Rueben's Ramblings

On September 21, the new Disney+ series Andor will debut online.

The series explores a new perspective from the Star Wars galaxy, focusing on Cassian Andor’s (Diego Luna) journey to discover the difference he can make. The series brings forward the tale of the burgeoning rebellion against the Empire and how people and planets became involved. It’s an era filled with danger, deception and intrigue where Cassian will embark on the path that is destined to turn him into a rebel hero.

The cast includes Fiona Shaw, Adria Arjona, Kyle Soller, Genevieve O’Reilly, Denise Gough and Stellan Skarsgard.

Here is a trailer for Andor:

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On September 19, the reboot of Quantum Leap will debut on NBC at 10 PM.

It’s been 30 years since Dr. Sam Beckett stepped into the Quantum Leap accelerator and vanished. Now a new team has been assembled to restart the project in the hopes of understanding the mysteries behind the machine and the man who created it.

The series stars Raymond Lee in the lead role along with Ernie Hudson, Mason Alexander Park, Caitlin Bassett and Nanrisa Lee.

Here is a trailer for Quantum Leap:

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The Sundance Now drama The Light in the Hall will debut online on September 15.

This psychological thriller is about the disappearance of a 15-year-old girl, Ela Roberts, in 2002. Joe Pritchard (Iwan Rheon from Game of Thrones) was arrested after her DNA was found in his caravan and he confessed to her murder, though he has not disclosed where her body is.

When the news breaks that Joe is about to be released from prison after 18 years – much to the horror of Ela’s mother (Joanna Scanlan), journalist Cat Donato (Alexandra Roach) decides to return to Llanemlyn to discover the truth about Ela’s final days for once and for all. But will Cat be warmly welcomed back in the town where she grew up? Sharon is also desperate for answers, and she’ll go to any lengths to get them.

Here is a trailer for The Light in the Hall:

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On September 15, the 10-episode small screen adaptation of Vampire Academy will debut online on Peacock today

From The Vampire Diaries executive producer Julie Plec and The Vampire Diaries actress Marguerie MacIntyre comes a story of friendship, romance and danger. In a world of privilege and glamour, two young women’s friendship transcends their strikingly different classes as they prepare to complete their education and enter vampire society. One as a powerful Royal, the other a half-vampire Guardian trained to protect against the savage ‘Strigoi’ who threaten to tear their society apart. That is, if Royal infighting doesn’t do the job first.

A bevy of new faces will star in the lead roles along with Angel alum J. August Richards.

Here is a trailer for Vampire Academy:

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On September 11, the new Showtime drama American Gigolo will debut at 9 PM.

The series will follow Julian Kaye (Jon Bernthal) after his wrongful conviction release from 15 years in prison as he navigates his complicated relationships with his former lover Michelle (Gretchen Mol), his troubled mother and the people who betrayed him. While Julian struggles to reconcile the escort he was in the past and the man he is today, Detective Sunday (Rosie O’Donnell) seeks the truth about the murder that sent Julian to prison all those years ago, unearthing a much larger conspiracy along the way.

The series will also feature Wayne Brady, Sandrine Holt and Leland Orser.

Here is a trailer for American Gigolo:

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