Down Cemetery Road brings Mick Herron’s novel to the screen with Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson in the lead. After a house explosion and the disappearance of a young girl, private investigator Zoë Boehm joins forces with Sarah Tucker to search for answers. What begins as a simple inquiry soon unravels into a conspiracy that runs much deeper. | © Apple TV+ Original
IT: Welcome to Derry serves as a prequel to the hit films, taking viewers back to 1962 in the cursed town of Derry, Maine. A young family’s arrival stirs up the dark history that feeds Pennywise, with Bill Skarsgård reprising his terrifying role. The series digs into the clown’s origins while setting the stage for the horrors fans know too well. | © HBO
Boston Blue sends Donnie Wahlberg’s Danny Reagan from Blue Bloods to a new post in Boston. He teams up with Sonequa Martin-Green’s Lena Silver, a rising detective with her own family ties to law enforcement. The spin-off brings familiar cop drama energy with a fresh city backdrop, and maybe a new baseball allegiance for Reagan. | © CBS
Sheriff Country expands the Fire Country universe with Morena Baccarin as Mickey Fox, the new sheriff of Edgewater, California. The series follows her efforts to keep the town in check while chaos sparks all around. It anchors CBS’s new “spin-off Fridays,” tying into the world where Bode Donovan already fights the flames. | © CBS
Mr. Scorsese is a five-part documentary series from Rebecca Miller that explores the life and legacy of Martin Scorsese. The episodes trace his rise as one of cinema’s most influential directors and the mark his films have left on modern storytelling. It’s a deep dive into both the man and the movies that reshaped American film. | © Apple TV+
Splinter Cell: Deathwatch brings Tom Clancy’s stealth-action franchise to Netflix in animated form. Liev Schreiber voices Sam Fisher, the legendary black ops agent drawn back into the fight when a rookie operative seeks his help. Written by John Wick screenwriter Derek Kolstad, the series delivers the shadowy espionage fans have been waiting for. | © Netflix
The Chair Company comes from Zach Kanin and Tim Robinson, the team behind I Think You Should Leave. Robinson stars as an ordinary office worker whose life takes a bizarre turn after stumbling into a conspiracy. The comedy leans into offbeat humor and spiraling chaos, staying true to the creators’ signature style. | © HBO
The Last Frontier sends Jason Clarke to Alaska as a U.S. Marshal chasing fugitives after a prison transport plane crashes in the wilderness. Created by Jon Bokenkamp and Richard D’Ovidio, the series blends weekly case-of-the-week thrills with high-stakes survival. It’s a tense mix of crime drama and action, boosted by Apple’s production scale. | © Apple TV+
Boots is a 1990s-set coming-of-age comedy-drama about a closeted gay man who joins the Marine Corps. Miles Heizer stars in the adaptation of Greg Cope White’s memoir The Pink Marine. It also carries special weight as one of the final projects developed by television icon Norman Lear. | © Netflix
Brian and Maggie revisits a pivotal political moment through a two-episode limited series. Steve Coogan portrays BBC anchor Brian Walden opposite Harriet Walter as Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. The drama recreates their famous interview, capturing the tension and sharp exchanges that defined it. | © BBC Studios
Maigret arrives on PBS with a stylish French twist on the classic detective. Benjamin Wainwright plays Chief Inspector Jules Maigret as he tackles cases in modern-day Paris for the Police Judiciaire. Based on Georges Simenon’s famous character, this marks the first time the iconic sleuth steps into a contemporary setting. | © PBS Masterpiece
Red Alert brings the Israeli scripted miniseries about the October 7 terrorist attacks to American audiences through Paramount+. The show draws directly from survivor accounts, weaving together personal perspectives of that day. It aims to capture both the immediate chaos and the lasting impact of the tragedy. | © Paramount+
Charlotte's Web gets a fresh take as a three-part streaming miniseries written by Oscar winner Luke Matheny. Griffin Robert Faulkner and Elijah Wood voice Wilbur the pig, with Amy Adams as the wise spider who changes his world. The timeless story of friendship and kindness is reimagined for a new generation of families. | © HBO
DMV flips the dreaded Department of Motor Vehicles into the setting for CBS’s only new comedy this fall. Tim Meadows and Harriet Dyer star as employees of the East Hollywood branch, turning workplace headaches into sitcom gold. The show leans into everyday chaos while promising a lighter take than any real trip to the DMV. | © Paramount Global Content Distribution
Monster: The Ed Gein Story continues Ryan Murphy’s true-crime anthology with a focus on the notorious 1950s killer and grave robber. Charlie Hunnam takes on the chilling role of Gein, whose crimes later inspired iconic characters like Norman Bates. The cast also includes Laurie Metcalf, Tom Holland, and Olivia Williams in this unsettling new chapter. | © Netflix
October 2025 has plenty of new TV shows worth checking out, with big debuts and returning favorites landing all month long. The lineup covers everything from thrillers and dramas to comedies and anime. Here are 15 shows that look set to get people talking.
