As the autumn television season unfolds, audiences can anticipate a diverse lineup of returning favorites and fresh offerings across various genres. Notable entries include the return of espionage drama “Slow Horses” for its sixth season, which promises heightened threats for the agents of Slough House as they deal with missing MI5 operative records. Joining the ensemble cast are Lenny Rush, alongside returning stars Gary Oldman, Kristin Scott Thomas, and Jack Lowden. Meanwhile, Sharon Horgan leads in “Youth,” a poignant comedy on HBO Max about a woman navigating the complexities of aging, parenthood, and personal reinvention.
Apple TV introduces “Last Seen,” a gripping six-part drama featuring Patrick Brammall as a former police officer drawn back into investigation after the discovery of a young girl’s remains, reigniting the mystery of his own daughter’s disappearance from over a decade ago. On the comedy front, Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey explore their real-life friendship in “Brothers” on Apple TV, a series that humorously delves into identity and familial ties. Meanwhile, Channel 4 introduces “The Lycett Arms,” a new entertainment format where Joe Lycett hosts an hour of comedy and conversation from a real east London pub.
Prime Video hosts Catherine Zeta-Jones in “Kill Jackie,” a thriller about a former cocaine dealer whose past threatens her carefully constructed new identity. In a different vein, HBO Max presents “Big Swiss,” starring Jodie Comer in a narrative about an unexpected romance born out of secrecy and professional boundaries. Additionally, “The Altruists” sheds light on the tumultuous rise and fall of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, providing a dramatized look at the factors leading to its collapse and the subsequent legal fallout.
BBC One’s lineup includes the revamped “Strictly Come Dancing,” now hosted by Johannes Radebe, Emma Willis, and Josh Widdicombe, with a star-studded celebrity cast. The channel also sees the return of “Blue Lights,” focusing on escalating tensions in Belfast, and “Legacy of Spies,” an espionage drama featuring Matthew Macfadyen as George Smiley. Meanwhile, Channel 4’s factual drama “Mums v Big Pharma” tackles the serious implications of sodium valproate prescriptions during pregnancy, and “Apocalypse” challenges participants to survive in an abandoned town devoid of modern conveniences.
Further enriching the autumn slate, Netflix brings back “Black Doves,” starring Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw, expanding its intrigue-laden espionage narrative. BBC One will also air “Blue Planet III,” narrated by David Attenborough, continuing its exploration of marine life and environmental challenges. These series, among others, promise to captivate audiences with a blend of suspense, humor, and insightful storytelling as they premiere throughout the season.