Coming To Streaming October 2025
- Demet Koc
- Sep 25
- 15 min read
Updated: Oct 7
October is shaping up to be another exciting month for TV, with beloved comedies making their return, spooky new series setting the mood for Halloween, and streaming platforms rolling out buzzy premieres across every genre. Abbott Elementary is back for its fifth season of classroom chaos, Maya Rudolph returns in a new season of Loot to deliver her signature comedic brilliance, and HBO Max gets chilling with IT: Welcome to Derry, a prequel to Stephen King’s iconic horror tale. Meanwhile, Prime Video debuts Lazarus, the latest twisty adaptation from Harlan Coben, and Apple TV+ brings its own heartfelt dramas and high-stakes thrillers.
Check out everything coming to your favorite streaming services this October.
October 1
Play Dirty - PRIME VIDEO
About: An expert thief rolls out the biggest heist of his life in Play Dirty, an action-packed thriller from director Shane Black. Parker (Mark Wahlberg), along with Grofield (LaKeith Stanfield), Zen (Rosa Salazar) and a skilled crew, stumble onto a score that pits them against the New York mob in this gritty, clever caper.
Love Is Blind, Season 9 - NETFLIX
About: Singles who want to be loved for who they are have signed up for a less conventional approach to modern dating, and will choose someone to marry without ever meeting them. Over several weeks, the newly engaged couples will move in together, plan their wedding, and find out if their physical connection matches their strong emotional bond developed in the pods. When their wedding day arrives, will real-world realities and external factors push them apart, or will they marry the person they fell blindly in love with? Hosted by Nick and Vanessa Lachey, this addictive 12-episode series will uncover whether looks, race, or age do matter — or if love really is blind.
October 2
Abbott Elementary, Season 5 - HULU
About: In this workplace comedy, a group of dedicated, passionate teachers — and a slightly tone-deaf principal — are brought together in a Philadelphia public school where, despite the odds stacked against them, they are determined to help their students succeed in life. Though these incredible educators may be outnumbered and underfunded, they love what they do — even if they don’t love the school district’s less-than-stellar attitude toward educating children.
Shifting Gears, Season 2 - HULU
Charlotte’s Web, Season 1 - HBO MAX
About: In this latest animated adaptation, Charlotte’s Web tells the heartwarming story of friendship, hope, and the power of simple acts of kindness through the bond between Wilbur, a gentle pig, and Charlotte, a wise and selfless spider who vows to save him.
October 3
Monster: The Ed Gein Story - NETFLIX
About: Serial killer. Grave robber. Psycho. In the frozen fields of 1950s rural Wisconsin, a friendly, mild-mannered recluse named Eddie Gein lived quietly on a decaying farm – hiding a house of horrors so gruesome it would redefine the American nightmare. Driven by isolation, psychosis, and an all-consuming obsession with his mother, Gein’s perverse crimes birthed a new kind of monster that would haunt Hollywood for decades. From Psycho to The Texas Chainsaw Massacre to The Silence of the Lambs, Gein’s macabre legacy gave birth to fictional monsters born in his image and ignited a cultural obsession with the criminally deviant. Ed Gein didn’t just influence a genre -- he became the blueprint for modern horror.
The Lost Bus - APPLE TV+
About: From director Paul Greengrass and inspired by real events, The Lost Bus is a white-knuckle ride through one of America’s deadliest wildfires as a wayward school bus driver (Matthew McConaughey) and a dedicated school teacher (America Ferrera) battle to save 22 children from the terrifying inferno.
Genie, Make a Wish, Season 1 - NETFLIX
About: Genie — a magic spirit in a lamp who has come back to the human world after a millennium of his career being put on hold — encounters Ka-young, an impassive woman who goes through the motions of life by her grandmother’s rules and her own routines.
The Sisters Grimm, Season 1 - APPLE TV+
About: Two orphaned sisters navigate a town full of people torn straight from fantasy and fairy tales, confronting heroes and villains alike, while investigating the mystery of their missing parents. “The Sisters Grimm” blends discovery, fantasy and adventure to deliver important lessons for all ages.
Steve - NETFLIX
About: Set in the mid-90s, Steve is a reimagining of Max Porter's Sunday Times bestseller Shy. The film follows a pivotal day in the life of headteacher Steve and his students at a last-chance reform school amidst a world that has forsaken them. As Steve fights to protect the school’s integrity and impending closure, we witness him grappling with his own mental health. In parallel to Steve’s struggles, we meet Shy, a troubled teen caught between his past and what lies ahead as he tries to reconcile his inner fragility with his impulse for self-destruction and violence.
October 4
My Hero Academia, Season 8 - CRUNCHYROLL
October 5
Smiling Friends, Season 3 - ADULT SWIM
About: Season Three of Smiling Friends finds Pim, Charlie, Flint and the whole gang going absolutely bonkers once again, diving headfirst into their ultimate quest to spread joy upon the land. We’ll see a bunch of unexpected stuff here such as Mr. Frog running full speed at the camera, the team finally collecting all the spirit gems they need, and a totally epic showdown spectacle with an Ancient Witch of some sort.
House of David, Season 2 - PRIME VIDEO
About: Season Two of the biblical drama series House of David from Wonder Project and Amazon MGM Studios follows the aftermath of the battle between David and Goliath and David's rise to the throne. As he navigates palace politics, his family’s jealousy, and a growing romance, David steps deeper into his destiny and learns what it means to become a great leader.
October 6
Dr. Seuss’s Horton!, Season 1 - NETFLIX
About: Horton follows the exciting and whimsical adventures of a young Horton and his best bud Samson as they go on adventures to help the citizens of the Jungle of Nool.
October 7
True Haunting, Season 1 - NETFLIX
About: Acclaimed master of horror James Wan brings his chilling cinematic vision to real supernatural stories.
October 8
Caramelo - NETFLIX
About: After a life-changing diagnosis, a promising chef finds hope and humor with the help of a fur-midable dog friend in this heartwarming dramedy.
Is It Cake? Halloween - NETFLIX
About: Is It Cake? returns for a special Halloween season with Mikey Day and nine of the best hyper-realistic cake artists around! These talented new bakers try to trick celebrity judges with their spooktacular realistic cakes as they compete in a do-or-die competition to take home their share of the prize pot and the title of Is It Cake? Halloween champion! With tricks and treats at every turn, these frighteningly realistic cakes will leave you asking the ultimate question…Is It Cake?
Maintenance Required - PRIME VIDEO
About: Charlie, the fiercely independent owner of an all-female mechanic shop, is forced to reevaluate her future when a flashy corporate competitor moves in across the street. Seeking comfort, she turns to an anonymous online confidant - unaware she’s confiding in Beau, the very rival threatening her business. As sparks fly both online and off, the truth threatens to blow everything apart.
October 9
Boots, Season 1 - NETFLIX
About: Boots is a one-hour comedic drama that delivers an irreverent, off-beat take on the coming-of-age story. Set in the tough, unpredictable world of the 1990s US Marine Corps—when being gay in the military was still illegal—the series follows directionless, closeted Cameron Cope (Miles Heizer) and his best friend Ray McAffey (Liam Oh), the son of a decorated Marine, as they join a diverse group of recruits. Together, this ensemble navigates the literal and metaphorical landmines of boot camp, forging unlikely bonds and discovering their true selves in an environment designed to push them to their limits. With sharp wit and plenty of heart, Boots is about friendship, resilience, and finding your place in the world—even when that world seems determined to keep you in line or leave you behind.
Victoria Beckham, Season 1 - NETFLIX
October 10
The Last Frontier, Season 1 - APPLE TV+
About: The Last Frontier follows Frank Remnick (Jason Clarke), the lone U.S. marshal in charge of the quiet, rugged barrens of Alaska. Remnick’s jurisdiction is turned upside down when a prison transport plane crashes in the remote wilderness, setting free dozens of violent inmates. Tasked with protecting the town he’s vowed to keep safe, he begins to suspect the crash wasn’t an accident, but the first step of a well-crafted plan with far-reaching and devastating implications.
John Candy: I Like Me - PRIME VIDEO
About: From director Colin Hanks and producer Ryan Reynolds comes John Candy: I Like Me. Those who knew John best share his story, in their own words, through never-before-seen archival footage, imagery, and interviews. It’s a documentary of the life, career, and loss of one of the most beloved actors of all time.
Swim to Me - NETFLIX
About: Inspired by Alia Trabucco's best-selling novel, Swim To Me is a haunting family drama that tells the story of the intense relationship between Estela, a domestic worker, and the six-year-old girl she cares for day and night. As their bond grows closer, they build a secret, dependent world that leads them to an inevitable outcome.
Vicious - PARAMOUNT+
About: When Polly (Dakota Fanning) receives a mysterious box from an unexpected late-night visitor, it comes with one rule: place inside something you need, something you hate, and something you love. When she opens it, she’s pulled into a surreal and shifting nightmare where every choice she makes leads to terrifying consequences.
The Woman in Cabin 10 - NETFLIX
About: While on board a luxury yacht for a travel assignment, a journalist witnesses a passenger thrown overboard late at night, only to be told that it didn't happen, as all passengers and crew are accounted for. Despite no one believing her, she continues to look for answers, putting her own life in danger. Based on the bestselling novel The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware.
October 12
The Chair Company, Season 1 - HBO MAX
About: After an embarrassing incident at work, a man (Robinson) finds himself investigating a far-reaching conspiracy. In addition to Tim Robinson as William Ronald Trosper, series regulars include Lake Bell as Barb Trosper, Sophia Lillis as Natalie Trosper, Will Price as Seth Trosper, and Joseph Tudisco as Mike Santini. Lou Diamond Phillips recurs as Jeff Levjman.
October 13
Solar Opposites, Season 6 - HULU
October 14
Splinter Cell: Deathwatch, Season 1 - NETFLIX
About: In this first-ever adaptation of the acclaimed stealth video game Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell, legendary agent Sam Fisher is drawn back into the field when a wounded young operative seeks out his help. Produced by Ubisoft, in partnership with Derek Kolstad (John Wick), Sun Creature and Fost.
Everybody Loves Me When I'm Dead - NETFLIX
October 15
Loot, Season 3 - APPLE TV+
About: The upcoming season will also continue to follow the antics of the beloved group of misfits at the Wells Foundation as they work together so Molly can live up to her promise of giving away all of her vast fortune. Alongside Rudolph, the returning ensemble cast includes Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Nat Faxon, Ron Funches and Joel Kim Booster.
October 16
The Diplomat, Season 3 - NETFLIX
About: In Season Three of The Diplomat, Ambassador Kate Wyler (Keri Russell) lives the particular nightmare that is getting what you want. She just accused Vice President Grace Penn (Allison Janney) of hatching a terrorist plot and admitted she’s after the VP’s job. But now the President is dead, Kate’s husband Hal (Rufus Sewell) may have inadvertently killed him, and Grace Penn is leader of the free world. None of this slows Hal’s campaign to land Kate the vice presidency. Kate steps into a role she never wanted, with a freedom she never expected, an increasingly complicated friendship with Foreign Secretary Austin Dennison (David Gyasi), and an unnerving bond with First Gentleman Todd Penn (Bradley Whitford).
Our Fault - PRIME VIDEO
About: Jenna and Lion's wedding sets the stage for the long-awaited reunion between Noah and Nick, some time after their breakup. Nick's inability to forgive Noah creates an seemingly insurmountable barrier between them. He, now heir to his grandfather's business empire, and she, just starting her career, resist reigniting a flame that still smolders within them. But now that their paths have crossed again, will love prove stronger than resentment?
Romantics Anonymous, Season 1 - NETFLIX
About: This romantic comedy features an Asian ensemble cast, with Shun Oguri as Sosuke, a man unable to have physical contact with others, and Han Hyo-joo as Hana, a woman who fears eye contact. Their mutual love for chocolate brings them together. Joining them are Jin Akanishi as bar owner and love interest Hiro, and Yuri Nakamura as Irene, a therapist Irene.
Starting 5, Season 2 - NETFLIX
About: Get ready for the return of Starting 5, as season 2 brings an exciting new lineup of NBA stars: Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics, Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers, and James Harden of the Los Angeles Clippers.
Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy, Season 1 - PEACOCK
About: From 1972-1978, thirty-three young men were kidnapped, murdered, and buried in a crawl space beneath their killer's house. And no one was the wiser. Not for all those years. Why? He was charming and funny. Had a good, All-American job. Was a community leader. He even volunteered to entertain sick kids... while dressed as a clown. Devil In Disguise: John Wayne Gacy peels back the twisted layers of Gacy’s life while weaving in heartrending stories of his victims; exploring the grief, guilt, and trauma of their families and friends; and exposing the systemic failures, missed opportunities, and societal prejudices that fueled his reign of terror.
October 17
Mr. Scorsese - APPLE TV+
About: Mr. Scorsese is a film portrait of a man through the lens of his work, exploring the many facets of a visionary who redefined filmmaking, including his extraordinary career and unique personal history. With exclusive, unrestricted access to Martin Scorsese’s private archives, the documentary series is anchored by extensive conversations with the filmmaker himself and never-before-seen interviews with friends, family and creative collaborators including Robert De Niro, Daniel Day-Lewis, Leonardo DiCaprio, Mick Jagger, Robbie Robertson, Thelma Schoonmaker, Steven Spielberg, Sharon Stone, Jodie Foster, Paul Schrader, Margot Robbie, Cate Blanchett, Jay Cocks and Rodrigo Prieto, along with his children, wife Helen Morris and close childhood friends. From acclaimed director Rebecca Miller, Mr. Scorsese examines how his own colorful life experiences informed his artistic vision as each film he made stunned the world with originality. Starting with his New York University student films and continuing to the present day, this documentary explores the themes that have fascinated Scorsese and informed his work, including the place of good and evil in the fundamental nature of humankind.
The Chosen Adventures, Season 1 - PRIME VIDEO
About: The Chosen Adventures follows nine-year-old Abby and her best friend Joshua as they navigate life in the ancient city of Capernaum. When the children encounter a wise craftsman and teacher, Jesus of Nazareth, he helps them change the way they see the world, and they help spread his influence far and wide (among the 7 to 12-year-old set). And did we mention that she has a talking sheep?
Good News - NETFLIX
About: Set in the 1970s, a group of people gather to land a hijacked airplane at all costs. Determined to make the mission a success, they devise a covert plan.
The Perfect Neighbor - NETFLIX
About: Using bodycam footage from dozens of police visits, The Perfect Neighbor bears witness to a tight-knit community navigating one neighbor’s relentless harassment. But her hostility takes a sinister turn when it escalates into a fatal crime.
Turn of the Tide, Season 2 - NETFLIX
About: Nothing happens in the small Azorean village of Rabo de Peixe, until one ton of cocaine arrives on the coast, completely changing the lives of its residents. Eduardo, a young fisherman, and his best friends improvise a business with what arrives from the Atlantic Ocean. But, a ton of cocaine does not go unnoticed and our protagonists will face the owners of this drug, the police and a series of unpredictable characters in a dangerous adventure with no return.
She Walks in Darkness - NETFLIX
About: She Walks in Darkness is inspired by the most significant undercover operation against ETA, a mission that became a turning point in Spain’s fight against terrorism. Set during the 1990s and 2000s, the film tells the story of Amaia (played by Susana Abaitua), a young Civil Guard officer who spends more than a decade undercover within the terrorist organization, aiming to locate secret weapons caches (“zulos”) hidden in southern France.
October 19
Haha, You Clowns, Season 1 - ADULT SWIM
About: Haha, You Clowns is an unexpected new series from Adult Swim that celebrates wholesome family programming. Join the Campbell boys, three doting teenagers and their tenderhearted dad, as they live, laugh, love their way into your living rooms. They’re big dudes with big feelings who are learning to navigate life in the wake of their mother’s death, sensing her presence in everyday adventures.
October 22
Harlan Coben’s Lazarus, Season 1 - PRIME VIDEO
About: Based on an original story idea and written by the New York Times best-selling author Harlan Coben and BAFTA-winner Danny Brocklehurst. Lazarus follows a man (Sam Claflin) who returns home after his father's (Bill Nighy) suicide and begins to have disturbing experiences that can't be explained. He quickly becomes entangled in a series of cold-case murders as he grapples with the mystery of his father's death and his sister's murder 25 years ago.
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle - HULU
About: In the psychological thriller from director Michelle Garza Cervera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead stars as an upscale suburban mom who brings a new nanny (Maika Monroe) into her home, only to discover she is not the person she claims to be. The Hand That Rocks the Cradle, which also stars Raúl Castillo, Martin Starr, Mileiah Vega, Riki Lindhome, and Shannon Cochran, is written by Micah Bloomberg based on a screenplay by Amanda Silver. The producers are Michael Schaefer, Mike LaRocca, and Ted Field, and the executive producers are Michael Napoliello, Maria Frisk, and Seth William Meier.
October 23
Nobody Wants This, Season 2 - NETFLIX
About: First comes love, then comes life. The last time we saw agnostic podcast host Joanne (Kristen Bell) and unconventional (hot) rabbi Noah (Adam Brody), their unmatched chemistry surprised everyone in their lives, including her sister Morgan (Justine Lupe), his brother Sasha (Timothy Simons) and sister-in-law Esther (Jackie Tohn), and even themselves. Their spark proved stronger than all of the obstacles trying to keep them apart. Now, they’re back and fully committed to merging their lives – and loved ones — together. But their differences still exist and can’t be ignored. The challenge now is not just falling in love against all odds, but staying together in spite of them.
October 24
Stiller & Meara: Nothing is Lost - APPLE TV+
A House of Dynamite - NETFLIX
October 26
Talamasca: The Secret Order, Season 1 - AMC+
IT: Welcome to Derry, Season 1 - HBO MAX
About: Set in the world of Stephen King’s IT universe, IT: WELCOME TO DERRY is based on King’s IT novel and expands the vision established by filmmaker Andy Muschietti in the feature films IT and IT Chapter Two.
The Mayor of Kingstown, Season 4 - PARAMOUNT+
About: In season four, Mike’s control over Kingstown is threatened as new players compete to fill the power vacuum left in the Russians’ wake, compelling him to confront the resulting gang war and stop them from swallowing the town. Meanwhile, with those he loves in more danger than ever before, Mike must contend with a headstrong new Warden to protect his own while grappling with demons from his past.
October 29
Hazbin Hotel, Season 2 - PRIME VIDEO
About: Hazbin Hotel follows Charlie, the princess of Hell, as she pursues her seemingly impossible goal of rehabilitating demons to peacefully reduce overpopulation in her kingdom. After a yearly extermination imposed by angels, she opens a hotel in the hopes that patrons will be "checking out" into Heaven. While most of Hell mocks her goal, her devoted partner Vaggie, and their first test subject, adult-film star Angel Dust, stick by her side. When a powerful entity known as the "Radio Demon" reaches out to assist Charlie in her endeavors, her crazy dream is given a chance to become a reality.
Hedda - PRIME VIDEO
About: From writer/director Nia DaCosta comes a provocative, modern reimagining of Henrik Ibsen’s classic play. HEDDA (Tessa Thompson) finds herself torn between the lingering ache of a past love and the quiet suffocation of her present life. Over the course of one charged night, long-repressed desires and hidden tensions erupt—pulling her and everyone around her into a spiral of manipulation, passion, and betrayal.
Ballad of a Small Player - NETFLIX
About: Colin Farrell leads Ballad of a Small Player as Lord Doyle, a high-stakes gambler lying low in Macau, China. When his past and his debts start to catch up with him, Doyle encounters a kindred spirit who might just hold the key to his salvation.
Selling Sunset, Season 9 - NETFLIX
About: The O Group agents are back for an explosive season. New faces bring new feuds and as the pressure turns up in their personal and professional lives, some might not have what it takes to keep their seat at the brokerage. As the landscape in Los Angeles quickly changes, everyone will have to adapt to a new reality.
Star Wars: Visions, Volume 3 - DISNEY+
About: The awardwinning anthology of animated short films celebrates the mythology of Star Wars through unique cultural lenses. Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 features nine shorts from nine different anime studios—david production, Kamikaze Douga + ANIMA, Kinema citrus Co., Polygon Pictures, Production I.G, Project Studio Q, TRIGGER, WIT Studio—to further demonstrate the diversity and creativity of Japanese animation.
Down Cemetery Road, Season 1 - APPLE TV+
About: When a house explodes in a quiet Oxford suburb and a girl disappears in the aftermath, neighbor Sarah Tucker (Ruth Wilson) becomes obsessed with finding her and enlists the help of private investigator Zoë Boehm (Emma Thompson). Zoë and Sarah suddenly find themselves in a complex conspiracy that reveals that people long believed dead are still among the living, while the living are fast joining the dead.
October 31
Breathless, Season 2 - NETFLIX
About: The Joaquín Sorolla is now a privately run hospital, challenging the values and principles of its medical staff. Having got her way, Patricia (Najwa Nimri) continues her fight against cancer while growing increasingly close to Néstor (Borja Luna). Jésica (Blanca Suárez) is trying to regain her usual self confidence, but she’s torn between Lluís (Alfonso Bassave) and Biel (Manu Ríos). Pilar (Aitana Sánchez-Gijón) is still grappling with her son’s addictions, but Quique (Xóan Fórneas) may find an unexpected ally in her when the hospital’s new management pushes him to make a questionable decision. On top of it all, the arrival of a renowned oncologist, Sophie (Rachel Lascar), threatens to turn the entire place upside down.
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