Here Are the Fresh Streaming Shows and Premieres for This Week, Including ‘Wolf King’

There’s a fresh batch of series and docuseries landing the week of Monday, September 8 through Sunday, September 14. To keep it simple and useful, this roundup mirrors the titles listed on Comic Basics for this week—minus movies, sports, and stand-up specials—so you can zero in on exactly what’s new.

Each entry gives you a quick plot snapshot, the key cast and creators, and when and where to watch. Dates and platforms are included in the paragraphs, never in the headings, and titles are in single quotes throughout.

‘The Crow Girl’ (2025–)

The dark crime drama ‘The Crow Girl’ bows Monday, September 8 on Acorn TV in North America, following DCI Jeanette Kilburn and psychotherapist Dr. Sophia Craven as they team up to stop a killer targeting young men.

Adapted from Erik Axl Sund’s bestselling novels, the series stars Eve Myles as Kilburn and Katherine Kelly as Craven, with Dougray Scott among the supporting cast. It’s developed by Buccaneer Media, with Milly Thomas leading the adaptation and episodes directed by Charles Martin and Rebecca Rycroft.

‘Only Murders in the Building’ (2021–)

‘Only Murders in the Building’ returns Tuesday, September 9 on Hulu as Charles, Oliver, and Mabel dive into a brand-new mystery inside and around the Arconia.

Created by Steve Martin and John Hoffman, the ensemble is led by Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez, with a rotating slate of guest stars each season. The comedy–mystery is produced by 20th Television and Rhode Island Ave. Productions.

‘Guts & Glory’ (2025–)

Shudder’s new reality competition ‘Guts & Glory’ premieres Tuesday, September 9 on Shudder, throwing contestants into fully immersive horror scenarios where they must solve challenges and outlast the night.

The series blends practical effects with survival-game mechanics and is produced for Shudder with genre heavyweights among the executive producers. Episodes track team dynamics under pressure as players navigate elaborate, fear-testing set pieces.

‘Thirst Trap: The Fame. The Fantasy. The Fallout.’ (2025)

The docuseries ‘Thirst Trap: The Fame. The Fantasy. The Fallout.’ starts Tuesday, September 9 on Paramount+, unpacking William White’s viral rise from a TikTok lip-sync to a devoted fandom—and the chaos that followed.

Across interviews and archival footage, the production examines parasocial relationships, sudden internet notoriety, and the offline consequences for creators and communities. The series is produced by Pyramid Productions with a focus on digital-culture storytelling.

‘Love Is Blind: Brazil’ (2021–)

‘Love Is Blind: Brazil’ returns Wednesday, September 10 on Netflix with a season built around over-50 participants, continuing the pods-to-proposal experiment and following couples into the real world.

Hosted by Camila Queiroz and Klebber Toledo, the Brazilian iteration adapts the format created by Chris Coelen, tracking reveals, cohabitation, family meetings, and altar-day choices across the season.

‘The Girlfriend’ (2025)

Prime Video’s limited series ‘The Girlfriend’ premieres Wednesday, September 10 on Prime Video, charting the escalating clash between Laura and her son’s new partner, Cherry, as suspicion turns into a high-stakes psychological duel.

Adapted from Michelle Frances’ novel, the six-episode thriller stars Robin Wright as Laura and Olivia Cooke as Cherry, with Laurie Davidson, Waleed Zuaiter, and Anna Chancellor in supporting roles. Wright directs episodes; the series is produced by Imaginarium Productions with Amazon MGM Studios.

‘The Hardacres’ (2024–)

‘The Hardacres’ begins streaming in North America on BritBox on Wednesday, September 10, following a working-class family in 1890s Yorkshire as a stroke of fortune thrusts them into a new world of wealth and expectations.

Created by Amy Roberts and Loren McLaughlan and adapted from C. L. Skelton’s novels, the period drama stars Claire Cooper and Liam McMahon, with Playground Entertainment producing a six-episode first season.

‘Love Is Blind: France’ (2025–)

The French edition ‘Love Is Blind: France’ launches Wednesday, September 10 on Netflix, introducing singles who date in the pods, get engaged sight unseen, and test compatibility outside the experiment.

Hosted by Teddy Riner and Luthna Plocus, the series is produced by ITV Studios France and follows the franchise’s signature arc: pod connections, reveals, shared living, family introductions, and wedding decisions.

‘Tyler Perry’s Zatima’ (2022–)

‘Tyler Perry’s Zatima’ returns Thursday, September 11 on BET+, continuing Zac and Fatima’s relationship as career stresses, past entanglements, and family complications raise the stakes.

A spin-off of ‘Sistas’, the series stars Devale Ellis as Zac and Crystal Renee Hayslett as Fatima, with Nzinga Imani and Remington Hoffman among the ensemble. Produced by Tyler Perry Studios, the new season brings fresh conflicts and reversals.

‘Beauty in Black’ (2024–)

‘Beauty in Black’ resumes Thursday, September 11 on Netflix, centering on Kimmie as she navigates the ruthless overlap of a cosmetics dynasty and criminal enterprises while fighting to protect herself and those she loves.

Created by Tyler Perry, the series stars Taylor Polidore Williams as Kimmie, with a supporting cast that has included Debbi Morgan, Richard Lawson, and Ricco Ross. The show blends family-empire intrigue with crime-drama tension.

‘Wolf King’ (2025–)

The animated fantasy ‘Wolf King’ returns Thursday, September 11 on Netflix, continuing Drew Ferran’s journey after discovering he is heir to a werewolf bloodline and a fractured realm.

Based on Curtis Jobling’s ‘Wereworld’ novels, the series features voice talent led by Ceallach (Cel) Spellman as Drew and expands its creature-clan politics, court intrigue, and quest arcs across Season 2.

‘Top End Bub’ (2025–)

‘Top End Bub’ premieres Friday, September 12 on Prime Video, catching up with Indigenous lawyer Lauren and her husband Ned as they relocate to Australia’s Top End to raise Lauren’s orphaned niece.

Created by Miranda Tapsell and Joshua Tyler as a follow-up to their film ‘Top End Wedding’, the eight-part series stars Tapsell and Gwilym Lee, with episodes directed by Shari Sebbens and Christiaan Van Vuuren and produced by Goalpost Pictures.

‘Beauty and the Bester’ (2025)

The true-crime docuseries ‘Beauty and the Bester’ debuts Friday, September 12 on Netflix, probing the relationship between Dr. Nandipha Magudumana and Thabo Bester and the events surrounding his prison break.

Structured around investigative milestones, the series features reporting, court footage, and interviews; it’s presented as a multi-part documentary with direction credited to Anthony Molyneaux and produced with a South African focus on the high-profile case.

Share which of these new and returning series you’re queuing up first this week in the comments!