Everything That’s Streaming in October 2024

October has lots to love: animals wear costumes, parsnips are in season, triceps get pumped from raking, and streaming services release a gush of fall content along with a slate of spooky stories just in time for Halloween.

Classic slashers, supernatural chillers and brand-new thrillers are creeping onto platforms in honor of the scariest holiday of the year. Last month saw the streaming premiere of female-led horror titles Apartment 7a and Azrael, while October features horror content like The Platform 2 (Netflix), Hold Your Breath (Hulu), House of Spoils (Amazon Prime) and Salem’s Lot (Max), Teacup (Peacock) and The Exorcism (AMC+). Beloved series Abbott Elementary and What We Do in the Shadows are back, along with the premiere of the  Cate Blanchett thriller Disclaimer (Apple TV+) and Starting 5 (Netflix), an intense new NBA documentary featuring the league’s biggest players. Book and Film Globe rakes up the month’s crispiest, most colorful content to fuel your autumn fire.

Netflix

The Diplomat Season 2 (Oct 31) – Keri Russell returns in the Emmy-nominated role of Kate Wyler, the U.S. ambassador to the U.K. The first season was rife with international crises nearly at their boiling point and featured Kate struggling with her crumbling relationship. When a London bombing shatters her world, Kate faces the ultimate test as her suspicions reach the top levels of the British government. This season, the cast is joined by Allison Janney as U.S. Vice President Grace Penn.

Starting 5 (Oct 9) – This unfiltered sports series follows the 2023–2024 NBA season on and off the court with five of the league’s biggest players at the pinnacle of their professional careers: Jimmy Butler, Anthony Edwards, LeBron James, Domantas Sabonis and Jayson Tatum. The series provides a behind-the-scenes look at their on-court pressures, injury struggles, and efforts to balance family life and cementing their legacies.According to the official synopsis, ”James works harder than ever to stay healthy and dominant in his 21st season, while Edwards electrifies with his rapid rise. Butler’s relentless drive propels the Heat, Sabonis anchors the Kings with his versatile play, and Tatum leads the Celtics in their quest for a record 18th championship.”

The Platform 2 (Oct 4) – Netflix is co-producing the sequel to Spain’s unsettling social allegory that takes viewers on a graphic descent through desperation and class inequality.  A mysterious leader imposes his law in a system of vertical prison cells where prisoners on the upper levels get the most food and those on the lower levels must fight for the scraps. But a new inmate battles against the brutal food distribution method by establishing his own kind of justice. According to Screen Rant, “The sequel looks to be exploring solutions to the social and political problems that were posed in the first movie. The ending of the first film hinted at a much larger and more terrifying world beyond the prison, and the sequel could delve deeper into the dystopia.”

Woman of the Hour (Oct 18) – Anna Kendrick makes her directorial debut with a crime thriller based on the life of serial killer Rodney Alcala, who appeared on the TV game show The Dating Game in the middle of his murder spree in 1978. The film revolves around the events of the show and stars Kendrick as contestant Cheryl Bradshaw, with whom Alcala actually won a date. By the time the photographer made his appearance on the flirty interview-style show, he had already killed five women. Rotten Tomatoes calls the film “a powerful examination of the intersection between systemic misogyny and violence.”

Also playing:

Hasan Minhaj: Off with His Head (Oct 22)

Lonely Planet (Oct 11)

Ali Wong: Single Lady (Oct 8)

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Hulu

Abbott Elementary Season 4 (Oct 10) – The senior year of the fan-favorite show brings new developments that could spell big changes in the world of Abbott Elementary. Construction on a new golf course next door is forcing the teachers to find creative solutions, while dealing with chaotic classroom pets, smoking students and a ringworm quarantine. And after Janine shares a kiss with Gregory at the end of season three, fans are keeping a close eye on how their relationship develops, while Principal Ava tries to take her job more seriously.

Hold Your Breath (Oct 3) – In 1930s Oklahoma amid the region’s massive dust storms, a woman (Sarah Paulson) is convinced that a sinister “drifter” within the storm is threatening her family – and goes to horrifying lengths to protect them. Like Spanish psychological thriller The Wasteland, the prairie is a stark, nerve-jangling stage upon which troubled and isolated mothers unravel.

What We Do in the Shadows Season 6 (Oct 22) – The final season of the Emmy-nominated vampire comedy will close out a successful run after attaining Dan Harmon’s “six seasons and a movie” goal. With the show’s main dramatic conflict resolved after Guillermo gives up being a vampire, viewers agree that the storyline has reached its natural conclusion and the timing is right to close the coffin lid. Most are relieved that the show is “going out on their own terms and not running it into the ground until it gets cancelled.” Message boards do however reflect one fan-favorite element that will be missed. “All I need to know: what show is Matt Berry on next?”

La Máquina (Oct 9) – Diego Luna and Gael García Bernal, real-life pals who first appeared together onscreen in 2001’s Y Tu Mama Tambien, reunite in a hard-hitting Mexican series about an aging boxer and his manager with one last shot at glory – but can they survive fight night? After a devastating loss, Esteban “La Máquina” Osuna (Bernal) is at a low point in his boxing career. Shady manager, best friend and Botox addict Andy (a nearly unrecognizable Luna) secures a title fight to get him back on top, but there’s a catch: a dangerous underworld organization wants Esteban to throw the fight. The old friends must rely on their battle-honed instincts to navigate the dangerous stakes – and the boxer’s own ailing mind.

Also playing:

Mr. Crocket (Oct 11)

Fanatical: The Catfishing of Tegan and Sara (Oct 18)

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Amazon Prime

Brothers (Oct 17) – Brothers follows a reformed criminal (Josh Brolin) whose plans for a fresh start unravel when he embarks on a wild cross-country road trip with his unpredictable twin brother (Peter Dinklage). Facing legal trouble, emerald hunters, flying bullets and a domineering mother, the siblings must rediscover the concept of family unity to pull off a daring heist. Based on the story by Etan Cohen (Tropic Thunder, King of the Hill), Brothers also stars Glenn Close, Brendan Fraser, Taylour Paige and Marisa Tomei.

House of Spoils (Oct 13) – This supernatural horror film stars Oscar winner Ariana DeBose (West Side Story) as an ambitious young chef who opens a “destination restaurant” at a remote estate, but pulling off fine dining in the sticks is “make or break” – and a haunting presence soon threatens to sabotage her high-stakes dream.She starts to see bugs and mold in the food as she grapples with kitchen mishaps, a peevish investor and her own self-doubt. But when she finds the previous estate owner’s mysterious garden, she accesses a primal force that expands her menu – with sinister consequences.

Also playing:

The Devil’s Hour Season 2 (Oct 18)

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Max

Salem’s Lot (Oct 3) – Stephen King’s classic horror story returns to the 1970s in Gary Dauberman‘s adaptation. When author Ben Mears (Lewis Pullman, Outer Range) returns to his childhood home in search of inspiration for his next book, he discovers that a bloodthirsty vampire is preying on the townspeople. Woeful misapplication of Gordon Lightfoot’s “Sundown” in the trailer aside, the remake introduces a new generation to King’s terrifyingly toothy tale with a more diverse cast. Salem’s Lot also stars Spencer Treat Clark (Unbreakable), Jordan Preston Carter, Nicholas Crovetti, Makenzie Leigh, Bill Camp and Alfre Woodard.

The Franchise Season 1 (Oct 6) – Creative trinity Sam Mendes, Armando Iannucci (Veep) and Jon Brown show how the cinematic sausage is made in a new comedy that offers a behind-the-scenes look at a disastrous superhero film shoot. The series follows the crew of a floundering franchise movie as they struggle to make a good movie in a ruthless and chaotic cinematic universe. Riffing on actor conflicts, fussy directors and diversity quotas, The Franchise shines a light on the secret chaos behind superhero moviemaking. The cast boasts the acting talents of Himesh Patel, Aya Cash, and Jessica Hynes, with the trailer featuring epic lines like “Everything’s exploding at a million miles an hour, and the movie is a scrotum resting on a razor’s edge.”

Breath of Fire (Oct 29) – When a charismatic Los Angeles millennial called Guru Jagat became the face of Kundalini yoga, the celebrity spiritual leader attracted young, enthusiastic millennials drawn by promises of enlightenment and abundance. But her eventual fall from grace would expose a multi-billion-dollar spiritual empire fraught with abuse. This docuseries paints a portrait of a seeker turned guru and explores the culture of modern spirituality through the rise of Kundalini yoga in the West, from its origins with sexual abuser Yogi Bhajan to its presence in the capitalist market today.

Also playing:

Gremlins: The Wild Batch Season 2 (Oct 3)

Somebody Somewhere Season 3 (Oct 27)

Tuesday (Oct 29)

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Apple TV+

Shrinking Season 2 (Oct 20) – The darkly funny series where nobody really has it all together is back for a second season of flawed humans fumbling toward healing in the world of psychiatry. Jimmy tries to keep his relationships and his career afloat as he processes his wife’s death, with the help of his worried daughter and cranky therapist Paul. With season one’s literal cliffhanger ending, a slate of new clients, and his own depression struggle, there’s plenty for Jimmy to deal with. The sophomore season of the Brett Goldstein/Bill Lawrence project will continue to bring morbidity, humor and heart to the human experience.

Disclaimer (Oct 11) – Written and directed by Academy Award winner Alfonso Cuarón, Disclaimer is a gripping psychological thriller that drives home the adage “the only kept secret is the one you never tell.” Acclaimed journalist Catherine Ravenscroft (Cate Blanchett) built her reputation revealing the misdeeds and scandals of others. But when she receives a novel from an unknown author, she is horrified to realize she is now the main character in a story that exposes her darkest secrets. As Catherine races to uncover the writer’s identity, she is forced to confront her past before it destroys her life and her relationships with her husband (Sacha Baron Cohen) and their son. The ensemble cast includes Kevin Kline, Lesley Manville, Louis Partridge, Leila George, and Hoyeon.

Before (Oct 25) – Billy Crystal takes an uncharacteristically somber tack in a supernatural tale of connection beyond life and death. After losing his wife to suicide, child psychologist Eli (Crystal) encounters a troubled young boy (Noah Jupe) who seems to have a haunting connection to Eli’s past. As Eli attempts to help Noah, their mysterious bond deepens. Crystal executive produced the 10-episode series alongside Academy Award winner Eric Roth (Killer of the Flower Moon), with a cast including Judith Light, Hope Davis, Sakina Jaffrey, and Rosie Perez.

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Paramount+ 

Lioness Season 2 (Oct 27) – The thriller series from Yellowstone creator Tyler Sheridan starring Zoe Saldana, Morgan Freeman and Nicole Kidman is back in the fight as the CIA’s battle against terror moves closer to home. After Cruz walked away from the mission at the end of season one, a new Lioness operative (Genesis Rodriguez) joins the team to infiltrate a previously unknown threat. With pressure mounting from all sides, Joe must reckon with her personal sacrifices and professional decisions as the leader of the Lioness program. And Kaitlyn lands in the line of fire when she finds a body in her home, hinting at deeper secrets in her past.

FBI True Season 5 (Oct 5) – FBI agents reveal an inside look at the investigations behind some of their biggest cases, sharing hair-raising stories of their most dangerous and infamous missions. The documentary series uses surveillance video, interrogations and personal photos from the agents’ collections to share their candid experiences about facing down anti-federalist militias, solving the deadly Lockerbie bombing, and uncovering the largest oxycodone trafficking operation in American history.

Ghosts Season 4 (Oct 17) – The supernatural comedy follows married couple Sam and Jay pursuing their dream of opening a BnB in upstate New York. After an accident, Sam discovers that she can see the spirits that haunt the property and becomes their only connection to the world of the living. In season four, Sam and the ghosts race to find Isaac after he calls off his wedding and Puritan ghost Patient kidnaps him. The season will also delve into Sam’s complicated relationship with her father Frank (played by Breaking Bad’s Dean Norris), leading to a long-awaited reunion that will force her to confront lingering issues from her childhood.

Also playing:

The Equalizer Season 5 (Oct 20)

Poppa’s House (Oct 21)

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Peacock

Teacup Season 1 (Oct 10) – Yvonne Strahovski (Dexter) is Maggie, living on a rural Georgia ranch with her husband (Scott Speedman) when a mysterious force suddenly attacks them: animals begin to die and they find themselves trapped on their property, forcing the couple to band together with a disparate group of strangers to survive. Based on the New York Times bestselling novel Stinger by Robert McCammon and executive produced by horror master James Wan, showrunner Ian McCulloch said Covid’s pandemic isolation inspired the show’s writing.

Hysteria! Season 1 (Oct 18) – When a beloved varsity quarterback disappears during the “Satanic Panic” of the late 1980s, a struggling high school heavy metal band of outcasts realize they can capitalize on the town’s sudden interest in the occult by building a reputation as a Satanic metal band – until a bizarre series of murders, kidnappings, and reported “supernatural activity” triggers a leather-studded witch hunt that leads directly back to them.

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Starz

Sweetpea (Oct 10) – Fallout’s Ella Purnell leads the British thriller series as Rhiannon Lewis, a wallflower who’s tired of being bullied and overlooked at work and in relationships. When she’s finally pushed over the edge she starts checking names off her kill list, and Rhiannon’s life transforms as she embraces her new power. But a shrewd cop who sees behind her mousy facade threatens to ruin it all. If she can keep her secret, the girl everyone overlooks might just be able to get away with murder. The six-episode show also stars Nicole Lecky, Jeremy Swift, Leah Harvey, and Calam Lynch.

Fat Joe Talks (Oct 11) – Multi-hyphenate artist Fat Joe is bringing the audience along for intimate conversations and previously-untold stories with some of America’s favorite celebrities, newsmakers and cultural icons. Joe’s inaugural guest will be Method Man, award-winning music artist and star of Power Book II: Ghost, reflecting on his NAACP Image Award-winning role as Davis MacLean following the closing chapter of the acclaimed series. Additional guests will include notable public figures and award-winning entertainers like Mary J. Blige, Hakeem Jeffries, T.I., Babyface, Latto, Buju Banton and Remy Ma.

Also playing:

Three Women Season 1 (Oct 4, 11, 18 and 26)

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AMC+

The Exorcism (Oct 30) – A new Russell Crowe film explores the dark lore behind the production of films like The Omen, The Exorcist and Poltergeist. Crowe is Anthony Miller, a troubled actor tapped to replace a lead actor who died in a freak accident on the set of a supernatural horror film. Miller’s alcoholism and troubled past begin seep to the surface during the shoot and he begins to unravel, cutting himself and sleepwalking. His estranged daughter (Ryan Simpkins) wonders if he’s slipping back into his past addictions or if there’s something more sinister at play – and enlists the help of a priest acting as an on-set consultant. The Exorcism also stars Sam Worthington, Chloe Bailey, Adam Goldberg, and David Hyde Pierce.

The Hunt for the Chameleon Killer (Oct 10) – After a headless, handless body is discovered in a Florida canal in 1990, law enforcement begins a search for the killer, which takes them all the way to London before the trail goes cold. What ensues is a string of stolen identities, wrongful accusations, and a twelve-year cat-and-mouse chase across multiple countries as authorities close in on the most wanted woman in the world. The Hunt for the Chameleon Killer uncovers the crimes of Elaine Parent and explores the police’s belief that she’s a serial murderer.

Also playing:

Tia Mowry: My Next Act (Oct 4)

The Graham Norton Show Season 32 (Oct 8)

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