The 20 Most Anticipated New TV Shows of Fall

Key Points:

• A new teen drama follows West Coast rower Teagan Tao as she relocates to an East Coast prep school without a girls' crew team, forcing her to cox the boys' varsity squad while navigating a love triangle.
• Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan's latest anthology season focuses on Lizzie Borden, the infamous female murderer, blending historical speculation with signature stylistic elements.
• MGM's miniseries tells the true story of Tony Kiritsis, who took a mortgage company owner hostage in 1977, exploring themes of violence and capitalism with strong performances from Giovanni Ribisi and Jon Hamm.
• A reboot of the 1990s sitcom "A Different World" centers on Deborah Wayne, a freshman at Hillman College and daughter of original characters, with original cast members reprising roles to blend nostalgia with modern storytelling.
• Zoe Kazan's adaptation of "East of Eden" offers a feminist retelling focusing on Cathy Ames, portrayed by Florence Pugh, providing a deeper look into the notorious literary villain's backstory.