Streaming TV Shows and Movies to Look Forward to in October: The Diplomat, Maintenance Required, Down Cemetery Road

If you ever feel like you’re the last to know about a new TV show or movie that’s streaming, our What to Stream articles are for you. We’ve gathered our picks of movies, TV series, and new seasons premiering on various streaming platforms in October that you’ll definitely want to watch.

This month, you can return to Kingstown on Mayor of Kingstown, pick a side in the fight between a group of thieves and the mob on Play Dirty, or check back in with Geralt, Ciri, and Yennefer on The Witcher.

Here are our picks for what to stream in October:

Play Dirty (Prime Video) – October 1

It’s a group of thieves vs. the mob in this new thriller. Play Dirty premieres on October 1 on Prime Video.

Film Description: An expert thief rolls out the biggest heist of his life in Play Dirty, an action-packed thriller from director Shane Black. Parker (Mark Wahlberg), along with Grofield (LaKeith Stanfield), Zen (Rosa Salazar) and a skilled crew, stumble onto a score that pits them against the New York mob in this gritty, clever caper.

Genie, Make a Wish (Netflix) – October 3

A genie is unprepared for what awaits him when he meets Ka-young, his seemingly unremarkable new master. Genie, Make a Wish premieres on October 3 on Netflix.

Series Description: Genie — a magic spirit in a lamp who has come back to the human world after a millennium of his career being put on hold — encounters Ka-young, an impassive woman who goes through the motions of life by her grandmother’s rules and her own routines.

Maintenance Required (Prime Video) – October 8

In Prime Video’s newest rom-com, two rivals unexpectedly end up falling for each other after they start talking on an anonymous social media platform. Maintenance Required premieres on October 8 on Prime Video.

Film Description: In Maintenance Required, Charlie, the fiercely independent owner of an all-female mechanic shop, is forced to reevaluate her future when a flashy corporate competitor moves in across the street. Seeking comfort, she turns to an anonymous online confidant – unaware she’s confiding in Beau, the very rival threatening her business. As sparks fly both online and off, the truth threatens to blow everything apart.

The Last Frontier (Apple TV+) – October 10 

A U.S. marshal must protect his town after a prison transport plane crashes, resulting in dozens of violent inmates being set free in the wilderness. The Last Frontier premieres with two episodes on October 10 on Apple TV+ with new episodes releasing weekly.

Series Description: The Last Frontier follows Frank Remnick (Jason Clarke), the lone U.S. marshal in charge of the quiet, rugged barrens of Alaska. Remnick’s jurisdiction is turned upside down when a prison transport plane crashes in the remote wilderness, setting free dozens of violent inmates. Tasked with protecting the town he’s vowed to keep safe, he begins to suspect the crash wasn’t an accident, but the first step of a well-crafted plan with far-reaching and devastating implications.

Murdaugh: Death in the Family (Hulu) – October 15

A powerful family will have to band together in the face of a tragedy to protect their reputations and everything they cherish. Murdaugh: Death in the Family premieres with three episodes on October 15 on Hulu with new episodes releasing weekly.

Series Description: Maggie and Alex enjoy a lavish life of privilege as members of one of South Carolina’s most powerful legal dynasties. But when their son Paul is involved in a deadly boat crash, the family is faced with a test unlike any they’ve ever encountered. As details come to light and new challenges emerge, the family’s connections to several mysterious deaths raise questions which threaten everything Maggie and Alex hold dear.

Loot Season 3 (Apple TV+) – October 15

It’s time to check back in with Molly after she shared an awkward kiss with her will-they-won’t-they colleague, Arthur. Loot Season 3 premieres with two episodes on October 15 on Apple TV+ with new episodes releasing weekly.

Season Description: In Loot, Molly Wells (Maya Rudolph) embarks on a journey of self-discovery after getting an $87 billion divorce settlement from her wealthy tech billionaire husband John Novak (Adam Scott) of 20 years, and we find her thriving in her role as the head of her philanthropic organization, the Wells Foundation. Molly has landed the jet for season three, with viewers left on the edge of their seats following the season two finale that saw Wells and her trusted and somewhat assistant Nicholas (Joel Kim Booster) board Molly’s private jet with her orders to take her as far away as possible after blowback from her fellow billionaires about stepping up philanthropy and her awkward exchange with her will-they, won’t-they colleague Arthur (Nat Faxon).

The upcoming season will also continue to follow the antics of the beloved group of misfits at the Wells Foundation as they work together so Molly can live up to her promise of giving away all of her vast fortune.

The Diplomat Season 3 (Netflix) – October 16

Hal and Kate are learning that you should be careful what you wish for. The Diplomat Season 3 premieres on October 16 on Netflix.

Season Description: In Season Three of The Diplomat, Ambassador Kate Wyler (Keri Russell) lives the particular nightmare that is getting what you want. She just accused Vice President Grace Penn (Allison Janney) of hatching a terrorist plot and admitted she’s after the VP’s job. But now the President is dead, Kate’s husband Hal (Rufus Sewell) may have inadvertently killed him, and Grace Penn is leader of the free world. None of this slows Hal’s campaign to land Kate the vice presidency. Kate steps into a role she never wanted, with a freedom she never expected, an increasingly complicated friendship with Foreign Secretary Austin Dennison (David Gyasi), and an unnerving bond with First Gentleman Todd Penn (Bradley Whitford).

Harlan Coben’s Lazarus (Prime Video) – October 22

A grieving man returns home and finds himself getting involved in a string of cold-case murders. Harlan Coben’s Lazarus premieres with all episodes on October 22 on Prime Video.

Series Description: Based on an original story idea and written by the New York Times best-selling author Harlan Coben and BAFTA-winner Danny Brocklehurst. Lazarus follows a man (Sam Claflin) who returns home after his father’s (Bill Nighy) 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.

Nobody Wants This Season 2 (Netflix) – October 23

Everyone’s favorite unexpected couple is back for a new season. Nobody Wants This Season 2 premieres on October 23 on Netflix.

Season Description: First comes love, then comes life. The last time we saw agnostic podcast host Joanne (Kristen Bell) and unconventional (hot) rabbi Noah (Adam Brody), their unmatched chemistry surprised everyone in their lives, including her sister Morgan (Justine Lupe), his brother Sasha (Timothy Simons) and sister-in-law Esther (Jackie Tohn), and even themselves. Their spark proved stronger than all of the obstacles trying to keep them apart. Now, they’re back and fully committed to merging their lives – and loved ones — together. But their differences still exist and can’t be ignored. The challenge now is not just falling in love against all odds, but staying together in spite of them.

Mayor Of Kingstown Season 4 (Paramount+) – October 26

Mike will have to fight to maintain control over Kingstown and keep his loved ones safe. Mayor of Kingstown Season 4 premieres on October 26 on Paramount+.

Season Description: In season four, Mike’s control over Kingstown is threatened as new players compete to fill the power vacuum left in the Russians’ wake, compelling him to confront the resulting gang war and stop them from swallowing the town. Meanwhile, with those he loves in more danger than ever before, Mike must contend with a headstrong new Warden to protect his own while grappling with demons from his past.

Down Cemetery Road (Apple TV+) – October 29

A concerned neighbor and a private investigator look into the disappearance of a young girl. Down Cemetery Road premieres on October 29 on Apple TV+. 

Film Description: When a house explodes in a quiet Oxford suburb and a girl disappears in the aftermath, neighbor Sarah Trafford (Ruth Wilson) becomes obsessed with finding her and enlists the help of private investigator Zoë Boehm (Emma Thompson). Zoë and Sarah suddenly find themselves in a complex conspiracy that reveals that people long believed dead are still among the living, while the living are fast joining the dead.

The Witcher Season 4 (Netflix) – October 30

Liam Hemsworth takes over as Geralt of Rivia. The Witcher Season 4 premieres on October 30 on Netflix.

Season Description: After the Continent-altering events of Season 3, Geralt, Yennefer, and Ciri find themselves separated by a raging war and countless enemies. As their paths diverge and their goals sharpen, they encounter 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…

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