TV Buzz Breakdown: Doc Returns, Futurama Drops, Dawson’s Creek Duo Reunites & More

Get ready to update your watchlist, TV fans — the small screen is about to get a whole lot more exciting. From returning fan favorites to unexpected reunions and surprise prequels, the latest TV news has something for every flavor of viewer. Whether you’re a diehard sci-fi binge-watcher, a sucker for medical drama, or someone still emotionally invested in the fate of Pacey and Joey, this roundup is your go-to guide to what’s hot in television right now.

In this week’s jam-packed slate of announcements, Fox sets a fall premiere for Doc, Futurama comes back swinging, and Apple TV’s Loot continues its rich-people redemption arc. There’s a new historical drama ready to shake up Hulu, and oh yeah — the Power universe is expanding (because of course it is). Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson are also reuniting for a trilogy that sounds like a love letter to fans with a side of existential dread. Let’s break it all down.

Doc Season 2 Returns with New Cast and High Stakes

Paging all fans of heartfelt hospital chaos — Fox’s Doc is scrubbing in for a second season. The network officially announced that Doc Season 2 will premiere Tuesday September 23 at 9PM Eastern, and things are getting a shakeup at Westside. Emmy winner Felicity Huffman is joining the cast as Dr Joan Ridley, mentor to Molly Parker’s Dr Amy Larsen. Oh and she’s also the new chief of internal medicine. No big deal.

Returning with her is Amy’s daughter Katie Hamda, played by Charlotte Fountain-Jardim, now a series regular. Patrick Walker also steps up full-time as Dr TJ Coleman, because every medical show needs at least one dreamy new doctor who might cause emotional damage. Expect more life-or-death moments, workplace power struggles, and probably some crying in elevators.

Futurama Season 13 Lands on Hulu With a Binge-Worthy Drop

Fry, Leela, and Bender are back — and they brought the entire Planet Express crew with them. Futurama Season 13 will premiere Monday September 15 on Hulu, and here’s the twist: all ten episodes will drop at once. Translation — cancel your plans and prep the snacks.

After multiple cancellations, resurrections, and more second chances than a romcom protagonist, Futurama continues to defy television gravity. Whether it’s tackling the ethics of robot dating or time travel paradoxes that hurt your brain in a good way, the show remains an animated gem with more cultural commentary than a semester of sociology.

Loot Season 3: Rich People Problems Return October 15

Apple TV+ is bringing back Loot for Season 3, premiering Wednesday October 15 with the first two of ten new episodes. If you’ve missed Maya Rudolph as Molly Wells, the billionaire trying to repair her image and give away her fortune (while living her best life), you’re in for a treat.

Expect more workplace shenanigans from The Wells Foundation team, dramatic self-reflection from Molly, and maybe even DJ Panda Head making a reappearance. Is it satire or just rich people being ridiculous? Either way, it’s highly watchable.

Dope Girls Makes Its Gritty Debut in the US

Move over royal dramas, there’s a new British import on the block. Dope Girls, a post-World War II BBC One drama, lands on Hulu Tuesday July 29. Starring Julianne Nicholson, Eliza Scanlen, and Umi Myers, the show dives into the underground criminal scene led by women in 1940s London.

It’s dark, it’s stylish, and it might just be your next obsession if you liked Peaky Blinders but wished it had more lipstick and fewer mustaches. Bonus points for the female-led cast who look ready to run the city — or burn it down.

Dawson’s Creek Alums Reunite for Happy Hours Film Trilogy

Joey and Pacey stans, this one’s for you. Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson are reuniting for Happy Hours, an upcoming film trilogy that promises adult relationship drama with a nostalgic twist. Holmes is not only starring — she’s writing and directing the trilogy too. Talk about a glow-up.

The films follow a couple navigating careers, family, and the ever-elusive concept of love while life throws curveballs like it’s training for the major leagues. Sounds like classic Dawson’s Creek angst, but make it grown up. Someone cue Paula Cole.

Power Prequel About Young Ghost and Tommy Ordered at Starz

Because you can never have too many criminals with tragic backstories, Starz is expanding its Power universe again. The network just ordered a brand-new prequel series centered on young Ghost and Tommy. That’s right — we’re going full origin story on the most complicated bromance in premium cable history.

The as-yet-untitled series will dive into how James St Patrick and Tommy Egan first became the streetwise duo we met in the original show. Expect loyalty, betrayal, and more than a few questionable decisions involving firearms. For fans of the franchise, this is basically catnip. For everyone else, consider this your cue to catch up — or at least pretend you have.

NBC Gives Stumble a Go: Cheerleading Comedy with a Dash of Klutz

Are you ready for cheerleaders who can’t quite nail the routine? NBC just ordered Stumble, a cheerleading comedy series starring Jenn Lyon and Taran Killam, and yes, it sounds gloriously chaotic. Picture high-flying kicks mixed with epic faceplants—and not just from the mats. Jenn Lyon brings her sharp comedic timing, while Taran Killam’s knack for physical comedy suggests there’ll be plenty of pratfalls and perfectly timed pratfalls. It’s a mash-up of glossy uniforms and cringy missteps, promising more laughs than flawless formations. So if you're into cheer squads that can’t quite cheer but can absolutely entertain, Stumble might be the series to trip your funny bone this season.

Bonus Binge: Robot Chicken and Chiefs Docuseries Drop Dates

If you’re looking to complete your animation collection, Robot Chicken: The Complete Series hits DVD on October 7. Yes, all 228 episodes plus bonus content from the 20th anniversary. That’s a whole lot of claymation chaos and pop culture parody.

Meanwhile, sports fans can dive into The Kingdom, a six-episode docuseries about the Kansas City Chiefs. It drops August 14 on ESPN+ and Disney+, with the first two episodes airing that night on ESPN at 9PM. Expect touchdowns, behind-the-scenes drama, and maybe a Taylor Swift reference if the internet has its way.

Your Watchlist Just Got a Lot Longer

Whether you’re into comedy, drama, sci-fi, or football documentaries that pretend not to be emotional, the latest TV news is overflowing with reasons to stay glued to your screen. With high-profile returns, exciting new series, and throwback reunions, there’s never been a better time to be a professional couch potato.

So mark your calendars, charge your remote, and get ready to dive in. And hey, maybe don’t start a new series unless you’re ready to emotionally commit. You’ve been warned.

Which of these shows are you most excited about? Drop your thoughts, predictions, and wild theories below.