Fall is officially here, and October marks the beginning of spooky season, with several shows arriving in late September as well as this month that will support the chill in the air and autumnal atmosphere through Halloween.
Shows that premiered in September like Agatha All Along, The Penguin and Grotesquerie will release new episodes every week up until or even through Halloween. Only Murders in the Building Season 4 premiered in August, but it will also unfold right up until the end of the month with the tenth episode arriving on Hulu on Oct. 29.
Not to worry, though, for those in the mood for cozy stories versus creepy ones this month. Season 3 of Netflix’s Heartstopper returns Oct. 3, and though the third installment of the series based on Alice Oseman’s graphic novels addresses more serious topics, it remains joyful and comforting. Shrinking Season 2 also returns this month on Apple TV+ from some of the minds behind Ted Lassoand Brett Goldstein will star in a guest role for the comedy’s second installment.
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The follow-up second part to Netflix’s docuseries about Simone Biles will also arrive at the end of the month after she competed and racked up even more Olympic medals this summer.
‘Heartstopper’ Season 3 – Netflix – Oct. 3
Heartstopper Season 3 returns to the world of Charlie Spring, Nick Nelson, Tao Xu (William Gao), Elle Argent (Yasmin Finney), Isaac Henderson (Tobie Donovan) and so many more with new additions like Haley Atwell in the role of Nick’s Aunt Diane and Bridgerton star Jonathan Bailey in a cameo appearance as Jack Maddox. The next installment in the series that celebrates queer love in all forms starts streaming on Netflix on October 3.
Disclaimer – Apple TV+ – Oct. 11
Alfonso Cuarón’s psychological thriller series starring Cate Blanchett, Kevin Kline, Louis Partridge and Sacha Baron Cohen will premiere on Apple TV+ Oct. 11 with two episodes. The seven-episode series is based on the book of the same name by Renée Knight. The story follows Blanchett’s journalist Catherine Ravenscroft, who made a living revealing the mistakes and wrongdoings of others until she becomes the target of her former practice.
‘Shrinking’ Season 2 – Apple TV+ – Oct. 16
A good dose of therapy never hurt anyone, as Apple TV+’s comedy Shrinking will remind viewers starting October 13 when Season 2 premieres on the platform on October 16 with two episodes. Brett Goldstein, who co-wrote the series with Bill Lawrence, will be in front of the camera as well for Season 2 in a top-secret role.
Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity? – Prime Video – Oct. 16
After he debuted in the drama space via Ryan Murphy’s GrotesquerieTravis Kelce will bring his famous persona to Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity? starting October 16. The gameshow hosted by the Kansas City Chiefs tight end will debut three episodes on Prime Video followed by one new episode per week.
Simone Biles Rising Part 2 – Netflix – Oct. 24
The first two episodes of Netflix’s Simone Risingdocuseries arrived July 17 right before the 2024 Paris Olympics began, and the second half will follow her career-defining performance at the games. The second half of the sports show, which has been joined by projects like SprintSeason 2 featuring Olympians Noah Lyles and Gabby Thomas and Starting 5comes out October 25 on Netflix.
Abbott Elementary Season 4 Premieres Oct 10 on Hulu
Another comfort comedy returning this month is Quinta Brunson’sAbbott Elementarywhich launches Season 4 on Hulu on Oct. 10. Brunson, Lisa Ann Walter, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Tyler James Williams, Janelle James and many more will go back to school for the fourth installment.
Agatha All Along – Disney+ – Last 2 Episodes Oct. 30
Spooky season officially kicks off with the launch of Agatha All Along starring Kathryn Hahn reprising her role of Agatha Harkness from WandaVision. The first day of fall is Sept. 22, but why not tune in to the witchy Marvel project to build up spirit? Joe Locke (Heartstopper), Aubrey Plaza (Parks and Recreation), Patti LuPone, Sasheer Zamata and more will walk the Witch’s Road in the next major Marvel television project.
The Penguin – Max – 4 Episodes Arriving in October
Colin Farrell will reprise his The Batman (2022) role as Oswald Cobblepot, a.k.a. the Penguin, in the new HBO series following the shadowy character. The series will debut on Max Sept. 19.
Grotesquerie – FX on Hulu
Ryan Murphy’s new horror drama series Grotesquerie lands on Hulu after the Wednesday Sept. 25 premiere on FX. Niecy Nash-Betts will play Detective Lois Tryon, and Kansas City Chiefs football star Travis Kelce is set to appear in an undisclosed role. Courtney B. Vance, Lesley Manville, Micaela Diamond, Nicholas Alexander Chavez and Raven Goodwin will also star.
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Only Murders in the Building – Finale Lands Oct. 29 on Hulu
Only Murders in the Buildingwhich has already been renewed for a Season 5, will wrap up just in time for Halloween with the finale of Season 4. Mabel Mora (Selena Gomez), Charles-Hayden Savage (Steve Martin) and Oliver Putnam (Martin Short) find themselves bicoastal in the most recent installment of the cozy comedy, which takes their podcast to the bright lights of Hollywood for a film adaptation.