Must-See TV in September: New Releases on TVNZ+, Neon, Disney+ and More

September brings a substantial lineup of new television releases across free-to-air networks and streaming platforms in New Zealand, offering viewers a variety of local reality shows, international dramas, and returning series, according to reports from The Post.

Streaming services and local broadcasters have scheduled high-profile arrivals for the coming weeks. Free-to-air schedules feature local cooking and reality productions, while subscription services debut major international franchises and prestige dramas throughout September.

Free-to-Air and Local Productions in September

Three launches local cooking show Nadia’s Farm Kitchen on September 10, followed by the Aotearoa-set Australian reality competition Ultimate Escape on September 15, as reported by The Post.

Additional free-to-air arrivals include new seasons of New Zealand’s Best Homes With Phil Spencer on TVNZ 1 and My Kitchen Rules Australia on TVNZ 2, with broadcast dates listed as to be confirmed by The Post.

TVNZ+ Streaming Highlights

TVNZ+ expands its catalog with several fresh seasons and spin-off series throughout the month. The platform adds the new NCIS spin-off Tony and Ziva on September 4 and the Kiwi reality series Dadolescence on September 6, according to The Post.

Viewers can also expect The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon on September 8, Tulsa King on September 21, and Doc on September 24, as detailed by The Post’s television preview.

International Streaming Additions on Apple TV+ and Disney+

Apple TV+ delivers major headline titles in September, featuring the fourth instalment of The Morning Show on September 14 and the Jessica Chastain-headlining series The Savant on September 26, according to reporting by The Post.

Disney+ rounds out the month’s offerings with a diverse slate of scripted drama, comedy, and documentary series. The platform’s schedule includes musical comedy Electric Bloom on September 17, Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy – Pieces of the Past on September 19, and the docu-series Sneaker Wars: Adidas v Puma alongside the Ethan Hawke-starring drama The Lowdown on September 24, with sports comedy Chad Powers arriving on September 30, as outlined by The Post. Animated offerings on Disney+ also include Futurama on September 15.