American Horror Stories and Dr. Death Bring Terrifying Tales to the Small Screen

TV serves up the scares today with the series premieres of American Horror Stories, a spinoff of Ryan Murphy’s beloved anthology, and Dr. Death, Peacock’s true crime drama about extreme medical malpractice. Also today: Never Have I Ever introduces a new love triangle in Season 2, Colin Farrell fronts a new series on AMC+, and more. Here’s what’s new and noteworthy on TV this Thursday:

American Horror Stories: Series premiere. Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuck expand the AHS universe in this new weekly anthology series. The spinoff begins with a double-header reuniting fans with the dreaded Rubber Man (now a woman) from Murder House. Watch trailer. Streaming on FX on Hulu

Dr. Death: Complete limited series. Based on the podcast of the same name, this eight-part limited series tells the true story of Dr. Christopher Duntsch (played by Joshua Jackson), a neurosurgeon who was charged with malpractice after 30 patients left his operating table either seriously maimed or dead. The show's star-studded supporting cast includes Alec Baldwin, Christian Slater, and AnnaSophia Robb. Watch trailer. Streaming on Peacock

Never Have I Ever: Complete second season. Devi (Maitreyi Ramakrishnan) juggles hot guy Paxton (Darren Barnet) and irritating-but-lovable nerd Ben (Jaren Lewison) as Netflix’s acclaimed teen drama returns for season two. Watch trailer. Streaming on Netflix

Big Brother: New episode. 8:00 PM ET on CBS

The North Water: Limited series premiere. Colin Farrell, Jack O'Connell and Stephen Graham star in this five-part BBC series based on the acclaimed novel by Ian McGuire. Watch trailer. Streaming on AMC+

Major League Baseball: The Boston Red Sox travel to enemy territory for a four-game series with the New York Yankees. 7:00 PM ET/4:00 PM PT on ESPN

The Outpost: Summer premiere. The adventure continues as Garret (Jake Sotmoen) urges Talon (Jessica Green) to take the throne, while a mysterious assassin seeks revenge. Watch preview. 9:00 PM ET on The CW

Love Island: New episode. 9:00 PM ET on CBS

Sharkadelic Summer 2: Special presentation. Snoop Dogg returns to break down the craziest shark encounters and chat with experts to discover if this summer will be the most shark-filled on record. 9:00 PM ET on Discovery Channel

First Wives Club: Season premiere. In Season 2, the pressure mounts as Bree (Michelle Buteau) and Gary (RonReaco Lee) attempt to rekindle their marriage, Ari (Ryan Michelle Bathe) struggles to balance her long-distance relationship with David (Mark Tallman), and Hazel (Jill Scott) works to sign her first artist at her new record label. Watch trailer. Streaming on BET+

A Perfect Fit: Original movie. When a fashion blogger in Bali meets a gifted shoemaker, she begins to question her commitment to her fiancé in this Indonesian romantic comedy. Watch preview. Streaming on Netflix

Claire Spellberg Lustig is the Senior Editor at Primetimer and a scholar of The View. Follow her on Twitter at @c_spellberg.