The final week of September 2026 brings a significant surge in high-profile television, headlined by the return of Zach Braff to Sacred Heart and the conclusion of the DC Universe’s detective-led cosmic mystery. From major anime film transitions to heavy-hitting legal dramas, the schedule marks a dense period for streaming platforms and traditional networks alike.
Monday, Sept. 28: Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part One
The “Infinity Castle” arc of the global phenomenon Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba makes its way to Netflix and Hulu this Monday. This release represents the first chapter in a trilogy of films designed to conclude the franchise.
Tuesday, Sept. 29: Miller Night Football
HBO and Max debut a new original documentary, Miller Night Football, which examines Dennis Miller’s brief and controversial tenure in the Monday Night Football broadcast booth. The film explores the creative and cultural friction that occurred when the comedian attempted to blend high-concept political humor with professional sports commentary in the early 2000s.
Wednesday, Sept. 30: Scrubs Season 2 Revival Premiere
The Scrubs revival returns for its second season on ABC, with episodes streaming the following day on Hulu. The revival has found success by returning Zach Braff’s J.D. to a central role as the new Chief of Medicine at Sacred Heart. Critically for long-time fans, the production officially ignores the events of the original series’ ninth season, focusing instead on the established continuity of the first eight years.
The Season 2 premiere consists of a double-episode event featuring “My First Time in a While” and “My Mentee.” Following the premiere, the show will move to a standard weekly release schedule.
Thursday, Oct. 1: War
Dominic West and Sienna Miller lead the new legal anthology series War, premiering on HBO. Created by George Kay—the mind behind Lupin and Hijack—the series is a joint production between HBO and Sky Television.
Friday, Oct. 2: Kill Jackie
AMC+ launches Kill Jackie, an adaptation of the Nick Harkaway novel The Price You Pay (published under his pseudonym Aidan Truhen). Catherine Zeta-Jones stars as a former drug smuggler who finds herself the target of a diverse group of assassins. The series is expected to lean into the stylized, dark humor found in the source material.
Saturday, Oct. 3: A Doctor to Die For
Lifetime continues its True Movie slate with A Doctor to Die For: The Sarah Harris Story. Starring Luke Macfarlane, the film dramatizes the real-life events surrounding the death of Sarah Harris and the investigation into the medical professional at the center of the tragedy.
Sunday, Oct. 4: Lanterns Season 1 Finale
The first season of Lanterns concludes on HBO and Max this Sunday. The series has been a cornerstone of the new DCU, following John Stewart as he investigates the murder of Hal Jordan with the help of a “Halogram”—an AI backup of Jordan’s consciousness.
The episode is expected to resolve the primary mystery while setting the stage for future DCU terrestrial projects, stabilizing the franchise’s television presence following the mixed reception of Supergirl earlier in the year.
