This autumn, viewers can anticipate a diverse slate of 20 new television dramas, offering a wide range of genres and storylines. From intense revenge thrillers and complex legal battles to historical family sagas and supernatural mysteries, the upcoming season promises compelling narratives for various tastes.

Among the early releases is "Kill Jackie," a revenge thriller premiering October 2 on Amazon Prime Video. The series stars Catherine Zeta-Jones as Jackie Price, an art dealer targeted by a group of hitmen known as The Seven Demons. Rather than flee, Jackie uses her connections to hunt her attackers, drawing inspiration from Aidan Truhan's 2018 novel "The Price You Pay."

Premiering on September 20, ITV1 and ITVX will feature "The Blame," starring Michelle Keegan as DI Emma Crane. This six-part thriller follows Crane's investigation into the murder of a figure skater, uncovering deep corruption within the police department.

"The Split Up," a spin-off of Abi Morgan's legal drama "The Split," debuts on BBC1 and BBC iPlayer on September 20. Written by Ursula Rani Sarma, the series focuses on a family of British-Asian solicitors in Manchester and stars Sanjeev Bhaskar, Ritu Arya, and Aysha Kala. Filming for the show began in Manchester in September 2025 after a temporary pause due to creative issues.

Anthony Horowitz's latest crime series, "Marble Hall Murders," arrives on BBC1 and BBC iPlayer on September 26. This six-part sequel to "Magpie Murders" and "Moonflower Murders" sees literary editor Susan Ryeland uncovering secrets within a family of authors. Filmed on the Greek island of Corfu, the series features Lesley Manville and Tim McMullan.

ITV1 and ITVX will also air "Winter" on September 30, a six-episode series pairing an unconventional forensic pathologist, Dr. Ethan Winter (Richard Armitage), with DI Lauren Bell (Annabel Scholey). The series, filmed in Belgium and Bristol, features self-contained homicides alongside an overarching plot related to Winter's personal life.

Netflix presents "East of Eden" on October 1, a seven-part adaptation of John Steinbeck's 1952 novel. The series, set in California and adapted by Zoe Kazan, explores the complex relationships of Cathy Ames (Florence Pugh) and patriarch Samuel Hamilton (Ciaran Hinds) against the backdrop of the US Civil War and World War I.

Meanwhile, "War," a divorce drama starring Dominic West and Sienna Miller, premieres on Sky Atlantic and HBO Max on October 2. The eight-part series, featuring Nina Sosanya as a combative lawyer, delves into the ugly and greedy aftermath of a split between a tech mogul and his actress wife.

Stephen King's chilling 1974 novel "Carrie" is adapted into an eight-part series for Amazon Prime Video on October 7. Canadian actress Summer H. Howell plays Carrie White, a bullied teenager who discovers telekinetic powers to exact revenge.

Premiering October 8 on Netflix, "Below" is a six-part thriller set in a Canadian coastal town. Josh Hartnett stars as Calvin Penney, a fisherman whose community is threatened by a mysterious sea creature, a premise likened to "Jaws" for the 21st century.

Apple TV will release "Nocturne" on October 30. Liev Schreiber plays Detective Jonah Lynn, who seeks a quieter life in a small Pennsylvania town, only to be terrorized by a serial killer, Jurek Walter, played by Stephen Graham. The series is based on novels by Alexander and Alexandra Ahndoril.

In October, ITV1 and ITVX will also premiere "Adultery," a six-part drama from writer Danny Brocklehurst. The series explores the emotional fallout of an adulterous affair between Beth (Romola Garai) and Tom (Dominic Cooper), whose children are also involved in a relationship.

"Crystal Lake," an eight-part prequel to the "Friday The 13th" franchise, debuts on Sky Atlantic and Now in October. Linda Cardellini portrays Pamela Voorhees, the mother of the iconic killer, as a disturbing chain of events unfolds.

Channel 4's "Hunting Alice Bell," a six-part psychological thriller co-written by David Baddiel, arrives in October. The series, which draws parallels with "The Traitors," centers on five women suspected of being Alice Bell, an accomplice to a serial killer, as they attempt to clear their names.

Also in October, "The Party," a five-part thriller adapted from Elizabeth Day's novel, will air on ITV and ITVX. Luke Evans stars as journalist Martin Gilmour, whose friendship with politician Ben Fitzmaurice (Tom Cullen) is tested by hidden secrets.

"Pierre," a Channel 4 drama, will also premiere in October. David Harewood plays a charismatic solicitor who challenges the police's handling of a case, uncovering institutional corruption.

Sky One will present "Yaga" in October, an eight-part mystery thriller about a private investigator, Rapp (Noah Reid), who delves into ancient magic while searching for a missing heir. Carrie-Anne Moss also stars.

November brings "The Good Daughter" to Sky Atlantic and Now, an eight-part thriller based on Karin Slaughter's 2017 novel. Rose Byrne and Meghann Fahy star as sisters confronting buried family secrets after a home invasion and a subsequent shooting.

Channel 5's "The Heights," a six-part thriller based on a novel by Louise Candlish, is also set for November. Anna Friel stars as Ellen, who seeks revenge after her son is led astray.

Additionally, "Honey," a six-part thriller rumored to be a prequel to "Killing Eve," is scheduled for November on BBC1 and BBC iPlayer. Ann Skelly plays an MI6 agent navigating a complex relationship in 1982 Berlin.

Finally, "The Day," an eight-part thriller based on the Belgian show "De Dag," is coming soon to Paramount+. Minnie Driver stars as Sylvia 'Vox' Voxley, a hostage negotiator attempting to resolve a bank robbery gone wrong over a single day.