Fall TV Preview: 20 Fresh Series to Watch This Season
The article previews 20 new scripted television series arriving in the coming months, while noting several returning favorites like Slow Horses and Lupin. Among the highlights is 'Crew Girl,' a Netflix teen drama about a competitive rower who must join a boys' team after a family scandal forces her to move. The show premieres on September 10.
The series centers on Teagan Tao, a West Coast rower whose relocation to the East Coast follows a family scandal that upends her household. At Easton Prep, she finds no girls' crew program, so she takes the coxswain position on the boys' varsity team, navigating team friction alongside a romantic subplot. Miku Martineau leads the cast, with the premiere set for September 10 on Netflix.
The show appears among a broader fall slate of 20 new scripted series highlighted by the publication, which also flags returning favorites such as Slow Horses, Lupin, and Yellowjackets' final season. The list spans genres and platforms, from Amy Poehler's comeback project to a long-gestating reboot, reflecting the industry's continued mix of fresh concepts and established franchises.
This series could resonate with younger viewers navigating themes of displacement, gender barriers in athletics, and identity formation. By placing a female lead in a traditionally male-dominated sport, it may spark conversations about inclusivity in school programs and the pressures teens face when reinventing themselves. Its streaming release on Netflix could also influence how similar coming-of-age stories are pitched and produced in the near term.