September means back to school and back to Brassic, for one last time. Sky and NOW are closing out summer with a knockout line-up of must-see content, from gritty dramas and gripping documentaries to gothic horror and star-studded comedies. Whether you’re looking for a one-night binge or a brand-new obsession, there’s something for everyone across Sky and NOW this month. Here’s what to keep on your radar.
‘Brassic’ Series 7
The Brassic gang are gearing up for one last wild ride, as the much-anticipated seventh and final series sees Vinnie and the crew face their biggest challenge yet — clashing with old enemies, confronting long-lost family, and diving headfirst into chaos. It’s a fitting farewell that wraps up their legendary seven-series run in unforgettable Brassic style. Joe Gilgun is joined by returning cast Ryan Sampson, Michelle Keegan, Aaron Heffernan, Parth Thakerar, Joanna Higson, Steve Evets and Bhavna Limbachia for another round of escapades, raucous adventure and mischief. As the series completes a milestone 50-episode run, this final chapter promises all the madness and mayhem fans have come to love, with a few surprises along the way.
‘The Paper’
The fictional camera crew that immortalised Dunder Mifflin are striking set and moving from Scranton to Toledo. The stars of their new mockumentary are staffers of a historic Midwestern newspaper, the Toledo Truth-Teller, and the publisher trying to bring it back to life with volunteer reporters. Created, written and executive produced by Greg Daniels (The Office) and Michael Koman (Nathan for You), and Universal Television, with executive producers Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Howard Klein, Ben Silverman, and Banijay Americas, The Paper is a true ensemble starring Domhnall Gleeson, Sabrina Impacciatore, Chelsea Frei, Melvin Gregg, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Alex Edelman, Ramona Young, Tim Key, and Oscar Nuñez.
‘Task’
Set in the working-class suburbs of Philadelphia, FBI agent Tom (Mark Ruffalo) heads a Task Force to put an end to a string of violent robberies led by an unsuspecting family man, Robbie (Tom Pelphrey). Also starring Emilia Jones, Jamie McShane, Sam Keeley, Thuso Mbedu, Fabien Frankel, Alison Oliver, Raúl Castillo, Silvia Dionicio, Phoebe Fox, and Martha Plimpton.
‘The Yogurt Shop Murders’
In 1991, four teenage girls were brutally murdered at a frozen yogurt shop in Austin, Texas. What happened that night forever shook the Austin community and continues to mystify the police and haunt the families left in the wake of unthinkable loss. Including interviews with the investigative teams, the victims’ parents and siblings, and the two men who served time for the crime, the series explores law enforcement practices and raises complex questions about press coverage and the power of suggestion on memory. The series offers a unique window into the lasting effects of grief and the enduring impact of unrelenting crime coverage in mainstream media through poignant interviews with those closest to the crime and investigation.
‘The Sky Arts Awards’
The Sky Arts Awards will return on 16 September, once again taking place at the iconic Roundhouse in London. Produced by DRUM Studios, the ceremony will continue to champion the very best of British and Irish arts and culture, spotlighting creative brilliance across the industry. Launched last year as an evolution of the South Bank Sky Arts Awards, the Sky Arts Awards honours outstanding achievement across a wide spectrum of artistic disciplines. It remains the only event in the world that recognises the full breadth of cultural genres with categories including classical music, comedy, dance, film, literature, poetry, opera, popular music, television, theatre and visual arts.
‘The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets’
After the arrest of the alleged Gilgo Beach killer, this documentary goes inside the suspect’s home for the first time, where exclusive commentary from his own family unravels a chilling portrait of a man accused of living a double life and hiding dark secrets under their own roof. The documentary includes intimate, exclusive multi-part interviews with the alleged serial killer Rex Heuermann’s wife, children and friends, in addition to providing an in-depth look at the lives of the victims police say he’s taken and the long and twisted road that led investigators to the doorstep of this unassuming Manhattan architect. Produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s G-Unit Film and Television.
‘Nosferatu’
Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu is a gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her, causing untold horror in its wake. Starring Bill Skarsgård, Nicholas Hoult, Lily-Rose Depp, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Emma Corrin, Ralph Ineson, Simon McBurney, and Willem Dafoe.
‘The Brutalist’
Escaping post-war Europe, visionary architect László Toth arrives in America to rebuild his life, his work, and his marriage to his wife Erzsébet after being forced apart during wartime by shifting borders and regimes. On his own in a strange new country, László settles in Pennsylvania, where the wealthy and prominent industrialist Harrison Lee Van Buren recognises his talent for building. But power and legacy come at a heavy cost.
‘Novocaine’
When the girl of his dreams (Amber Midthunder, Prey) is kidnapped, everyman Nate (Jack Quaid, The Boys) turns his inability to feel pain into an unexpected strength in his fight to get her back.
‘Wolf Man’
Golden Globe nominee Christopher Abbott stars as Blake, a husband and father who inherits his remote childhood home after his own father’s mysterious disappearance. With his marriage to high-powered wife Charlotte (Julia Garner) on the rocks, the couple and their daughter Ginger (Matilda Firth) retreat to the rural property—only to be attacked by an unseen creature. Trapped inside, Charlotte soon realises the real threat may not be outside, as Blake begins to change into something terrifying.
‘Love Hurts’
Ke Huy Quan stars as Marvin Gable, a realtor working the Milwaukee suburbs, where ‘For Sale’ signs bloom. Gable receives a crimson envelope from Rose (Oscar® winner Ariana DeBose; West Side Story, Argylle), a former partner-in-crime that he had left for dead. She’s not happy. Now, Marvin is thrust back into a world of ruthless hitmen, filled with double-crosses and open houses turned into deadly warzones. With his brother Knuckles (Daniel Wu; Tomb Raider, Warcraft), a volatile crime lord, hunting him, Marvin must confront the choices that haunt him and the history he never truly buried.
‘One of Them Days’
Best friends and roommates Dreux (Keke Palmer) and Alyssa (SZA) are about to have One of Them Days. When they discover Alyssa’s boyfriend has blown their rent money, the duo finds themselves going to extremes in a comical race against the clock to avoid eviction and keep their friendship intact.
‘Panda Plan’
Soon after legendary kung fu star Jackie Chan is invited to adopt a beloved zoo panda named Hu Hu, a notorious international crime syndicate sets its sights on the bear and offers a massive bounty for his capture. Faced with this sudden crisis, Jackie enlists the help of his agent and Hu Hu’s fiercely dedicated caretaker, leading the trio on an outrageous and unforgettable adventure as they seek to outsmart – and outkick – the bad guys at every turn.
‘Amongst the Wolves’
On the streets of Dublin, Danny, a homeless man grappling with the ghosts of his past, finds himself caught in a cycle of despair and survival. Haunted by memories of his time serving in the Royal Irish Army, Danny’s life takes a turn when he encounters Will, a young teenager on the run from a dangerous drug gang.
What will you be watching on Sky and NOW in September?
