Spotlight Young stars of ‘The Drop’ chase dreams on and off screen Bruce R. MillerLee Enterprises Oct 10, 2026 5 hrs ago 0 × USA Today - Entertainment Vertical USA TODAY's Erin Jensen, Kalia Richardson and Bryan Alexander offer their top picks for the best TV show to watch during the fall season. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save An Emmy nomination at 17 made getting work more difficult for Asante Blackk.kAm“%96C6’D 2 46CE2:? =6G6= @7 :?7=2E:@? @7 68@ E92E 92AA6?D 2E E92E 286[” 96 6IA=2:?D] “*@F <:?5 @7 92G6 E@ 36 3C@F89E 324< 5@H? E@ 62CE9 2?5 C62=:K6[ ‘~z[ J@F >:89E 36 C62==J 8@@5 2E H92E J@F 5@ 7@C E96 286 J@F’C6 2E[ 3FE J@F’C6 DE:== :? 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Need a TV show to watch? Here are our top picks for fall 2026 USA TODAY's Erin Jensen, Kalia Richardson and Bryan Alexander offer their top picks for the best TV show to watch during the fall season.