For the Aspiring Detectives: 'Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story'
Nothing fuels a girls' night like a gripping true-crime story you can dissect together. Ryan Murphy is back with another installment of his "Monster" anthology, this time tackling the infamous and brutal case of Lizzie Borden. Premiering September 17
on Netflix, the series promises a stylish, suspenseful, and terrifying deep dive into the 1892 murders and the media circus that followed. It's the perfect pick for the friend group that loves to play amateur detective, pause every five minutes to ask "who do you think did it?", and then spend the rest of the night debating the evidence over a bottle of wine. Expect top-notch performances and plenty of spooky, atmospheric tension just in time for Halloween season.
For a Dose of Nostalgia: 'A Different World'
If your crew loves a comfort watch with a fresh twist, look no further than Netflix's sequel to the iconic sitcom, 'A Different World'. Premiering September 24, the new series follows the daughter of original characters Dwayne Wayne and Whitley Gilbert as she starts her freshman year at their alma mater, Hillman College. It’s a perfect blend of old and new, tapping into the nostalgia of the beloved original while introducing a new generation of students navigating friendships, classes, and campus life. Get ready for heartfelt conversations, relatable growing pains, and the kind of feel-good energy that will have everyone reminiscing about their own college days.
For the Rom-Dram Addicts: 'Crew Girl'
Need a show with high school drama and a swoon-worthy love triangle? Netflix has you covered with 'Crew Girl', which premiered earlier this month. The series follows Teagan, who is forced to switch schools after a family scandal and ends up joining the boys' rowing team when she finds there isn't one for girls. It has all the essential ingredients for a great group watch: boarding school aesthetics, athletic rivalries, and plenty of romantic tension. It’s the kind of series that invites audible gasps, passionate debates about which guy she should end up with, and maybe even a few happy tears. It's the perfect escapist drama to get lost in.
For When You Need to Laugh: 'Chad Powers' Season 2
Sometimes a girls' night just needs pure, unadulterated fun, and the second season of 'Chad Powers' on Hulu delivers exactly that. Glen Powell returns as the disgraced quarterback who created a bumbling, mustachioed alter ego to get back in the game. In season two, which dropped all its episodes on September 3, Chad's secret identity is getting harder to protect, leading to even more ridiculous situations. This is the show you put on when you want to turn your brains off and just laugh. It’s light, silly, and Powell’s charm is on full display, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
For the Thrill-Seekers: 'American Horror Story: 13'
If your group's motto is "the scarier, the better," then the return of 'American Horror Story' is your main event. The thirteenth installment of the iconic horror franchise premieres September 24 on FX, with episodes streaming on Hulu. While details are always kept under wraps, the series is known for delivering a mix of high-camp glamour and genuine scares that are always better when watched with friends to grab onto. After more than a decade of terrifying tales, the big question is what nightmares the show will unleash this time. It's appointment television for horror fans and a perfect excuse to turn down the lights and get spooked together.
