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 Special Ops: Lioness, as well as Harrison Ford in Shrinking, and the return of dating show phenomenon Love Is Blind, plus promising new powerhouse Territory, which has all the potential of a Succession and Yellowstone mash-up. There’s also some great comfort food inspo’ from social media star The Pasta Queen, who has launched her own eponymous travel and food programme, as well as the latest iteration of the incredible successful property reality format: Making it in Marbella. Here are the best new films and TV shows to stream in October 2024.

Making it in Marbella, Netflix

In this ‘Selling Sunset goes to Spain’ series, viewers can expect a bronzed and beautified cast of Swedish models (pretending to be agents?), who have certainly been following the ‘no carbs before Marbs’ edict, as they attempt to sell property in the top British holiday destination. Love them or hate them, property porn is having a moment, and this six-part series will focus on Homerun Brokers, following the group’s most glamourised deals and dramas.

Release date: 1 October, Netflix

Love is Blind Season 7, Netflix

Washington DC will be the location of choice for the next season of the blindingly popular reality dating series. With the cast set to take to the pods having recently been revealed online, expect sparks to fly between a group of men and women ranging from 27 to 37, with a multitude of different backgrounds. From military veterans and scientists to lawyers and writers, there’s even a pair of siblings who will enter the experiment together – a first for the dating show.

Release date: 2 October 2024

Sweetpea, Now TV

Pitched as a deviously twisted ‘coming-of-rage’ story, Yellowjackets’ Ella Purnell is a force to be reckoned with in Sky’s latest dark comedy series. Once a quiet wallflower, who is rarely given a second thought or glance, Rhiannon has had enough of being overlooked – and is ready to take back her power. Pushed over the edge by one knock too many, she loses control, and her life transforms as she gains a new, intoxicating secret power. Written by Kirstie Swain and Krissie Ducker (Killing Eve), alongside Laura Jayne Tunbridge and Selina Lim (Sex Education, Hanna), this show is sure to wreak havoc.

Release date: 10 October 2024

Lonely Planet, Netflix

A Netflix original swoon-fest, Susannah Grant writes and directs this new rom-com for the jet-set age, starring Oscar-winner Laura Dern and Liam Hemsworth. The story follows introverted novelist Katharine as she arrives at an author’s retreat in Morocco hoping to be cured of her writer’s block – but instead embarks on a life-changing, goals-worthy love affair. This is movie all about the importance and power of travel – and love.

Release date: 11 October 2024

Shrinking Season 2, Apple TV+

Harrison Ford will be starring alongside Jason Segal in a follow-up season of the hilarious Shrinking this month. The star-studded comedy drama follows grieving therapist Jimmy (Segal) who flouts his professional code of conduct to tell his patients exactly what he thinks of their problems. With no consideration for the consequences (or his training), his advice makes a huge impact on everyone’s lives – including his own.

Release date: 16 October 2024

The Pasta Queen, Prime Video

Whether it’s a meaty tagliatelle or a cheesy ravioli, social media star Nadia Caterina Munno – a descendant of an Italian pasta dynasty going back centuries – makes everything look tasty, and easy. Now The Pasta Queen herself will be starring in a culinary travel series of the same name, created by Reece Witherspoon’s female-first Hello Sunshine production company. The show will see New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Munno travel through Italy, before offering up her reflections, and interpretations, from her home kitchen.

Release date: 24 October 2024

Territory, Netflix

Yellowstone and Succession fans won’t want to miss this new Netflix original series: an Australian drama starring Anna Torv and Michael Dorman that has been dubbed an exciting mix of both hit shows. It focuses on the world’s largest cattle station, which suddenly becomes up for grabs when the owner passes away. A multibillion-dollar industry, the fierce succession war splits the family, making for some explosive drama down under in the northern territories.

Release date: 24 October 2024

Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band, Disney+

Music documentaries seem to be all the rage this year – and Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band offers a fascinating in-depth look at the creation and evolution of these industry icons. The show will cover the band’s legendary live performances, comprising fly-on-the-wall band rehearsal footage and special moments backstage, as well as interviews with Springsteen himself. Viewers can also bank on some exclusive live scenes from the most recent tour, which will be shown for the first time.

Release date: 25 October 2024

Simone Biles: Rising Season 2, Netflix

After the intrigue and commentary following the success of the first instalment, these follow up will trail Biles as she makes the US Olympic Team at the 2024 trials, and then onward to her arrival in Paris to go for gold in the 2024 Olympics. Having dropped out during the Tokyo 2020 Olympics after openly struggling with her mental health, the series is sure to inspire, educate, and support others in the field.

Release date: 25 October 2024

Special Ops: Lioness Season 2, Paramount+

Created by Yellowstone’s Taylor Sheridan, who was inspired by a real-life US Military programme, the so-called ‘Lioness project’ sees a group of kick-ass all-female operatives build relationships with the daughters and wives of terrorist targets to gain invaluable intelligence. Back for an action-packed second season, Joe, Kyle, and the QRF team will be embarking on a speedy extraction after a top member of government is taken hostage by a drug cartel.

Release date: 27 October 2024

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