Fall 2026 TV Preview: Alix Earle, 'Monster: Lizzie Borden' And 'Blade Runner 2099' Lead Packed Season

As the leaves turn and the weather cools, TV networks and streaming powerhouses are unleashing a wave of highly anticipated autumn television. From fresh installments of beloved reality competitions to brand-new streaming spectacles, small screens are set for an overload of prestige drama and guilty-pleasure unscripted chaos. Leading the charge for lifestyle and reality fans is social media sensation Alix Earle, whose brand-new unscripted series *Earle Meets World* drops on Netflix on September 4. The show promises an intimate look at the creator and her family as they navigate life in the spotlight. Meanwhile, broadcast networks are leaning heavily on proven staples like *Dancing With the Stars*, *The Voice*, and *Hell’s Kitchen* to hold down prime time, alongside new broadcast entries including CBS’s drama *Cupertino* and NBC’s *Line of Fire*. ## What shows are coming to streaming in fall 2026? Streamers are packing their autumn schedules with heavy hitters across every genre. Netflix is rolling out several massive titles, including Zoe Kazan’s adaptation of John Steinbeck's *East of Eden* and a brand-new chapter of the hit *Monster* anthology series, this time focusing on infamous historical figure Lizzie Borden. Nostalgic viewers also have plenty to celebrate as Netflix dives back into classic IP with spinoffs connected to *A Different World* and Nickelodeon’s *Victorious*, the latter titled *Hollywood Arts*. HBO is keeping high-society period drama alive with the return of *The Gilded Age*, promising plenty of societal gossip and backstabbing. On the comedy front, acclaimed creator Sharon Horgan brings her latest project, *Youth*, to viewers searching for sharp, quick-witted humor. ## What is Prime Video releasing in fall 2026? Prime Video is doubling down on massive genre projects to dominate the fall season. Horror maestro Mike Flanagan tackles Stephen King’s classic telekinetic nightmare with a brand-new television adaptation of *Carrie*. Sci-fi fans are also getting a major treat with *Blade Runner 2099*, a limited series set to expand the iconic dystopian universe even further. With an endless stream of premieres on the horizon, viewers have a jam-packed schedule ahead.