Get ready to cozy up for a month of thrilling returns and exciting new arrivals, as October 2025 unleashes a packed lineup of television premieres across your favourite streaming services and networks. Whether you’re looking for laughs, chilling true crime, or high-stakes drama, this month offers a full slate of viewing options to fill your schedule.
October brings back several fan-favourite hits. Comedy fans can rejoice as the beloved mockumentary Abbott Elementary returns for its fifth season, while political thriller devotees can catch up with Kate Wyler (Keri Russell) in the third season of The Diplomat. Additionally, the monster-slaying action continues with the highly anticipated fourth season of The Witcher on Netflix, which will see Liam Hemsworth step into the role of Geralt.
New series are also making a big splash, diving deep into both fictional intrigue and real-life stories. Netflix’s terrifying anthology Monster returns to explore the shocking true crimes of Ed Gein (with Charlie Hunnam), and the psychological game show The Celebrity Traitors promises celebrity deception and drama. Meanwhile, documentaries offer exclusive peeks behind the curtain, including a three-part look at the fashion journey of Victoria Beckham and the tense, competitive world of fine dining in Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars.
From star-studded new dramas like the Alaskan frontier thriller The Last Frontier and the Stephen King prequel IT: Welcome to Derry to the comedic workplace woes of DMV, your October is set to be binge-worthy. Dive into the complete list below for all the premiere dates and details you need to plan your ultimate fall viewing calendar.
Abbott Elementary
The fifth season of Abbott Elementary premieres on Wednesday, Oct. 1 on Global and ABC, with new episodes streaming the following day on Disney+ in Canada. In the first few episodes of this new season, the teachers prepare for the upcoming school year with new faces and big changes. Later, Melissa tries to outsmart her students and then the crew head to the ballpark for Teachers’ Appreciation Night at a Phillies game.
Karen Pirie
Lauren Lyle (Outlander) is back in Karen Pirie’s second season on Thursday, Oct. 2 on BritBox. Newly promoted as a DS, Karen investigates a 25-year-old cold case. New episodes stream weekly.
Hal & Harper
A comedy drama from Cooper Raiff (Cha Cha Real Smooth) starring Raif, Mark Ruffalo, and Lili Reinhart about two siblings and their father. The 9-episode series premiered on CBC this past Friday, October 3. Premieres on October 19 on Mubi in the U.S.
Monster: The Ed Gein Story
The third season of Netflix’s anthology series explores the shocking tale of Ed Gein, the infamous murderer and grave robber who inspired many of Hollywood’s most iconic on-screen killers. Premiered on Friday, October 3. Starring Charlie Hunnam, Laurie Metcalf, and Tom Hollander.
The Celebrity Traitors
A psychological game show that follows celebrities where the contestants are trying to outwit, outplay, and outlast the challenge. Claudia Winkleman returns to host this iteration of the hit BBC series. New episodes drop Wednesdays and Thursdays at 4 p.m. ET beginning October 8 on Crave.
Victoria Beckham
A three-part documentary series gives all of us a front row seat as Victoria Beckham prepares for the fashion show of her life. From the teenager who restyled her school uniform, to the Spice Girl who fought to be accepted by a notoriously demanding fashion industry, Victoria Beckham is the story of resilience, reinvention and self-discovery. Premieres Thursday, October 9 on Netflix.
The Last Frontier
Follows Frank Remnick, a U.S. Marshal in charge of the quiet and weathered barrens of Alaska, as he needs to deal with a prison transport plane crash full of violent inmates inside his jurisdiction. Premieres on Friday, October 10 on Apple TV+. Starring Jason Clarke, Simone Kessell, Dominic Cooper, Alfre Woodward, and Haley Bennett.
Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars
Following Michelin Guide inspectors who dine undercover with fake IDs and numbers to award stars, traveling from LA to London. Premieres on Friday, October 10 on Apple TV+.
The Chair Company
Follows a man who investigates a conspiracy after an embarrassing incident at work. Premieres on Sunday, October 12 at 10 p.m. on HBO and Crave. Starring Tim Robinson, Lake Bell, and Lou Diamond Phillips.
DMV
Follows a workplace comedy set in the dreaded DMV office, following quirky minimum-wage employees who make the best of dealing with annoyed customers, finding solace in each other’s company. Premieres on Monday, October 13 on Global and STACKTV (episodes also hit Paramount+ a week later). Starring Tony Cavalero (The Righteous Gemstones), Molly Kearney (Saturday Night Live), Tim Meadows (Saturday Night Live), and Gerry Dee (Mr. D).
Wife Swap: The Real Housewives Edition
A member of The Real Housewives who must “take off her stilettos and step into a real housewife’s shoes.” Featuring Angie Katsanevas (The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City), Emily Simpson (The Real Housewives of Orange County), Melissa Gorga (The Real Housewives of New Jersey), and Dr. Wendy Osefo (The Real Housewives of Potomac). Premieres on Tuesday, October 14 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo and later streams on Hayu in Canada.
Loot
The third season of Loot continues to follow the antics of the beloved group of misfits at the Wells Foundation as they work together so Molly (Maya Rudolph) can live up to her promise of giving away all of her vast fortune. The new season premieres on Wednesday, October 15 on Apple TV+.
Murdaugh: Death in the Family
Follow Alex Murdaugh’s stranger-than-fiction family drama, tale based on Mandy Matney’s hours of reporting as well as exclusive insights from years spent on the case. Premieres on Wednesday, October 15 on Disney+ in Canada. Stars Patricia Arquette and Jason Clarke.
The Diplomat
Caught in a whirlwind of crisis diplomacy, Kate (Keri Russell) must navigate a fragile new administration and a deadly threat with world-shaping consequences. The third season of The Diplomat premieres on Thursday, October 16 on Netflix.
The Traitors Canada
A group of contestants live together as they complete a series of challenges with the goal of earning a cash prize. The second season of The Traitors Canada premieres on Tuesday, October 21 on CTV. Canadians can also stream on the CTV app, CTV.ca, and Crave.
Lazarus
After experiencing a personal loss, Lazarus begins having disturbing experiences that can’t be explained. Premieres on Wednesday, October 22 on Prime Video. Starring Sam Claflin and Bill Nighy.
Nobody Wants This
Joanne (Kristen Bell) and Noah’s (Adam Brody) whirlwind romance encounters some turbulence as they deal with family drama, career struggles and one very big looming question. The second season of Nobody Wants This premieres on Thursday, October 23 on Netflix.
Mayor of Kingstown
In season four of Mayor of Kingstown, Mike McLusky (Jeremy Renner)’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, Nina Hobbs (Edie Falco), to protect his own while grappling with demons from his past. Premieres Sunday, October 26 on Paramount+.
IT: Welcome to Derry
It will follow the events in the 1960s, the time leading up to the events of the first film in the Stephen King series. Bill Skarsgård returns as Pennywise. It: Welcome to Derry premieres on Sunday, October 26 at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and Crave.
Selling Sunset
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. The ninth season of Selling Sunset premieres on Wednesday, October 29 on Netflix.
Down Cemetery Road
Sarah Tucker (Ruth Wilson) obsessively searches for a missing neighbor girl after an explosion. Aided by PI Zoë Boehm (Emma Thompson), they uncover a conspiracy involving presumed dead still living and living dying, embroiling them in a complex web. Premieres on Wednesday, October 29 on Apple TV+.
The Witcher
After the Continent-altering events of season three, Geralt (now played by Liam Hemsworth), Yennefer (Anya Chalotra), and Ciri (Freya Allan) find themselves separated by a raging war and countless enemies. As their paths diverge, and their goals sharpen, they stumble on unexpected allies eager to join their journeys. And if they can accept these found families, they just might have a chance at reuniting for good… The Witcher returns for season four on Thursday, October 30 on Netflix.
