4 new Netflix shows to watch (and 2 to skip) in September 2026

The last few months of the year are here, and as we prepare to say goodbye to summer and hello to fall, there will be a long list of Netflix new releases coming in September 2026 to keep us company. If you're looking for an escape for the last remaining hot and rainy summer days, the streaming service has exactly what you're looking for to binge-watch next.

While you could get a jump on starting your annual rewatch of your favorite series, there are too many great new Netflix shows dropping in September to fall into nostalgia. Between the latest seasons of fan-favorite hits The Gentlemen and Monster to the debuts of surefire smashes Crew Girl and A Different World, there's a show for every viewer to enjoy.

But are all the new Netflix shows coming in September 2026 worth watching, or should you keep a few off your watch list for now? Obviously, the decision is subjective to each person, but we're sharing our recommendations for what to watch and what to skip in September!

The Gentlemen season 2

Watch! It's been well over two years since crime comedy-drama The Gentlemen premiered on Netflix and became an instant must-watch title. We've been waiting patiently for the second season to arrive, but the waiting finally comes to an end when the new episodes drop on Sept. 3.

While it's been two years for us, The Gentlemen season 2 picks up one year after the events that initially kicked off the first season. Eddie (Theo James) and Susie (Kaya Scodelario) have joined forces to work for Bobby's (Ray Winstone) empire, but they soon wonder how far they're willing to go.

There's no way that The Gentlemen season 2 could ever be recommended as a skip, since it's equal parts funny and captivating. Not to mention, it's been too long of a wait to give up now. The new season shouldn't be missed, and new fans will have two eight-episode seasons to dive into.

Earle Meets World

Skip! Netflix offers a diverse lineup of original scripted content, from documentaries to dating competition series such as Love is Blind to real estate reality shows like Selling Sunset. The streamer's collection of unscripted series is among its most popular, and it's getting a new entry.

Alix Earle, the social media personality who had her breakthrough making TikTok videos, stars in the new reality series Earle Meets World. Also starring her family, the reality series documents the celebrity's life and career in a way that fans haven't seen before.

Earle Meets World will definitely be a must-watch for fans of Alix Earle or those who just happen to love watching reality television shows like Keeping Up with the Kardashians. But if you're not a reality fan or don't know who Alix Earle is, feel free to skip the series when it premieres on Sept. 4.

DANG!

Watch! Netflix has been the home to various hit adult animated comedies over the years, like Big Mouth, BoJack Horseman, Long Story Short, and more. The streaming service is adding another adult animated comedy to its roster on Sept. 8 with DANG!

From creator Andrew Law, DANG! centers on a brother and sister living in New York City and having the time of their lives figuring it all out together. However, their world gets rocked when their much more put together older sister arrives in the city and spend time with them.

DANG! features the voices of Stephanie Hsu, Poppy Liu, and Andrew Law in its main cast, though like other Netflix animated comedies, there are sure to be some surprise guest stars. The series contains eight episodes and should definitely have a place on your watch list in September!

Crew Girl

Watch! This summer, young adult drama series have been more popular than ever, thanks to various streaming services providing great new shows. Netflix follows up My Life with the Walter Boys with the debut of the new teen sports drama Crew Girl on Sept. 10.

Crew Girl centers on teen rower Teagan (Miku Martineau), who finds her life turned upside down when she moves to a new school in the midst of a family scandal. She becomes the only girl on her prestigious school's crew team and gets drawn into a love triangle with complete opposites.

The series combines everything fans are loving about young adult television right now, complete with new faces to get to know. There's no doubt it's a cozy, fun, and entertaining watch. If you're a fan of teen dramas with complicated love triangles at their center, then Crew Girl shouldn't be skipped.

Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story

Skip! Ryan Murphy's controversial anthology series Monster has released three seasons so far, which have followed the stories of high-profile killers in American history: Jeffrey Dahmer, Lyle and Erik Menendez, and Ed Gein. The fourth season now tackles Lizzie Borden.

Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story stars Ella Beatty (the daughter of Annette Bening and Warren Beatty) as the titular killer, who became a suspect in the murders of her parents Andrew and Abby Borden when they were found murdered with a hatchet in August 1892.

Since Monster first debuted in 2022, it's been a cultural lightning rod, creating conversations about the way it depicts its subjects. But the Netflix anthology has won Emmys and remains a highly watched series. Dive right into season 4, but if you're not into this series, feel free to skip.

A Different World

Watch! Last but certainly not least, Netflix closes out the month with a premiere than everyone has been waiting for. Almost 40 years after the sitcom first premiered, A Different World is back with a reboot series that's also part revival thanks to the returns of various cast members.

The new iteration of A Different World follows Deborah (Maleah Joi Moon), the daughter of original characters Dwayne Wayne (Kadeem Hardison) and Whitley Gilbert (Jasmine Guy), as she settles into her freshman year at Hillman College by making new friends and writing her own legacy.

A Different World contains 10 episodes in its first season and makes its premiere on Sept. 24 with all of the episodes dropping at once. Even if you have never watched the original classic (which is also available on Netflix), the new reboot is still more than worth the watch.

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