October is here and so is our weekly list of shows you cannot miss out on. Be sure to scroll down and look at last week’s list too. As for today’s list, we’ve got some great picks, with two Apple TV Plus releases.
The best new streaming shows this week
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Making It in Marbella – October 1, Netflix
- Release date: October 1, 2024
- Genre: Reality
- Rating: TV-MA
- Director: Erin Ebbing
- Cast: Anzu Lawson, Eric Ebbing, Damla Yaraman
This new reality series follows the glamorous lives and professional dramas of luxury real estate agents in sun-soaked Marbella, Spain. At high-end brokerage Homerun Brokers, ambitious agents compete to sell multi-million euro properties to wealthy international clients.
Founder Eric Ebbing struggles to keep his unruly team in line as they balance beach club partying with closing big deals. Rising star Robert Bazo eyes a promotion to the C-suite, but faces opposition from rival Miah van der Bilt. Meanwhile, Eric’s wife Jennifer cracks the whip on the marketing team. With stunning villas, yacht parties, and plenty of backstabbing, it’s Selling Sunset meets the Costa del Sol.
Chef’s Table: Noodles – October 2, Netflix
- Release date: October 2, 2024
- Genre: Documentary
- Rating: N.A.
- Director: David Gelb
- Cast: Evan Funke, Guirong Wei, Peppe Guida, Nite Yun, Jeff Gordinier
The latest season of this acclaimed documentary series spotlights four master noodle makers from around the world. Episodes profile chefs who have dedicated their lives to perfecting pasta, ramen, and other noodle dishes. Featured chefs include Evan Funke, a Los Angeles-based pasta expert who learned his craft in Bologna, Italy.
You get an intimate look at the painstaking techniques, cultural traditions, and personal stories behind these chef’s noodle-making artistry. With the show’s signature stunning cinematography, this season promises to be a feast for the senses.
Gremlins: The Wild Batch (Season 2) – October 3, Max
- Release date: October 3, 2024
- Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy
- Rating: PG-13
- Director: Tze Chun
- Cast: Izaac Wang, Ming-Na Wen, BD Wong, A.J. LoCascio, Gabrielle Nevaeh Green, Eric Bauza, Grey DeLisle
The mischievous Mogwai are back for more mayhem in this animated series. In Season 2, Gizmo and his pals head to San Francisco on a mission to capture evil Mogwai. But the City by the Bay holds new dangers and adventures, from escape attempts to run-ins with local Chinatown gangs.
As always, keeping the cute but troublesome creatures away from water and midnight snacks proves challenging. With a blend of humor and mild scares, this series continues the legacy of the beloved Gremlins films for a new generation.
Where’s Wanda? – October 2, Apple TV Plus
- Release date: October 2, 2024
- Genre: Comedy, Drama
- Rating: N.A.
- Director: Zoltan Spirandelli, Oliver Lansley
- Cast: Heike Makatsch, Axel Stein, Lea Drinda, Nikeata Thompson, Leo Simon, Palina Rojinski, Kostja Ullmann
This German-language series puts a darkly comic spin on the missing person drama. When 17-year-old Wanda vanishes without a trace, her parents Dedo and Carlotta Klatt take increasingly desperate and illegal measures to find her. As the 100-day mark approaches — after which chances of finding her alive plummet — the Klatts resort to secretly bugging their neighbor’s homes.
Their amateur sleuthing efforts lead to mishaps and unexpected revelations about their small town. Blending crime thriller suspense with outrageous humor, the show keeps viewers guessing about Wanda’s true fate.
Curses! (Season 2) – October 4, Apple TV Plus
- Release date: October 4, 2024
- Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure
- Rating: TV-G
- Director: Jim Cooper, Jeff Dixon
- Cast: Andre Robinson, Gabrielle Nevaeh Green, Lyric Lewis, Reid Scott, Rhys Darby, James Marsters, Rhea Perlman
This animated series for kids continues the adventures of siblings Pandora and Russ as they work to break an ancient family curse. With help from their mother Sky and magical companions like Stanley the wooden idol, they search for mystical artifacts that may hold the key to freeing their petrified father.
Each episode sees the Vanderhoven family tackling a new supernatural challenge tied to myths and legends from around the world. Blending action, comedy and mild scares, the show aims to introduce younger viewers to the world of fantasy-adventure storytelling.
What was new and worth watching over the last month
Missed our other lists? Here’s a quick recap. Also, check out our list of streaming movies if you’re in the mood for something longer this weekend.
Penelope – September 24, Netflix
- Release date: September 24, 2024
- Genre: Drama
- Rating: N.A.
- Director: Mel Eslyn, Mark Duplass
- Cast: Megan Stott, Krisha Fairchild, Amber Wolfe Wollam, Cynthia Geary, Austin Abrams, Barry O’Neil, Eddie Lee Wollrabe
16-year-old Penelope abandons her modern life for a solitary journey into Washington state. Feeling disconnected from the world around her, Penelope steals camping equipment and sneaks into a national park, determined to live off the land and find herself in nature.
As she struggles to adapt to life in the forest, Penelope faces physical and emotional challenges that test her resolve. She learns survival skills, builds a makeshift shelter, and forms an unlikely bond with the local wildlife. Along the way, she encounters an eccentric guitarist, a group of religious teens on a retreat, and an elderly conservationist dedicated to protecting the ancient trees.
Everything Calls for Salvation (Season 2) – September 26, Netflix
- Release date: September 26, 2024
- Genre: Drama
- Rating: TV-MA
- Director: Francesco Bruni
- Cast: Federico Cesari, Andrea Pennacchi, Bianca Nappi, Ricky Memphis, Filippo Nigro, Fotinì Peluso, Lorenzo Renzi
Two years after his transformative experience in a psychiatric ward, Daniele Cenni finds himself facing a new chapter filled with unexpected challenges and profound personal growth. Now a father to young Maria, Daniele must navigate the complexities of co-parenting amidst a turbulent custody battle with his ex-partner, Nina.
Driven by a desire to give back to the community that once supported him, Daniele makes a bold career change. He returns to the psychiatric hospital where he was once a patient, this time as a nurse. The fine line between caregiver and patient blurs, challenging Daniele’s resolve and forcing him to question whether he can truly save others while still fighting for his own salvation.
Out There: Crimes of the Paranormal (Season 1) – September 24, Hulu
- Release date: September 24, 2024
- Genre: Documentary
- Rating: N.A.
- Director: Ben Klein
- Cast: Steve Iavarone, Pamela Perry, W. Scott Poole
This new true crime docuseries examines real-life criminal cases with bizarre paranormal elements. The series premiere focuses on a 2020 explosion in downtown Nashville, tied to a man deeply invested in the “lizard people” conspiracy theory. There are other cases too, explored in the subsequent episodes.
Through interviews with experts, witnesses, and law enforcement, the show examines the evidence behind these cases and the impact of paranormal beliefs on criminal investigations. While maintaining a skeptical approach, Out There: Crimes of the Paranormal invites viewers to consider the unexplained and question the boundaries between fact and fiction in the criminal justice system.
Crime Scene Kitchen (Season 3) – September 27, Hulu
- Release date: September 26, 2024
- Genre: Reality
- Rating: N.A.
- Director: Harbinder Singh
- Cast: Joel McHale, Curtis Stone, Yolanda Gampp, T Lawrence-Simon, Fadi Odeh, Amber Croom, Yassmeen Haskins
The hit culinary detective competition returns with a sweet new twist. This season, instead of pairing professional and amateur bakers, Crime Scene Kitchen brings together teams of friends and family members to test their combined sleuthing and baking skills.
The competition is divided into two rounds per episode. In the first “safety bake,” teams investigate the crime scene kitchen and attempt to replicate the dessert. The team that comes closest earns immunity and advances to the next week. The remaining teams face an elimination round, where they must bake another mystery dessert. The weakest performing team is sent home each week until a winner is crowned.
Evolution of the Black Quarterback – September 24, Prime Video
- Release date: September 24, 2024
- Genre: Documentary, Sport
- Rating: N.A.
- Director: FredAnthony Smith
- Cast: Michael Vick, Jamie Foxx, Common, Larry Wilmore
This docuseries explores the rich and complex history of Black quarterbacks in professional football. Through archival footage, interviews with players past and present, and expert commentary, the series traces the journey of African American athletes in the most prominent and scrutinized position on the field.
The show examines the persistent myths and biases that kept Black players from the quarterback position, including false narratives about intelligence and leadership abilities. It also celebrates the unique talents and playing styles that Black quarterbacks brought to the game, reimagining the position and the sport as a whole.
Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story – September 19, Netflix
- Release date: September 19, 2024
- Genre: True Crime
- Rating: TV-MA
- Director: Ian Brennan, Ryan Murphy
- Cast: Evan Peters, Richard Jenkins, Cooper Koch
This true crime drama series delves into the infamous case of Lyle and Erik Menendez, who brutally murdered their wealthy parents in their Beverly Hills mansion in 1989. The show allegations of abuse and the sensational trial that took place.
As the brothers’ defense team, led by Leslie Abramson, argues that years of sexual and emotional abuse drove them to kill, you will be challenged to grapple with questions of guilt, victimhood, and the true nature of evil. Who’s in the wrong here?
Twilight of the Gods – September 19, Netflix
- Release date: September 19, 2024
- Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure
- Rating: TV-MA
- Director: Jay Oliva, Eric Carrasco, Zack Snyder
- Cast: Sylvia Hoeks, Stuart Martin, Pilou Asbæk, Paterson Joseph, Rahul Kohli, Jamie Clayton, Kristofer Hivju
This animated epic from visionary director Zack Snyder reimagines Norse mythology for a new generation. When her wedding day is transformed into a massacre, the fierce warrior Sigrid is out for vengeance against the Norse gods themselves.
Joined by her husband, King Leif, and a band of unlikely allies, Sigrid’s journey will take her from the heights of Asgard to the depths of Hel as she challenges the very foundations of the Norse pantheon. Does Sigrid’s actions threaten to bring about Ragnarök itself?
Little Miss Innocent – September 20, Hulu
- Release date: September 20, 2024
- Genre: Crime
- Rating: N.A.
- Director: Sara Mast
- Cast: Nick Coleman, Isabella Olivas, Nora Lee Nichols
This three-part true crime docuseries is about the shocking case of Kaitlyn Conley, a young woman convicted of killing her former boss and ex-boyfriend’s mother, Mary Yoder. For the first time since her sentencing, Conley speaks out, maintaining her innocence and shedding light on what she describes as a toxic relationship with her ex-boyfriend, Adam.
You get to watch exclusive interviews and never-before-seen police footage and listen to audio recordings. Conley also offers her own theories about who really killed Yoder and why. The complexities of small-town crime will leave you questioning whether an innocent woman is behind bars or if a manipulative killer is spinning one last desperate tale.
The Penguin – September 20, Max
- Release date: September 19, 2024
- Genre: Crime, Drama, Fantasy
- Rating: TV-MA
- Director: Lauren LeFranc
- Cast: Colin Farrell, Cristin Milioti, Rhenzy Feliz, Michael Kelly, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Deirdre O’Connell, Clancy Brown
Set in the immediate aftermath of The Batman, this gritty crime drama follows Oswald Cobblepot, a.k.a. The Penguin, as he attempts to fill the power vacuum left in Gotham’s criminal underworld. With the city reeling from the Riddler’s devastating attack, Oz sees his chance to rise from underboss to kingpin.
Oz will be pushed to his limits as he fights, schemes, and murders his way to the top. This series promises to dig deep into the psyche of one of Batman’s most iconic villains, exploring the wounds and desires that drive a man to embrace a life of crime.
World’s Most Notorious Killers (Season 1) – September 17, Peacock
- Release date: September 17, 2024
- Genre: Crime
- Rating: N.A.
- Director: Alex Alexandrou
- Cast: Jose Tarouca
Let’s go on a global tour of some of history’s most infamous serial killers. Each episode focuses on a different country and case, offering access and insights through interviews with investigators, forensic experts, journalists, and even family members of both killers and victims.
From the horrifying discoveries at 25 Cromwell Street in England to the hunt for the world’s first known transcontinental serial killer between Vienna and Los Angeles, the series promises to shed new light on these notorious crimes. You’ll even hear from Charles Sobhraj himself in an exclusive interview about his deadly exploits across Southeast Asia in the 1970s.
How to Die Alone – Hulu, September 13
- Release date: September 13, 2024
- Genre: Comedy
- Rating: N.A.
- Director: Natasha Rothwell
- Cast: Natasha Rothwell, Conrad Ricamora, Jocko Sims, KeiLyn Durrel Jones
This new dramedy series stars Natasha Rothwell as Mel, a socially awkward airport employee whose life takes an unexpected turn after a near-death experience on her birthday. Realizing she’s been living in fear and isolation, Mel begins a journey of self-discovery and personal growth.
Mel navigates awkward social situations, budding romances, and fraught family dynamics as she attempts to become bolder and more engaged with life. The show balances humor with heartfelt moments as Mel learns to open herself to new experiences and connections. Along the way, she forms unlikely friendships with her quirky co-workers and begins to see the world — and herself — in a new light. A heart-warming watch, terrifically relatable too.
LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy – Disney Plus, September 13
- Release date: September 13, 2024
- Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure
- Rating: TV-G
- Director: Chris Buckley
- Cast: Gaten Matarazzo, Bobby Moynihan
This animated series combines the beloved LEGO style with classic Star Wars characters for an all-new adventure. Set after the events of the original trilogy, the show follows familiar heroes like Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Han Solo as they embark on a mission to rebuild and restore balance to the galaxy.
Our heroes must join forces with new allies to face formidable foes and uncover hidden secrets. The series promises to blend action, humor, and heart in the tradition of other LEGO Star Wars properties. Expect plenty of clever LEGO building scenes, iconic Star Wars moments reimagined in brick form, and more of the trademark irreverent humor.
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