Here are just a few new shows this fall that I'm super excited about and can't wait to watch.
#1
Van Helsing
Van Helsing is set in the near future, where vampires have risen and taken control. Vanessa Van Helsing is humanity's last hope, as her unique blood composition gives her the ability to turn vampires human. With this secret weapon, Vanessa becomes a prime target for the vampires. Van Helsing comes from the producers of Fargo and Hell on Wheels. Acclaimed director/playwright Neil LaBute serves as showrunner.
Friday, Sept. 23rd (Syfy, 10 p.m.)
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# 2
Aftermath
When the world as they know it starts coming to an end, the Copeland family must face terrifying supernatural creatures and unprecedented disasters, including massive storms, earthquakes, meteor impacts, plague and the rapid decline of civilization. Will they be able to make it through - and figure out how to stop it?
Tuesday, Sept.27th (Syfy, 10 p.m.)
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#3
Westworld
The one-hour drama series Westworldis a dark odyssey about the dawn of artificial consciousness and the evolution of sin. Set at the intersection of the near future and the reimagined past, it explores a world in which every human appetite, no matter how noble or depraved, can be indulged.
The cast of the 10-episode series includes Anthony Hopkins, Ed Harris, Evan Rachel Wood, James Marsden, Thandie Newton, Jeffrey Wright, Tessa Thompson, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Jimmi Simpson, Rodrigo Santoro, Shannon Woodward, Ingrid Bolsø Berdal, Ben Barnes, Simon Quarterman, Angela Sarafyan, Luke Hemsworth and Clifton Collins, Jr.
Inspired by the motion picture “Westworld,” written and directed by Michael Crichton. Production companies, Bad Robot Productions, Jerry Weintraub Productions and Kilter Films in association with Warner Bros. Television. Executive producer/writer/director, Jonathan Nolan; executive producer/writer, Lisa Joy; executive producers, J.J. Abrams, Jerry Weintraub, Bryan Burk.
October 2nd, Westworld: (HBO, 9 p.m.)
# 4
Chance
Hugh Laurie plays as a forensic neuropsychiatrist in this noir-ish psychological thriller based on Kem Nunn’s novel. Gretchen Mol is an alluring patient with a multiple personality disorder who lures the mild-manner Chance into a world of violence and police corruption.
October 19th - Hulu
#5
The Walking Dead
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23