Binge-Worthy Breakthrough: Discover the Top New Streaming Shows of the Week, Including Penelope
The Best New Streaming Shows This Week
Are you ready to binge-watch some amazing new shows? We’ve got you covered! This week, we’re highlighting six new series that are sure to captivate your attention. From dramas to documentaries, and from reality TV to animation, there’s something for everyone.
1. Penelope – September 24, Netflix
In this drama series, 16-year-old Penelope abandons her modern life for a solitary journey into Washington state. Feeling disconnected from the world around her, Penelope steals camping equipment and sneaks into a national park, determined to live off the land and find herself in nature.
Key Details:
- Release Date: September 24, 2024
- Genre: Drama
- Rating: N/A
- Director: Mel Eslyn, Mark Duplass
- Cast: Megan Stott, Krisha Fairchild, Amber Wolfe Wollam, Cynthia Geary, Austin Abrams, Barry O’Neil, Eddie Lee Wollrabe
2. Everything Calls for Salvation (Season 2) – September 26, Netflix
In this drama series, Daniele Cenni, a former psychiatric patient, is now a father to young Maria and is navigating a new chapter filled with unexpected challenges and profound personal growth. Daniele must navigate the complexities of co-parenting amidst a turbulent custody battle with his ex-partner, Nina.
Key Details:
- Release Date: September 26, 2024
- Genre: Drama
- Rating: TV-MA
- Director: Francesco Bruni
- Cast: Federico Cesari, Andrea Pennacchi, Bianca Nappi, Ricky Memphis, Filippo Nigro, Fotinì Peluso, Lorenzo Renzi
3. Out There: Crimes of the Paranormal (Season 1) – September 24, Hulu
This documentary series examines real-life criminal cases with bizarre paranormal elements. The series premiere focuses on a 2020 explosion in downtown Nashville, tied to a man deeply invested in the "lizard people" conspiracy theory.
Key Details:
- Release Date: September 24, 2024
- Genre: Documentary
- Rating: N/A
- Director: Ben Klein
- Cast: Steve Iavarone, Pamela Perry, W. Scott Poole
4. Crime Scene Kitchen (Season 3) – September 27, Hulu
In this reality TV series, a new group of contestants enters The Circle, competing for a $100,000 prize. It’s very Gen Z; they build online personas and strategically build alliances, and the ones who do it best win.
Key Details:
- Release Date: September 26, 2024
- Genre: Reality
- Rating: N/A
- Director: Harbinder Singh
- Cast: Joel McHale, Curtis Stone, Yolanda Gampp, T Lawrence-Simon, Fadi Odeh, Amber Croom, Yas…
5. Midnight at the Pera Palace (Season 2) – Netflix, September 12
In this drama series, Esra is still stationed at Pera Palace Hotel on a quest to uncover the truth about her origins, which may be tied to events in 1941. As she and Ahmet navigate between 2022, 1941, and other periods, they encounter figures like Alfred Hitchcock while trying not to alter history drastically.
Key Details:
- Release Date: September 12, 2024
- Genre: Drama, History, Mystery
- Rating: TV-14
- Director: Elif Usman
- Cast: Yasemin Szawlowski, Tansu Biçer, Engin Hepileri, Hazal Kaya, James Chalmers, Selahattin Paşalı, Hakan Dinçkol
6. How to Die Alone – Hulu, September 13
In this comedy series, Mel, a socially awkward airport employee, has a near-death experience on her birthday and realizes she’s been living in fear and isolation. Mel begins a journey of self-discovery and personal growth, navigating awkward social situations, budding romances, and fraught family dynamics.
Key Details:
- Release Date: September 13, 2024
- Genre: Comedy
- Rating: N/A
- Director: Natasha Rothwell
- Cast: Natasha Rothwell, Conrad Ricamora, Jocko Sims, KeiLyn Durrel Jones
7. LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy – Disney Plus, September 13
In this animated series, familiar Star Wars characters like Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Han Solo embark on a mission to rebuild and restore balance to the galaxy after the events of the original trilogy.
Key Details:
- Release Date: September 13, 2024
- Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure
- Rating: TV-G
- Director: Chris Buckley
- Cast: Gaten Matarazzo, Bobby Moynihan
Stay tuned for more updates and reviews of these new streaming shows!
