ScreenCrush’s Fall TV Preview – Over 30 Premieres to Keep You Binging All Season

Just when you thought the end of Game of Thrones Season 7 might give you a break from must-see shows, in swoops fall TV with dozens upon dozens of new and returning TV series. It’s enough to drive your DVR to self-immolation.

But because we love you, we’ve put together an in-depth look at over 30 major must-see premieres kicking off as early as September 5 (earlier if you’re willing to brave Inhumans in IMAX), so grab some Eggos and get ready to Flash through the American Horror Story that is Fall TV 2017!

American Horror Story: Cult (Season 7)

Tuesday, September 5 on FX

Never you mind the secrecy shenanigans of last year’s Roanoke, as American Horror Story: Cult is perfectly up front about its political commentary and beekeeping clowns. The FX drama’s seventh season picks up in the aftermath of the 2016 election, and will follow the psychological horror that arises from cults of personality; eschewing supernatural elements for the first time in franchise history.

BoJack Horseman, Season 4

Friday, September 8 on Netflix

The third season of Netflix’s BoJack Horseman skewed notably darker than previous years The first trailer for Season 4 got rid of the title character entirely, teasing the BoJack’s absence while Diane (Alison Brie) aids Mr. Peanut Butter in running for governor of California. We’re certain the down-and-out Horsin’ Around star will return eventually, what with his maybe-kinda-sorta daughter seeking him out, but will we find the character in any better spirits than when we left? In the meantime, look for Princess Caroyln (Amy Sedaris) to ponder motherhood, while Todd (Aaron Paul) explores his evolving sexual identity, and may or may not wear a new hat.

The Deuce

Sunday, September 10 on HBO

Stifle your snickers at dueling James Francos and their goofy mustaches; The Deuce might just live up to high bar of The Wire set by creator David Simon. The new series takes in the ’70s New York City porn and prostitution scene, with a cast that turns more than tricks. Franco plays twin porn kings Vincent and Frankie Martino, with Maggie Gyllenhaal playing Eileen “Candy” Merrell, a Times Square hooker with entrepreneurial aspirations. Also starring are The Leftovers alum Emily Meade, Anwan Glover, Lawrence Gilliard Jr, Michael Rispoli, Chris Bauer, David Krumholtz, Ralph Macchio, Zoe Kazan, Garry Pastore and more. Fan-favorite Michelle MacLaren also directed the pilot episode, while Franco himself helmed three of the eight episodes. What can’t that guy do?

The Orville

Sunday, September 10 on FOX

Impressively, Family Guy boss Seth MacFarlane will actually beat Star Trek’s TVreturn to the punch with his own sci-fi future, The Orville. The new spin on classic Trek is less Galaxy Quest than the trailers would lead you to believe, but definitely has some fun with its Next Generation influence. The pilot episode is directed byJon Favreau and features MacFarlane and Adrianne Palicki as leads, along with stars Scott Grimes, Penny Johnson, Peter Macon, Mark Jackson, J. Lee, Halston Sage, and Norm Macdonald voicing the gelatinous “Yaphit.” Yes, you read that correctly.

Outlander, Season 3

Sunday, September 10 on Starz

Your “Droughtlander” is nearly at an end, and not a moment too soon. Claire and Jamie had been separated for some 20-plus years by the end of Outlander Season 2, while the third season will plumb Diana Gabaldon’s Voyager to explore not only Claire’s life with Brianna and Frank in modern (ish) day, but also Jamie’s survival at the Battle of Culloden. We’re getting Scot and bothered just thinking about it, to say nothing of the infamous print-shop scene promised in recent trailers, or that Season 4 is already in the works in Cape Town, South Africa.

Vice Principals, Season 2

Sunday, September 17 on HBO

We never knew what quite to expect from Danny McBride and Walton Goggins as HBO’s dueling Vice Principals, but attempted assassination and True Detective-style murder-mystery certainly weren’t high on that list. The second (and alas, final) season will pick up with the hunt for Neal Gamby’s would-be assassin, while new stars include Dale Dickey as new vice principal of discipline, Fisher Stevens as “a scholarly rival to Gamby for Amanda’s attentions” and Scott Caan (Hawaii 5-0) as a teambuilding trainer. Will Russell and Gamby end the series as chummily as last we saw them, or as bitter as they began?

Gotham, Season 4

Thursday, September 21 on FOX

Why yes, Batman continues to begin, and this time he’s even got a goofy-looking costume to do it in. The fourth season of FOX’s batty prequel will pick up with Bruce now officially beating up criminals in his spare time, while Gordon and the GCPD deal with a resurgent Penguin, and more than a few shocking returns. We also know Teen Wolf alum Crystal Reed will take the role of Sofia Falcone, the intelligent and calculating daughter of a crime boss, while Season 4 will feature the return of Scarecrow after setting up the character in Season 1. Alexander Siddig’s Ra’s al Ghul will have a larger presence on the series going forward, as will Butch Gilzean after the reveal that his real name was actually “Cyrus Gold” (aka Solomon Grundy). What other Jokers might show up this time?

This Is Us, Season 2

Tuesday, September 26 on NBC

We’re going to try to make it through this season without crying, but the generational family drama that exploded off NBC in its first year is back to tug at what’s left of your heartstrings. The September 26 This Is Us Season 2 premiere will pick up with the kids’ 37th birthdays, and apparently provide “a big giant piece of the puzzle” with regard to Jack (Milo Ventimiglia)’s death. In addition to Sylvester Stalloneplaying himself as co-lead of a war movie Kevin (Justin Hartley) is working on, Season 2 guest stars also include That ‘70s Show mom Debra Jo Rupp and Wonder Years dad Dan Lauria.

Will & Grace, Season 9

Thursday, September 28 on NBC

The revival factory keeps on churning them out, but the return of NBC’s Will & Grace admittedly stands on solid ground after the “Vote Honey” short that inspired the show’s new episodes. Stars Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, Megan Mullally and Sean Hayes are all back, with creators Max Mutchnik and David Kohan joining series director James Burrows. Don’t you worry about that pesky finale, however, as the new episodes are confirmed to ignore Season 8’s bleak vision of the title characters’ futures, while NBC has already shown enough confidence to up the episode order and lock down a second season. How many revivals can say that?

Marvel’s The Inhumans

Friday, September 29 on ABC

Nothing about Marvel’s The Inhumans’ trailers has grabbed TV fans the way The Defenders or Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. has, but the first live-action take on the MCU’s Royal Family will nonetheless go big with an IMAX premiere as early as September 1. A longer version of the IMAX event will premiere on ABC September 29, so we’re not entirely certain which way Marvel wants us to lean, but at least there’s a giant teleporting puppy, right?

Riverdale, Season 2

Wednesday, October 11 on The CW

I don’t know about you, but I’m more than ready to return to Riverdale’s sexed-up, Twin Peaks-style take on Archie, Jughead, Betty, Veronica and all the rest. And while Season 2 probably won’t give us the Supergirl cameo teased over social media, we do know that super-baddie Brit Morgan will recur as “Snake Charmer” and Southside Serpents attorney Penny Peabody, while Mark Consuelos takes the role of Veronica’s father. We’ll also find out exactly what happened to Archie’s dad after the finale, and maybe even meet Sabrina the Teenage Witch? Or some zombies, perhaps?

Mr. Robot, Season 3

Wednesday, October 11 on USA

Hello, friend. The world may seem like a dark place right now, but at least all our financial data hasn’t been hacked to oblivion while Christian Slater stealthily ruins your entire life. Such is the case for Mr. Robot, which kicks off Season 3 with Elliot recovering from a gunshot, while the downfall of Evil Corp has created a deadly revolution in the streets of New York City. This year will see Bobby Cannavale take the series regular role of Irving, “a laconic, no-nonsense used car salesman,” while B.D. Wong has also been promoted to series regular in his role as the mysterious “Whiterose.” Time will tell if the third year of USA’s hacker drama can bounce back from the crowd-sourced reveals of Season 2, but we’ve definitely missed the monotone madness and lower-third framing of Rami Malek’s antisocial hacker-god.

Vikings, Season 5

Wednesday, November 29 on History

History’s Vikings have covered a great deal of ground in the last few years, but the Norse drama will venture into entirely new territory this year, both literally and figuratively. Not only will Season 5 mark the first without Travis Fimmel’s Ragnar at the center, but new locales will take us as far as Morocco. Season 5 will kick off with Ivar the Boneless (Alex Høgh Andersen) taking command of the Great Heathen Army, while Ragnar’s sons plot vengeance for their father’s serpentine demise, and Lagertha holds her own as Queen of Kattegat. We’ll also find a new lead of sorts in Jonathan Rhys Meyers’ Bishop Heahmund, and meet several unfamiliar faces to carry the series into its next few years.