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Boots premieres October 9 on Netflix. The one-hour comedic drama delivers an irreverent, off-beat take on the coming-of-age story. Set in the tough, unpredictable world of the 1990s US Marine Corps – when being gay in the military was still illegal – the series follows directionless, closeted Cameron Cope and his best friend Ray McAffey, the son of a decorated Marine, as they join a diverse group of recruits. Together, this ensemble navigates the literal and metaphorical landmines of boot camp, forging unlikely bonds and discovering their true selves in an environment designed to push them to their limits. With sharp wit and plenty of heart, the series is about friendship, resilience, and finding your place in the world – even when that world seems determined to keep you in line or leave you behind.
Harlan Coben’s Lazarus premieres October 22 on Prime Video. Based on an original story idea and written by author Harlan Coben and Danny Brocklehurst, the series follows Joel Lazarus (Sam Claflin) who returns home after his father Dr. Jonathan Lazarus (Bill Nighy) dies by 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.
DMV premieres October 13 on CBS. The workplace comedy is set in the place everyone dreads going most – the Department of Motor Vehicles – where employees are making minimum wage dealing with customers who are annoyed before they even walk in the door. Working at the East Hollywood DMV office are: Colette (Harriet Dyer), a driving examiner with a big heart and bad boundaries; Gregg (Tim Meadows), a misanthropic former English teacher; Vic (Tony Cavalero), a former bouncer who loves putting difficult drivers in their places; Barbara (Molly Kearney), a newly promoted manager who tries hard but often misses the mark; Noa (Alex Tarrant), a charming surfer who seems destined for much greater things; and Ceci (Gigi Zumbado), a scrappy photographer who isn’t afraid to speak her mind. Fortunately, this quirky crew has each other to navigate the twists and turns of the DMV together.
Robin Hood premieres November 2 on MGM+ with the first two episodes. The series brings a modern energy to the classic tale of the roguish outlaw hero who stole from the rich and gave to the poor, and the epic love story between him and a courageous and daring Marian. It is a smart, sweeping, romantic adventure that brings historical authenticity, psychological depth, and a heightened focus on the relationship between Rob and Marian to the beloved story. Following the Norman invasion of England, Rob – a Saxon forester’s son – and Marian, the daughter of a Norman lord – fall in love and work together to fight for justice and freedom. As Rob rises as the leader of a band of rebel outlaws, Marian infiltrates the power at court, as both work together to thwart royal corruption and bring peace to the land.
The Gold premieres October 5 on PBS. When you make a gamble this big, everything is at stake. Will it pay off? The series stars Hugh Bonneville.
MTV has canceled Catfish: The TV Show after nine seasons. The series, which premiered in 2012, was a followup to the documentary Catfish.
Mo Amer returns for his third Netflix stand-up special, Wild World. In this timely and fiercely honest hour, the comedian celebrates his Palestinian heritage, relives the birth of his son, takes aim at the TSA and much more.
Philip Winchester has been cast in the upcoming second season of NCIS: Origins. Winchester will recur as the older brother of Mike Franks in the CBS NCIS prequel series.
New series The Columbia Coast premieres October 4 on FYI. The series is an engaging exploration of the Pacific Northwest at the intersection of the Columbia River and the Pacific Ocean. Friends Mark Justice, Chef Robert “Stew” Stewart, and Heather Johnson are on a mission to discover the incredible culture, adventure, food, drinks, and history of this beautiful region.
The Physical:100 franchise returns bigger and bolder than ever with its most ambitious evolution yet. Netflix has revealed the 48 contestants of Physical: Asia – the franchise’s first-ever nation-vs-nation showdown, premiering this October. Eight countries – Korea, Japan, Thailand, Mongolia, Türkiye, Indonesia, Australia, and the Philippines – will collide in a high-stakes competition of strength, strategy, and teamwork for nothing less than national pride. Each six-person squad is anchored by a national superstar who embodies the competitive spirit of their homeland. Korea: UFC trailblazer Dong-hyun “Stun Gun” Kim leads a powerhouse squad featuring Olympic gold medalist Yun Sung-bin, Amotti (Physical: 100 Season 2 winner), Jang Eun-sil, Choi Seung-yeon, and famed ssireum champion Kim Min-jae. Japan: Yushin Okami, one of Asia’s most decorated MMA fighters. Australia: Former UFC Middleweight Champion Robert “The Reaper” Whittaker. Philippines: Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao, the only eight-division world champion in history. Thailand: Muay Thai world champion Superbon. Mongolia: Traditional wrestling star Orkhonbayar Bayarsaikhan. Türkiye: Four-time oil wrestling champion Recep Kara. Indonesia: Physique powerhouse I Igedz “Executioner”. The series blends elite athleticism with cultural tradition, spotlighting disciplines from combat sports and ball games to track and field – alongside heritage events like Korean ssireum, Mongolian wrestling, Turkish oil wrestling, and Muay Thai. Physical: Asia is more than a clash of athletes; it’s a showcase of heritage, pride, and physical mastery on an unprecedented global stage.
Season two of The Swift Effect will premiere October 2 on Peacock. The series is an exploration of the vast economic impact Taylor Swift’s brand has through not only music but in fashion, sports, education and philanthropy.
ESPN and the Ohio Valley Conference have announced a new six-year media rights agreement, extending the long-standing collaboration. The new agreement delivers unprecedented visibility for OVC student-athletes, coaches, and programs – anchored by a robust slate of events annually across ESPN platforms, including ESPN’s new direct-to-consumer offering, which is inclusive of ESPN+ and launched in August. A minimum of 725 events per year will be available digitally on ESPN+. Linear exposure includes regular season basketball telecasts on either ESPN, ESPN2 or ESPNU, the semifinals of the Men’s Basketball Tournament on either ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU or ESPNEWS and the Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship game on either ESPN or ESPN2. Additionally, the agreement allows the OVC to retain the rights to telecast up to 50 linear events per year locally in the Conference footprint.
Death in Apartment 603: What Happened to Ellen Greenberg? premieres September 29 on hulu. The emotional and gripping docuseries investigates the mysterious death of Ellen Greenberg, a 27-year-old Philadelphia schoolteacher found dead in the apartment she shared with her fiancé on a snowy night in January 2011, just seven months before her upcoming wedding. Greenberg sustained 20 knife wounds and had 11 bruises on her body in various stages of healing. To the shock of many who knew her, detectives on the scene treated her death as a suicide; but when her autopsy results came back, her cause of death was ruled a homicide. Shortly thereafter, the manner of death was inexplicably reversed to suicide, and the city of Philadelphia shut the case without further investigation. Now, 14 years later, this three-part series exclusively follows Ellen’s parents, Sandee and Josh Greenberg, as they fight to reopen the investigation and learn the truth about their daughter’s untimely death.
The finale of Bon Appetit, Your Majesty is now streaming on Netflix. The kingdom’s fate hangs on a single promise.
UPtv, the home for uplifting entertainment, is adding two new series to weekend mornings this fall. Pamela’s Cooking with Love will premiere September 20 at 9 a.m. ET. The show follows Pamela Anderson as she invites some of today’s most sought-after chefs to join her on a stunning rural property on Vancouver Island, where together they’ll prepare delicious plant-based meals. Premiering November 15 at 9 a.m. ET, Got It From My Momma will air Saturday and Sunday mornings. Created, produced and hosted by Jennifer Vickery Smith, the series is an interview-format podcast with the moms of your favorite entertainers and entertaining moms. In each episode, guests share stories from an artist’s childhood and the journey to stardom from the perspective only a momma can share. Heartwarming and never-before-heard stories about family, faith and fame fill the engaging episodes, appealing to fans of the stars and listeners who love good stories and great advice.
Jake Paul (12-1, 7 KOs) and Gervonta “Tank” Davis (30-0-1, 28 KOs) face off on Friday, November 14 LIVE globally on Netflix. The blockbuster boxing mega-event will air live from the Kaseya Center in Miami.
