Sweetpea and 4 Other Most Anticipated TV Shows to Binge in October 2024
A horror series from the creator of The Conjuring, the return of a legendary teen show, and a long-awaited thriller with the star of Fallout.
October is TV premiere time, so get your movie calendars ready. Here, we'll tell you about both long-awaited new projects and upcoming seasons of already beloved shows.
1. La Máquina
Release Date: October 9
Streaming Platform: Hulu
Famous boxer Esteban "La Máquina" Osuna loses an important fight. His best friend and manager Andy Lujan volunteers to save his crumbling career.
When the date of the rematch is announced, anonymous people suddenly start attacking Lujan with messages and phone calls. They threaten to deal with the two if Esteban wins the upcoming match.
The sports thriller with comic relief is worth watching for the on-screen chemistry of the famous Mexican acting duo Gael Garcia Bernal and Diego Luna. The two friends reunited on the set 23 years after the release of Alfonso Cuaron's cult film Y Tu Mama También.
2. Sweetpea
Release Date: October 10
Streaming Platform: Sky Atlantic
A new series from the creators of Slow Horses. The black comedy tells the story of a quiet young woman, Rhiannon. Her boss ignores her talents, her boyfriend is afraid of relationships, and the cashier at the grocery store doesn't even notice her. Rhiannon is tired of being invisible. One day, she crosses the line – and detectives start paying attention.
Yellowjackets and Fallout star Ella Purnell stars in the eight-episode series. It is an adaptation of the book of the same name by British author CJ Skuse about a modern female version of Dr. Jekyll.
3. Teacup
Release Date: October 10
Streaming Platform: Peacock
A horror series from James Wan, creator of the Conjuring and Insidious franchises. According to the plot, a stranger wearing a gas mask invades the idyllic life of the Chenoweth family, who have settled on a remote farm.
He draws a line around the house and assures that anyone who crosses it will die. The family soon discovers that they are trapped in the same territory with a monster.
The script by Ian McCulloch is based on the bestselling book Stinger by Robert R. McCammon. The show's creators have altered the plot and reduced the action on the unlucky farm to 48 hours.
4. Shrinking Season 2
Release Date: October 16
Streaming Platform: Apple TV+
The show about the problems of good people in the spirit of Ted Lasso immerses the viewer in the world of psychotherapist Jimmy Laird, who could also use some help. He invents a new approach to patients and helps them cope with problems using methods that could get him fired. At the same time, viewers get to follow the lives of his daughter, friends, colleagues and mentor.
In the first season, Jimmy decides to move on after the death of his wife. His mentor Paul takes Jimmy's advice and makes peace with his daughter. These and other storylines will continue in the new season.
5. Wizards Beyond Waverly Place
Release Date: October 30
Streaming Platform: Disney+
Have you missed sitcoms like Sabrina the Teenage Witch? When all the action takes place on three sets, the actors overact a little, the plot is built on jokes, and the jokes are built on cute banter, and it all has a 2000s charm? Because Wizards of Waverly Place is back!
The show has been revived 10 years later, bringing back most of the cast. However, almost all of them are now in guest roles: only David Henrie stars as Justin, and new actors take center stage.