With modest offerings for the month of September, Paramount+ may not be the go-to for new TV shows, but the streaming service is offering a few pleasant surprises. This month’s biggest draw must be the second season of Tulsa King, with the Sylvester Stallone crime drama/comedy coming from a successful and addictive first season. For fans of ’80s hair metal, Nöthin’ But a Good Time offers a candid look at the stories behind the biggest bands of the era in terms of popularity and hair volume. Those looking for a guilty pleasure for the month will want to check out the new Korean rom-com, Dreaming of a Freaking Fairy Tale.
Beyond the below-highlighted titles, subscribers to Paramount+ have a few other shows to look forward to this month. For family entertainment, the 3-D animated adventures of DORA continue when its second season premieres on September 13. Despite mixed reviews, the second season of Fraser will be available on September 19. Finally, the Australian dramedy Colin From Accounting kicks off its second season on September 29. Those with a SHOWTIME subscription with Paramount+ can also look forward to new seasons of long-running shows like The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Drew Barrymore Show, Survivor, and Let’s Make A Deal.
Tulsa King (Season 2)
Available September 15
After the first season concluded on a cliffhanger, with Dwight being betrayed and hung up to dry with the future of his relationships with Stacy and his daughter Tina in question, the second season of Tulsa King could not come quickly enough. The second season looks to pick up where the first left off, navigating Dwight’s new financial troubles and the impending threat of enemies like Chickie, the new boss of the Invernizzi family looking to stake his claim to the crime world of Oklahoma.
Tulsa King’s debut season in 2022 certainly had some hype behind it, with many touting it as Sylvester Stallone’s best performance since Creed. The mix of crime, drama, and humor backed by a strong cast, including stand-outs like Martin Starr and Andrea Savage, made for must-watch TV for many. Described as a ‘guilty pleasure’ for some viewers, with some critics calling it a “soap opera for dudes,” Tulsa King Season 2 is the most anticipated ongoing series. Tulsa King Season 2 is streaming on September 15.
Nöthin’ But a Good Time: The Uncensored Story of ’80s Hair Metal (Docuseries)
Available September 17
The three-part mini-series shines a light on one of music history’s most notoriously wild periods: the ’80s hair metal scene. The exciting music docuseries offers a candid look behind the scenes with interviews with some of the biggest bands of the time, including Poison, Ratt, Ozzy Osbourne, W.A.S.P., and Skid Row. It also features cultural commentary from Riki Rachtman, Corey Taylor, and Steve-O. The honest look at the era touches on all the glamor and wild parties but also the fallout of drug addiction and life on the road.
Decades removed from the ‘hair metal’ era may not make it quite as big of a draw as it once was (if you don’t know who any of the bands are, ask your parents; they may even have it on vinyl). However, there is an undeniable draw to a ‘live fast, die young’ mentality that is oddly alluring around the period in music that saw many bands rise to prominence quickly and struggle under the pressure of success, like capturing lightning in a bottle. As stories of epic parties and debauchery have always hung around this era of music, it will be fascinating to see what tales the docuseries unearths. Nöthin’ But a Good Time: The Uncensored Story of ’80s Hair Metal is streaming on September 17.
Dreaming of a Freaking Fairy Tale (Premiere)
Available September 26
Shin Jae-rim daydreams of escaping the tedium of her work and lack of love life, imagining herself in a Cinderella-type scenario. Her job as a social club manager starts to push her to find her own ‘prince charming,’ and she thinks she meets the perfect match when she encounters a cynical heir to a fortune, Moon Cha-min. Not one to believe in love, Moon Cha-min first pushes away and advances. Still, as the two get to know each other and Jae-rim takes charge of her own life, a timid relationship grows between the two drastically different personalities.
While having received a mixed reception online, Dreaming of a Freaking Fairy Tale screams ‘guilty pleasure romance,’ perfect for a binge sesh. Considered slightly formulaic, there is certainly comfort in familiarity, and audiences can expect sharp comedic beats and heartwarming moments expected of a Korean rom-com. Pyo Ye-jin of What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim fame and Lee Jun Young of Good Casting also happen to make the perfect pairing. The series should keep your heart warm as the months start to grow a bit cooler in September. Dreaming of a Freaking Fairy Tale is streaming on September 26.
Shows are being added to Paramount+ Library in September. Note: CBS shows can be live-streamed by Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers via the live feed on Paramount+. Those titles will be available on-demand to all subscribers the day following their air date.
Available September 2
- After Midnight (Season 2)
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (Season 10)
Available September 4
Available September 9
- The Drew Barrymore Show (Season 5)
- The Talk (Season 16)
Available September 16
Available September 18
- Jordan Klepper Fingers the Globe: Hungary for Democracy
- Jordan Klepper Fingers the Midterms: America Unfollows Democracy
- Jordan Klepper Fingers the Pulse: Into the MAGAverse
- Survivor (Season 47)
Available September 20
- Secret Celebrity Renovation
Available September 21
Available September 22
- 60 Minutes (Season 57)
- Matlock (Sneak Peek)
Available September 23
- Let’s Make A Deal (Season 16)
- The Price Is Right (Season 53)
Available September 26
- The Bold and the Beautiful (Season 38)
Available September 27
- The Greatest @Home Videos
Available September 29
