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The best new TV shows to look out for this month

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Looking for a few new TV shows to add to your watch list this month?

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Here’s everything coming to a streaming platform near you in September 2024.

New shows being released in October 2024:

Disclaimer

Written and directed by Alfonso Cuarón and starring Cate Blanchett, Kevin Kline and Sacha Baron Cohen, Disclaimer is a must-watch. The mini-series follows a famous journalist who’s darkest secret is exposed in a ‘fictional’ novel that features a character eerily similar to her…

Where to watch: Apple TV+ from October 11.

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Stream Disclaimer on Apple TV+ from $12.99/mth, with a 7-day free trial.

Matlock

Matlock marks the last project Kathy Bates will ever star in as she’s announced that she’s retiring from acting. This is a gender flipped remake of the popular series of the same name from the 1980s that starred Andy Griffin.

Where to watch: Paramount+ from October 18.

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Stream Matlock on Paramount Plus from $9.99/mth, with a 7-day free trial.

The Office Australia

An Australian remake of the insanely popular British series The Office. Read more about the series here.

Where to watch: Prime Video from October 18.

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Stream The Office Australia on Prime Video from $6.58/mth, with a 30-day free trial.

Territory

Territory stars Anna Torv and has already been dubbed ‘the Australian Yellowstone’. Read all about the series here.

Where to watch: Netflix from October 24.

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Lioness – Season 2

Season 2 of this spy thriller series will pick up right where it left off – Cruz completed her mission by killing her terrorist target but at what cost? The woman she loves most happened to be the daughter of said target… Starring Zoe Saldaña and Nicole Kidman, Lioness is a show you just have to add to your watch list.

Where to watch: Paramount+ from October 27.

Stream Lioness on Paramount Plus from $9.99/mth, with a 7-day free trial.

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Witches: Truth Behind the Trials

This six-part series will recreate the various witch trials that happened in Germany, Scotland, England, Ireland, Sweden and the US through expert analysis. If you’re looking for an eye-opening historical series, Witches: Truth Behind the Trials is the show for you.

Where to watch: Disney+ from October 30.

Stream Witches: Truth Behind the Trials on Disney Plus from $13.99/mth.

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New shows that were released in September 2024:

The Perfect Couple

Based on the 2018 novel of the same name by Elin Hilderbrand, The Perfect Couple follows Amelia Hewson, a young woman about to marry into the wealthy Winbury family. But when a body washes up on the beach just before the wedding, everyone suddenly becomes a suspect… Starring Nicole Kidman, Liev Scheiber and Dakota Fanning, The Perfect Couple is a must-watch.

Where to watch: Netflix from September 5.

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In Vogue: The ’90s

This documentary series promises to tell “the definitive story of the fashion industry in the ’90s through the eyes of Vogue editors Hamish Bowles, Edward Enninful, Tonne Goodman, and Anna Wintour.” It’ll feature interviews with Nicole Kidman, Sarah Jessica Parker, Gwyneth Paltrow, Victoria Beckham, Elizabeth Hurley, Hillary Clinton and more…

Where to watch: Disney+ from September 13.

A Very Royal Scandal

This series starring Michael Sheen and Ruth Wilson is based on the infamous real life interview Prince Andrew had with Newsnight‘s Emily Maitlis, in which he explained his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein…

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Where to watch: Prime Video from September 19.

Frasier – Season Two

The revival of the popular 1990s sitcom Frasier is back for a second season. The first season saw Frasier Crane, played by Kelsey Grammer, return to Boston in order to reconnect with his son.

Where to watch: Paramount+ from September 20.

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New shows that were released in August 2024:

Gogglebox Australia – Season 20

One of Australia’s favourite reality TV shows is back! Season 20 of Gogglebox will feature many OG cast members like The Delpechitra Family and Anastasia & Faye as well as newcomers Kevin, Bob & Jared and Mia, Bree & Lainey… And laughs are guaranteed!

Where to watch: Binge from August 14.

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Emily in Paris – Season 4 Part 1

This Netflix series is a guilty pleasure for many and will be back for its fourth season in August 2024. If you’re yet to watch the show, do so immediately. Not for Emily, but for Sylvie – Emily’s boss, played by the fabulous Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu.

Where to watch: Netflix from August 15.

Bad Monkey

When former police detective Andrew Yancy, played by Vince Vaugh, finds a severed arm, he begins an investigation in the hopes of solving the case and getting back on the police force. From the showrunner of Ted Lasso, Bill Lawrence, and also starring Michelle Monaghan, make sure you tune into Bad Monkey.

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Where to watch: Apple TV+ from August 23.

Only Murders in the Building – Season 4

Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez are back for Season 4 of this delightful Emmy Award-winning show. Not too many details have been announced yet; head here for everything we do know about the upcoming season of OMITB.

Where to watch: Disney+ from August 27.

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New shows that were released in July 2024:

The Man with 1000 Kids

This fascinating documentary series focuses on Jonathan Meijer, a Dutch YouTuber who is accused of fathering more than 500 children and defrauding people across the globe.

Where to watch: Netflix Australia from July 3.

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Fake

Starring Asher Keddie, Fake follows Birdie Bell – a writer who meets the perfect man via a dating app. However, after committing to him, Birdie soon discovers he misrepresented himself online and begins to unravel his lies.

Where to watch: Paramount+ from July 4.

I Was Actually There

I Was Actually There is a six-part documentary that explores defining moments of our recent history through the eyes, ears and voices of those who witnessed them firsthand. It’s sure to be good as it’s from the same makers of the award-winning You Can’t Ask That.

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Where to watch: ABC iView from July 9.

The Twelve – Season 2

In Season 1 of The Twelve, we met Kate Lawson, a woman on trial for the alleged murder of her niece, as well as the twelve jurors who brought their personal lives and prejudices to the courtroom. Starring Kate Mulvany, Sam Neill and Marta Dusseldrop, don’t miss the new season when it drops.

Where to watch: Binge from July 11.

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Those About to Die

Starring Sir Anthony Hopkins, Those About to Die explores a side of Ancient Rome and its gladiators never before told.

Where to watch: Prime Video from July 18.

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Lady in the Lake

Based on the Laura Lippman novel of the same name, Natalie Portman stars in Lady in the Lake. Set in 1960s Baltimore, the series follows Maddie Schwartz, an investigative journalist working on an unsolved murder, and the woman she clashes with – Cleo Sherwood, who’s working to advance the agenda of the city’s black community.

Where to watch: Apple TV+ from July 19.

New shows that were released in June 2024:

ABBA: Against the Odds

This documentary explores the inside struggles ABBA, the biggest pop group of the 1970s, faced. It covers everything from critical backlash to the relationship break-ups, and features interviews with all four members of ABBA as well as with those closest to them.

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Where to watch: ABC iView from June 9.

Bridgerton – Season 3 Part 2

The second half of Bridgerton’s third season will still focus on the blossoming relationship between Colin Bridgerton (played by Luke Newton) and Penelope Featherington (played by Nicola Coughlan). Read more about the period drama here and read The Weekly’s exclusive interview with Luke and Nicola here.

Where to watch: Netflix Australia from June 13.

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The Boys – Season 4

The boys are officially back. After failing to kill Homelander last season, Billy Butcher and the team regroup to figure out what to do next in Season 4… All while Billy secretly only has six months to live.

Where to watch: Prime Video from June 13.

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Ladies in Black

A continuation of the film of the same name and starring Miranda Otto, Debi Mazar and Jessica De Gouw. You can read our full interview with Miranda where she discusses the new series in great detail here.

Where to watch: ABC iView from June 16.

House of the Dragon – Season 2

The Game of Thrones prequel is back for its second season! The series will presumably pick up right where it left off; in case you forgot, in an intense scene Aemond Targaryen’s dragon ate Lucerys Velaryon whole.

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Where to watch: Binge from June 17.

Land of Women

This dramedy miniseries stars Eva Longoria as Gala – a New York woman who must flee the city with her ageing mother and college-age daughter after her husband becomes seriously indebted to some criminals. The three women end up in a small town in northern Spain; a town that happens to be where Gala’s mother fled from 50 years ago…

Where to watch: Apple+ from June 26.

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The Bear – Season 3

The critically acclaimed series The Bear – which won four Emmy Awards at this year’s ceremony – is back! According to the official synopsis, Season 3 will follow Carmy, Sydney and Richie as “they do what it takes to elevate The Bear, their beef stand turned fine dining establishment, to the highest level, all while doing their best just to stay in business”.

Where to watch: Disney+ from June 27.

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