After the binge-watching months of summer come to a close, the weekly fall favorite TV shows begin again. The nights of watching four or five episodes in a row are no longer an option with episodes airing only once a week. People quickly turn toward their live TV rather than their laptops. With the change in season comes an anticipation for new shows and returning favorites. Here are just five of the most eagerly awaited premieres, both old and new, of fall 2017.
1. The Good Doctor
This new show created by David Shore is already receiving lots of talk. Set to air on September 25th on ABC, this drama will star Freddie Highmore and follow an intricate storyline. The plot revolves around a young surgeon who has autism and Savant syndrome. He is drafted into the pediatric surgical unit of a highly acclaimed hospital and the show follows his results. Will he be able to help people he cannot truly connect with?
2. How To Get Away With Murder
At 10 PM on September 28th, How To Get Away With Murder will return for its fourth season. It is part of ABC’s famous TGIT lineup. The plot follows a group of college students studying law who get mixed up in a mysterious murder plot. It stars Viola Davis who does an amazing job at her role. Catch up on all the other seasons on Netflix – it is one you will not want to miss!
3. Greys Anatomy
Greys Anatomy comes back to us on the same night, September 28th as it is also part of ABC’s TGIT. It has made it to its fourteenth season and is still a huge success. It’s well-known by people of all ages, but as a refresher, it is a medical-based drama following the life of Meredith Grey and her journey towards becoming a successful surgeon. The show follows her ups and downs along this journey both professionally and personally.
4. This Is Us
This Is Us returns for its second season on NBC on Tuesday, September 26th. It won over the hearts of many people in the fall of 2016 and has been trending on Hulu ever since. In fact, it has already won two Emmy awards. It's a perfect family show. It follows the lives of a mother and her three triplets at two different points in time. It is unique in its presentation and definitely worth a watch.
5. Riverdale
Riverdale captivated many teens as it was trending on Netflix throughout the past summer, myself included. Although only one season has been released, it quickly became addicting. It takes place in a small town called Riverdale which has recently lost one of their own, Jason Blossom. The series begins as people hear about this tragedy and follows the lives of many in the town as well as the hunt to figure out what happened. It will return to the CW on October 11th. Mark your calendar!
Hopefully, this gave you some ideas for your next show to watch. All five are great options and there are so many more out there returning very soon. Happy fall and happy watching!
