Binge worthy shows for the fall

By Jesse Baalman

September is all about the beginning of fall, but also the beginning of good TV.  Here are several shows to binge on while waiting for the leaves to change.

Better Things

“Better Things” is a comedy premiering its first episode 8 p.m. tonight on FX, channel 48. The show aims to capture the hilarity that is being a divorced mother of three daughters. The series will star Actress Pamela Adlon as “Sam.” Fans of Co-creator Louis C.K.’s show, ‘Louis,’ will enjoy this because of its similar style.

You’re The Worst

Season Three of the highly anticipated romantic-comedy series can also be watched weekly on FX called “You’re The Worst.” This is a show that perfectly blends shattering realism and light-hearted comedy between its two leads, Aya Cash, as Gretchen Cultler and Chris Geere, as Jimmy Shive-Overly. This is a must-see for anyone who is tired of cliche, romantic comedies because it shows the ups and downs of love is not always romantic and optimistic.

Easy

“Easy” will premiere — the anthology series about modern love, culture and technology in Chicago on Sept. 23 on Netflix. Many familiar faces will be showcased in this intricate show including Dave Franco, Orlando Bloom and Hannibal Buress. Anyone who enjoys independent genres will find something to love about this program because Filmmaker Joe Swanberg has put out several successful Sundance Film Festival movies, but this is his first venture into Netflix TV series.

Casual

“Casual,” Hulu’s successful dark comedy from Jason Reitman, the director of “Juno” and “Up in the Air,” is streaming its complete second season. It is a dark comedy because it captures the complexity of sadness and how often it can be hilarious. The show is an insightfully written story of a disfunctional adult sibling relationship that is surprisingly empathetic. This show is required viewing for audiences who like comedy with an edge.

This Is Us

NBC is premiering its relatable show about how little we know about the inner lives of people around us, called “This Is Us” on Sept. 20. It features characters that share the same birthday and cross paths with each other. Audiences will like this show if they liked shows such as NBC’s family drama “Parenthood.”

Difficult People

Julie Klausner and Billy Eichner star in this New York comedy about the inner lives of comedians. Hulu is streaming the second season of this show that touches on the psychology behind the art of stand-up comedy. Anyone who enjoys work by Executive Producer Amy Poehler will find this show worthwhile.