Here is the list of the programming options to expect on TV this coming week:
On September 23, the new NBC medical drama Brilliant Minds will debut at 10 PM. Inspired by the extraordinary life and work of world-famous author and physician Oliver Sacks, the series follows a revolutionary, larger-than-life neurologist (Zachary Quinto) and his team of interns as they explore the last great frontier – the human mind – while grappling with their own relationships and mental health. The cast includes Donna Murphy, Teddy Sears, Tamberla Perry, Alexander MacNicoll, Ashleigh LaThrop, Spence Moore II and Aury Krebs.
The FOX drama 9-1-1: Lone Star will air its 5th season premiere on September 23 at 8 PM followed by the timeslot premiere of the new drama Rescue: Hi-Surf at 9 PM.
On September 24, the new FOX drama Murder In a Small Town will debut at 8 PM. Based on the Edgar Award-winning book series by novelist L.R. Wright, Rossif Sutherland stars as Karl Alberg, who moves to a quiet coastal town to soothe a psyche that has been battered by big-city police work. But this gentle paradise has more than its share of secrets, and Karl will need to call upon all the skills that made him a world-class detective in solving the murders that, even in this seemingly idyllic setting, continue to wash up on his shore. Kristin Kreuk stars as Cassandra, a local librarian who becomes Alberg’s muse, foil and romantic interest. Aaron Douglas and Mya Lowe co-star as well as special guest appearances by James Cromwell, Stana Katic and Paula Patton.
The NBC dramas Chicago Med, Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D. will air their seasons premieres on September 25 at 8, 9 and 10 PM respectively
On September 25, the FX horror-thriller series Grotesquerie will debut at 10 PM. A series of heinous crimes have unsettled a small community with Detective Lois Tryon (Niecy Nash-Betts) feeling these crimes are eerily personal, as if someone – or something – is taunting her. At home, Lois grapples with a strained relationship with her daughter, a husband in long-term hospital care and her own inner demons. With no leads and unsure of where to turn, she accepts the help of Sister Megan (Micaela Diamond), a nun and journalist with the Catholic Guardian. Sister Megan, with her own difficult past, has seen the worst of humanity, yet she still believes in its capacity for good. Lois, on the other hand, fears the world is succumbing to evil. As Lois and Sister Megan string together clues, they find themselves ensnared in a sinister web that only seems to raise more questions than answers. The cast also includes Courtney B. Vance and Lesley Manville.
The People’s Choice Country Awards will debut online on Peacock and on NBC on September 26 at 8 PM.
Also on September 26, the ABC drama 9-1-1 will air its 8th season premiere at 8 PM followed by the debut of the new drama Doctor Odyssey at 9 PM followed by the 21st season premiere of Grey’s Anatomy at 10 PM. Here is the tagline for Doctor Odyssey: This high-octane procedural stars Joshua Jackson as Dr. Max Bankman, a Connecticut physician who accepts the position of ship’s doctor for a luxury cruise ship where the staff works hard and plays harder. It’s all hands on deck as Max and his small but mighty medical team navigate unique medical crises and each other, miles from shore. The cast includes Don Johnson as Captain Robert Massey, Hamilton alum Phillipa Soo as nurse practitioner Avery Morgan and Sean Teale as registered nurse Tristan Silva.
The Netflix rom-com series Nobody Wants This will debut online on September 26. This comedy centered on the unlikely relationship between an outspoken, agnostic woman, Joanne (Kristen Bell), and an unconventional rabbi, Noah (Adam Brody). The cast includes Paul Ben-Victor, Stephanie Faracy, Tovah Feldshuh and Michael Hitchcock.
Also on September 26, the new Hallmark+ movie Love on the Danube: Kissing Stars will debut online. This is the story of a publicist and a rising film star whose professional collaboration on the cruise develops into an unexpected romance. The movie stars Sarah Power and Brendan Penny.
The new movie The Jane Mysteries: Too Much to Lose will also debut online on Hallmark+ on September 26. Jane (Jodie Sweetin) investigates the disappearance of a journalist after a significant game show win. Stephen Huszar, Paris Jefferson and Sherry Miller co-star.
On September 27, the Netflix sports movie Rez Ball will debut online. The Chuska Warriors, a Native American high school basketball team from New Mexico, must band together after losing their star player if they want to keep their quest for a state championship alive. The cast includes Jessica Matten, Amber Midthunder and Julia Jones.
The box office movie Wolfs will make its streaming debut online on Apple TV+ on September 27. The movie follows two lone wolf fixers (Brad Pitt and George Clooney) who are assigned to the same job. The cast includes Amy Ryan, Austin Abrams, Poorna Jagannathan and Richard Kind.
Also on September 27, the Hulu movie She Taught Love will debut online. A guy, Frank (Darrell Britt-Gibson), on a self-destructive path. A girl, Mali (Arsema Thomas), with an expiration date. What a perfect time to meet and fall in love. The cast includes Taissa Farmiga, D’Arcy Carden and Kevin Carroll.
The Hallmark Channel movie The Real West will debut on September 28 at 8 PM. A family vacation to a working Ranch introduces Professor Rebecca to Jake West. Rebecca is a widower chasing tenure and Jake is a handsome cowboy who never settled down. The movie stars Kimberley Sustad, Lucas Bryant and James Denton.
On September 28, the 2023 movie Mystery by the Book will make its small screen debut on Great American Family at 8 PM. A bookstore owner starts an antagonistic relationship with a book cover model until an antique key found in a false book unlocks their romance. The movie stars Alicia Dea Josipovic and Corey Sevier.
The Penguin will move to its regular timeslot of 9 PM on HBO followed by the season finale of Industry at 10 PM on September 29.
Lastly also on September 29, the spin-off series The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – The Book of Carol will debut on AMC at 9 PM. Season 2 picks up where The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon Season 1 left off, following fan-favorite characters Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus) and Carol Peletier (Melissa McBride). Daryl and Carol both confront old demons while she fights to find her friend and he struggles with his decision to stay in France, causing tension at the Nest. Additionally, Genet’s (Anne Charrier) movement builds momentum, setting Pouvoir on a violent collision course with the Union of Hope in the fight for France’s future. The cast includes Clemence Posey.
Mark your calendars!
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