October '24: Australian airdates for new streaming TV shows
HERE'S a list of when and where Australians can watch notable new TV shows, docos and movies in October 2024. Updated as new dates come to hand.
😍 - Recommended programs
October '24
Tue 1
😍 Joan (S1) – Stan
Sophie Turner (Game of Thrones) is a notorious jewel thief. An exhilarating yet emotional story set against the vibrant backdrop of the 1980s.Take 5 With Zan Rowe (S3) – ABC TV, iview
Music is memory. Hearing a song can take you to a place, a feeling, a moment. Guided by one of Australia’s most charming and experienced interviewers Zan Rowe, our guests reveal a side to themselves you have never seen before.
Wed 2
Last Days of the Space Age (S1) – Disney+
Eight-part Aussie series follows three families in a tight-knit coastal community who find their marriages, friendships and futures put to the test.Love Is Blind (S7) – Netflix
A new group of singles enters the pods, ready to abandon superficial judgments and face possible heartbreak to find true love and lasting commitments.The Real Housewives of New York City (S15) – Hayu, Binge
Housewives Sai De Silva, Ubah Hassan, Erin Lichy, Jenna Lyons, Jessel Taank and Brynn Whitfield return, along with new housewives Racquel Chevremont and Rebecca Minkoff.Unsolved Mysteries: Volume 5 (Netflix)
A legendary UFO crash, a puzzling double homicide and a chilling supernatural investigation anchor this collection of unsolved mysteries.Velma: This Halloween Needs To Be More Special! – Binge
A one-off Halloween special from the makers of animated adult series Velma that’s sure to be spooky.
Thu 3
Aussie Shore (S1) – Paramount+
An Australian iteration of the smash-hit, international reality “Shores” franchise which includes the outrageous Jersey Shore and Geordie Shore.Heartstopper (S3) – Netflix
Charlie and Nick are ready to take things to the next level. As they grow closer in every way, they face their relationship's biggest challenge yet.
Fri 4
Bluey Minisodes – ABC TV, iview
The Bluey Minisodes, a collection of funny and sweet moments featuring Bluey and her family and friends, are back with the world premiere of SEVEN new minisodes.Law & Order (S24) — Binge
Mon 7
😍 The Franchise (S1) – Binge
Comedy series from Sam Mendes (American Beauty, Skyfall) and Armando Iannucci (Veep) follows the chaotic crew of a failing superhero movie franchise as they fight to keep their place in a turbulent cinematic universe.The Real Housewives of Potomac (S9) – Hayu
Season 9 sees the return of Karen Huger, Gizelle Bryant, Ashley Darby, Wendy Osefo and Mia Thornton, plus new housewives Stacey Rusch, former QVC host, and Keiarna Stewart, a successful entrepreneur.
Tue 8
Below Deck Sailing Yacht (S5) – Hayu
Captain Glenn and his expert crew set sail on Parsifal III to the luxury party capital of the world, Ibiza, as they navigate blossoming boatmances, competitive co-workers and tense personal dynamics.Superman & Lois (S4) — Binge
Wed 9
Starting 5 (S1) – Netflix
Sports series follows Jimmy Butler, Anthony Edwards, LeBron James, Domantas Sabonis and Jayson Tatum throughout the 2023-24 NBA season.
Thu 10
Citadel: Diana (S2) – Amazon Prime
Picks up eight years after the destruction of the independent global spy agency Citadel by their powerful enemy syndicate, Manticore.Dead and Buried (S1) – Stan
When out shopping with her son, young mum Cathy McDaid (Annabel Scholey) bumps into Michael McAllister (Colin Morgan), the man responsible for killing her brother Terry 20 years ago.House of Villains (S2) – Hayu
Villains from some of TV’s most popular reality shows will be put in competition, where each week one will be eliminated until only one winner remains.😍 Outer Banks (S4: Part 1) – Netflix
The Pogues return home and start living their best life, but it's not long before they're back to doing what they do best: hunting for treasure.Sweetpea (S1) – Binge
In this eight-episode British comedy drama, we follow Rhiannon’s (Ella Purnell, Yellowjackets) monumental transformation as she embraces her dark side.Teacup (S1) – Binge
From the producers behind Insidious, M3GAN and The Haunting of Bly Manor comes this new eight-part horror series.Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft (S1) – Netflix
Thrust into a high-stakes chase around the world, fearless adventurer Lara Croft confronts her traumatic past while unraveling an ancient mystery.
Fri 11
😍 Disclaimer (S1) – Apple TV+
A gripping psychological thriller in seven chapters, starring Academy Award winners Cate Blanchett and Kevin Kline.The Last of the Sea Women (doco) – Apple TV
Often called real-life mermaids, the haenyeo divers of South Korea’s Jeju Island are renowned for centuries of diving to the ocean floor — without oxygen — to harvest seafood for their livelihood.
Mon 14
Family Secrets: The Disappearance of Alissa Turney (S1) – Hayu
Sarah Turney became a viral sensation when she posted suspicions on social media that her dad killed her sister, Alissa. Now Sarah re-examines her and Alissa's childhood.
Tue 15
NCIS (S22) – Paramount+
Follows the Major Case Response Team from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, as they get to the bottom of criminal cases connected to Navy and Marine Corps personnel.
NCIS: Origins (S1) – Paramount+
This Brand spin-off series follows a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs (Austin Stowell) in 1991, years prior to the events of NCIS, and is narrated by Mark Harmon.
Wed 16
American Horror Stories (S3, part 2) – Binge
More spooky stories, ranging from psychological thrillers to mind-boggling narratives that are sure to stay in viewers' minds.FBI: Most Wanted (S6) – Paramount+
Follows the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Fugitive Task Force, who are tasked with tracking down and capturing notorious criminals on the FBI's Top 10 Most Wanted list.FBI (S7) – Paramount+
Follows the inner workings of the New York field office criminal division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, as they fight to keep New York City and the country safe.FBI: International (S4) – Paramount+
Follows the elite team of operatives of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's International Fly Team, as they travel across Europe to neutralize threats against American Interests.I AM A KILLER (S5) – Netflix
From a man who killed his grandmother to an armed robber who claims he didn't know his gun was loaded, convicted murderers recall their crimes firsthand.Shrinking S2 – Apple TV+
Jason Segel, Harrison Ford. Follows a grieving therapist (played by Segel) who starts to break the rules and tell his clients exactly what he thinks.
Thu 17
😍 The Lincoln Lawyer (S3) – Netflix
Mickey takes on a personal and potentially dangerous case when he defends the person accused of murdering Gloria Dayton, his friend and former client.Thou Shalt Not Steal (S1) – Stan
Aussie series follows a young Aboriginal delinquent searching for the truth behind a mysterious family secret, who escapes from detention and reluctantly teams up with awkward teenager.
Fri 18
Elsbeth (S2) – Paramount+
Astute but unconventional attorney Elsbeth Tascioni (Carrie Preston) is back for more crime-solving adventures in New York City. Based on the character featured in The Good Wife and The Good Fight.Ghosts (S4) – Paramount+
Hit CBS comedy, based on the critically acclaimed BBC series returns for a brand-new season.😍 Hysteria! (S1) – Binge
Bruce Campbell. Set during the rise of ‘satanic panic’ in the US, where conspiracy theories about ritualistic abuse created a mass hysteria throughout the 1980s, this thriller series delves into generational fear about the unknown.😍 Matlock S1 – Paramount+
In this reboot, Kathy Bates stars as Madeline Matlock, a brilliant lawyer who uses her unassuming demeanor to win cases.😍 Passenger S1 – Britbox
Dark ITV comedy-thriller set in a small, northern UK town where a string of strange and unusual crimes unfold.😍 The Office (Australia) – Amazon Prime
The Aussie take on the franchise is the first in the world to have a female lead, with Felicity Ward at the helm.
Sat 19
Fire Country (S3) – Paramount+
Picking up after the season two cliffhanger finale, the team immediately jumps into action to stop fires and help victims when a helicopter crash ignites chaos during Gabriela and Diego’s wedding.
Sun 20
Big Zuu's 12 Dishes In 12 Hours (S1) – SBS On Demand
Big Zuu takes an array of celebrity guests on a food pilgrimage across Europe.😍 Plum S1 – ABC TV, iview
Emotionally charged six-part drama series starring Brendan Cowell and Asher Keddie.
Mon 21
Serial Killer Capital: Los Angeles (S1) – Hayu
Tue 22
Blitz (movie) – Apple TV+
Steve McQueen’s “Blitz” follows the epic journey of George (Elliott Heffernan), a 9-year-old boy in World War II London whose mother Rita (Saoirse Ronan) sends him to safety in the English countryside.Made in Chelsea (S28) – Hayu
Documents the antics and heartbreaks of a close knit group of 20-somethings in London's most exclusive boroughs, Kensington and Chelsea.Poppa’s House (S1) – Paramount+
The Wayans family returns to TV comedy in an all-new CBS series starring the real-life father-son duo Damon Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr.Rescue: Hi-Surf (S1) – Binge
Pulse-pounding Hawaii lifeguard drama follows the personal and professional lives of the lifeguards who patrol and protect the North Shore of O’ahu.😍 What We Do In The Shadows (S6) – Binge
The sixth and final season of this award-winning comedy based on the 2014 mockumentary film of the same name.
Wed 23
Car Masters: Rust to Riches (S6) – Netflix
The Gotham crew goes all-in on the luxury car market, but keeping buyers happy while maintaining a creative edge may be their biggest challenge yet.Titanic Revisited (doco) – SBS On Demand
Brings together the world’s leading Titanic experts, including “Mr. Titanic” Paul-Henri Nargeolet in his final interview to investigate every factor involved in the Titanic tragedy.
Thu 24
Dalgliesh (S2) – Britbox
Inspector Adam Dalgliesh returns, solving unusual murders and revealing buried secrets alongside DS Kate Miskin as the pair uncover the desperation and depravity that drives people to murder.Star Trek: Lower Decks (S5) – Paramount+
In the fifth and final season of this animated comedy series, the crew of the U.S.S. Cerritos is tasked with closing space potholes - subspace rifts which are causing chaos in the Alpha Quadrant.😍 Territory (S1) – Netflix
Australia’s answer to Yellowstone. When the world's largest cattle station is left without a clear heir, rival factions descend as a fierce generational struggle upends the land's future.Tyler Perry's Beauty in Black (S1) – Netflix
Follows two women leading very different lives. While Kimmie is struggling to make a living after her mother kicked her out, and Mallory is running a successful business, they find themselves entangled in each other’s lives.
Fri 25
😍 Before S1 – Apple TV+
Billy Crystal. An atmospheric, psychological thriller that stars Crystal as Eli, a child psychiatrist who, after recently losing his wife, encounters a troubled young boy who seems to have a connection to Eli’s past.Nautilus S1 – Stan
Tells Jules Verne’s epic story Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea from Captain Nemo’s point of view. Stars Shazad Latif (Star Trek: Discovery) and Aussie actress Georgia FloodRoad Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band (doco) – Disney+
Bruce Springsteen and his band offer the most in-depth look ever at the creation of their legendary live performances.
Sat 26
Clash Of The Titans (S2) – SBS On Demand
With the help of historians, engineers, architects and senior officers, this docu-series immerses the viewer in the greatest naval battles of the 20th century with ultra-realistic 3D visuals.
Sun 27
Anatomy of a Hoax (S1) — Stan
Features the first interviews with brothers Abimbola and Olabinjo Osundairo who were part of an elaborate plot to perpetrate a staged hate crime on actor Jussie Smollett.
😍 Lioness (S2) – Paramount+
The Taylor Sheridan spy thriller returns Zoe Saldaña, Morgan Freeman and Nicole Kidman. As the CIA’s fight against terror moves closer to home, Joe, Kaitlyn and Byron enlist a new Lioness operative to infiltrate a previously unknown threat.Philly Homicide (S1) – Hayu
Mon 28
A Plan to Kill (S1) – Hayu
Somebody Somewhere S3 – Binge
Grappling with loss and acceptance, singing is Sam’s saving grace and leads her on a journey to discover herself and a community of outsiders who don’t fit in but don’t give up, showing that finding your people, and finding your voice, is possible.
Thu 31
😍 The Diplomat S2 – Netflix
A deadly explosion in the heart of London shatters US Ambassador Kate Wyler’s world (Keri Russell). Struggling to rebuild the lives that broke and the team that split apart, Kate’s worst fears unfold: The attack that brought her to the UK didn’t come from a rival nation, it came from inside the British government.
November '24
Thu 7
COUNTDOWN: PAUL VS. TYSON (limited series) – Netflix
Three-part documentary series with intimate access to fighters The Problem Child, Jake “El Gallo” Paul (10-1, 7 KOs) and the Baddest Man on the Planet, Mike Tyson (50-6, 44 KOs) as they prepare for the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson heavyweight boxing mega-event, airing live on Saturday, Nov 16 at 12pm AEDT.
Mon 11
😍 Yellowstone (S5, part two) – Stan
The biggest show on television make its much-anticipated return – though without star Kevin Costner.
Wed 13
Bad Sisters S2 – Apple TV+
A delicious blend of both dark comedy and thriller, the critically acclaimed series welcomes new and returning cast in its second season.
Thu 14
Say Nothing S1 – Disney+
A gripping story of murder in Northern Ireland during The Troubles. Spanning four decades, the series opens with the disappearance of Jean McConville, a single mother of ten who was abducted from her home in 1972 and never seen again.
Fri 15
😍 Silo S2 – Apple TV+
Dystopian thriller based on Hugh Howey’s bestselling novels. Silo is the story of the last 10,000 people on earth, their mile-deep home protecting them from a deadly world outside. However, no one knows when or why the silo was built.
Thu 21
Based on a True Story S2 – Binge
Dark comedic thriller. Ava is determined to resist her true-crime obsession and return to work as a real estate agent while Nathan trains private tennis clients. But a series of new murders pulls her back in.
Fri 22
Blitz (movie) – Apple TV+
Steve McQueen’s “Blitz” follows the epic journey of George, a 9-year-old boy in World War II London whose mother Rita sends him to safety in the English countryside.
January '25
Fri 17
😍 Severance S2 – Apple TV+
In season two, Mark and his friends learn the dire consequences of trifling with the severance barrier, leading them further down a path of woe.