Let’s face it, we’ve been eagerly awaiting fall series premieres all year long. When the weather cools down, the best plan is to snuggle up on the couch with a tasty snack and drink, and get lost in a gripping, edge-of-your-seat story. It’s officially guilt-free binge-watching season, and we’re ready for it. If you’re tuning into intimate nights at home, make sure to check out Bien’s big fall series guide, featuring fresh premieres and beloved favorites.
Dear White People
Matching the back-to-school vibe, Dear White People follows the lives of Black students at an elite American university. The series explores how they navigate social injustices, confront prejudices, and engage in activism while experiencing the challenges of college life and growing up.
Heartstopper
Catch up on all three seasons of Heartstopper, the beautiful series starring Kit Connor and Joe Locke, before the big finale arrives next year as a feature film.
Emily in Paris
For a feel-good, relaxing watch, Emily in Paris is the go-to. Expect love triangles, bold fashion choices, and plenty of European sightseeing adventures.
The Chair
See Sandra Oh in a fresh light after Grey’s Anatomy and Killing Eve. She stars as the first Black woman to lead the English department at a prestigious university.
The Night Agent
The Night Agent dives into themes of toxic masculinity and violence in a dystopian world where men live under a curfew. When a woman is brutally attacked during curfew hours, the police launch a complex investigation to find the culprit.
Mr Loverman
Mr Loverman, adapted from Bernadine Evaristo’s novel and starring Lennie James, tells the story of a man living a secret life, who has been in a relationship with his best friend for nearly 60 years.
The Buccaneers
Still craving more after Bridgerton? Then The Buccaneers, starring Christina Hendricks, might be your next binge. Set in the Regency era, it follows a lively group of young American women shaking up London’s stiff 1870s social season. The official synopsis says: “A spirited group of young American ladies bursts into the constrained London season of the 1870s, sparking an Anglo-American cultural clash as a tradition-bound society faces fresh rebellion. Sent to secure husbands and status, these adventurous women’s hearts seek much more — and saying ‘I do’ is just the beginning…”
Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
If you want a darker vibe for your fall watchlist, dive into the latest episode of Netflix’s Monsters series. This chapter tells the true story of Lyle and Erik Menendez, who were imprisoned in the 1980s for killing their parents. But there’s much more beneath the surface…
Lessons in Chemistry
Brie Larson stars as scientist Elizabeth Zott in Lessons in Chemistry, based on Bonnie Garmus’s novel. Set in the early 1960s, Elizabeth is fired from her own lab after becoming pregnant. She then launches a cooking show where she teaches housewives scientific knowledge.
