The 9 Best TV Shows to Stream This Month

September marks a pivotal period in the television landscape, serving as a transition from summer finales to the robust fall schedule. Streaming platforms unveil a diverse array of offerings, ranging from innovative sci-fi narratives to high-caliber dramas. While many familiar intellectual properties return, several original productions deserve a spot on your viewing checklist.

In contrast to outlets that primarily cover trending shows, WIRED focuses on highlighting content that mirrors the themes of technology, science, politics, and culture in sometimes unsettling but fascinating ways.

This month showcases a blend of beloved series and ambitious new entries—including a revival of traditional anime—that are worthy of your streaming time.

The Paper

What happens when a traditional newspaper strives not merely to endure but to thrive amidst the digital media landscape? The Paper, a spin-off of The Office created by Greg Daniels and Michael Koman, centers on the staff of a struggling Midwestern publication as they endeavor to revitalize their operations.

This season introduces Ned Sampson, the idealistic new editor-in-chief portrayed by Domhnall Gleeson from Star Wars and Harry Potter, alongside the ambitious young reporter Mare Pritti (Chelsea Frei). They grapple with the evolving nature of journalism in a digital-first world. The recently released Season 2, which premiered on September 9, showcases their resurrected Toledo Truth Teller as it pursues its next significant scoop, making the series a sharp and timely commentary on the future of media.

Watch on Peacock

Lego Star Wars: The Mandalorian

Despite the underwhelming box office performance of The Mandalorian and Grogu this summer, Lucasfilm has teamed up with Lego to reimagine the celebrated Star Wars saga. This project may be just what the franchise needs during this transitional phase. The collaboration recasts the narrative of all three seasons of the live-action series featuring Pedro Pascal into a 49-minute animated comedy format.

For audiences who may be unfamiliar with the story, it follows Din Djarin, known as the Mandalorian, who embarks on a mission to transport a child with unique Force-sensitive abilities—Grogu, also affectionately recognized as Baby Yoda. This straightforward task spirals into an expansive adventure as they form a remarkable partnership. This animated adaptation serves as an entertaining means for newcomers to catch up.

Watch on Disney+

South Park

Reflecting on its nearly 30-year legacy, South Park remains a landmark in animated comedy. Audiences have consistently followed the misadventures of four foul-mouthed fourth-graders—Stan, Kyle, Cartman, and Kenny—as they navigate life in the eccentric mountain town of South Park, Colorado. This adults-only series has explored themes of alien encounters, celebrity satire, and political commentary, often crossing the line into the absurd.

In its latest evolution, the series has adeptly transformed into incisive political satire, targeting public figures such as JD Vance, Pete Hegseth, Kristi Noem, and Donald Trump, culminating in the recent recognition of the 2026 Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program. As the creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone continue to innovate, they have announced a rebranding of the show to South America for its 29th season, set to premiere on September 16.

Watch on Paramount+

Slow Horses

Imagine a spy drama that balances intense espionage with moments of humor. Slow Horses, which returns for its sixth season on September 16, is based on Mick Herron's Slough House book series and exemplifies this blend.

The series chronicles a misfit team of MI5 agents relegated to the infamous Slough House, where they operate under the eccentric Jackson Lamb (portrayed by Gary Oldman). Lamb may appear to be a disheveled mess, but his brilliance as an operative is undeniable. Combining elements of a prestige spy thriller and workplace comedy, Slow Horses has received critical acclaim, with many citing it as one of Oldman's finest roles. It's also propelled Jack Lowden into speculation as a potential contender for the next James Bond.

Watch on Apple TV

City of Blood

In City of Blood, an eight-episode miniseries from Germany, climate change has plunged Berlin into a searing crisis, creating fertile ground for vampires to exploit the ensuing chaos. With privileged citizens living under a temperature-controlled dome, the remaining populace faces dire challenges of heat, crime, and systemic corruption. When estranged sisters Bea (Lea Drinda) and Phoebe (Soma Pysall) reunite, they unearth a sinister political conspiracy, learning that blood has emerged as the city's most coveted resource due to the presence of vampires. This series uniquely blends climate dystopia, family dynamics, and the vampire genre, set to premiere on September 16.

Watch on Hulu

MobLand

The highly anticipated Season 2 of MobLand is approaching, irrespective of the recent headlines surrounding Tom Hardy's involvement. (Despite the controversies, Hardy has already pledged for a third season.) This underappreciated crime drama continues to explore the Harrigan family's criminal enterprises threatened by rival factions, compelling their street-smart fixer Harry Da Souza (portrayed by Hardy) to contend with escalating internal strife.

As Harry endeavors to maintain familial unity amidst chaos, he is supported by his tech-savvy sidekick Zosia (Jasmine Jobson), whose modern skill set enhances their conventional criminal operations led by Conrad (Pierce Brosnan) and Maeve Harrington (Helen Mirren). With rival forces closing in and loyalty turning volatile, audiences can expect an increase in tension, conflict, and the series' iconic theme music when Season 2 launches on September 18.

Watch on Paramount+

Outlander: Blood of My Blood

Before the iconic love story of Jamie and Claire, Outlander takes a look at their predecessors. This prequel delves into two intertwined timelines, exploring the courtship of Jamie Fraser's parents, Brian Fraser (Jamie Roy) and Ellen MacKenzie (Harriet Slater), set against the backdrop of 18th-century Scotland, while concurrently revealing Claire Beauchamp's parents' story, Henry Beauchamp (Jeremy Irvine) and Julia Moriston (Hermione Corfield), set during World War I in England. These narratives are woven together through themes of romance, familial conflict, and the mystical elements that captivated audiences in the original Outlander. The second season is slated to premiere on September 18.

Watch on Starz

American Horror Story

The thirteenth season of the horror anthology American Horror Story is positioned to deliver a remarkable culmination of its most memorable themes. Although numerous details remain under wraps, it has been confirmed that the new season will draw from its past, prominently featuring the witchcraft-focused "Coven" and "Apocalypse" storylines.

Furthermore, the season will reassemble an ensemble cast of beloved actors, many of whom will portray multiple roles. This season features talents such as Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Jessica Lange, Kathy Bates, Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, and Angela Bassett. Audiences can anticipate its return on September 26, providing ample time to revisit AHS's captivating narrative arcs.

Watch on Hulu

Neon Genesis Evangelion

Long before Netflix provided its own English dub, the original 1995 Japanese-language version of Neon Genesis Evangelion stood as a seminal anime. This groundbreaking series follows a cadre of teenagers recruited to pilot colossal biomechanical machines, known as Evangelions, in defense of a post-apocalyptic Tokyo, now referred to as Tokyo-3, against enigmatic entities known as Angels. However, what begins as a straightforward battle narrative gradually evolves into an intricate exploration of neuropsychological themes including trauma, solitude, identity, and interpersonal connections.

The Criterion Channel is now offering all 26 episodes of this classic series, complete with the original Japanese-language version as well as the pre-Netflix English dub, thus facilitating a timely return for one of anime's most innovative creations.

Watch on Criterion Channel