Autumn is officially upon us. As the days grow shorter, and the evenings darker, and we all brace ourselves in a bid to resist turning up the thermostat, there’s nothing for it but to settle in for a night on the sofa. Good news, then, that October brings with it a whole host of favourite follow up seasons, as well as a smattering of brand-new shows to stream, too.

Don’t miss the latest from The Witcher, plus promising new powerhouses such as Riot Women by acclaimed writer Sally Wainwright (of Happy Valley fame), and an exclusive documentary series focusing on the life and career of filmmaker Martin Scorsese. Here are the best new films and TV shows to stream in October 2025.

Victoria Beckham, Netflix

Her husband had the limelight in 2023 – and now it’s Victoria Beckham’s turn. Having partnered with Netflix (which won an Emmy for David’s doc) to create a three-part documentary, this new series gives us a front row seat as Beckham prepares for the fashion show of her life. From the teenager who restyled her school uniform, to the Spice Girl who fought to be accepted by a notoriously demanding fashion industry, this is a story of resilience and reinvention from the award-winning director of Michelle Obama’s Becoming.

Release date: 9 October 2025

The Woman in Cabin 10, Netflix

Starring Keira Knightley, Guy Pearce and David Ajala, The Woman in Cabin 10 is a thrilling film based on the best-selling book of the same name by Ruth Ware. Set aboard a luxury yacht, a travel journalist is staying on assignment when they witness a passenger thrown overboard late at night, only to be told that it didn’t happen, as all passengers and crew are accounted for. Despite no one believing her, she continues to look for answers, putting her own life in danger. 

Release date: 10 October 2025

Mr Scorsese, Apple TV+

Martin Scorsese fans are going to love this new Apple TV+ documentary series charting his rise from New York University student to one of the world’s most iconic and celebrated filmmakers. With exclusive access to Scorsese’s private archives, the documentary series is anchored by extensive conversations with the filmmaker himself and never-before-seen interviews with the likes of Robert De Niro, Daniel Day-Lewis, Leonardo DiCaprio, Mick Jagger, Margot Robbie, alongside appearances from his children and candid conversations with his wife Helen Morris and close childhood friends. From acclaimed director Rebecca Miller, expect a colourful and original biopic. 

Release date: 17 October 2025

Riot Women, BBC

With a roster of award-winning shows to her name – think Happy Valley, Last Tango in Halifax and Gentleman Jack – Sally Wainwright is back with a bang with Riot Women. Set in Yorkshire, like Happy Valley, the story focuses on five menopausal women who form a rock punk band named Riot Women. Despite being from different professions and backgrounds – a teacher, a police officer, a pub landlady, a midwife, and a shoplifter – they come together to compete in a local talent contest, only to realise they are more similar than they initially thought. 

Release date: 22 October 2025

Lazarus, Prime Video

Harlan Coben fans will be delighted with this thrilling new series – but this time, it is not based on one of his novels. Written by Coben and BAFTA-winner Danny Brocklehurst, Lazarus follows Joel Lazarus (Sam Claflin) who returns home after his father Dr Jonathan Lazarus (Bill Nighy) dies by 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. Family dramas don’t get more mysterious than this. 

Release date: 22 October 2025

Down Cemetery Road, Apple TV+

Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson have teamed up to adapt the first of Mick Herron's, of Slow Horses fame, four Zoë Boehm books – and it’s going to be a big hit. Set in the suburbs of Oxford, the worlds of artist Sarah Tucker (Wilson) and detective Zoë Boehm (Thompson) collide when an explosion destroys Tucker's house and she becomes concerned with finding the child involved. She asks Boehm to investigate, and soon secrets unravel and a military conspiracy emerges. 

Release date: 29 October 2025

The Witcher season four, Netflix

After the continent-altering events of season three of The Witcher, Geralt (Liam Hemsworth), Yennefer (Anya Chalotra), and Ciri (Freya Allan) find themselves separated by a raging war and countless enemies. As their paths diverge, and their goals sharpen, they stumble on unexpected allies eager to join their journeys. And if they can accept these found families, they just might have a chance at reuniting for good…

Release date: 30 October 2025

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