For those who love fall, the transition from summer can be a time to reinvent oneself. It’s the time when one can finally switch over to pumpkin spice lattes, cinnamon and apple candles, and chunky knit sweaters.
Arguably, the best part of autumn is finding a new series to binge-watch and cozying up on the couch with a fuzzy blanket, pumpkin bread, and a cup of hot tea. To make this as easy as possible, here are six fall TV shows to watch as classes restart.
“Teen Wolf”
Amazon Prime Video
Loosely based on the 1985 film, this modernized version of “Teen Wolf” follows teenager Scott McCall after he is bitten in the woods by a mysterious creature. With the help of werewolf mentor Derek Hale and his best friend Stiles Stilinski, Scott has to figure out how to live with his newfound powers. Running six seasons, this spooky show is perfect to watch between classes as the weather gets colder.
“Supernatural”
Netflix
This dark television show spans 15 seasons and follows Dean and Sam Winchester’s reunion after their demon-hunting father, John, goes missing.
Fortunately, John left a trail of clues for the boys. Unfortunately, most of the clues involve fighting some spirit, demon, or other monster. The two boys travel back and forth across the country in Dean’s 1967 Chevrolet Impala fighting demons and saving people.
The first three seasons have the best spooky season vibes. You might need to sleep with a night light after watching episodes filmed during the pre-digital camera era.
“Sabrina the Teenage Witch”
Paramount+
On her 16th birthday, Sabrina Spellman – a high school student who lives with her two eccentric aunts, Hilda and Zelda, and their talking cat, Salem – finds out she’s a witch. With the help of her aunts, Sabrina learns how to sensibly use her powers while navigating the real world and, most difficultly, high school. The 1996 sitcom ran for seven seasons.
“Gilmore Girls”
Netflix
Everyone knows the fall season means “Gilmore Girls” can finally play in the background all day. The show follows Lorelai and Rory Gilmore, a mother and daughter duo living in a small fictional town just outside of picturesque Hartford, Connecticut.
The girls navigate many situations, including being accepted into private school, running an inn, and messy love lives. Rory’s determination and Lorelai’s sassiness will keep you invested, while the love story sideplots will have you rooting for the girls’ relationships. There are seven seasons of “Gilmore Girls” for your bingeing pleasure.
“Scooby-Doo: Where Are You!”
Available to rent on Amazon
If you want a fall hit filled with nostalgia, this 1969 animated series is perfect. The group of four teenagers, Velma, Daphne, Shaggy, Fred, and their talking dog, Scooby-Doo, ride around in their van called the Mystery Machine, sleuthing out cases of weird phenomena.
The gang somehow always ends up running into these mystery situations, even when they don’t try to.
Each episode follows an identical arc, with episodes typically ending with, “I would have gotten away with it if it weren’t for you meddling kids!”
“Sherlock”
Hulu
Although “Sherlock” isn’t explicitly a fall show, the gloomy England set makes the show all the more cozy.
In this classic retelling of the iconic Sherlock Holmes originally created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Dr. Watson and Holmes become roommates.
They begin to solve several mysteries and crimes – crimes Holmes’ typical nemesis, Professor James Moriarty, always seems to play a part in. Sherlock ran four seasons and is available on Hulu.
Now, go make yourself some pumpkin-flavored treats, get comfy in your coziest sweater, and curl up on the couch to immerse yourself in the spirit of fall with any of these vibe-setting autumnal shows.