AMC Networks Kicks Off Fall with Launches of New Series Including “The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon” and Acorn TV’s “Mrs Sidhu Investigates,” and a Countdown to the Annual FearFest Celebration Presented by Shudder
This September, AMC Networks launches new series including the debut of the highly anticipated The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon starring Norman Reedus and Acorn TV’s Mrs Sidhu Investigates starring Meera Syal and Craig Parkinson. AMC+ and Shudder will kick off a countdown to the annual FearFest celebration with new horror films from Shudder every Friday, including Perpetrator, Blood Flower, Elevator Game, The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster and Nightmare, AMC+ will also debut two signature AMC Originals this month: Emmy-winning Western mini-series Broken Trail starring Robert Duvall and Thomas Haden Church, and supernatural, semi-historical horror The Terror starring Jared Harris and Tobias Menzies. These films, series and more join an extensive catalogue of compelling dramas, beloved franchises, highly anticipated films and timely collections on AMC+, Acorn TV, ALLBLK, Shudder, Sundance Now, and anime-focused HIDIVE, all month long.
On ACORN TV:
Mrs Sidhu Investigates Season 2 (Acorn TV Original)
New Series Premieres Monday, September 18
Adapted from the popular BBC 4 radio series, Mrs Sidhu Investigates follows Mrs. Sidhu (Meera Syal, The Kumars at No. 42, Yesterday, Anita and Me), a high-end caterer with a taste for crime who solves murders and other ghastly crimes amongst the affluent residents of Berkshire. A lifetime of being an “Indian Aunty,” invisible to the elite, has sharpened her skills as an investigator: an instinct for truth, a warmth with people and a persistent sense of nosiness. Recently widowed, Mrs. Sidhu juggles her new catering business with wrangling her wayward son, Tez (Gurjeet Singh, Ackley Bridge), all while serving up justice to those who believe they are above the law. Her forays into crime see her form an unofficial partnership with the world-weary DCI Burton (Craig Parkinson, Line of Duty, Grace), who reluctantly accepts that together, they’re an unbeatable crime fighting duo, much to the bemusement of his partner, DS Mint (Naana Agyei-Ampadu, Death in Paradise).
The Chelsea Detective Season 2 (Acorn TV Original)
New Episodes Premiere Every Monday Through September 18
Season Two brings new cases for Detective Inspector Max Arnold (Adrian Scarborough, Killing Eve) and the team to investigate. Max is joined by sharp and quick-witted Detective Sergeant Layla Walsh (Vanessa Emme, Dublin Murders) from Exeter police. Layla quickly gets used to Max’s unique style and will occasionally roll her eyes at the worst excesses of Chelsea.
On ALLBLK:
A La Carte Season 2 (ALLBLK Original Series)
New Season Premieres Thursday, September 14
À La Carte season 2 will explore who Misha (Shani Marq, Top Five), Reign (Kendall Kyndall, Social Society, Games People Play), and Shyra (Jenna Nolen, Animal Kingdom) are as friends to each other without the friend that brought them all together, Mahogany. Her absence will serve as a catalyst for comedy and drama within this new friend dynamic. In your mid-20’s, relationships of convenience are fickle, and in L.A. especially, they are not easy to sustain. The mistakes they make will bring them closer in some ways and push them further apart in others. This season, the cast will continue their independent and collective journey discovering and unraveling who they are through the lens of comedy, love, sex, fire, and trial & error.
The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster (Shudder and ALLBLK Premiere)
Premieres Friday, September 22
Vicaria (Layla DeLeon Hayes, The Equalizer) is a brilliant teenager who believes death is a disease that can be cured. After the brutal and sudden murder of her brother, she embarks on a dangerous journey to bring him back to life. Inspired by Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, the dramatic thriller thematically challenges ideas of life and death following a family that, despite the terrors of systemic pressure, will survive and be reborn together again. Also starring Denzel Whitaker (Black Panther) and Chad L. Coleman (The Walking Dead, The Orville).
Family Portrait (ALLBLK Original Film)
Premieres Thursday, September 7
Kamara’s arrival at Chamber & Chamber sparks a fierce rivalry between brothers Martin and Allan. The shocking revelation of Kamara’s true intentions leaves everyone stunned. Cast: Billy Britt Jr, Jason Mitchell, Tiffany M. Snow, Michelle Lamb and Joyce Glenn.
Toya & Reginae (WE tv on ALLBLK)
New Episodes Premiere Every Monday Through October 2
In six, one-hour episodes, this series follows the ups and downs of Atlanta’s most dynamic mother daughter duo, Toya Johnson-Rushing and Reginae Carter. The powerful pair are no strangers to the spotlight… every tweet, comment or post they make is dissected on all the hottest blogs, but what their fans see on social media is just scratching the surface. Audiences will get to peek behind the curtain and see who they truly are – what’s happening in their love lives, how they balance those relationships along with their exciting and demanding careers, and of course their relationship with each other. As happy as they appear on social media, in reality, their lives are unpredictable and full of chaos as they navigate their complex family dynamic.
On AMC+:
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon
New Series Premieres Sunday, September 10 on AMC; Stream Early Every Thursday on AMC+ Beginning September 7
In The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, Daryl (Norman Reedus) washes ashore in France and struggles to piece together how he got there and why. The series tracks his journey across a broken but resilient France as he hopes to find a way back home. As he makes the journey, the connections he forms along the way complicate his ultimate plan. The series stars Norman Reedus, Clémence Poésy, Adam Nagaitis, Anne Charrier, Eriq Ebouaney, Laika Blanc Francard, Romain Levi and Louis Puech Scigliuzzi and is executive produced by Scott M. Gimple, Showrunner David Zabel, Reedus, Greg Nicotero, Angela Kang, Brian Bockrath and Daniel Percival.
Ride with Norman Reedus Season 6
New Season Premieres Sunday, September 10 on AMC; Stream Early on AMC+ Every Thursday Beginning September 7
Join Walking Dead star and motorcycle enthusiast Norman Reedus on epic road trips around the world. Each episode features Reedus and a riding companion- a fellow actor, musician, or friend, exploring local culture and seeking adventure on the road. Guests this season include Keanu Reeves, Adri Law, Josh Holloway and Johnny Knoxville. Ride with Norman Reedus is produced by Left/Right (This American Life, The Circus, James Cameron’s Story of Science Fiction) with Ken Druckerman, Banks Tarver and Anneka Jones serving as Executive Producers along with Reedus.
· New Shudder Films Premiere Every Friday, including:
o Perpetrator – Premieres Friday, September 1 (Shudder Original)
Jonny Baptiste is a reckless teen sent to live with her estranged Aunt Hildie. On the event of her 18th birthday, she experiences a radical metamorphosis: a family spell that redefines her called Forevering. When several teen girls go missing at her new school, a mythically feral Jonny goes after the Perpetrator. Written and directed by Jennifer Reeder (Knives and Skin, Night’s End) and starring Kiah McKirnan (Mare of Easttown), Christopher Lowell (My Best Friend’s Exorcism), Melanie Liburd (The Idol), Ireon Roach (Candyman [2021]), and Alicia Silverstone (Clueless, Killing of a Sacred Deer).
o Blood Flower – Premieres Friday, September 8 (Shudder Original)
A young apprentice healer tries to suppress his supernatural abilities so he can fit in with the other kids, but when a malicious spirit breaks out in his apartment, he decides to use his abilities while dark family secrets are revealed. Starring Idan Aedan, Eriza Allya and Amanda Ang.
o Elevator Game – Premieres Friday, September 15 (Shudder Premiere)
Follows socially awkward teenager Ryan, who discovers that the night his sister disappeared she had played ‘The Elevator Game’ – a ritual conducted in an elevator, in which players attempt to travel to another dimension using a set of rules that can be found online. Ignoring warnings, he resolves to follow and find her. Directed by Rebekah McKendry (Glorious) and starring Gino Anania (Skymed), Alec Carlos (Orphan: First Kill), Megan Best (Séance), Nazariy Demkowicz (Dark Harvest), Verity Marks (Toys of Terror), Madison MacIsaac and Samantha Halas.
o The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster – Premieres Friday, September 22 (Shudder and ALLBLK Premiere)
Vicaria (Layla DeLeon Hayes, The Equalizer) is a brilliant teenager who believes death is a disease that can be cured. After the brutal and sudden murder of her brother, she embarks on a dangerous journey to bring him back to life. Inspired by Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, the dramatic thriller thematically challenges ideas of life and death following a family that, despite the terrors of systemic pressure, will survive and be reborn together again. Also starring Denzel Whitaker (Black Panther) and Chad L. Coleman (The Walking Dead, The Orville).
o Nightmare – Premieres Friday, September 29 (Shudder Original)
Mona and Robby are a young couple in love. Robby has just landed his dream job, and they’ve scored an amazing deal on a spacious, if run-down, flat. Never mind that it requires quite a bit of renovation. Never mind the neighbors’ constant fighting, and screaming baby… Never mind that Mona is suddenly plagued by night terrors which grow more intense every time she falls asleep… Robby is eager to start a family, despite Mona’s hesitation. Eventually, Mona’s issues spiral dangerously out of control as she becomes convinced that she is being attacked by a mythical demon – the Mare – intent on possessing her unborn child.
Fan-Favorite Series Debuting on AMC+ This Month Include:
o Broken Trail – Miniseries Debuts Friday, September 1
Starring Robert Duvall and Thomas Haden Church, Broken Trail is a powerful two-part drama set in the American Old West of the late 1800s. The Emmy-winning four-hour original movie is an authentic and harrowing tale that follows a veteran cowboy and his nephew as they drive a herd of horses from Oregon to Wyoming, their trail crossing with five enslaved Chinese girls. A fateful act of decency plunges their lives into peril and forever changes their destinies.
o The Terror – Season 1 Debuts Monday, September 25 on AMC+, Shudder and Acorn TV
Inspired by a true story, The Terror centers on the Royal Navy’s perilous voyage into unchartered territory as the crew attempts to discover the Northwest Passage. Faced with treacherous conditions, limited resources, dwindling hope and fear of the unknown, the crew is pushed to the brink of extinction. Frozen, isolated and stuck at the end of the earth, The Terror highlights all that can go wrong when a group of men, desperate to survive, struggle not only with the elements, but with each other. Starring Jared Harris and Tobias Menzies.
· Also NEW to AMC+ in September:
o Countdown to FearFest – Featured Collection Debuts Friday, September 1
Gear up for spooky season with the best in horror across AMC+ and Shudder, including Shudder original series 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time and iconic films including Halloween, Children of the Corn, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Night of the Living Dead.
o The Walking Dead: Best of Daryl – New Compilation Debuts Thursday, September 7
Relive fan-favorite character Daryl Dixon’s legendary moments with a collection of his most iconic episodes from The Walking Dead, including the series finale.
o ¡Dulce o Truco!: Latinx/Hispanic Thrillers – Featured Collection Debuts Friday, September 15
Celebrate Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month with thrillers from across the AMC Networks portfolio, including AMC original series The Walking Dead: World Beyond (starring Alexa Mansour and Nicolas Cantu), Shudder original films The Communion Girl and Huesera: The Bone Woman, IFC Films’ Cell 211 and Julia’s Eyes, and more.
o Thick Skin – New Documentary Premieres Wednesday, September 20 on both AMC+ & Sundance TV
Four remarkable women in Philadelphia are forced to deal with social prejudice regarding larger bodies every day of their lives. Each is on a journey to change the way the world views women of a certain weight.
On HIDIVE:
Re:Cycle of the Penguindrum (HIDIVE Exclusive)
Streaming Premiere on September 2
Fresh from its spring premiere at Anime Boston, Re:Cycle of the Penguindrum arrives on HIDIVE this September. Commemorating the 10th anniversary of Penguindrum, this special film project reimagines the original 2011 TV series as a compilation of the 24-episode anime featuring all new sequences and a condensed run-time. This is a story of twin brothers, their sister, and a penguin that suddenly appeared. It’s a story about the past and future of this world. Is destiny a matter of chance or a matter of choice? All brothers Kanba and Shouma know is that to keep their terminally ill sister Himari alive they must find the mysterious Penguindrum. Re:Cycle of the Penguindrum is directed by Kunihiko Ikuhara, written by Takayo Ikami and produced by Lapin Track.
· Gatchaman & Gatchaman the Movie (HIDIVE Exclusive)
Streaming Re-release on September 27
Anime’s original hero team from the 1970’s iconic franchise Gatchaman returns to HIDIVE this September with the re-release of the classic 105-episode TV series and compilation movie. The International Science Organization and its elite five-person strike force, the Science Ninja Team, are in a fight to defeat the international terrorist organization GALACTOR and its horrific arsenal of mechanized weapons and endless army of henchmen. Can the Gatchaman overcome such overwhelming odds? Utilizing the incredible technology and fighting techniques created by Dr. Nambu together with the mighty ship the God Phoenix at their command, they just might!
Gatchaman is directed by Hisayuki Toriumi, written by Jinzo Toriumi and produced by Tatsunoko Productions.
Management of a Novice Alchemist (HIDIVE Exclusive)
English Dub Premiere on September 30
Fans of last fall’s heartfelt fantasy series Management of a Novice Alchemist can now enjoy it all over again in English dub – premiering this September exclusively on HIDIVE. Orphaned Sarasa just graduated from the Royal Alchemist Academy. As a graduation gift, her teacher gifts her a house to set up shop – but what’s a novice alchemist to do when they’re stuck in the middle of nowhere with a business to run and supplies to gather from a very dangerous natural world? Sarasa has her work cut out for her as she achieves her dream of becoming the greatest alchemist around! Management of a Novice Alchemist is directed by Hiroshi Ikehata, written by Shigeru Murakoshi and produced by Studio ENGI.
On SHUDDER:
New Films Premiere Every Friday, including:
Perpetrator (Shudder Original)
Premieres Friday, September 1
Jonny Baptiste is a reckless teen sent to live with her estranged Aunt Hildie. On the event of her 18th birthday, she experiences a radical metamorphosis: a family spell that redefines her called Forevering. When several teen girls go missing at her new school, a mythically feral Jonny goes after the Perpetrator. Written and directed by Jennifer Reeder (Knives and Skin, Night’s End) and starring Kiah McKirnan (Mare of Easttown), Christopher Lowell (My Best Friend’s Exorcism), Melanie Liburd (The Idol), Ireon Roach (Candyman [2021]), and Alicia Silverstone (Clueless, Killing of a Sacred Deer).
Blood Flower (Shudder Original)
Premieres Friday, September 8
A young apprentice healer tries to suppress his supernatural abilities so he can fit in with the other kids, but when a malicious spirit breaks out in his apartment, he decides to use his abilities while dark family secrets are revealed. Starring Idan Aedan, Eriza Allya and Amanda Ang.
Elevator Game (Shudder Premiere)
Premieres Friday, September 15
Follows socially awkward teenager Ryan, who discovers that the night his sister disappeared she had played ‘The Elevator Game’ – a ritual conducted in an elevator, in which players attempt to travel to another dimension using a set of rules that can be found online. Ignoring warnings, he resolves to follow and find her. Directed by Rebekah McKendry (Glorious) and starring Gino Anania (Skymed), Alec Carlos (Orphan: First Kill), Megan Best (Séance), Nazariy Demkowicz (Dark Harvest), Verity Marks (Toys of Terror), Madison MacIsaac and Samantha Halas.
The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster (Shudder and ALLBLK Premiere)
Premieres Friday, September 22
Vicaria (Layla DeLeon Hayes, The Equalizer) is a brilliant teenager who believes death is a disease that can be cured. After the brutal and sudden murder of her brother, she embarks on a dangerous journey to bring him back to life. Inspired by Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, the dramatic thriller thematically challenges ideas of life and death following a family that, despite the terrors of systemic pressure, will survive and be reborn together again. Also starring Denzel Whitaker (Black Panther) and Chad L. Coleman (The Walking Dead, The Orville).
Nightmare (Shudder Original)
Premieres Friday, September 29
Mona and Robby are a young couple in love. Robby has just landed his dream job, and they’ve scored an amazing deal on a spacious, if run-down, flat. Never mind that it requires quite a bit of renovation. Never mind the neighbors’ constant fighting, and screaming baby… Never mind that Mona is suddenly plagued by night terrors which grow more intense every time she falls asleep… Robby is eager to start a family, despite Mona’s hesitation. Eventually, Mona’s issues spiral dangerously out of control as she becomes convinced that she is being attacked by a mythical demon – the Mare – intent on possessing her unborn child.
On SUNDANCE NOW:
The Pact Season 2 (Sundance Now Premiere)
New Episodes Every Thursday Until Season Finale on September 28
Written and created by Pete McTighe (A Discovery of Witches), the second season of the hit thriller tells a brand new, suspenseful and emotional story. Starring BAFTA-winning actress Rakie Ayola (Anthony) as Christine who, along with oldest son Will (Lloyd Everitt), youngest son Jamie (Aaron Anthony) and daughter Megan (Mali Ann Rees) are trying to get on with their lives after the recent tragic death of their son and brother Liam. As they look forward to Megan’s wedding, the family will have their lives turned upside down when a stranger, Connor (Jordan Wilks) arrives in town claiming a connection that nobody could have imagined. As buried secrets come to light, they must consider who they are and grapple with morality and divided loyalty – and while their lives spiral out of control, a terrible pact may be all that can save them.
The Vanishing Triangle (Sundance Now Original)
Two-Episode Premiere of New Irish Crime Drama Thursday, September 28; New Episodes Every Thursday Until Season Finale on October 26
After publishing an article about her mother’s murder, Journalist Lisa Wallace (India Mullin, Normal People) gets a chilling letter from the killer, taunting her with pictures of the murder and of a new victim. Soon, news comes of Amy Reynolds, a woman who’s gone missing. Lisa and Detective David Burkely (Allan Leech, Downton Abbey) begin fighting through Garda red tape as more girls go missing. Meanwhile, the killer plays psychological torture games with Lisa, making her choose his victims and even threatening her in person. Lisa and David’s path leads them into the crosshairs of the deeply corrupted core of the Garda. To cover their tracks, high-ranking Garda members blackmail David with his own secrets. This threatens to destroy them both as they get closer to facing off with the killer who murdered Lisa’s mother all those years ago.
About AMC Networks:
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