13 TV Shows & Movies to Watch in October on Prime Video, Hulu, Netflix, Max & More

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Spooky season has kicked off and is treating entertainment lovers to spine-chilling good releases all October long. Thanks to platforms such as Hulu, Paramount+, Netflix, Apple TV+, Peacock, Max, Disney+ and Prime Video, the amount of TV shows and movies to watch is practically endless. With so many streaming options available, it can be overwhelming trying to keep track of what to watch every weekend. Rather than have to keep track or endlessly scroll to figure out the best new shows to stream, ShopBillboard has put together a guide of some of the most anticipated releases to put on your radar.

Each month, streaming platforms have a lineup of exciting and new releases to add to your watch list. From the 2024 Rock ‘N Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to channel-exclusive content from MTV, ABC and even USA Network, find the latest picks for the best TV series and movies to watch this October below.

What to Watch on Hulu This Weekend

Hulu comes with a full library of original shows in addition to cable shows from FX and ABC that premiere the day after airing. If you don’t have a subscription, you can get a 30-day free trial when you sign up. When the free trial ends, you’ll be charged as little as $9.99 a month. For even more content options, you can bundle Hulu with with Disney+ and ESPN+ and Max for as low as $16.99 a month. And for live TV options, you can get Hulu + Live TV for $82.99 a month.

Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity? (Season 1)

Release date: Oct. 16

Travis Kelce makes his TV host debut in Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity? — a spinoff from the 2007 game show Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? Each episode will have contestants vying for a cash prize of $100,000 — all they have to do is answer 11 questions correctly with the help of some special celebrity guests.

Brothers (2024)

Release date: Oct. 17

October isn’t just for thrills and chills: Prime Video has also dropped the action comedy Brothers starring Peter Dinklage and Josh Brolin as twin brothers. When one of the siblings attempts to break away from their family of felons, the other twin convinces him to assist in a final heist, where they face legal problems, family drama and the occasional gunfight.

The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh (Season 1)

Release date: Oct. 17

If you like Fresh Off the Boat, then The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh follows a similar idea as it sees the Pradeep family move continents from India to the U.S. — and the challenges of getting adjusted to a new life overseas.

The Devil’s Hour (Season 2)

Release date: Oct. 18

Consider this series a crime thriller with a supernatural twist — and it’s back to deliver more mind-bending mystery. Season two reunites Peter Capaldi and Jessica Raine as Gideon and social worker Lucy, who begins to understand more about her past life, but in the process becomes split between what she has in one life versus what she lacks in her present.

What to Watch on Max This Weekend

Max subscribers can look forward to dramatic new releases when logging in. If you don’t have a subscription, you can sign up for as low as $9.99 a month or $99.99 a year for the ad-supported plan or you can go ad-free for $15.99 a month ($149.99 a year). 

Prime members can also add Max to their video library for just $9.99 a month through the premium channel options in Prime Video’s storefront.

Rock ‘N Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2024)

Release date: Oct. 19

The star-studded event will see a new mix of artists inducted into the legendary Hall of Fame with performances by Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & the Gang and more.

What to Watch on Paramount+ This Weekend

Paramount+ is the official streaming platform for Showtime, Nickelodeon, MTV, CBS, Comedy Central and even its own exclusive content. Paramount+ subscribers can watch and stream any content within the library for free including live content. New users who sign up can take advantage of a free seven day trial that’ll let you watch everything for free. Once the free trial is over, you’ll be charged $7.99 a month (or $59.99 a year). To get access to Showtime content, you’ll need to sign up for Paramount+ With Showtime, which is only $12.99 a month.