Eissy de la Moneda/Columnist
Between classes, work and studying, what better way to take a load off than to indulge in the best new and returning fall television shows? This season things will get bigger and better, so get ready to plan your schedules around what will possibly become your favorite shows of the year.
RETURNING SHOWS
Dexter, returns Sept. 30 @ 9 p.m. on Showtime.
After five seasons of meticulous killing, Dexter is finally caught in the act in the sixth season’s last episode. The seventh season of this exhilarating drama will keep viewers on edge as Lt. Debra Morgan has finally been introduced to the real Dexter, a serial killer. Both stepsister and co-worker to Dexter, Morgan has been developing some very un-sisterly affection toward her stepbrother. This season, fans can expect to see their complicated relationship unfold, along with the arrival of a few new characters, including a mysterious woman and a Ukrainian crime lord. This season will enthrall newcomers and keep the Dexter enthusiasts coming back for more.
Homeland, returns Sept. 30 @ 10 p.m. on Showtime.
This shock afflicting series is back for round two. After ending in a gut-wrenching situation in which Carrie has lost the memory that connected Brody to terrorism, season two will introduce a lot more than we can swallow. Ready? Brody is a congressman and Carrie is back to work on a potential terrorist attack on the U.S. after six peaceful months post-electroshock. And if that’s not enough to deal with, according to Entertainment Weekly, Executive Producer Alex Gansa added, “The centerpiece of season two is the doomed relationship between Carrie and Brody.” This season will also introduce new characters to the show, including Roya, a spy for Nazir. So if you enjoy spies, secrets and dangerous relationships, tune in to the return of one of the most throat-knotting series.
American Horror Story, returns Oct. 17 @ 10 p.m. on FX.
After a terrifying and captivating season one, American Horror Story is back, and this time it’s taking viewers on a trip to an asylum. American Horror Story-Asylum will have you “watching behind your couch,” according to Entertainment Weekly. It will have everything from nuns and serial killers to nymphomaniacs and aliens. Set in 1964 at Briarcliff Manor for the criminally insane, viewers can expect a variety of characters and stories. Every year, the show will have a different story and different characters, although some actors will return to play other roles. This season will be a workplace drama, so if you thought it couldn’t get crazier than season one, think again, and stay tuned for this series.
NEW SHOWS
Ben and Kate, starts Sept. 25 @ 8:30 p.m. on Fox.
In this new sibling sitcom, Kate’s older brother Ben, a wacky bachelor, moves in with her to help raise her five year-old daughter. While her life is being turned upside down by her too-spirited brother, Kate tries to help Ben make something of himself. So if you enjoy quirky comedies and crazy relatives, tune in to “Ben and Kate.”
The Mindy Project, starts Sept. 25 @ 9:30 p.m. on Fox.
This new comedy about a successful ob-gyn stars Mindy Kaling, best known for her role as Kelly Kapoor on “The Office.” In this new sitcom, she plays Mindy Lahiri, a smart, young woman who’s in search of love. If you love romantic, workplace comedies, you might just love this comedy about Mindy being Mindy.
Last Resort, starts Sept. 27 @ 8 p.m. on ABC.
When submarine officers object the command to launch a nuclear missile at Pakistan, they instantly become enemies of the state. Finding rescue on an exotic island, the crew tries to create a new life for themselves, all while attempting to clear their names. This series will provide viewers a look into friendship, treason and strategy. Catch “Last Resort” if you enjoy action-thrillers.
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