Back in August, I decided I’d write my September post about the Fall TV shows I’m super pumped up to watch. I love TV. I used to actually read TV Guide. I get very involved and invested in shows. I want to be in them. Or, at least, I guess I used to.
As September approached and progressed, I realized I didn’t really watch much in the way of network television anymore. What happened? Well, I became a mom. And, of course, Netflix.
I used to read all the magazines and have all of my new shows picked in advance. This year, I’m not even sure what shows are new. I think, I’ve only even seen a commercial for one new Fall premiere and it didn’t peak my interest.
These days, in our house, we mainly watch PBS Kids and Netflix. With the exception of my two guilty pleasures on The CW: Riverdale and Jane the Virgin.
So, while I’d planned for this to be a comprehensive review of the excellent new shows to expect this Fall on network TV; it’s actually going to be a bit more of an odd compilation of things you might want to check out. Some time. If you can.
Ozark
Season two of Ozark dropped earlier this month on Netflix. It’s so good. But, honestly, I’m betting you’ve already watched it. If you haven’t yet heard of Ozark, man, you must be under a bigger rock than me.
Jason Bateman stars as Marty Bird. He’s an accountant who ends up completely entangled in the Cartel and relocates his family from Chicago to Lake Ozark in Missouri. More chaos ensues.
In season 2, Marty’s wife, played meticulously by Laura Linney, really rises to the top. Her emerging dominance in the family and their lives of crime is jaw dropping.
It’s a constant shit show. All of it. So, you definitely will not want to watch this in front of your kiddos. But you can’t. stop. watching.
American Vandal
Also on Netflix. Also, don’t watch in front of the kids.
Season two was just released and it is perfection. This show is a mockumentary series, so, you do not need to watch season 1 to follow season 2. Though, I wouldn’t miss season one. It’s hysterical.
Season 1 follows the case of Dylan Maxwell, who’s been accused of vandalizing the teacher’s parking lot at his Southern California High School. In season 2, they take on the ‘Turd Burglar’ case at a private prep school in the Pacific Northwest.
The humor here is absolutely crude, so, if that’s not your thing, this won’t be your thing, either. If potty humor still makes you giggle (even secretly), give it a go.
Riverdale
Now, you all know I am about that Riverdale life. Not just for the soapy excellence of the show, but also because I love the IG presence of the multigenerational stars. Seriously, they are all regulars in the @commentsbycelebs daily roundup and their interactions are hysterical.
This fall, season 3 is premiering and IG has teased a steamy FP and Alice hookup (that’s Billy from Scream and Shelly from the original Twin Peaks, in case you’re wondering). I literally can not wait. This is the type of hookup my teenage dreams were made of.
On the surface, it’s a teen drama, but as I’ve squealed about in the past, the casting of the parents is absolute magic. The teens are there for sparkle, but I watch for the parents. I am so excited the parents will have better storylines, this season!
Jane the Virgin
The final season…. NOOOOOOOOOO. If you are looking for a long term Netflix binge fest, you’ve found your show. Jane the Virgin has over 70 episodes available on Netflix.
This is a play on a classic TeleNovela. A MockNovela if you will. There are telenovela worthy twists and turns each episode and major bombshells each season.
*Spoiler Alert* At the end of last season, just as hottie Raf (and father of Jane’s accidental IVF son) was about to purpose, Jane’s presumed dead husband returned!
I CAN NOT wait to find out what happens next. I’m anticipating the craziest season yet and I can’t even begin to predict how the show will come to an end (or what I’ll do without it). I’m ready for my jaw to drop, I’m ready to yell at the tv, I’m ready to laugh out loud, and I’m ready to cry my eyes out. I am NOT ready to say ‘goodbye’.
SNL
Lol. No, we do not stay up to watch it. We watch it On Demand on Sunday.
I’ve been an SNL fan since grade school. I distinctly remember acting out Will Ferrell skits with my friends at sleepovers. Back then, I could stay up. Not so much anymore. But, it’s just as funny the next morning.
I am definitely a fan of Colin Jost and Michael Che on Weekend Update (they did a great job hosting the Emmys, too). The leggings commercial made last season still cracks me up whenever it makes the Facebook rounds. The cast is really hitting its stride in the current social and political climate.
And, I love Pete Davidson.
Outlander
This one is wishful thinking. We cancelled Stars over a year ago and I haven’t even finished season 3, yet. I watched the first half of season 3 in a weekend long binge last year while staying with my in-laws. I plan to finish up season 3 this Thanksgiving weekend while visiting again.
Then, I’ll start fantasizing about season 4. I hear it starts soon. If you have Stars. Get on it. This is the type of show dreams are literally made of. Super hot, strong, sensitive hero. Smart, pretty, witty female lead. Time travel. Costumes. Outlander has it all.
Let us know what Fall TV premieres you are excited for!
Our moms also love The Bachelor and Real Houswives!