on NBC.  

#2. Mayans M.C.

Premiere date: Sep. 4, 2018

Network: FX

Genre(s): Crime drama

Six-month Wikipedia pageviews: 639,106

鈥淪ons of Anarchy鈥 fans, rejoice! The next chapter of the saga, 鈥淢ayans M.C.,鈥 premiered earlier this September on FX. The Kurt Sutter creation exists in the same world where 鈥淪ons of Anarchy鈥 took place, but follows the Mayans motorcycle club and Ezekiel 鈥淓Z鈥 Reyes (J.D. Pardo). It goes without saying that this spinoff is a must-watch for .    

#1. Titans

Premiere date: Oct. 12, 2018

Network: DC Universe

Genre(s): Action, adventure, science fiction, superhero, drama

Six-month Wikipedia pageviews: 1,163,488

"" is an upcoming web series set to premiere on DC Universe, and tops 麻豆原创's list as the most anticipated TV premiere of the fall. After a failed attempt to bring a similar show to TNT, DC decided to move forward with redeveloping DC's . The 12-episode series showcases a team of young superheroes looking to combat evil and features the The show premieres on Oct. 12 but will be screened at New York Comic Con on Oct. 3.

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