* Joan
Release date: Wednesday, October 2 at ITVX.
The story: A woman who goes between her thriving and daring career as a jewel thief, all whilst trying to get her daughter back from social services, we see a mother in despair swept up in the exhilarating world of crime.
The cast: Sophie Turner
Genre: Crime
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
* Last Days of the Space Age
Release date: Wednesday, October 2 at Disney+.
The story: Set in 1979 Western Australia, when Perth was at the centre of the world’s headlines, a power strike threatens to plunge the region into darkness, while the city hosts the iconic Miss Universe pageant and the US space station, Skylab, crashes just beyond the city’s suburbs. Against this backdrop of international cultural and political shifts, three families in a tight-knit coastal community find their marriages, friendships, and futures put to the test.
The cast: Thomas Weatherall, Radha Mitchell, Jesse Spencer, Deborah Mailman, Iain Glen, Linh Đan Phạm
Genre: Dramedy
Country of Origin: Australia
* The Franchise
Release date: Sunday, October 6 at HBO.
The story: The crew of an unloved franchise movie fight for their place in a savage and unruly cinematic universe. The series shines a light on the secret chaos inside the world of superhero moviemaking, to ask the question — how exactly does the cinematic sausage get made? Because every f*ck-up has an origin story.
The cast: Isaac Powell, Himesh Patel, Aya Cash, Jessica Hynes, Billy Magnussen, Lolly Adefope
Genre: Comedy
Country of Origin: United States
* The Healer Who Was Banished From His Party, Is, in Fact, the Strongest
Release date: Sunday, October 6 at Tokyo MX.
The story: A healer gets booted from his party because the leader notices he isn't really contributing much to the team. Soon enough, the healer must look for new members to party with. After finding a cute martial artist to work together with, he reveals his secret: while he's a fairly mediocre healer, he actually fights well in close combat. This is the story of a support who's secretly a DPS, and where the entire conflict stems from the fact that he never told his old party he was a DPS.
The cast: Kaori Maeda, Kensho Ono
Genre: Anime
Country of Origin: Japan
* Scamanda
Release date: Wednesday, October 9 at ABC.
The story: Docuseries based on the podcast of the same name. The story of Amanda Riley — a wife, mother, blogger and Christian — whose tragic cancer tale captivates thousands. But Amanda has a secret that she's dying to keep, and after an anonymous tip to an investigative reporter, her own words may prove to be her downfall.
The cast:
Genre: Documentary
Country of Origin: United States
* Citadel: Diana
Release date: Thursday, October 10 at Prime Video.
The story: Undercover Citadel agent Diana Cavalieri finally sees a way out from behind enemy lines, and the chance to disappear forever. But the only way to do so is trusting the most unexpected ally: Edo Zani, the heir of Manticore Italy and son of the head of the Italian organization who's vying for leadership against the other European families.
The cast: Matilda De Angelis, Lorenzo Cervasio, Maurizio Lombardi, Thekla Reuten, Julia Piaton, Filippo Nigro
Genre: Sciencefiction
Country of Origin: Italy
* Teacup
Release date: Thursday, October 10 at Peacock.
The story: Follow a disparate group of people in rural Georgia who must come together in the face of a mysterious threat in order to survive.
The cast: Caleb Dolden, Yvonne Strahovski, Scott Speedman, Chaske Spencer, Kathy Baker, Boris McGiver
Genre: Horror
Country of Origin: United States
* Tomb Raider
Release date: Thursday, October 10 at Netflix.
The story: Follow heroine Lara Croft 25 years after her first adventure as she explores new territory.
The cast: Hayley Atwell, Allen Maldonado, Earl Baylon
Genre: Animated
Country of Origin: United States
* Disclaimer
Release date: Friday, October 11 at Apple TV+.
The story: A brilliantly conceived, deeply unsettling psychological thriller— already an international sensation—about a woman haunted by secrets, the consuming desire for revenge, and the terrible price we pay when we try to hide the truth.
The cast: Cate Blanchett, Lesley Manville, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Sacha Baron Cohen, Kevin Kline, Jung Ho-yeon
Genre: Thriller
Country of Origin: United States
* Une amie dévouée
Release date: Friday, October 11 at HBO Max.
The story: Une Amie Dévouée is inspired by true events and follows Christelle 'Chris' Blandin, a Parisian captivated by rock music. After the horrifying terrorist attacks of November 13, 2015, she clings to a community of victims and survivors. Chris claims that her best friend Vincent was one of the dozens seriously injured at the Bataclan theater and becomes indispensable to the group, eventually finding her way to a prominent role in the survivors' association. While her dedication seems unwavering, contradictions begin to emerge in her story—raising serious doubts among the real victims of the tragedy. The four-part miniseries, Une Amie Dévouée (The Confidante), is thought-provoking and asks what the truth really is… in the web of lies left behind by one woman.
The cast: Laure Calamy, Arieh Worthalter, Ava Baya, Annabelle Lengronne, Alexis Manenti, Anne Benoît
Genre: Miniseries
Country of Origin: France
* NCIS: Origins
Release date: Monday, October 14 at CBS.
The story: In 1991, years prior to the events of "NCIS," a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs starts his career as a newly minted special agent at the fledgling NCIS Camp Pendleton office where he forges his place on a gritty, ragtag team led by NCIS legend Mike Franks.
The cast: Mark Harmon, Austin Stowell, Mariel Molino, Kyle Schmid, Tyla Abercrumbie, Diany Rodriguez
Genre: Crime
Country of Origin: United States
* Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage
Release date: Thursday, October 17 at CBS.
The story: Georgie and Mandy raise their young family in Texas while navigating the challenges of adulthood, parenting and marriage.
The cast: Emily Osment, Montana Jordan, Will Sasso, Rachel Bay Jones, Zoe Perry, Annie Potts
Genre: Comedy
Country of Origin: United States
* Happy's Place
Release date: Friday, October 18 at NBC.
The story: Bobbie inherits her father's restaurant and is less than thrilled to discover that she has a new business partner in the half-sister she never knew she had.
The cast: Reba McEntire, Belissa Escobedo, Melissa Peterman, Pablo Castelblanco, Tokala Black Elk, Rex Linn
Genre: Comedy
Country of Origin: United States
* Hysteria!
Release date: Friday, October 18 at Peacock.
The story: 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.
The cast: Emjay Anthony, Julie Bowen, Anna Camp, Chiara Aurelia, Kezii Curtis, Nikki Hahn
Genre: Thriller
Country of Origin: United States
* Rivals
Release date: Friday, October 18 at Disney+.
The story: In the fictional upper-class county of Rutshire, a long-standing rivalry between two powerful men is about to boil over: ex-Olympian, Member of Parliament, and notorious womaniser Rupert Campbell-Black, and his Rutshire neighbour Tony Baddingham, controller of the independent TV franchise Corinium Television. As tensions rise and rivalries deepen, there are spilled secrets, forged alliances, and snatched liaisons that draw wives, lovers, colleagues, friends, and families into their battle.
The cast: Denis Curej, David Tennant, Aidan Turner, Danny Dyer, Alex Hassell, Nafessa Williams
Genre: Drama
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
* The Office (AU)
Release date: Friday, October 18 at Prime Video.
The story: Hannah Howard, the managing director of a packaging company, gets news that her branch is shutting down and making everyone work from home.
The cast: Felicity Ward, Edith Poor, Steen Raskopoulos, Shari Sebbens, Josh Thomson, Jonny Brugh
Genre: Comedy
Country of Origin: Australia
* Poppa's House
Release date: Monday, October 21 at CBS.
The story: Legendary talk radio host and happily divorced Poppa has his point of view challenged at work when a new female co-host is hired, and at home where he finds himself still parenting his adult son, a brilliant dreamer who is trying to pursue his passion while being a responsible father and husband.
The cast: Damon Wayans Jr., Damon Wayans, Essence Atkins, Tetona Jackson
Genre: Comedy
Country of Origin: United States
* Territory
Release date: Thursday, October 24 at Netflix.
The story: When the massive Lawson cattle station lacks an heir, Australia's rival factions see a chance to seize control. The land grabs threaten to destroy the declining dynasty.
The cast: Sam Corlett, Anna Torv, Michael Dorman, Robert Taylor
Genre: Western
Country of Origin: Australia
* Like a Dragon: Yakuza
Release date: Friday, October 25 at Prime Video.
The story: Follow the life, childhood friends, and repercussions of the decisions of Kazuma Kiryu, a fearsome and peerless Yakuza warrior with a strong sense of justice, duty, and humanity.
The cast: Ryoma Takeuchi, Kento Kaku
Genre: Crime
Country of Origin: United States
* Nautilus
Release date: Friday, October 25 at AMC.
The story: The origin story of the iconic Captain Nemo: an Indian Prince robbed of his birthright and family, a prisoner of the East India Mercantile Company and a man bent on revenge against the forces that have taken everything from him.
The cast: Shazad Latif, Céline Menville, Luke Arnold, Georgia Flood, Jacob Collins-Levy, Thierry Frémont
Genre: Science fiction
Country of Origin: United States
*It is possible that dates will be announced during the publication of this list, unfortunately, this cannot be prevented. But let us know in the comments if you've come across another series or a date has changed.
** After consultation, we have decided to have programs such as reality, competition, home and garden, games, cooking, talking, sports, special interest, children/family programs, and children's animation no longer be a part of this overview.
