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"The Gentlemen" and "Slow Horses" return this fall, while the "Reacher" spin-off series "Neagley" makes its debut. See our guide of the biggest Fall TV and streaming releases.

2026 Fall TV and Streaming Watch Guide

&quot;The Gentlemen&quot; and &quot;Slow Horses&quot; return this fall, while the &quot;Reacher&quot; spin-off series &quot;Neagley&quot; makes its debut. See our guide of the biggest Fall TV and streaming releases.

Get a closer look at these actors from their many TV and streaming series roles.

Streaming Stars, Then and Now

Justin Hartley can be seen starring in CBS' new breakout drama series, "Tracker." The show, which premiered post-Super Bowl in February 2024, has continued to break records week to week, with over 80 million viewers tuning in to date and counting. "Tracker" was crowned the #1 series on network television at the end of season one, marking the first time a new series has ranked as the #1 show since CBS' "Survivor" premiered in 2000.

Based on the bestselling novel "The Never Game" by Jeffery Deaver, "Tracker" follows lone-wolf survivalist Colter Shaw (Hartley) who roams the country as a reward seeker, using his expert tracking skills to help private citizens and law enforcement solve all manner of mysteries while contending with his own fractured family. Also an executive producer on the series, "Tracker" hails from Hartley's production company, ChangeUp Productions, which inked an overall pod deal with 20th Television in 2019. "Tracker" will debut season 2 on CBS on October 13, 2024, and will continue to stream episodes on Paramount+.

Hartley was most recently seen starring in NBC's critically acclaimed, award-winning series "This Is Us" opposite Mandy Moore, Milo Ventimiglia, Sterling K. Brown, and Chrissy Metz. Created by Dan Fogelman, "This Is Us" earned over 234 award nominations and 55 wins during its run. Hartley's performance as Kevin Pearson garnered multiple Critics Choice Award nominations for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (2019, 2020, 2021). Additionally, Hartley and his cast members won back-to-back SAG Awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in 2018 and 2019. Hartley brought his directorial skills to the table while on the show, helming one of the most heartfelt and emotional episodes of the entire show: ep #413 - "A Hell of a Week: Part Three."

In film Hartley can next be seen appearing alongside Rebel Wilson, Anna Chlumsky, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, and Anna Camp in "Bride Hard" (release date TBC). He also recently executive produced and starred in "The Noel Diary" for Netflix which debuted at #1 on the platform in November 2022 and stayed at #1 through the holidays. Other film credits include: Netflix's hit comedy feature "Senior Year" alongside Rebel Wilson, indie "A Lot of Nothing," "The Hunt" and "Little" for Universal Pictures, "A Bad Moms Christmas" (STX Entertainment), "Another Time," which he also executive produced, and "Spring Breakdown," opposite Amy Poehler and Seth Meyers.

While working on screen keeps Harley busy, he also lends his voice to high-profile projects. He was recently heard in Spotify/DC/Warner Bros' podcast 'Harley Quinn & The Joker: Sound Mind' starring as Batman opposite Christina Ricci (Harley Quinn) and Billy Magnussen (The Joker). Developed by "Homecoming" writer and executive producer Eli Horowitz, the series debuted in January 2023.

As a producer Hartley and his company ChangeUp Productions recently sold a script commitment to ABC for a drama series entitled "No Good Deed," featuring writer Jeannine Renshaw ("Manifest," "Grey's Anatomy") and director Nzingha Stewart ("From Scratch"). Renshaw, Stewart and Hartley will all executive produce the series.

Born in Knoxville, IL, and raised in Orland Park, IL, Hartley had a love for bringing characters to life at an early age and began to take acting seriously once he got to college. He attended Southern Illinois University Carbondale and University of Illinois at Chicago, majoring in history and theatre. Upon graduation, he decided to make a move to Los Angeles, packing up his truck with no money or a job to give the entertainment industry a shot. In 2002, Hartley landed his first regular gig on the daytime soap "Passions," a role he held until 2006. He went on to star as billionaire Oliver Queen (the Green Arrow) on the long-running, hit CW series "Smallville." Once "Smallville" came to an end, Hartley appeared on a handful of hit series including: "Chuck," "Castle," and "Hart of Dixie." In 2012, he returned to The CW as a series regular on the medical drama "Emily Owens, M.D.," opposite Mamie Gummer. Throughout 2013-16, Hartley juggled a handful of projects, appearing on 12 episodes of ABC's "Revenge," 16 episodes of ABC's summertime drama "Mistresses," and taking over the role of Adam Newman in the infamous CBS soap opera "The Young and the Restless." Hartley was nominated for a 2016 Daytime Emmy Award for Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his work on the show. While filming "Y&R," it was announced that Hartley would be joining the cast of NBC's fall 2016 passion project, "This Is Us."

Born in Knoxville, Ill., and raised in Orland Park, Ill., Justin Scott Hartley is the son of Jackie and Mark Hartley. He had a love for bringing characters to life at an early age, and began to take acting seriously once he got to college. He attended Southern Illinois University Carbondale and University of Illinois at Chicago, majoring in History and Theatre. Upon graduation, he decided to make the move to Los Angeles, packing up his truck with no money or a job, to give the entertainment industry a shot.

In 2002, Hartley landed his first regular gig on the daytime soap "Passions," a role he held until 2006. He then starred as billionaire Oliver Queen (the Green Arrow) on the long-running, hit CW series "Smallville." Hartley was able to showcase his talents behind the camera as well, writing ("Sacrifice," Season 9) and directing ("Dominion," Season 10) two episodes. Once "Smallville" came to an end, Hartley went on to appear on a handful of hit series including: "Chuck," "Castle," and "Hart of Dixie." In 2012, he returned to the CW as a series regular on the medical drama "Emily Owens, M.D.," opposite Mamie Gummer. Throughout 2013-16, Hartley juggled a handful of TV projects, appearing on 12 episodes of ABC's "Revenge," 16 episodes of ABC's summertime drama "Mistresses," and taking over the role of Adam Newman in the long-running CBS soap opera "The Young and the Restless." Hartley was nominated for a 2016 Daytime Emmy Award for Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his work on the show. While filming "Y&R," it was announced that Hartley would be joining the cast of NBC's fall 2016 passion project, "This Is Us."

On the charity front, Hartley has been a supporter of The Water Project for several years. When not on set, you can find him following his favorite teams (The Chicago Cubs, LA Dodgers, and the Chicago Bears), traveling, and spending time with his wife and daughter.

He is the first actor to play a live-action version of DC Comics hero Green Arrow.

Attended Southern Illinois University and The University of Illinois in
Chicago. Majored in History and Theater.

Has played two members of the DC Comics Justice League: Aquaman and Green Arrow.

Daughter <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/name/nm10580677/?ref_=nmtrv_trv">Isabella Hartley</a> (Isabella Justice Hartley), with <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/name/nm0005102/?ref_=nmtrv_trv">Lindsay Hartley</a>, was born on July 3, 2004.

Was going to play the young Aquaman on <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/title/tt0498318/?ref_=nmtrv_trv">Aquaman (2006)</a> and then appeared as the
Green Arrow/Oliver Queen on <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/title/tt0279600/?ref_=nmtrv_trv">Smallville (2001)</a>. The episode &quot;Justice&quot; featured him
as Green Arrow opposite <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/name/nm2024927/?ref_=nmtrv_trv">Alan Ritchson</a> as Aquaman, whose previous appearance
on the episode &quot;Aqua&quot; had sparked interest in doing Mercy Reef (2006) (even
though Ritchson, five years younger than Hartley, was not considered
for the Mercy Reef (2006) series).

Has a dog (half beagle-half terrier) named &quot;The Gooch&quot;.

He is 7 years older than Mandy Moore, who plays his mother on This Is Us.

Replaced <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/name/nm1433004/?ref_=nmtrv_trv">Will Toale</a> as the young Aquaman, Arthur &quot;AC&quot; Curry, for the TV
series, <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/title/tt0498318/?ref_=nmtrv_trv">Aquaman (2006)</a>.

Played various sports in high school including baseball, basketball and
soccer.

Has an older brother named Nathan and younger sisters named Megan and
Gabriela.

He appeared in the &quot;Smallville&quot; panel at the San Diego Comic-Con 2007. (July 2007)

An avid baseball fan his entire life. His two favorite teams are the Cubs and the Dodgers.

He drinks a beer or two when working out.

Announced in the Passions fan fest that he is leaving
the show. The role of Fox Crane will be recast. (October 2005)

He is the son of Jackie E. (Lee) and Mark Dennis Hartley. His ancestry includes English, as well as German, Irish, Scottish, Swedish, and Dutch.

Portrays Clark Kent&#39;s ally Oliver Queen/Green Arrow in <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/title/tt0279600/?ref_=nmtrv_trv">Smallville (2001)</a> and the nephew of Nicky Pearson - a character who used the alias on &quot;Clark Kent&quot; in the Vietnam War - in <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/title/tt5555260/?ref_=nmtrv_trv">This Is Us (2016)</a>.

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