By: Mariam Elhamy
TV Addicts, rejoice! To keep you plugged into what is premiering every month, we put together a monthly list of new TV series set to air! We’ve added a description and a trailer for each show, so all you have to do is choose what sounds good and start streaming! Shows are listed in alphabetical order.
Baby
Inspired by a true story, Baby follows a group of Roman teenagers as they defy society in their search for identity and independence.
Dirty John
Dirty John focuses on Newport Beach interior designer and single mother Debra Newell (Connie Britton) who falls for a con man posing as a doctor named John Meehan (Eric Bana). The twisty story of the relationship between the divorced doctor and the businesswoman ends poorly for all involved.
Escape At Dannemora
The Ben Stiller-directed eight-part limited series dramatizes the 2015 Dannemora prison break in upstate New York, where convicted murderer Richard Matt (Benicio del Toro) plans an escape with fellow inmate David Sweat (Paul Daon) with the help of Tilly Mitchell (Patricia Arquette), the married prison shop supervisor who had become involved with both of them.
Homecoming
Homecoming tells a story about caseworker Heidi Bergman (Julia Roberts) who worked at a secret government facility to help returning soldiers like Walter Cruz (Stephan James) transition back to civilian life. Four years later, a DoD auditor (Shea Whigham) questions Heidi on why she left in this psychological thriller based on a fictional podcast.
House of Cards (Season 6)
The sixth and final season of the political drama House of Cards, according to Netflix will be released this November. This season sees Claire posed to take over as Commander in Chief. A woman on the rise, a force stronger and more cunning than Frank, you can expect the conclusion will focus on the first female president.
Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny
Animated Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny follows the story of Po who faces one of his biggest challenges yet, which is to teach four panda kids how to wield their newfound chi powers in order to save the world from an evil force.
MIKE JUDGE PRESENTS: TALES FROM THE TOUR BUS (SEASON 2)
Mike Judge Presents: Tales From the Tour Bus chronicles the stories of some of country music’s most legendary artists. The second season of the animated Mike Judge anthology series features episodes about such artists as James Brown, George Clinton, Bootsy Collins, and Rick James.
My brilliant friend
My Brilliant Friend is an Italian-language adaptation of Elena Ferrante’s novels, the show begins a coming-of-age story about childhood friends Elena (Elisa Del Genio) and Lila (Ludovica Nasti) in 1950s Naples.
origin
Origin follows a group of strangers stranded on a spacecraft bound for a distant planet. The abandoned passengers must work together for survival, but quickly realize that one of them is far from who they claim to be.
Our Cartoon President: Election Special 2018
Fearing a Democratic blue wave and the threat of impeachment, Our Cartoon President teams with his son Don Jr. to help Republicans win the midterm elections and save America from the grips of democracy. This 1-hour special will feature cartoon Vladimir Putin, Rudy Giuliani, Bill and Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, as Cartoon Trump faces a threat of impeachment.
Outlander (Season 4)
Plunged into the past, a scared and inexperienced Roger makes the bizarre choice to declare he is there to “claim his wife” Brianna. He then discovers that when Brianna (Sophie Skelton) traveled through the stones, she faced a devastating storyline that ended up with her being raped, this results in a deadly altercation between Jamie and his nephew Young Ian (John Bell). Unable to contain his rage, Jamie beats Roger completely unaware of his true identity and Roger is faced with trying to survive before the mistake is finally cleared up.
Patriot (season 2)
Patriot is political TV dramedy, focused around John who works to save a deteriorating covert mission in order to rescue his brother Edward (Michael Chernus). Their father Tom (Terry O’Quinn) orders a failsafe: to assassinate the pro-nuclear Iranian presidential candidate in a heavily guarded Paris compound. Meanwhile, too many people have come to know too much: John’s team of allies has grown, but so has his field of adversaries, and his efforts to navigate these forces come with a heavy cost.
real country
Real Country is a new country music showcase series featuring multi-platinum, five-time GRAMMY Award®-winning trailblazer Shania Twain, ACM Award-winning and platinum-selling singer-songwriter Jake Owen and multi-platinum, GRAMMY Award®-winning country music legend Travis Tritt. Together they hand-select emerging solo artists, duos and groups to perform in showcases that spotlight the rich traditions, songs and themes of specific country genres. The best artists from each showcase will perform in a grand finale, for the chance to be named one of country music’s next breakout acts.
Room 104 (Season 2)
Set in a single room of an average American motel, Room 104 tells a different story of the assorted characters who pass through it in each episode. The series ranges from comedy to drama to horror.
sally4ever
Sally4Ever is a comedy show that tells the story of Sally (Catherine Shepherd), a soon-to-be promoted marketer who, for 10 years, has lived a comfortable and dull suburban life with David (Alex Macqueen). After she reluctantly accepts her boyfriend’s proposal, she begins a wild affair with Emma, a seductive, charismatic, boho actress, singer, musician, poet and author.
Startup (season 3)
StartUp season 3 tells the story of the emergence of GenCoin, a new dubious cryptocurrency. Three unknowns who are hardly typical tech engineers and friends will be fighting it out for power and will be threatened by what might be the most dangerous criminal organization of all: the U.S. Government.
The boss baby: Back in business (season 2)
The Boss Baby brings his big brother Tim to the office to teach him the art of business in this animated series The Boss Baby: Back in Business, sprung from the hit film. With a little help from his brother and accomplice, Boss Baby tries to balance family life with his job at Baby Corp headquarters.
The kominsky method
Actor-turned-acting coach Sandy Kominsky (Michael Douglas) plays a divorcée who enrolls in his acting class, and his agent/friend Norman Newlander (Alan Arkin) deal with aging and living in Los Angeles in the Chuck Lorre comedy, The Kominsky Method.
The little drummer girl
The Little Drummer Girl, follows le Carré’s 1983 novel about an Israeli spy who enlists an actress to help him track down a Palestinian terrorist moving through Europe, and once again there is some major talent involved. A chance encounter in Greece between Charlie (Florence Pugh), an actress on vacation and a mysterious man named Becker (Alexander Skarsgård), becomes much more as she becomes part of high stakes spy plot masterminded by Martin Kurtz (Michael Shannon).
the real housewives of new jersey (season 9)
The Real Housewives of New Jersey ladies are back — and feistier than ever before. Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga, Dolores Catania, and Margaret Josephs are returning and welcoming two new faces to the squad: Jennifer Aydin and Jackie Goldschneider. Bravo heads to the Garden State for this installment of the `Housewives’ series, focusing on five affluent Jersey girls who are more than just friends: Caroline Manzo is a devoted wife and mother of three adult children, Jacqueline Laurita is a former Las Vegas cosmetologist who is now a full-time housewife and Teresa Giudice is a mother of four who runs her household without help from a nanny or personal assistant. Also featured in the show are Teresa’s sister-in-law and cousin, Melissa Gorga and Kathy Wakile.
Vikings (Mid-Season 5)
Vikings, set in Norway, Lagertha’s army is on the brink of being routed from Kattegat, with Ivar prepared to capture the city and claim his revenge. In England, after the passing of King Aethelwulf, Aethelred rallied the Lords behind his half-brother Alfred and proclaimed him King of Wessex. In Iceland, the feud between the families of Kjetill and Eyvind escalate to the point where each of their sons is killed. Determined to prevent further bloodshed, Floki offers himself as a sacrifice.
Westside
Westside offers an unscripted and deeply personal glimpse into the journeys of nine young L.A.-based musicians as they follow their dreams. Each episode sheds light on their creative processes and personal struggles, interspersing cinema verité-style documentary footage with beautifully produced music videos featuring original songs. Despite their varied backgrounds, all of the musicians have big dreams – and they’re willing to do whatever it takes to make them come true.
