“And all at once, Summer collapsed into Fall.” No season can compare to the beauty that is fall. The season of reading, writing, sweaters, and movie nights. There is no greater feeling than sitting by your window sill and watching the orange leaves fall outside, while wearing your favorite fall sweater and eating pumpkin-flavored cookies. 

Paradise. This fall, whether you want something to warm your heart and make you laugh, or give you the right amount of spooky chills, I’ve got the perfect lineup. Let’s take a look at some fall favorites that will have you settling in for the ultimate season of entertainment with fluffy blankets and a hot drink in hand—pumpkin spice, obviously.

First up, for those who revel in a healthy dose of dystopia with their autumn evenings, “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” is here to keep things tense. Yes, Panem is back, and so is President Snow—except this time, he’s not the frosty dictator he was in the original Hunger Games Trilogy. He’s a scrappy young student trying to keep his trainee alive in the 10th Hunger Games. As we watch the main character navigate the brutal arena, we can’t help but feel that this movie, with its edge-of-your-seat thrills, is perfect for those brisk fall nights when you’re too scared to check the thermostat but too stubborn to turn on the heat. A deep delve into power, survival, and—let’s be honest—making you glad your only competition is finishing your Halloween candy before November 1st. Songbirds and Snakes gives dystopian drama the perfect autumn touch.

If you’d rather feel warm and fuzzy (without the intensity of the Hunger Games part), then “Little Women” is your go-to cozy watch, based on the iconic novel by Louisa May Alcott. Every fall, the March sisters remind us of the power of family, sisterhood, and the occasional dramatically burned manuscript. Whether you’re revisiting the classic tale through the 2019 adaptation or one of the older versions, there’s something about watching Jo, Meg, Amy, and Beth navigate their hopes and heartbreaks that feel just like sipping hot cocoa on a crisp day. Perhaps it’s the aesthetic scenery in the background. And let’s be honest, Laurie: rich, moody, and probably smells like cedar and expensive tea, gives a perfect ending to the chilly night.

There’s something about the changing leaves that have you craving witty dialogue and endless coffee—not just because you’re trying to stay awake in the never ending pumpkin spice coffee line at a coffee shop— makes “Gilmore Girls” the perfect autumn binge. Stars Hollow embodies fall in TV form. Seriously, does anyone in that town ever experience a summer? From the pumpkin festivals to the knitted scarves and the never-ending snarky comebacks, this show has autumn practically wired into its DNA. Lorelai and Rory’s fast-paced, pop culture-filled chats are the perfect background noise for a lazy Sunday on the couch—because, let’s face it, they somehow make you feel productive even if the most you’ve done all day is choose between apple or pecan pie (pro tip: both.)

And finally, there’s the iconic “The Addams Family,” because what’s fall without a spook? Whether you’re revisiting the film or are new to Wednesday and her grim take on the world, the Addams family is here to remind you that being creepy is highly underrated. Not only that, Morticia and Gomez are relationship goals (who knew being “bizarrely obsessed with each other” could be so romantic?) and let’s not forget Wednesday’s deadpan delivery, which is exactly the kind of attitude we wish we had when someone asks if we’ve started our holiday gift shopping. The Addams’ gothic charm offers the perfect balance to the season’s sweet and spookiness.

So, whether you’re diving into the dystopian future of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, finding comfort in the timeless family bonds of Little Women, fast-talking your way through Gilmore Girls, or embracing the spooky side with The Addams Family, this fall’s lineup is packed with everything you need for the ultimate cozy season. Grab your blanket, pour yourself something warm, and settle in—it’s time to enjoy fall at its finest.