Everything That’s Streaming In September 2024

September 2024 is bringing witchy favorites, fall-bulous library releases and a pile of crisp, just-raked content to streaming platforms. Along with the seasonal industry hubbub like the Venice and Telluride Film Festivals and the Primetime Emmys, it’s a big month for new shows and movies: Liev Shreiber and Nicole Kidman live in well-heeled dysfunction in The Perfect Couple on Netflix, and a neurotic airport employee finds her emotional wings in How to Die Alone on Hulu. Amazon Prime debuts time-travel comedy My Old Ass starring Aubrey Plaza, and Colin Farrell finds his dark side in Max’s The Penguin. George Clooney and Brad Pitt spar in Wolfs on Apple TV+, and Julia Garner disturbs in Rosemary’s Baby prequel Apartment 7A on Paramount+. Check out this month’s top crackling-fresh picks out on streaming in September:

Netflix

The Perfect Couple (September 5) – Amelia (Eve Hewson) thinks she scored big: she’s about to marry into one of the most affluent families on Nantucket, much to the annoyance of their matriarch, a famous novelist played by Nicole Kidman. But when a body turns up on the beach hours before the lavish wedding, dark family secrets float to the surface and everyone becomes a suspect. The mystery drama series is based on Elin Hilderbrand’s novel and directed by Susanne Bier (Bird Box), whose 2006 Danish film After the Wedding circles similar themes of wealthy, broken families. The Perfect Couple also stars Liev Shreiber, Meghann Fahy, Billy Howle and Dakota Fanning.

The Queen of Villains Season 1 (September 19) – Don’t sleep on this electric biographical drama about Japanese women’s wrestling star Kaoru Matsumoto, a kind-hearted girl who dreams of the ring – but after a series of real-life traumas, she becomes a bloodthirsty wrestling villain named Dump. Her punk persona and love of chaotic brawls made Dump arguably the most hated woman in Japan in the 1980s, while the sheer excitement of her spectacle sparked a female professional wrestling boom. The series captures a hinge era where Japan’s theatrical tradition met Western wrestling with bloody and culture-shaking results. Watching comedian Yuriyan Retriever grimacing in kabuki face paint, crying and bleeding through her makeup and lapping up the crowd’s hate, raises goosebumps.

What’s Next? The Future with Bill Gates (September 18) – Join visionary philanthropist Bill Gates as he delves into pressing global issues and uncovers cutting-edge technologies that will transform the world. The five-part series tackles far-reaching topics from artificial intelligence to income inequality with curiosity and an open mind. With insights and commentary from some of the world’s most renowned scientists, politicians, journalists, medical professionals, and artists, Gates considers the climate crisis, the eradication of deadly diseases, and misinformation in the age of social media.

Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story (September 19) – The hit crime drama series follows up Dahmer with the case of brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez, convicted in 1996 for brutally shotgunning their parents Jose and Kitty in their Beverly Hills mansion. The case was one of several famous televised trials in the 1990s that laid the groundwork for true crime and reality television genres. Prosecutors maintain Lyle and Erik did it for the fortune they’d inherit, but the brothers cited years of abuse as the reason for the murders – claims heavily supported by a recent Peacock docuseries in which former Menudo boy band member Roy Rosselló claimed that Jose Menendez had drugged and assaulted him as a teen. Monsters also stars Javier Bardem, Chloë Sevigny and Nathan Lane.

Also playing:

Chestnut vs. Kobayashi: Unfinished Beef (Sept 2)

Three Daughters (Sept 20)

Nobody Wants This Season 1 (Sept 26)

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Hulu

In Vogue: The 90s (Sept 13) – A delicious six-part series tells the story of fashion’s most outrageous and defining moments through Vogue editors Hamish Bowles, Edward Enninful, Tonne Goodman and Anna Wintour. From Wintour’s editorial takeover to the supermodel era, the birth of grunge, the influence of hip hop, iconic 90s red carpet looks, and the emergence of houses like John Galliano and Alexander McQueen. The splashy trailer features a bevvy of stars including Sarah Jessica Parker, Naomi Campbell, Victoria Beckham, Nicole Kidman, Miuccia Prada, Kim Kardashian, Gwyneth Paltrow, Claudia Schiffer, Marc Jacobs, Missy Elliott, Mary J. Blige, Elizabeth Hurley, Linda Evangelista, Jenny Shimizu, Tom Ford, and Tyson Beckford

Child Star (Sept 17) – Former Disney star Demi Lovato makes her directorial debut in Child Star, exploring the highs and lows of growing up in the spotlight through the lens of some of the world’s most well-known former child stars. Lovato’s own story is woven throughout interviews with Drew Barrymore, Kenan Thompson, Jojo Siwa, Raven-Symoné and Christina Ricci, who talk about their experiences with navigating early fame shadowed by pressure, rejection and duplicity. Standout moments include Ricci describing film sets as an “emotional refuge” from her violent father, and Thompson recounting how a conman posed as an accountant to steal his Nickelodeon earnings.

How to Die Alone Season 1 (Sept 13) – An uproarious, tender-hearted comedy series follows Mel (Natasha Rothwell), a broke JFK airport employee who’s afraid to fly, never been in love and forgotten how to dream. One day a random brush with death catapults her on a journey to stop feeling invisible and take agency of her own life. Rothwell, also creator and showrunner, uses magical realism to showcase Mel’s inner journey, bring laughs and trigger reflection. “I think audiences will relate to someone who is making their best effort to close the distance between who they are and who they want to be,” says creator, showrunner and star Rothwell. It’s true: watching Rothwell move through her own neuroses with warmth and humor is a balm. How to Die Alone also stars H. Jon Benjamin, Conrad Ricamora, Jocko Sims and KeiLyn Durrel Jones.

The Old Man Season 2 (Sept 13) – Jeff Bridges puts the AARP in LARPing as Dan Chase (Jeff Bridges), a grizzled operative who returns to his old battleground of Afghanistan with a retired G-man (John Lithgow) to rescue Dan’s FBI-agent daughter (Alia Shawkat) from powerful tribal leader Faraz Hamzad. But with all three men claiming they’re her father, Emily faces an identity crisis that carries dire implications — while Hamzad is forced to make decisions that could endanger his family and village. The explode-y thriller series is the latest in a trend of Boomer action joints like Red, Lou, Nobody, Old Man and Don’t Breathe as get-off-my-lawn wish fulfillment fantasies of a generation raised on war and film, coming to terms with aging.

Also playing:

English Teacher Season 1 (Sept 3)

The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards (Sept 16)

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Amazon Prime

The Grand Tour: One for the Road (Sept 13) – Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May set out for their last ever Grand Tour adventure as the petrolhead pals pack it in after 22 years on (and off) the road,citing age and the rigors of travel. This time the Top Gear trio head to the stunning landscapes of Zimbabwe in their dream cars: a Lancia Montecarlo, a Ford Capri and a Triumph Stag on a road trip past Victoria Falls, across a crocodile-infested lake, and ending in emotional reunion with old friends at their favorite location from 20 years of traveling the world: Kubu Island in Botswana.

My Old Ass (Sept 13)– Sci-fi and comedy mix in a tongue-in-cheek journey of self-discovery starring Aubrey Plaza and a revelatory new actor Maisy Stella. An 18th-birthday mushroom trip opens a portal to the future, bringing Elliott face-to-face with her wisecracking future self and they form a bond that will reshuffle their past, present, and future. But when the older Elliott starts doling out advice, young Elliott has to rethink everything about family and love over one transformative summer. Director Megan Park is well-positioned for another teen hit after capturing a vanishingly rare view of adolescence in the 2021 drama The Fallout starring Jenna Ortega. Plaza’s world-weary delivery set against Stella’s debut-energy exuberance is a stirring metaphor for Park’s themes of time, change and redemption.

Killer Heat (Sept 26) – Joseph Gordon-Levitt takes on another classic noir role as troubled private eye Nick Bali, an American expat in Greece who is hired to investigate the death of a young shipping magnate on the island of Crete. The plot turns when Nick discovers that the victim and his twin brother were entangled in a turbulent love triangle. The sunny Mediterranean landscape hides a dark dynamic where a rich and powerful family rule like gods, animosities run deep, and anyone could be a murder suspect. Based on Jo Nesbo’s short story The Jealousy Man, Killer Heat also features performances by Shailene Woodley, Richard Madden, Clare Holman, and Babou Ceesay.

Also playing:

A Very Royal Scandal (Sept 19)

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Max

The Penguin (Sept 19) – HBO gives The Penguin’s story The Sopranos treatment, bringing the villain’s tale to darker and more violent sublevels in a new original sequel to The Batman (2022). The series will explore his ascension in Gotham City’s underworld and help bridge narrative gaps ahead of The Batman 2 (October 2026). With the city in peril following the seawall’s collapse, Oz (Colin Farrell) seeks to fill the power vacuum left by Carmine Falcone’s death and finally give his mother the life he’s always promised. But Carmine’s children, the Maroni family (whose patriarch he imprisoned), and Oz’s own demoralizing reputation as The Penguin threaten to hobble his ambitions.

 My Brilliant Friend Season 4 (Sept 9) – Named number one on The New York Times list of the 100 best books of the 21^st century, Elena Ferrante’s My Brilliant Friend has enjoyed a dazzling screen rendering with the critically acclaimed HBO series – much to the relief of the novel’s fans. The show’s final season delves into the evolving and often turbulent adult relationship of longtime best friends Elena and Lila. Set in the late 1980s, the women find themselves entangled in Italy’s political and social turmoil – and amid pregnancies and careers, treachery, disappearances, and a devastating earthquake, they remain locked in an emotional struggle over who and what they want in life. Even as their paths diverge and characters flit in and out of their lives, Elena and Lila’s complex six-decade bond – from impoverished childhood to middle age – is indelible.

Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos (Sept 7) – Filmed on a replica set of Dr. Melfi’s psychiatrist’s office, filmmaker Alex Gibney flips the script on Sopranos creator and writer David Chase to unpack the creative origins of the show. With commentary from cast and crew including Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, and Michael Imperioli, the documentary uses show clips, casting audition videos and behind-the-scenes footage to take the viewer into the vibrant, bloody world of the Soprano family. Chase details how his own upbringing as a New Jersey Italian influenced how he pitched and developed his anti-hero mobster Tony Soprano, digs into the challenges of running a successful show (like writing the “deaths” of beloved characters), and recounts his creative working relationship with the late James Gandolfini.

Also playing:

Coming From America (Sept 5)

The Boy and the Heron (Sept 6)

I Saw the TV Glow (Sept 20)

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Disney+

Agatha All Along (September 19) – Disney brings star power to a spooky-clever tale for grownups as Kathryn Hahn reprises her role as Agatha Harkness in a witchy WandaVision spinoff. After Wanda left her trapped in a hex at the end of WandaVision, Agatha finally escapes with the help of a goth teen (Joe Locke) looking to face the trials of the legendary Witches’ Road – a magical gauntlet of tests that rewards witches with what they need. But with her powers gone, she and her new friend must cobble together a new coven of witches to face the dark trials ahead and regain her powers. The star-studded cast includes Aubrey Plaza, Sasheer Zamata, Debra Jo Rupp, Patti LuPone and Ali Ahn.

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Apple TV+

Slow Horses Season 4 (Sept 4) – When a deadly bomb explodes in a busy shopping center, the Slow Horses must saddle up to contain the chaos and find who’s responsible – and it could be one of their own. The season will also uncover messy family secrets when River’s grandfather (Jonathan Pryce), a retired MI5 agent in declining mental health, is targeted for assassination. At the center of the mysterious threat is Frank Harkness (Hugo Weaving), a former CIA agent turned mercenary who may be dangerous enough to bring the Horses to their knees. With the news that one of the main characters will die this season, the tense plot lines will converge in a finale with permanent implications for the spy group.

Wolfs (Sept 27) – George Clooney and Brad Pitt bicker and bond, rinse repeat, in the new action comedy directed by Jon Watts (Spider-Man: No Way Home). Two rival fixers cross paths and butt heads when they both get called in to cover up a high-profile crime. But as the “lone wolves” reluctantly work together, their night spirals out of control: the corpse they’re dumping wakes up, and his bag full of stolen drugs makes them all a target for some very bad people. ClooPitt’s longstanding chemistry is like elk musk to audiences and film executives, and Apple has already tapped Watts to start writing a sequel.

La Maison (Sept 20) – Haute couture meets the war of the roses as two dysfunctional and powerful rival families battle for control of a fashion empire in Apple’s lush French drama. Traditionalist laceworking House Ledu works to preserve its classic family-run brand in the face of a buyout threat from sleek, modernist House Rovel—but a scandal involving Ledu’s star designer and a shocking family betrayal could unravel the Maison’s billion-dollar business. The series offers a behind-the-scenes look at aspirational European elegance and luxury in a cutthroat dynastic world where reputation and riches hang by a thread.

Midnight Family Season 1 (Sept 25) – Inspired by the award-winning documentary, Midnight Family follows Marigaby Tamayo (Vaca), a gifted medical student who works as an EMT aboard family’s private ambulance in Mexico City. As Mari burns the candle at both ends, unpaid bills pile up and her father’s heart condition grows worse, she must decide between the family business and her schooling. And when a massive earthquake strikes, she’ll have to put it all on hold to jump into action and help the injured. Midnight Family leans into Mexico City’s pulsing humanity as the Tamayos push through crowds at wrestling riots and apartment infernos and speed through its sprawling arteries. With only about 100 government ambulances serving a population of ten million, the series drives home the importance of medical transportation in a growing city with diverse needs.

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Paramount+ 

Matlock sneak peek (Sept 22) – Whet your whistle with a glimpse of a new gender-flipped Matlock reboot starring Kathy Bates as the wily senior with aw-shucks courtroom chops. Matty Matlock is a brilliant retired lawyer who rejoins the workforce in a powerful new firm where she uses her charm and shrewd skills to win cases and expose corruption. As Matty establishes herself in a new high-stakes world, she finds herself going head-to-head with ruthless professional rivals and arguing the toughest cases of her life. The series begins October 17^th, but fans and the morbidly curious can catch a sneak peek episode on September 22^nd. Interestingly, the original Matlock show exists as an in-universe television series in the reboot.

Apartment 7A (Sept 27) – The prequel to Rosemary’s Baby brings struggling ballerina Terry (Julia Garner) to the stately-sinister Bramford apartments in New York City, the setting of the iconic 1968 psychological horror film. Terry’s dreams of fame and fortune sour after suffering a career-crippling injury, when an older wealthy couple welcomes her into their home to recuperate. When she gets another shot at a leading role, it seems like all her dreams are coming true — until disturbing circumstances pointing to a dark force in the building have her second-guessing the sacrifices she’s willing to make. The cast and crew are an intriguing mishmash: Michael Bay and John Krasinski are among the producers, while candy-voiced Dianne Weist is delightfully creepy as Minnie, Terry’s devil-worshipping patron.

The Summit – sneak peek (Sept 29) – The reality show format reaches literal highs and ethical lows in a new action-adventure competition in New Zealand’s rugged mountains. With their backpacks containing an equal share of 1 million dollars, a group of strangers must reach a mountain peak in just 14 days to win the cash they’re carrying. But not everyone will make it, as the contestants must work together to tackle the terrain, Antarctic winds, challenges and eliminations. Not enough stress points? Tracking them along the journey is a guide who will show up to present twists and force decisions that complicate their efforts. If the group fails to reach the summit in time, all the prize money will be lost. The trailer means to showcase grit and sportsmanship but instead reveals the fatiguing, confounding effects of an economic system that effectively pits ordinary people against each other. Watching tears spill down the cheeks of terrified, exhausted contestants over a taxable 70 grand feels like trauma porn.

Also playing:

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (Sept 3)

Nöthin But a Good Time: The Uncensored Story of 80s Hair Metal (Sept 17)

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Peacock

Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist Season 1 (Sept 5) – Based on the acclaimed iHeart true-crime podcast, Fight Night examines how an audacious armed robbery on the night of Muhammad Ali’s historic 1970 comeback fight changed one man’s life and ultimately transformed Atlanta into the “Black Mecca.” When Chicken Man (Kevin Hart) hosts a post-fight party filled with the country’s wealthiest people, the night ends with the most outrageous underworld heist in Atlanta’s history. Suspected of masterminding the crime, Chicken Man is hellbent on clearing his name but must convince his old adversary (Don Cheadle), a detective who is tasked with bringing the real crooks to justice. The series co-stars Samuel L. Jackson, Taraji P. Henson, Terrence Howard, Chloe Bailey, and Lori Harvey.

Colin Jost and Michael Che Present: New York After Dark (Sept 12) – The joke-swapping Weekend Update anchors take the stage side-by-side once again to co-host a live comedy special airing September 12. Details remain under wraps, but speculation swirls about one or both hosts leaving SNL to widen their humor horizons – although cast members commonly go on summer tours and host events in the show’s off season. Che is considering launching his own late-night comedy show, even pitching an anti-morning show called Don’t Wanna Wake Up with Michael Che. Jost, fresh from covering the Paris Olympics’ surfing competition in Tahiti (and hosting the new Pop Culture Jeopardy!), is squeezing in a few dates on the festival circuit this month before SNL resumes at the end of the month.

Also playing:

World’s Most Notorious Killers Season 1 (Sept 17)

Presidential Debate: Harris v. Trump – Live (Sept 10)

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AMC+

The Tailor of Sin City (Sept 12) – Set in the glitzy nightlife of Las Vegas in the 1970s, the true crime series explores the saga of small-town tailor AJ Pratt, who built a hugely successful drug and fashion empire in the heart of Sin City. With the secret backing of the mob, and an unexpected friendship with Pablo Escobar, Pratt became the Cocaine King of Las Vegas – until he found himself caught between the FBI and two clashing criminal empires and it all came crashing down. The four-part series reveals the juicy deets behind AJ’s spectacular rise and fall, from assassination attempts to his seven wives, and the people who knew him best try to piece together the truth behind his wild story.

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – The Book of Carol (Sept 29) –Two-wheelin’ zombie-smasher Daryl (Norman Reedus) and mousewife-turned-valkyrie Carol (Melissa McBride) confront old demons in a new environment as McBride returns as a series regular in the franchise’s European installment. The best friends must work through deeper issues as Carol fights to find Daryl, and Daryl, seeking a place he belongs, struggles with his decision to stay in France. Meanwhile, a larger rebel movement builds momentum for a violent collision with the Union of Hope in the fight for France’s future. Europe’s stately ruins, a world away from the remote Georgia forests of the original series, are a poignant image of the cultural decimation that frames the larger story.

In a Violent Nature (Sept 13) – Resurrection and revenge is the name of the game in a gruesome, pastoral horror film following an undead monster named Johnny hunting a group of teens who brought him back to life. When the meddling kids take a locket from a collapsed fire tower in the woods, they resurrect a rotting, hulking corpse, now a vengeful spirit spurred on by a horrific 60-year-old crime. The monster embarks on a gory rampage to retrieve the stolen locket, methodically slaughtering anyone who gets in his way. Like horror masterpiece It Follows, In a Violent Nature builds suspense and deep unease through wide shots and long, slow pans, forcing viewers, like Johnny’s victims, to look for the source of their fear.

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