This is going to be a strange autumn for American television fiction. The recently ended writers' strike and the actors' strike still underway have left the grids of the American free-to-air chains without series, and the pay channels and platforms space their premieres in the face of the decrease in content. Still, the party can't stop. In addition, Spanish audiovisual production is still at full capacity, with almost thirty returns and premieres planned for the next three months. The weekly television bulletin of EL PAÍS (to which you can subscribe here) has been dedicated for three weeks to track news and bets of the platforms as a basic roadmap to navigate in the seriéphile autumn. This is a list of the best that is yet to come.
International premieres to keep an eye on:
Blue Lights
What is it about? BBC police drama that follows three rookies in a Belfast police station: a former social worker, a shy young man and a rebellious woman unable to play by the rules. They deal with the day-to-day with the help of veterans until they are involved in a large-scale investigation of a local mafia. When and where to see it? In Movistar Plus +, from September 29.
Gene V
What is it about? Spin-off series of The Boys set at a college for superpowered youth that follows the training of the first generation of superheroes who have acquired their powers through Compound V. When the dark secrets of the school come to light, they must choose what kind of heroes they want to be. When and where to see it? On Amazon Prime Video, September 29.
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Trailer of the series 'Gen V'
Jaz Sinclair, star of 'Gen V'.
Nothing
What is it about? Mariano Cohn and Gastón Duprat are the creators of this Argentine comedy-drama that follows a food critic whose life changes when he hires a young woman to work at home. When and where to see it? On Disney+, October 11.
The Fall of the House of Usher
What's the point? Mike Flanagan is the creator of this miniseries based on the stories of Edgar Allan Poe in which a family dynasty falls apart when his heirs begin to die mysteriously. When and where to see it? On Netflix, October 12.
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Trailer of the series 'The fall of the House of Usher'
Rahul Kohli, in the second episode of 'The Fall of the House of Usher'.
Cooking with chemistry
What is it about? Brie Larson stars in this miniseries set in the fifties. A woman's dream of becoming a scientist is cut short when she is fired from her lab. When she takes a job hosting a TV cooking show, she'll set out to teach the country much more than recipes. When and where to see it? On Apple TV+, starting October 13.
The Light You Can't See
What is it about? During World War II, a young blind woman of French origin who had to flee Paris and a young German recruited by Hitler's regime will see their destinies intersect by a radio station as bombs fall on the city of Saint-Malo in this four-episode miniseries. When and where to see it? On Netflix, November 2.
Louis Hofmann, protagonist of 'The Light You Can't See'. KATALIN VERMES/NETFLIX
The Buccaneers: aristocrats for love
What is it about? A group of young American women burst onto the corseted London scene of 1870, causing a culture clash between rigidity and discipline and indifference to centuries-old traditions and their desire to party. Their goal is to secure husbands and titles. When and where to see it? On Apple TV+, starting November 8.
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off
What is it about? Eight-episode animated series that is based on the graphic novel that was later adapted into a film (in fact, the series will feature the voices of the film's original cast). Scott Pilgrim must defeat the evil exes of the girl of his dreams. When and where to see it? On Netflix, November 17.
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters
What is it about? His story is set shortly after the events of the 2014 film Godzilla. Two brothers attempt to uncover their family's ties to a secret organization called the Monarch, connected to clandestine finds and investigations related to monsters. When and where to see it? In November on Apple TV+.
Power Play
What is it about? Political satire that won in CanneSeries and tells the story of Gro Harlem Brundtland, former Norwegian Prime Minister. In the late seventies she was a young pro-abortion doctor until, when the government imploded, she rose through the ranks to become Norway's first female Prime Minister in 1981. When and where to see it? In December at Filmin.
International returns:
Starstruck
The third season of this British romantic comedy that breaks the clichés of the genre recovers the story of Jessie two years after having broken her relationship with Tom, the movie star with whom she fell in love. Now, she leads a single life and has to decide where she wants to take her existence while everyone around her seems to be moving to the next level. When and where to see it? On September 28, on HBO Max.
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English trailer of the third season of 'Starstruck'
Rose Matafeo, star and creator of 'Starstruck'.
Lupin
Third season of the French series in which Omar Sy plays the popular white-collar thief. Assane tries to adapt to a new clandestine life without his wife and son, to whom he will propose to leave France to start from scratch, but an unexpected return will ruin his plans. When and where to see it? On October 5, on Netflix.
Loki
The second season picks up where it left off. Along with Mobius, the B-15 Huntress and a group of new and old characters, the character played by Tom Hiddleston will have to navigate the ever-expanding and increasingly dangerous multiverse in search of Sylvie, Judge Renslayer and Miss Minutes. When and where to see it? Starting October 6, on Disney+.
Our flag means death
The comedy produced by Taika Waititi and loosely based on the adventures of the pirate Stede Bonnet in the eighteenth century follows his adventures at sea. After becoming captain of the ship Revenge, he comes face to face with Blackbeard, between whom a relationship that goes beyond friendship emerges. When and where to see it? Starting October 6, on HBO Max.
Rick and Morty
The seventh season of the animated comedy comes with news. After being accused of a crime of domestic violence, Justin Roiland, co-creator of the series and voice of Rick and Morty, was fired, so the voices in the original version of the two protagonists will be different (those who see it dubbed will not suffer changes). As for the plot, more intertemporal and interplanetary adventures for Morty's family. When and where to see it? Starting October 16, on HBO Max.
Upload
The third season of this comedy arrives when we had almost forgotten about it. Nora and Nathan will try to move their relationship forward while trying to stop a mysterious conspiracy that endangers the lives of millions of people. In addition, a copy of Nathan has been activated in Lakeview and Ingrid does not intend to waste her second chance at love. When and where to see it? Starting October 20, on Amazon Prime Video.
Robbie Amell, star of 'Upload'.
Iosi, the repentant spy
The second season of this Argentine espionage thriller deals with the attack on the AMIA, the bloodiest terrorist attack in the history of Argentina. The protagonist of the series, an agent of the intelligence service, remains a fugitive and determined to speak publicly with the help of a famous journalist, when the Israeli intelligence service asks him to investigate the greatest Argentine military secret: the Condor missile. When and where to see it? On October 27, on Amazon Prime Video.
The Golden Age
The second season of the period drama created by Julian Fellowes is set in 1883. In its eight chapters, Bertha Russell will challenge Mrs. Astor and the old system to try to gain a foothold in society and assume a leading role. Marian continues her journey to find her way in the world by secretly teaching at a girls' school, and Peggy brings out her activist spirit in her work at the NY Globe. When and where to see it? Starting October 30, on HBO Max.
For all humanity
The fourth season of the science fiction series takes a new time jump of eight years and is set in 2003. The space program is now focused on capturing valuable asteroids that could change the future of Earth and Mars. But tensions between residents of the international base threaten to destroy the entire path traveled. When and where to see it? Starting November 10, on Apple TV+.
An image from the fourth season of 'For All Humanity'. Courtesy of Apple
Julia
The drama inspired by the life of Julia Child and her pioneering TV show in modern kitchen spaces premieres its second season. Sarah Lancashire returns to play the protagonist, who will be joined by Rachel Bloom as Elaine Levitch, who arrives from another television network to work with Julia in the program. When and where to see it? Starting November 16, on HBO Max.
Fargo
La serie inspirada en la película de los hermanos Coen ya va por su quinta temporada, con un reparto e historia totalmente nuevas, esta vez ambientada en 2019 y con Juno Temple, Jon Hamm y Jennifer Jason Leigh como protagonistas. Un ama de casa se ve en apuros por motivos que creía haber dejado atrás. El sheriff de Dakota del Norte lleva mucho tiempo buscándola, pero ella demostrará una extraña habilidad para sobrevivir y que no hay que provocar a una típica ama de casa. ¿Cuándo y dónde verla? A partir del 29 de noviembre, en Movistar Plus+.
Jon Hamm, en la nueva temporada de 'Fargo'.
Frasier
Casi 20 años después, la reconocida comedia regresa con Kelsey Grammer retomando el icónico personaje. La historia se desarrollará en Boston y sigue a Frasier Crane en el actual momento de su vida, haciendo frente a nuevos desafíos, nuevas relaciones y un viejo sueño que cumplir (la sinopsis oficial no da mucho más datos que estos). ¿Cuándo y dónde verla? Este otoño, en SkyShowtime.
The Crown
Ya se ha anunciado que la sexta y última temporada de la serie que sigue el reinado de Isabel II de Inglaterra se estrenará antes de que termine el año y, por el anuncio que hizo Netflix, sabemos que la historia llegará hasta al menos 2005, año en el que se casaron Carlos y Camila. También esta será la temporada en la que se recreará la muerte de Diana de Gales y entrará en juego Kate Middleton. ¿Cuándo y dónde verla? Antes de que termine 2023, en Netflix.
Estrenos y regresos españoles
Urban: la vida es nuestra
Dos chicas tratan de cumplir su sueño de triunfar en la música, para lo que viajan a Málaga huyendo de su mundo. Allí conocen a Patrick, un joven de barrio que despunta en la música urbana y con el que establecen un triángulo amoroso. ¿Dónde y cuándo verla? En Amazon Prime Video, el 4 de octubre.
La red púrpura
La inspectora Elena Blanco ha descubierto que su hijo sigue vivo pero en manos de la Red Púrpura, que se oculta en las profundidades de internet. La BAC sufrirá las consecuencias de hurgar donde no debe. ¿Dónde y cuándo verla? En Atresplayer, el 8 de octubre.
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Tráiler de la serie 'Mentiras pasajeras'
Elena Anaya, protagonista de 'Mentiras pasajeras'.
Mentiras pasajeras
Elena Anaya y Hugo Silva son los protagonistas de la serie producida por Pedro y Agustín Almodóvar. La trama sigue a una mujer que, tras ser despedida y acusada de espionaje industrial, tratará de recuperar su vida mientras oculta la verdad a su entorno. ¿Dónde y cuándo verla? En SkyShowtime, el 9 de octubre.
La Mesías
Los Javis son los creadores de esta serie en la que el vídeo viral de un grupo de música pop cristiana compuesto por varias hermanas impacta en la vida de un hombre atormentado por una infancia marcada por el fanatismo religioso. ¿Dónde y cuándo verla? En Movistar Plus+, el 11 de octubre.
Lola Dueñas, en una imagen de 'La Mesías'.
Ser o no ser
La comedia romántica juvenil sobre un adolescente trans de 17 años que sueña con convertirse en actor mientras se enfrenta a los retos de su transición regresa con una segunda temporada que profundiza en su viaje emocional. ¿Dónde y cuándo verla? En RTVE Play, el 11 de octubre.
Elite
The seventh season of the youth series set in the elitist school of Las Encinas recovers Omar Ayuso in its cast and adds Maribel Verdú, Leonardo Sbaraglia, Anitta and Mirela Balic, among others. Where and when to see it? On Netflix, October 20.
30 coins
The second season of Alex de la Iglesia's series starts with most of the town of Pedraza locked up in a psychiatric hospital. The heroes will have to face a new enemy, someone who even the devil fears him. Najwa Nimri and Paul Giamatti join the cast. Where and when to see it? On HBO Max, October 23.
Paul Giamatti, in the second season of '30 coins'.
Romancero
Supernatural thriller set in a desert Andalusia that follows the escape of two children fleeing from the forces of law and powerful supernatural creatures. Where and when to see it? On Amazon Prime Video, November 3.
Camilo Superstar
Drama that follows the odyssey that Camilo Sesto lived when he decided to take the risk of bringing to Spain the international musical Jesus Christ Superstar in the seventies, facing Francoist censorship, the ultras and his own record company. Where and when to see it? In Atresplayer, from November 19.
Entrevías
Jose Coronado returns to play Tirso in the third season of the series, which adds to its cast Natalia Dicenta to play the ex-wife of the protagonist. Luis Zahera also returns, whose character, Ezequiel, wakes up from a coma without remembering anything. Where and when to see it? In Telecinco, without specific date.
The Farad
Mariano Barroso is the director and co-creator of the series along with Alejandro Hernández. It is set in the Marbella of the eighties and follows a boy who enters, hand in hand with a girl and her family, in the world of the jet set and arms trafficking on the Costa del Sol. Where and when to see it? On Amazon Prime Video, no specific date.
The Other Side
Berto Romero is the creator and protagonist of this horror comedy where he plays a journalist specialized in the paranormal who, after a failed suicide attempt, comes back to life accompanied by the ghost of his mentor. Together they will face a poltergeist on the outskirts of Barcelona. Where and when to see it? In Movistar Plus +, no specific date.
María Botto, Berto Romero and Andreu Buenafuente, in 'El otro lado'.
Memento Mori
Yon González stars in this crime thriller that explores the relationship between a murderer and the policeman who pursues him, played by Francisco Ortiz, helped by the peculiar Carapocha, played by Juan Echanove. Where and when to see it? On Amazon Prime Video, no specific date.
This is not Sweden
Dramatic comedy shot in Spanish, Catalan, English and Swedish in which a couple moves to a mountain neighborhood of Barcelona to educate their daughters. But when tragedy strikes the neighborhood, they see how they get closer to what they were fleeing from. Where and when to see it? In RTVE Play, without specific date.
Everyone lies
In the second season, the urbanization tries to recover from Ivan's recent murder. Macarena and Ana try to get on with their lives, but the police find the body of the alleged murderer. He is unrecognizable, but a ring points to him. How can it be, if they threw the body somewhere else? Where and when to see it? In Movistar Plus +, no specific date.
Berlin
The series derived from La casa de papel travels to the past of the character played by Pedro Alonso, specifically to the moment in which Berlin plans to steal a collection of jewels worth 44 million euros by making them disappear before the eyes of the guards. Where and when to see it? On Netflix, December 29.
Pedro Alonso, in an image from the series 'Berlin'. TAMARA ARRANZ/NETFLIX
Tell me how it happened
Last season of the iconic series that has followed the recent history of Spain through the experiences of the Alcántara family. Seven chapters focusing on the seven main characters will end its journey beginning in 1994. Where and when to see it? In La 1, no specific date.
Not one more
A young woman holds out a banner in front of her high school that reads "Beware. There's a rapist in there." Who is the victim? Who is to blame? Adaptation of the novel by Miguel Saez Carral about the helplessness suffered by victims of sexual assault. Where and when to see it? On Netflix, no specific date.
Iron Hand
Thriller that follows Joaquín, the owner of the main terminal of the port of Barcelona, where shipments arrive that, in a year, can hide more than 30,000 kilos of cocaine. Joaquin gives permission to this contraband. After an accident and the disappearance of an important shipment, a ruthless war is unleashed. Where and when to see it? On Netflix, no specific date.
Balenciaga
Six episodes that go through the history of the Spanish designer who broke molds. Alberto San Juan plays Cristóbal Balenciaga in a story that takes place from the Spanish Civil War to the early seventies. Where and when to see it? On Disney+, no specific date.
The Law of the Sea
Blanca Portillo and Luis Tosar star in this three-episode miniseries that tells the story of the fishing vessel Francisco and Catalina de Santa Pola, which in 2006 became the first European ship to rescue 51 sub-Saharan migrants adrift in international waters of the Mediterranean. Where and when to see it? In La 1, no specific date.
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