Fall TV is in full swing, but there are still premiere in the week of October 14! From an old-school sitcom to tense dramas of all sorts, the week has plenty of options for TV fans of all stripes. We’re rounding up a few of our most-anticipated shows for the week — keep reading to see what we’re watching!
Tuesday, October 15: Rachel Bloom: Death, Let Me Do My Special
Do you, like me, still really miss Crazy Ex-Girlfriend? Great news! Rachel Bloom’s special arrives the week of October 14. Performed as a one-woman musical, it may not be set in West Covina, but it’s packed with the tongue-in-cheek (and tuneful) brand of comedy you know and love.
Streaming on Netflix, 3 am ET/12 am PT
Tuesday, October 15: Beyond Black Beauty
If you were a Black Beauty girlie growing up, this new YA series is for you! The classic novel gets a fresh spin for a new generation. Jolie Dumont is a teen equestrian with the Olympics in her sights, until her mom uproots them from Belgium to Baltimore. There, she’ll bond with the spirited Black Beauty while learning about her family’s history as Black cowboys.
Streaming on Amazon Freevee, 3 am ET/12 am PT
Thursday, October 17: The Lincoln Lawyer Season 3
The week of October 14 brings back Netflix’s sleek legal drama. Season 3 draws inspiration from The Gods of Guilt, the fifth book in Michael Connelly’s The Lincoln Lawyer series. This time, the central case hits close to home. Mickey is set to defend the person accused of murdering his own friend, and it’s not just a personal case, but a dangerous one.
Streaming on Netflix, 3 am ET/12 am PT
Thursday, October 17: Louder: The Soundtrack of Change
Music is more than just entertainment — it can be a rallying cry. This documentary, produced by Selena Gomez and Stacey Abrams, traces the history of music and social change. It follows female musical icons and a slew of memorable songs across the eras, all linked by the thread of activism and hope for a better world.
Streaming on Max, 3 am ET/12 am PT
Friday, October 18: The Devil’s Hour Season 2
Rejoin the cat-and-mouse game between Gideon, a serial killer, and Lucy, the woman caught up in the search for him. This season, Gideon’s true intentions are revealed, and he even tries to enlist Lucy’s help to stop an even greater evil. The stellar cast includes Peter Capaldi, Jessica Raine, Phil Dunster, Nikesh Patel, and more.
Streaming on Amazon Prime Video, 3 am ET/12 am PT
Friday, October 18: Rivals
Love old-school soapy drama? The week of October 14 brings this throwback to the primetime soaps that dominated the ’80s. A sprawling cast — including Alex Hassell, David Tennant, and Aiden Turner — depicts the power-grabbing drama of the 1980s British elite. When a posh aristocrat and an ambitious, new-money TV executive live on adjoining estates, their entire families, social networks, and professional worlds also entwine.
Streaming on Hulu, 3 am ET/12 am PT
Friday, October 18: Happy’s Place
Who’s ready for a Reba renaissance? Reba McEntire returns to comedy with this new odd-couple sitcom. She plays Bobbie, who inherits her father’s tavern, only to find that her new co-owner is a half-sister she never knew about. The cast also includes former Reba co-star Melissa Peterman as gossipy bartender Gabby and McEntire’s real-life partner Rex Linn as reticent cook Emmett.
Airing on NBC, 8 pm ET/7 pm CT (check local listings
