This October, we are getting a ton of great shows on various streaming services. From the much-anticipated new season of Netflix’s hit rom-com series Nobody Wants This to the release of the It film franchise’s prequel series It: Welcome to Derry. So, we are here to sort out all of the brilliant upcoming shows that you might want to check out.
Monster: The Ed Gein Story (October 3) – Netflix
Monster: The Ed Gein Story is a crime thriller drama anthology series created by Ian Brennan. Season 3 of the Netflix series is set in the 1950s in rural Wisconsin, and it follows Ed Gein, a recluse who was convicted of murder and body snatching. Monster: The Ed Gein Story stars Charlie Hunnam, Suzanna Son, Vicky Krieps, Laurie Metcalf, and Tom Hollander.
House of David Season 2 (October 5) – Prime Video
House of David is a Biblical historical drama series created by Jon Erwin. The upcoming Season 2 of the Prime Video series will continue the story of David after his legendary victory against Goliath. In Season 2, David will struggle with his new responsibilities as the leader. House of David stars Michael Iskander, Ali Suliman, Ayelet Zurer, Stephen Lang, Indy Lewis, Yali Topol Margalith, Ethan Kai, Sam Otto, Oded Fehr, Louis Ferreira, Davood Ghadami, Ashraf Barhom, Alexander Uloom, and Aury Alby.
Boots (October 9) – Netflix
Boots is an upcoming military comedy-drama series created by Andy Parker. Based on Greg Cope White’s 2015 memoir titled The Pink Marine, the Netflix series is set in the 1990s, and it follows Cameron Cope, a closeted gay teenager who joins the military with his best friend but struggles with the rigid rules of the Army. Boots stars Miles Heizer, Max Parker, Vera Farmiga, Liam Oh, Cedrick Cooper, Ana Ayora, Angus O’Brien, and Dominic Goodman.
The Last Frontier (October 10) – Apple TV+
The Last Frontier is an upcoming thriller drama series co-created by Jon Bokenkamp and Richard D’Ovidio. The Apple TV+ series is set in the outskirts of Alaska, and it follows Frank Remnick, a U.S. Marshal who must protect his town after a plane full of criminals crashed near the town. The Last Frontier stars Jason Clarke, Dominic Cooper, Haley Bennett, Simone Kessell, Tait Blum, Dallas Goldtooth, and Alfre Woodard.
Solar Opposites Season 6 (October 12) – Hulu
Solar Opposites is an adult animated sci-fi dark comedy series co-created by Justin Roiland and Michael McMahan. The upcoming sixth and final season of the Hulu series will continue the story of the aliens after their diamond-making machine is destroyed and they run out of money. Season 6 will also conclude the thrilling story of the people in The Wall. Solar Opposites’ voice cast includes Dan Stevens, Thomas Middleditch, Mary Mack and Sean Giambrone.
The Chair Company (October 12) – HBO Max
The Chair Company is an upcoming dark comedy series co-created by Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin. The HBO series follows William Ronald Trosper, an office worker who gets embroiled in a vast and dangerous conspiracy after an embarrassing incident at his workplace. The Chair Company stars Tim Robinson, Lake Bell, Sophia Lillis, Will Price, Joseph Tudisco, and Lou Diamond Phillips.
Splinter Cell: Deathwatch (October 14) – Netflix
Splinter Cell: Deathwatch is an upcoming adult animated espionage series created by Derek Kolstad. Based on Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell video game series developed by Ubisoft, the Netflix series follows retired legendary spy Sam Fisher, who is brought back into action to help a rookie in unraveling a global conspiracy. Splinter Cell: Deathwatch’s voice cast includes Liev Schreiber, Janet Varney, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, and Joel Oulette.
Loot Season 3 (October 15) – Apple TV+
Loot is a comedy series co-created by Alan Yang and Matt Hubbard. The upcoming Season 3 of the Apple TV+ series will continue to follow the hilarious misadventures of Molly and her misfit employees at the Wells Foundation as they try to do something good in this world. Loot stars Maya Rudolph, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Joel Kim Booster, Ron Funches, Nat Faxon, Meagen Fay, and Stephanie Styles.
Murdaugh: Death in the Family (October 15) – Hulu
Murdaugh: Death in the Family is an upcoming true crime drama miniseries co-created by Michael D. Fuller and Erin Lee Carter. The Hulu series follows wealthy couple Maggie and Alex Murdaugh as their deeply hidden secrets come to light because of their son’s involvement in a boat crash. Murdaugh: Death in the Family stars Jason Clarke, Patricia Arquette, J. Smith-Cameron, Johnny Berchtold, and Brittany Snow.
The Diplomat Season 3 (October 16) – Netflix
The Diplomat is a political thriller, dark comedy-drama series created by Debora Cahn. The upcoming Season 3 of the Netflix series is set in the aftermath of the Season 2 finale, and it follows Ambassador Kate Wyler as she struggles to handle the aftermath of the President of the United States’ sudden death and the unscrupulous Vice President becoming the leader of the free world. The Diplomat stars Keri Russell, Rufus Sewell, David Gyasi, Ali Ahn, Rory Kinnear, and Ato Essandoh.
Harlan Coben’s Lazarus (October 22) – Prime Video
Harlan Coben’s Lazarus is an upcoming psychological horror thriller miniseries co-created by Harlan Coben and Danny Brocklehurst. The Prime Video series follows Laz, a forensic psychologist who begins to lose his grip on reality after the sudden death of his father. Harlan Coben’s Lazarus stars Bill Nighy, Alexandra Roach, Sam Claflin, David Fynn, Karla Crome, and Kate Ashfield.
Nobody Wants This Season 2 (October 23) – Netflix
Nobody Wants This is a romantic comedy-drama series created by Erin Foster. The upcoming Season 2 of the Netflix series continues the story of Joanne and Noah as they try to merge their completely different worlds, families, and beliefs together. Nobody Wants This stars Kristen Bell, Adam Brody, Justine Lupe, Timothy Simons, Jackie Tohn, and Arian Moayed.
IT: Welcome to Derry (October 26) – HBO Max
IT: Welcome to Derry is an upcoming supernatural horror series co-developed by Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti, and Jason Fuchs. Based on Stephen King’s 1986 novel of the same name, the HBO series is set in the 1960s, and it revolves around a couple as they move to Derry, Maine, with their son, but the town soon devolves into chaos after a young boy mysteriously disappears. IT: Welcome to Derry stars Taylour Paige, Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk, James Remar, Stephen Rider, Madeleine Stowe, Rudy Mancuso, and Bill Skarsgård.
Mayor of Kingstown Season 4 (October 26) – Paramount+
Mayor of Kingstown is a crime thriller drama series co-created by Taylor Sheridan and Hugh Dillon. The upcoming Season 4 of the Paramount+ series follows Mike and his family as they begin to lose control of Kingstown, while new threats emerge. Mayor of Kingstown stars Jeremy Renner, Dianne Wiest, Hugh Dillon, Tobi Bamtefa, Taylor Handley, Emma Laird, Derek Webster, and Hamish Allan-Headley.
Hazbin Hotel Season 2 (October 29) – Prime Video
Hazbin Hotel is an adult animated dark fantasy comedy series created by Vivienne Medrano. The upcoming Season 2 of the Prime Video series will be set after the events of the Season 1 finale, and it follows Charlie as she tries to keep the new residents of her hotel in check as tensions grow against Heaven. Hazbin Hotel’s voice cast includes Stephanie Beatriz, Alex Brightman, Keith David, Kimiko Glenn, Erika Henningsen, and Blake Roman.
Star Wars: Visions Season 3 (October 29) – Disney+
Star Wars: Visions is an epic space opera action-adventure anthology series. Based on George Lucas’ Star Wars, the upcoming Season 3 of the Disney+ series will consist of nine short stories set in the world of Star Wars. They will be created by different anime studios and in different animation styles.
Down Cemetery Road (October 29) – Apple TV+
Down Cemetery Road is an upcoming British mystery thriller series created by Morwenna Banks. Based on Mick Herron’s 2003 book of the same name, the Apple TV+ series follows Zoë Boehm, a snarky investigator, as she is hired by a woman to investigate the disappearance of a girl, who went missing after an explosion. Down Cemetery Road stars Ruth Wilson, Emma Thompson, Adeel Akhtar, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, and Tom Goodman-Hill.