The 9 Best TV Shows to Stream This Month (September 2026)
WIRED has curated a list of nine top television shows to stream in September 2026, focusing on series that explore technology, science, and culture. The selection includes a new season of the Office spinoff The Paper and a Lego-animated adaptation of the first three seasons of The Mandalorian. Additionally, the list features the return of political satire South Park and the spy drama Slow Horses for their upcoming seasons.
- ▪The Paper, a spinoff of The Office, premiered its second season on September 9 on Peacock.
- ▪Lucasfilm and Lego have released a 49-minute animated comedy on Disney+ that reimagines the first three seasons of The Mandalorian.
- ▪South Park is set to premiere its 29th season on September 16 on Paramount+ after winning the 2026 Emmy for Outstanding Animated Program.
- ▪Slow Horses returns for its sixth season on September 16, continuing the story of a dysfunctional MI5 team.
- ▪The curated list aims to highlight shows that align with WIRED's coverage of technology, science, and societal intersections.
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Jennifer M. WoodCultureSep 11, 2026 3:36 PMThe 9 Best TV Shows to Stream This MonthSouth Park, Slow Horses, Neon Genesis Evangelion, and a Lego-fied Mandalorian are just a few of the things you should be watching right now.Still from Lego Star Wars: The Mandalorian.Photograph: Courtesy of Lucasfilm Ltd.CommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storySeptember is typically the time when television gets serious again. The summer’s biggest TV shows have aired their finales, the fall schedule is kicking into high gear, and streamers are rolling out everything from high-concept sci-fi to prestige dramas.
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