What's on TV this week—East Of Eden and War premiere
Here is what's happening on TV from Sunday, September 27 through Saturday, October 5.
This week's television lineup features a mix of returning series and new premieres across various networks and streaming platforms. On Hulu, the long-running animated series Futurama concludes its 180th episode with a shocking cliffhanger, setting the stage for a unique three-hour-long streaming special format in 2027. HBO and HBO Max premiere War, a new legal thriller anthology series created by George Kay, which follows two rival London law firms as they clash over a high-profile divorce involving tech entrepreneur Morgan Henderson and his film star wife Carla Duval.
On Netflix, East of Eden, a fresh interpretation of John Steinbeck's classic novel, premieres with a seven-part miniseries directed by Zoe Kazan, starring Florence Pugh as the complex character of Cathy Ames. On Starz, Tip Toe, a five-part queer thriller series created and written by Russell T Davies, follows the turbulent relationship between gay-bar owner Leo Struthers and stern electrician Clive, as their seemingly idyllic friendship unravels into chaos.
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