New TV Shows September 2025: 3 Series That Will Shock You
- 01. September 2025 TV Shows Bring Bold Storytelling We Need
- 02. Top 10 Most Anticipated New TV Shows September 2025
- 03. Must-Watch New Series by Genre
- 04. C Crime Dramas & Thrillers
- 05. Comedy & Sports
- 06. Psychological Thrillers & Drama
- 07. Returning Favorites with New Seasons
- 08. Docuseries & Reality Programming
- 09. Key Premiere Dates Calendar
September 2025 TV Shows Bring Bold Storytelling We Need
September 2025 delivers over 130 new and returning TV premieres across broadcast, cable, and streaming, with the most anticipated brand-new series including HBO's crime drama Task (September 7), Peacock's The Office spinoff The Paper (September 4), Netflix's crime thriller Black Rabbit (September 18), Hulu's sports comedy Chad Powers (September 30), and Prime Video's psychological thriller The Girlfriend (September 10).
Top 10 Most Anticipated New TV Shows September 2025
Using predictive media analytics from Diesel Labs, Screen Rant ranked shows by online engagement hype scores measuring likes, shares, comments, and views across social platforms.
| Rank | Show Title | Platform | Premiere Date | Hype Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025 MTV VMAs | CBS/MTV | September 7 | 100% |
| 2 | The Paper | Peacock | September 4 | 87% |
| 3 | Task | HBO | September 7 | 82% |
| 4 | NCIS: Tony & Ziva | Paramount+ | September 4 | 78% |
| 5 | Black Rabbit | Netflix | September 18 | 75% |
| 6 | Human | PBS | September 17 | 68% |
| 7 | The Girlfriend | Prime Video | September 10 | 64% |
| 8 | Chad Powers | Hulu | September 30 | 61% |
| 9 | Wayward | Netflix | September 25 | 58% |
| 10 | The Crow Girl | AMC+ | September 25 | 55% |
Must-Watch New Series by Genre
C Crime Dramas & Thrillers
Mark Ruffalo stars as an FBI agent leading a task force against violent robberies in Philadelphia in Task from Mare of Easttown creator, airing Sundays at 9pm on HBO starting September 7. Jason Bateman and Jude Law star as turbulent brothers in Black Rabbit crime miniseries, an eight-episode binge released September 18 on Netflix. Toni Collette and Mae Martin lead Wayward troubled teens drama where two students escape an academy and uncover dark town secrets, dropping September 25 on Netflix.
Comedy & Sports
Glen Powell plays a quarterback who destroys his Division I career then joins a struggling Southern team in Chad Powers sports comedy, based on Eli Manning's 2022 viral skit, premiering September 30 on Hulu with two episodes. The Office documentary crew finds a new subject at a historic Midwestern newspaper in The Paper Peacock spinoff, a 10-episode binge released September 4.
Psychological Thrillers & Drama
Robin Wright and Olivia Cooke star in The Girlfriend psychological thriller where a son's girlfriend sparks a sinister battle of trust, released as a six-episode binge September 10 on Prime Video. Jesse Williams plays a half-Italian former Marine returning as a hotel fixer in Hotel Costiera, six episodes dropping September 24 on Prime Video.
Returning Favorites with New Seasons
- Wednesday Season 2, Part 2 - Netflix, September 3 (four-episode binge)
- Only Murders in the Building Season 5 - Hulu, September 9 (three-episode premiere)
- Gen V Season 2 - Prime Video, September 17 (three-episode premiere)
- The Morning Show Season 4 - Apple TV+, September 17
- Slow Horses Season 5 - Apple TV+, September 24 (two-episode premiere)
- Tulsa King Season 3 - Paramount+, September 21
- Beauty in Black Season 2 - Netflix, September 11 (eight-episode binge)
- Futurama Season 13 - Hulu, September 15 (10 episodes)
Docuseries & Reality Programming
PBS releases Human five-part docuseries chronicling humanity's complex origins September 17, joining September's robust non-fiction slate. Investigation Discovery airs Ruby & Jodi: A Cult of Sin and Influence, a two-night event examining former mommy vlogger Ruby Franke's disturbing relationship with therapist Jodi Hildebrandt, starting September 1. Hulu's Into the Void: Life, Death & Heavy Metal explores heavy metal's cultural impact with Sharon Osbourne and Phil Anselmo, releasing September 22.
Key Premiere Dates Calendar
- September 1: The Runarounds (Prime Video), Ruby & Jodi (ID)
- September 4: NCIS: Tony & Ziva (Paramount+), The Paper (Peacock)
- September 7: MTV VMAs (CBS/MTV), Task (HBO)
- September 9: Only Murders in the Building Season 5 (Hulu)
- September 10: The Girlfriend (Prime Video)
- September 17: Gen V Season 2 (Prime Video), The Morning Show Season 4 (Apple TV+), Human (PBS)
- September 18: Black Rabbit (Netflix)
- September 24: Slow Horses Season 5 (Apple TV+), Hotel Costiera (Prime Video), Marvel Zombies (Disney+)
- September 25: Wayward (Netflix), House of Guinness (Netflix)
- September 30: Chad Powers (Hulu)
Everything you need to know about New Tv Shows September 2025 3 Series That Will Shock You
What new TV shows are coming in September 2025?
Over 130 new and returning shows premiere in September 2025, with top brand-new series including Task (HBO, September 7), The Paper (Peacock, September 4), Black Rabbit (Netflix, September 18), Chad Powers (Hulu, September 30), and The Girlfriend (Prime Video, September 10).
What is the most anticipated new show September 2025?
The 2025 MTV VMAs is the most anticipated new TV release with a 100% hype score, followed by The Paper (87%) and Task (82%) according to Diesel Labs' engagement data.
When does Wednesday Season 2 Part 2 release?
Wednesday Season 2, Part 2 releases September 3 on Netflix as a four-episode binge, continuing the Addams Family spinoff's second season.
What NCIS spinoff launches September 2025?
NCIS: Tony & Ziva premieres September 4 on Paramount+ with a three-episode premiere, following Tony and Ziva fleeing across Europe after an attack on Tony's security company.
Which Apple TV+ shows return September 2025?
The Morning Show Season 4 (September 17), Slow Horses Season 5 (September 24), and The Savant (September 26) are the major Apple TV+ premieres this month.
