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Available by October 7
| Show | Service | Timing | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of Eden | Netflix | Available October 1 | A limited-series adaptation of John Steinbeck’s novel, starring Florence Pugh as Cathy Ames, with Christopher Abbott and Mike Faist among the cast. Choose it for an ambitious literary family saga. Netflix’s October lineup and Axios’s October arrivals list the title. |
| Carrie | Prime Video | October 7 | The first television-series adaptation of Stephen King’s 1974 debut novel stars Summer H. Howell as Carrie White. The Associated Press reports an eight-episode run, and Amazon describes it as a reinvention of the coming-of-age horror story. It suits spooky-season viewing. See The Associated Press’s report and Amazon’s U.S. Prime Video schedule. |
| Below | Netflix | Premiere reported in the October 5–11 window | This six-episode thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a Newfoundland fisherman whose family and neighbors face an offshore sea-creature threat. Its compact episode count and atmospheric premise make it a fit for viewers seeking a short thriller. The timing is reported by The Associated Press. |
| War | HBO Max | Available October 1 | A legal drama about rival London law firms on opposing sides of a high-profile divorce involving a tech entrepreneur and a movie star. Axios’s October arrivals lists it. |
| Scrubs, season 2 | Hulu | October release; exact date not stated in the cited listing | The revival returns to Sacred Heart. J.D. supports Dr. Cox as Cox’s autoimmune illness stops responding to treatment, giving this comedy pick a mix of humor and drama. The season is listed in Axios’s October arrivals. |
| The Last First: Winter K2 | Apple TV | Listed for October 2 | The nonfiction choice in this group. The date and platform are listed by Tom’s Guide; check Apple TV’s local listing for current availability. |
| The Diplomat, season 4 | Netflix | October release; exact date not stated in the cited slate | Kate Wyler returns to face the fallout from the U.S. administration’s recklessness. Pick it for political intrigue. The season appears in Netflix’s October lineup. |
| Nobody Wants This, season 3 | Netflix | October release; exact date not stated in the cited slate | The relationship comedy returns with Joanne and Noah taking their relationship to the next level, according to Netflix’s October lineup. |
Scheduled later in October
The Terminal List, season 2 — Prime Video, October 21
On October 7, this was still upcoming. Amazon describes Chris Pratt’s James Reece as setting out on a globe-spanning journey after finishing his list and uncovering a conspiracy tied to his family history. It is the action-focused option for viewers willing to wait. Check Amazon’s U.S. Prime Video schedule for the listing.
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Supernatural: The Complete Series (Blu-ray/Repackaged) | $99.99 | Buy on Amazon |
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Westworld: The Complete Series (Blu-ray) | $44.34 | Buy on Amazon |
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Parks and Recreation: The Complete Series [Blu-ray] | $57.79 | Buy on Amazon |
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Batman: The Complete Animated Series (1992) (Blu-ray) | $34.49 | Buy on Amazon |
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Choose by mood or genre
- Literary drama: East of Eden.
- Horror: Carrie or Below.
- Legal drama: War.
- Comedy: Scrubs season 2 or Nobody Wants This season 3.
- Political drama: The Diplomat season 4.
- Documentary: The Last First: Winter K2.
- Action: The Terminal List season 2, scheduled for later in the month.
Check your local streaming catalog
These dates describe the 2026 U.S. schedule as reported or listed on October 7, not guaranteed availability everywhere. Before settling in, search for the title in the relevant service’s app: release dates can differ by country, and listings may change. For the shows whose source listings do not give an exact October day, the article does not infer one.
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