Lizzie, Slo Pitch, AHS, and more on queer lineup this TV season

CHICAGO, ILL. - As the crisp Chicago air rolls in off Lake Michigan and the new television season kicks off, networks and streaming platforms are dropping a major wave of fresh content. It's that time of year when folks are packing it in and heading indoors, making it the prime moment to check out the bold storytelling, fresh queer narratives, and major returns hitting your screens.

Ryan Murphy’s latest anthology drop is turning heads. The new season under the Monster banner tackles the story of Lizzie Borden. Billed by creators as a women-driven, unapologetic, and gritty take on the historical figure, the series leans heavily into complex historical dynamics, highlighting the intense relationship between Lizzie and her maid.

Meanwhile, over on FX, appointment viewing is back in full swing with the massive return of American Horror Story for its milestone thirteenth season, officially titled AHS: 13. Framed as an all-out crossover event pulling characters from across the entire anthology timeline, it brings back an absolute star-studded roster of franchise favorites—including Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, and Jessica Lange—reprising their iconic queer and camp roles alongside signature spooky thrills.

For comedy fans, the small screen is expanding with clever extensions of familiar universes. Peacock’s expansion of the Office mockumentary universe—centered on a struggling regional newspaper—brings back fan-favorite accountant Oscar Martinez to serve as a bridge between worlds.

Alongside these workplace comedies, fresh indie sports comedies like the lesbian softball mockumentary Slo Pitch (backed by Elliot Page’s production company) continue to draw audiences looking for chaotic, community-driven laughs.

Anticipated returns and final chapters are also dominating conversation online. Viewers are tracking the final chapter of Netflix’s groundbreaking teen romance Heartstopper, bringing the tender story of high school sweethearts Nick and Charlie to a close.

At the same time, critical darlings like HBO's Hacks continue to expand their stellar ensemble cast, welcoming new queer dynamics into the fold as the dark comedy moves into its fifth season.

From dark historical adaptations to star-studded horror crossovers, the options prove that rich queer storytelling is finding a home anywhere from prestige streaming to network television.

Plus, sketch comedy lovers are keeping a close eye on expected late-night shakeups, including upcoming cast changes over at Saturday Night Live. If you haven't yet, you definitely need to check out Saturday Night Live UK, now streaming right here in the U.S. on Peacock. It’s an absolute must-watch thanks to its brilliant, queer-heavy cast featuring fantastic performers like stand-up acts Larry Dean and Ania Magliano, alongside breakout sketch star Jack Shep, bringing a fresh, sharp spin to the classic format.

OMG. More. Jack. Shep. Please.