* S.W.A.T. Exiles
Release date: Thursday, October 2 at CBS.
The story: After a high-profile mission goes sideways, Daniel 'Hondo' Harrelson is pulled out of forced retirement to lead a last-chance experimental SWAT unit made up of untested, unpredictable young recruits. Hondo must bridge a generational divide, navigate clashing personalities, and turn a squad of outsiders into a team capable of protecting the city and saving the program that made him who he is.
The cast: Shemar Moore
Genre:
Country of Origin: United States
Unfortunately no trailer is available yet.
* The Sisters Grimm
Release date: Thursday, October 2 at Apple TV+.
The story: Two orphaned sisters navigate a town full of people torn straight from fantasy and fairy tales, confronting heroes and villains alike, while investigating the mystery of their missing parents.
The cast: Ariel Winter, Leah Newman, Laraine Newman, Abubakar Salim, Billy Harris, Harry Trevaldwyn
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Country of Origin: United States
* Animal (2025)
Release date: Friday, October 3 at Netflix.
The story: A rural Galician vet lands a gig at a fancy pet store, where designer collars and gourmet kibble reign supreme — light-years away from his farming roots.
The cast: Luis Zahera, Lucía Caraballo, Carmen Ruiz, Antonio Durán Morris, Nuno Gallego, Darío Loureiro
Genre:
Country of Origin: Spain
Unfortunately no trailer is available yet.
* Monster: The Ed Gein Story
Release date: Friday, October 3 at Netflix.
The story: In the frozen fields of 1950s rural Wisconsin, a friendly, mild-mannered recluse named Eddie Gein lived quietly on a decaying farm — hiding a house of horrors so gruesome it would redefine the American nightmare. Driven by isolation, psychosis, and an all-consuming obsession with his mother, Gein’s perverse crimes birthed a new kind of monster that would haunt Hollywood for decades.
The cast: Charlie Hunnam, Laurie Metcalf, Tom Hollander, Olivia Williams, Suzanna Son, Tyler Jacob Moore
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Country of Origin: United States
* My Gift Lvl 9999 Unlimited Gacha: Backstabbed in a Backwater Dungeon, I'm Out for Revenge!
Release date: Friday, October 3 at Tokyo MX.
The story: God created nine races in the ancient times. Humans were the weakest, most ridiculed race among them. Light, a human boy, was fortunate enough to be invited to join a party of all nine races called the "Assembly of the Races." He was happy being a member for a while, but that was a short dream. His hopes were only to be betrayed by his fellow members at the largest, most heinous dungeon "Abyss." After surviving by himself at the bottom of Abyss, Light learns the true meaning of his gift "Unlimited Gacha." Light will rise from the worst despair to build his own empire of the strongest players.
The cast: Nina Tamaki, Ikumi Hasegawa
Genre:
Country of Origin: Japan
* Skiftet
Release date: Friday, October 3 at Netflix.
The story: The year is 1958, and Sweden's first female police officers graduate; a small group of pioneers taking a big step for gender equality but struggling to take even the smallest step themselves, as the skirts they're forced to wear chafe like sandpaper against their thighs. They are ridiculed by the public, belittled by the media, and scorned by their colleagues. The new recruits are placed in the country's most crime-ridden district; the Klara police district in Stockholm, and as they start patrolling the streets of Stockholm, they soon realize that their biggest problem isn't the criminals; instead, the resistance comes from colleagues and their own families.
The cast: Josefin Asplund, Agnes Westerlund Rase, Malin Persson
Genre:
Country of Origin: Sweden
Unfortunately no trailer is available yet.
* The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest
Release date: Saturday, October 4 at TV Asahi.
The story: Once a loyal court magician supporting the crown prince from behind the scenes, Alec Ygret is cast aside and exiled for only knowing support magic. But just as he hits rock bottom, he reunites with Yorha Eisentz, a former comrade from the legendary party Lasting Period. Invited to rejoin the team that once made history, Alec returns to dungeon exploration—and begins a new chapter in his life!
The cast: Shuichiro Umeda, Yurika Kubo, Masumi Tazawa, Masaaki Mizunaka
Genre:
Country of Origin: Japan
* Maigret
Release date: Sunday, October 5 at PBS.
The story: Jules Maigret is a rising star in the Police Judiciaire, relentless in his investigations, with an uncanny ability to get under the skin of the criminals he is chasing and a matchless knowledge of Paris and its inhabitants.
The cast: Benjamin Wainwright, Stefanie Martini, Blake Harrison, Reda Elazouar, Kerrie Hayes, Shaniqua Okwok
Genre:
Country of Origin: United States
* Nails
Release date: Monday, October 6 at SkyShowtime.
The story: Nails tells the story of four women from different backgrounds and of different ages who meet in a nail salon. Their repeated encounters will spark a unique friendship, turning them into partners in crime, influencing the most important decision of their lives: to reject who they have become and discover the women they want to be. Lina, Vanessa, Irene and Marilís are all subjected to chronic stress in their eagerness to fulfil all the requirements demanded to be ‘perfect’ in today’s world. They represent today's femininity. But what has happened to their ability to choose? Are they victims of what is expected of them? These questions will lead the protagonists to rebel against their reality causing an emotional tsunami in their families. They will be shaken by a decision that will turn their lives upside down, leading to the spontaneous creation of ‘The Free Women's Club’, a safe space and sisterhood intended to help other women solve their problems.
The cast: Cristina Castaño, Marimar Vega, Gracia Olayo, Teresa Cuesta, Fernando Tejero, Javier Antón
Genre:
Country of Origin: Spain
Unfortunately no trailer is available yet.
* The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball
Release date: Monday, October 6 at Cartoon Network.
The story: Welcome back to Elmore, where the laws of reality are a joke, and family life is anything but ordinary. Whether he's battling an evil fast-food empire, facing off against a sentient AI in love with his mom, or trying to stop Banana Joe from wearing pants — Gumball Watterson drags his brother Darwin, sister Anais, and the rest of the town of Elmore along for the ride. With even wilder stories, bigger twists, and surreal humor, the show is so amazing that they had to rename it!
The cast: Hero Hunter, Teresa Gallagher, Alkaio Thiele, Kinza Khan, Dan Russell, Rich Fulcher
Genre:
Country of Origin: United States
Unfortunately no trailer is available yet.
* A Gatherer's Adventure in Isekai
Release date: Tuesday, October 7 at Crunchyroll.
The story: Kamishiro Takeru is a completely ordinary salaryman who reincarnates in another world—a world of swords and magic called Madeus—and starts his new isekai life with lots of new skills! Takeru must make the most of his enhanced physical strength, unbelievable magic power, and the "Search" ability that allows him to find items of worth as his great isekai journey begins!
The cast: Shimazaki Nobunaga, Makoto Koichi, Ayasa Itou
Genre:
Country of Origin: Japan
* Ewout: Gevaarlijke Gevangenissen
Release date: Wednesday, October 8 at RTL 5.
The story: In Ewout: Dangerous Prisons, Ewout Genemans visits one horrific prison after another. He gains access to places where cameras are normally not welcome. For the program, he traveled to Nigeria, Paraguay, the Philippines, and El Salvador, among other places.
The cast: Ewout Genemans
Genre:
Country of Origin: Netherlands
Unfortunately no trailer is available yet.
* 9-1-1: Nashville
Release date: Thursday, October 9 at ABC.
The story: In 9-1-1: Nashville we will already see fire officer Don Sharpe. He is a former rodeo rider and now heads one of the busiest fire stations in Nashville. The city is known for its country music and southern mindset. That will also be reflected in the series.
The cast: Jessica Capshaw, Chris O'Donnell, Hunter McVey, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, LeAnn Rimes, Hailey Kilgore
Genre:
Country of Origin: United States
Unfortunately no trailer is available yet.
* Boots
Release date: Thursday, October 9 at Netflix.
The story: In 1990, a bullied, gay high school student named Cameron joins the Marine Corps with his straight best friend, Ray — a dangerous move when being gay in the military meant jail time or worse. As these two friends plunge into Marine Corps boot camp, where the landmines are both literal and metaphorical, they join a platoon of young men on a harrowing journey of transformation.
The cast: Miles Heizer, Vera Farmiga, Liam Oh, Cedrick Cooper, Ana Ayora, Angus O'Brien
Genre:
Country of Origin: United States
* The Last Frontier
Release date: Thursday, October 9 at Apple TV+.
The story: When a prison transport plane crashes in the remote Alaskan wilderness—freeing dozens of violent inmates—the region's lone marshal must protect the town he's vowed to keep safe.
The cast: Jason Clarke, Dominic Cooper, Haley Bennett, Simone Kessell, Dallas Goldtooth, Tait Blum
Genre:
Country of Origin: United States
* DMV
Release date: Monday, October 13 at CBS.
The story: A single camera workplace comedy set at the place everyone dreads going most: the DMV. Our quirky and lovable characters are making minimum wage, doing a thankless job where customers are annoyed before they even walk in the door. Good thing they have each other.
The cast: Harriet Dyer, Tim Meadows, Molly Kearney, Alex Tarrant, Tony Cavalero, Gigi Zumbado
Genre:
Country of Origin: United States
* Splinter Cell: Deathwatch
Release date: Tuesday, October 14 at Netflix.
The story: Former U.S. Navy SEAL Sam Fisher is recruited by the NSA to work for the mysterious Third Echelon division within the agency.
The cast: Liev Schreiber, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Janet Varney, Joel Oulette
Genre:
Country of Origin: United States
* Murdaugh: Death in the Family
Release date: Wednesday, October 15 at Hulu.
The story: The Murdaugh family were powerful players in the Lowcountry region of South Caroline, wielding great legal and political influence. But for the better part of a decade, the family has been accused of involvement in a variety of crimes, ranging from fraud to murder.
The cast: Patricia Arquette, Jason Clarke, J. Smith-Cameron, Will Harrison, Johnny Berchtold, Brittany Snow
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Country of Origin: United States
* Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy
Release date: Thursday, October 16 at Peacock.
The story: From 1972-1978, thirty-three young men were kidnapped, murdered and buried in a crawl space beneath their killer's house. And no one was the wiser. Not for all those years. Why? He was charming and funny. Had a good, All-American job. Was a community leader. He even volunteered to entertain sick kids...while dressed as a clown.
The cast: Michael Chernus, Gabriel Luna, James Badge Dale, Michael Angarano, Chris Sullivan, Marin Ireland
Genre:
Country of Origin: United States
* Sheriff Country
Release date: Friday, October 17 at CBS.
The story: Mickey Fox investigates criminal activity and patrols the streets of small-town Edgewater while contending with her ex-con father and a mysterious incident involving her wayward daughter.
The cast: Morena Baccarin, W. Earl Brown, Christopher Gorham, Michele Weaver, Matt Lauria
Genre:
Country of Origin: United States
Unfortunately no trailer is available yet.
* Boston Blue
Release date: Friday, October 17 at CBS.
The story: Follow NYPD officer Danny Reagan as he takes a position with Boston PD. Once in Boston, he is paired with detective Lena Peters, the eldest daughter of a prominent law enforcement family.
The cast: Donnie Wahlberg, Maggie Lawson, Sonequa Martin-Green, Ernie Hudson, Gloria Reuben, Marcus Scribner
Genre:
Country of Origin: United States
* Harlan Coben's Lazarus
Release date: Wednesday, October 22 at Prime Video.
The story: A man returns home after his father’s suicide and begins to have disturbing experiences that can’t be explained. He quickly becomes entangled in a series of cold-case murders as he grapples with the mystery of his father’s death and his sister’s murder 25 years ago.
The cast: Sam Claflin, Bill Nighy, Alexandra Roach, David Fynn, Karla Crome, Curtis Tennant
Genre:
Country of Origin: United States
* Il Mostro
Release date: Wednesday, October 22 at Netflix.
The story: The string of sex-related murders that took place outside Florence from the late 1960s to the mid-1980s.
The cast: Nicole Grimaudo, Ennio Fantastichini, Giorgio Colangeli, Marco Giallini, Corso Salani, Liliana Bottone
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Country of Origin: Italy
* Culte - 2Be3
Release date: Friday, October 24 at Prime Video.
The story: Longjumeau, 1996. Filip, Adel, and Frank, lifelong best friends, dream of breaking through the walls of their suburban town. Starting from nothing but driven by an extraordinary will and bodies like Greek statues, they will twist destiny's arm to become 2Be3: the very first French boy band, the heroes of a France only too happy to fall in love with these three boys who resemble it. Delirious fans, ultra-aggressive competition, overexposure in the media... Plunged into the whirlwind of success, they will also experience a ruthless industry that sees them as nothing more than a disposable product. Will they manage to survive their dream and remain faithful to their friendship?
The cast: Antoine Simony, Marin Judas, Namory Bakayoko
Genre:
Country of Origin: France
Unfortunately no trailer is available yet.
* Anne Rice's Talamasca: The Secret Order
Release date: Sunday, October 26 at AMC.
The story: Talamasca focuses on a secretive agency that monitors and protects us from the supernatural world. The series follows Guy Anatole, who falls headlong into a world of secret agents and immortal beings who, up to now, have maintained a fragile balance with the mortal world.
The cast: Celine Buckens, Nicholas Denton, William Fichtner, Elizabeth McGovern, Maisie Richardson-Sellers
Genre:
Country of Origin: United States
* IT: Welcome to Derry
Release date: Sunday, October 26 at HBO.
The story: When children begin to disappear in the town of Derry, Maine, a group of kids is faced with their biggest fears when they square off against a murdering clown named Pennywise. The prequel series leads up to the events of 2017’s It: Part One, based on the Stephen King horror novel
The cast: Bill Skarsgard, Taylour Paige, Jovan Adepo, James Remar, Chris Chalk, Stephen Rider
Genre:
Country of Origin: United States
* Disney: Twisted-Wonderland - The Animation
Release date: Wednesday, October 29 at Disney+.
The story: Ordinary high school student Yuken Enma suddenly finds himself transported from Tokyo to Night Raven College and immediately begins alienating its residents. Unable to wield magic, unsure of the customs, and stunned by the new reality he finds himself in, Yuken starts searching for a way back home. Constantly finding himself tangled up in adventures with his troublemaking new classmates, Ace and Deuce, Yuken needs to find his way home before incurring the wrath of the Rose-Red Tyrant, Riddle Rosehearts.
The cast: Yohei Akazami, Natsuki Hanae, Seiichirou Yamashita, Chiaki Kobayashi, Ryouta Suzuki, Tatsuyuki Kobayashi
Genre:
Country of Origin: Japan
* Down Cemetery Road
Release date: Wednesday, October 29 at Apple TV+.
The story: When a house explodes in a quiet Oxford suburb and a girl disappears in the aftermath, neighbor Sarah Tucker becomes obsessed with finding her and enlists the help of private investigator Zoë Boehm. Zoë and Sarah suddenly find themselves in a complex conspiracy that reveals that people long believed dead are still among the living, while the living are fast joining the dead.
The cast: Emma Thompson, Ruth Wilson, Adeel Akhtar, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Tom Goodman-Hill, Darren Boyd
Genre:
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Unfortunately no trailer is available yet.
* Amsterdam Empire
Release date: Thursday, October 30 at Netflix.
The story: Jack van Doorn, the rich and notorious founder of the coffee shop empire Jackal, has had to fight his entire career against criminals, competitors, and absurd Dutch laws to become the biggest of them all. When his affair with a well-known journalist comes to light, it turns out that his most dangerous enemy has been living under his roof all this time: his betrayed wife, Betty an ex-pop diva who knows all his weak spots and secrets and will not rest until she has taken everything from him.
The cast: Famke Janssen, Jacob Derwig, Elise Schaap, Jade Olieberg, Jesse Mensah, Yannick van de Velde
Genre:
Country of Origin: Netherlands
Unfortunately no trailer is available yet.
* De Big Fuck-up
Release date: Thursday, October 30 at Streamz.
The story: Belgium, the early 1980s. Jan Laureys wants to see the world and enjoy life, but reluctantly becomes a gendarme. His father, himself an officer in the gendarme, wants it that way. When Jan hears about the CDI, a new unit that will tackle drug criminals using American methods, he immediately applies. The CDI doesn't wear uniforms, so he can continue to parade around the barracks courtyard in his fashionable outfits. And so Jan meets Bob, an American DEA agent who comes to train the Belgian elite police force in American police techniques. After a major screw-up, the CDI loses a lot of money from the gendarme. To save face, they decide, on Bob's advice, to earn the money back by selling drugs themselves. As always, everything goes well... until it goes wrong. Especially for Jan.
The cast: Willem De Schryver, Koen De Bouw, Tibo Vandenborre, Koen De Graeve, Tom Van Dyck, Natali Broods
Genre:
Country of Origin: Belgium
*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, children's animation and documentaries no longer be a part of this overview.
Down Cemetery Road was co-developed by screenwriter Morwenna Banks, who also worked on Slow Horses. Thanks to their collaboration, viewers can expect a sharp and layered thriller experience, full of intrigue, mystery, and unexpected revelations.