Lorelai Gilmore (Lauren Graham) and Rory Gilmore (Alexis Bledel) in 'Gilmore Girls'
When summer ends and the chill in the air sends a shiver down your spine, two types of TV viewers emerge: the ones that toss on their sweaters, warm up the kettle for some tea, and watch some cozy TV, and those who deck out their homes in their Halloween decor, light some candles, and turn on some spooky shows.
No matter which one you are, we've officially entered the period where TV viewing shifts to fall essentials. Each fall, we tend to receive a smattering of new content that helps us prepare for the season. For the traditionalists, it's the old faithfuls that we turn to get us into the mood. From the quintessential Gilmore Girls to the campy horror live-action teen scream queens like Wednesday and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, we have the shows that should definitely be on your fall must-watch list! 10 'Wednesday' There are very few families more iconic than The Addams Family. With a plethora of movies and animations based on the IP, a new generation was welcomed into the clan. Tim Burton's hit Netflix series Wednesday brings the titular daughter to the forefront as she attends Nevermore Academy. With a dark color palette setting the tone of the series, the Jenna Ortega-led series is the perfect show to binge on an autumn night. With haunting thrills, chilling twists, and a set of beloved and newfound fan favorite characters, Wednesday exudes the aura of autumn. Having a spooky background naturally woven in, Burton's brilliant mind only adds to the flavor and spice. As we'll often discuss on this list, when a show takes a journey into the woods, it automatically screams fall. When not on school grounds, Wednesday spends much of the action in the forests of Jericho, Vermont, home to terrifying creatures, mysterious creatures, and a mist and fog that lead to a wonderment of danger. Plus, with its two seasons, each featuring a spooky-tinged Lady Gaga track —"Bloody Mary " and"The Dead Dance" — Wednesday is a perfect segue to Halloween. 9 'Pretty Little Liars' Snag your PSL and turn on PLL, aka Pumpkin Spice Latte and Pretty Little Liars. The suspenseful and thrilling series is set in Rosewood, Pennsylvania, as four best friends —Aria Montgomery , Emily Fields , Hanna Marin , and Spencer Hastings — have their secrets dramatically exposed as they are threatened by the anonymous"A," who begins harassing the girls after the mysterious disappearance of their clique leader, Alison DiLaurentis . With the series set in the fall and winter semesters, the show not only provides fall vibes with its suspenseful storylines, but also the fashion the characters wear. The autumnal atmosphere is only enhanced by those dreary, rain-filled scenes. Although the series didn't air during the fall, and there are certainly some episodes that veer into wintertime, diehard fans go back to watching the show when the fall season hits, as PLL is a guiltless slasher series for those who like suspense more than screams. 8 'Charmed' It's the season of the witch, so we certainly couldn't leave Charmed off the list. Known as The Charmed Ones, the most powerful good witches of all time, sisters Prue , Piper , Phoebe Halliwell , and later Paige Matthews , must harness their combined Power of Three to protect the world from evil beings in modern-day San Francisco. During a time in which Buffy the Vampire Slayer was giving teens vampires, Charmed brought the supernatural through magic. With a dominating female-led presence and a cult following of fans, Charmed holds a firm place in television history. Between the fall vibes and compelling themes, fans often turn to Charmed to get prepared for some cozy nights in. The Halliwell Sisters have become icons in their own right, representing the idea that good will ultimately prevail against evil. There hasn't been a coven more beloved until we met American Horror Story's coven at Miss Robichaux's Academy. The series did receive a reboot starring Melonie Diaz, Madeleine Mantock, and Sarah Jeffrey, but the new generation didn't pack as much of a punch. 7 'Twin Peaks' Absolutely, there is a certain audience who will appreciate the brilliance of Twin Peaks. It may be hard to get into, but if you fulfill your destiny of finishing, you'll understand the decades of hype and lore of Twin Peaks. Filled with signature David Lynch surrealism and eccentricities, Twin Peaks became an absolute game-changer in the type of stories and characters that could be shared on network television. An American horror soap opera, Twin Peaks features a story that must be seen to be believed. From the naked corpse of the homecoming queen to the possession of her father to Log Lady is the most wonderfully twisted series that today's shows aspire to be. The setting of the fictional Pacific Northwestern town brings fall to the forefront. Through its wickedly dark themes, spooky atmosphere, and now-retro vibes, Twin Peaks has become a fire-lit, rainy night in bingeworthy viewing for fanatics. The series brilliantly weaves mystery, crime, and supernatural elements with that autumnal mist through the leafless trees of Washington. 6 'Virgin River' The cinematography of Virgin River screams fall! The small-town, cozy-feeling series has become a blanket and snuggle show. The romantic drama set in a picturesque Northern California town has been compared to"a soap opera in a sweater." Virgin River follows Mel Monroe , who answers an ad to work as a midwife and nurse practitioner in the remote Northern California town. Believing it to be a perfect place to start fresh and escape a life of trauma, Mel soon discovers that small-town living is not what she thought it might be. Virgin River is a low-stress, life-lesson-teaching, heartfelt romance that brings Hallmark vibes on a Netflix budget. The series, based on the novels by Robyn Carr, has earned a devoted following that is filled with wholesome charm, exuding escapism. Just imagine being whisked away to Virgin River, looking out at the mountains, with a morning cup of coffee while wearing your cozy sweater. That's the escapism that Virgin River celebrates. 5 'The Vampire Diaries' Set in the chilling, supernatural hamlet of Mystic Falls, Virginia, The Vampire Diaries exudes the fall. The CW teen drama followed human Elana Gilbert as she suddenly falls for fellow student-slash-century-old vampire Stefan Salvatore . When his brother Damon comes to town, the relationship becomes more complicated as he is on a mission to bring back their past love, Katherine Pierce, a doppelgänger of Elena. With an inherent love triangle at the heart of the story, the brothers must keep Elena safe while maintaining their secret identities as vampires. Based on the books by L.J. Smith, The Vampire Diaries is a guilty-pleasure watch that helped those Twilight fans continue their bloodthirsty desire for more vampire-centric love stories. For those who love campy horror romances, The Vampire Diaries will fulfill your every fantasy. If you're looking for quality substance, maybe this one isn't for you. The Vampire Diaries never strays away from what it's destined to be. From the woods to the graveyard, the fall is screaming out on The Vampire Diaries. 4 'Chilling Adventures of Sabrina' The Archie Comics classic Sabrina the Teenage Witch has seen itself by many generations of consumers. Originally published in 1971, the titular character made her animated debut before Sabrina's live-action TV debut in 1996, starring Melissa Joan Hart as Sabrina. The sitcom was light-hearted and fun, with just enough '90s magic to make you giggle. However, a generation later, Archie Comics released Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, a darker take on the titular character. Writer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa took his work from page to screen with a Netflix budget. The highly anticipated series starred Kiernan Shipka as Sabrina Spellman alongside an ensemble cast. The spell-binding world was a much darker adaptation than the '90s show, but it screamed a gothic, autumn-esque supernatural thriller. Greendale provides that Halloween feel with the mysterious woods and bountiful witchcraft. Chilling Adventures of Sabrina is a tried-and-true coming-of-age series that brings bold and dark themes through the lens of teenage life. 3 'Friday Night Lights' When the crisp autumn nights return, it means it's officially football season. No show better encapsulates the universe than Friday Night Lights. Rooted in hope and optimism through hardship and adversity, Friday Night Lights followed the acclaimed Dillon Panthers in rural Dillon, Texas. After Coach Eric Taylor takes over the team, star quarterback Jason Street suffers a life-changing injury, which becomes a catalyst for how the entire close-knit town looks at high school football players and the game of football itself. If Coach Taylor can't lead the Panthers to himself, his family, including his wife Tami , may no longer be welcome in town. The sports soap epitomized football culture in a manner no show had done before. Even those who don't live and breathe sports find something compelling to reel them in. With captivating characters and raw stories to tell, Friday Night Lights still maintained itself as an underrated underdog series. Over time, it's solidified itself as a modern classic and an essential watch to gear you up for football season. 2 'Over the Garden Wall' Even if you're not an animated TV fan, there is something so beautiful about Over the Garden Wall. Perhaps the"most fall" show on this list, the 10-episode fantasy miniseries brought Patrick McHale's whimsy to life. Two half-brothers, Wirt and Greg , suddenly become lost in a strange forest called the Unknown. Journeying to find their way home, they must travel through the mysterious woods with the assistance of the Woodsman , a wandering old man, and Beatrice , an irritable bluebird, as they search for Adelaide , who can get them home. Over the Garden Walls' warm color palette of orange, browns, and yellows provides the harvest backdrop in which the story is set. A modern fairytale through classic folktale storytelling, Over the Garden Wall became instantly iconic. Over a decade later, the series is still a wonderful fall treat. So, when the weather cools and the leaves begin to change, the forests that might be right outside your window begin to call you for an adventure like Wirt and Greg. 1 'Gilmore Girls' You knew that Gilmore Girls was destined to top this list. So, let's journey to the storybook town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut, and discuss the beloved series that gave us single mother Lorelai Gilmore and her teenage daughter Rory Gilmore . With big dreams on their minds, television's favorite mother-daughter duo face daily life as Lorelai runs the Dragonfly Inn, alongside her best friend Sookie St. James , while Rory rises in the ranks of high school with a goal of attending the Ivy League. Oh, and we can't forget friend-turned-lover Luke Danes , the reason for coffee and banter. Though there are always those magical winter episodes, it's the New England autumn foliage that truly makes Gilmore Girls an essential fall series. Is there anything more feel-good, cozy, and heartwarming than Gilmore Girls? Like a warm beverage on a crisp morning, Gilmore Girls is the comfort show that's always by your side when you need a smile. As someone who geeked out over visiting Stars Hollow at the Warner Brothers Studios backlot, seeing the iconic gazebo instantly transported me to fall, despite it being the dead heat of summer. Your Rating close 10 stars 9 stars 8 stars 7 stars 6 stars 5 stars 4 stars 3 stars 2 stars 1 star Rate Now 0/10 Your comment has not been saved Like Follow Followed Gilmore Girls Comedy Drama 11 8.2/10 Release Date 2000 - 2007-00-00 Network The WB Writers Amy Sherman-Palladino Cast See All Main Genre Drama Seasons 7 Story By amy sherman-palladino Streaming Service Netflix Powered by Expand Collapse
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