Daily Mail Critics Unveil Top 30 Must-Watch TV Shows for Autumn

As the nights draw in, Daily Mail critics have compiled a list of the top 30 television shows to watch this autumn, spanning a variety of genres and streaming platforms. The curated selection aims to help viewers navigate the vast array of available content, offering recommendations for "fans of moody, atmospheric mysteries," "heartfelt yet hilarious stylings," and "American medical drama."

Among the highlighted series are "Widow's Bay" on Apple TV, described as a mix of small-town comedy and horror, and "Rooster" on HBO, a father-daughter comedy-drama starring Steve Carell. For those who enjoyed "ER," the American medical drama "The Pitt" is recommended for its portrayal of hospital life.

New releases also feature on the list. "The Good Daughter," set to debut on Sky Atlantic and Now on November 12, is suggested for fans of "Big Little Lies" and explores a central secret. Additionally, ITV's "Adultery," a six-part series about a forbidden romance, is noted for its resemblance to "The Affair."

The critics' picks include a range of dramas and thrillers. "The Beast in Me," available on Netflix, stars Claire Danes as an author who becomes obsessed with her neighbor. "Furious," on Disney+, is an eight-part thriller about an FBI agent tracking a female serial killer. "Rivals," also on Disney+, is a drama based on Jilly Cooper's novels, delving into 1980s glamour and intrigue.

Other recommended series include "Lucky," an Apple TV crime thriller starring Anya Taylor-Joy; "Lioness," a spy series on Paramount+ featuring Zoe Saldana, Nicole Kidman, and Morgan Freeman; and "Love Story: John F Kennedy Jr & Carolyn Bessette," a Disney+ series exploring their romance.

For fans of espionage, "Slow Horses" on Apple TV returns with Gary Oldman, while "Cape Fear," an Apple TV series starring Javier Bardem, offers a gritty take on a classic revenge story. "The Gentlemen," available on Netflix, is a crime series from Guy Ritchie.

Further recommendations span various genres: "I Will Find You" on Netflix, a Harlan Coben adaptation; "The Shards" on Disney+, a teen horror thriller; "Brothers," an Apple TV comedy starring Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey; "Girl Taken," a British abduction thriller on Paramount+; and "Scarpetta," a mystery thriller on Amazon Prime Video starring Nicole Kidman.

"The Pitt," an HBO Max medical drama, is noted for its similarities to "ER." "Ponies," on Sky/NOW, is a comedic spy thriller, while "The Five-Star Weekend" on Sky/NOW is a drama about women coming to terms with their lives. "Your Friends & Neighbours," an Apple TV series, stars Jon Hamm. The Australian comedy "Colin From Accounts" is available on BBC iPlayer.

"Youth," an HBO Max comedy by Sharon Horgan, explores love and life in one's 50s. "Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen" on Netflix is described as a psychological horror drama. "Steal," an Amazon Prime Video thriller, involves a major heist. "The Blame," on ITVX, is a crime thriller starring Michelle Keegan.

"Alice and Steve," a British comedy on Disney+, is described as a 'wrong-com' about choices. "The Rainmaker" on ITVX is a legal drama based on a John Grisham novel. "Winter," on ITVX, features Richard Armitage as a forensic pathologist. The Northern Irish police drama "Blue Lights" is available on BBC iPlayer.

"Kill Jackie," an Amazon Prime Video action series, stars Catherine Zeta-Jones. "War," on Sky Atlantic and Now, is a divorce drama. "Below," a Netflix thriller, is being called "Jaws for the 21st century." "The Party," on ITVX, is a five-part thriller adapted from an Elizabeth Day novel.

Upcoming releases include "This City Is Ours" (Series 2) on BBC iPlayer, "Nocturne" on Apple TV, "Adultery" on ITVX, "Hunting Alice Bell" on Channel 4, "The Good Daughter" on Sky Atlantic and Now, and "Honey" on BBC1 and BBC iPlayer. The selection promises a diverse viewing experience for the autumn season.