If October had a theme, it’d be all about sequels, fresh takes and unexpected drama. This month’s streaming lineup brings back fan favourites, new spins on classics and real-life nightmares that are almost too wild to believe. From the second season of Shrinking to The Office’s Aussie makeover and some glitz from Bollywood Wives, there’s a little something for everyone to binge. Here’s your weekend watchlist:
5 Shows to Binge Watch This Weekend On Netflix, Amazon Prime Video And Apple TV+
Shrinking Season 2 (October 16)
There’s something wholesome about Shrinking. Heart, humour, drama and most interesting of all—Harrison Ford playing a role unlike any we’ve seen. The second season picks up with Jimmy using his unconventional therapy methods to mend things with his daughter, Alice, while dealing with his own grief. Across 12 episodes, he navigates ethical grey areas and family dilemmas. Meanwhile, Dr. Paul (Ford) remains the voice of reason, battling his own challenges with Parkinson’s and his daughter, Meg. And as Gaby (Jessica Williams) starts to feel something more for Jimmy, the show dives deeper into the messy beauty of human emotions.
Where: Apple TV+
When: October 16
Fabulous Lives vs. Bollywood Wives Season 3
Fabulous Lives returns with a twist—this time, it’s Mumbai vs. Delhi’s elite. Maheep, Neelam, Seema, and Bhavana are back, joined by new faces like Riddhima Kapoor Sahni and Shalini Passi, turning up the glam. Expect starry cameos from Bollywood heavyweights like Saif Ali Khan and Gauri Khan. The social drama and opulent lifestyles are only getting started.
Where: Netflix
When: October 18
The Office (Australia)
The Office is back with a mullet and a thick Aussie accent. And no, it isn’t Michael doing a skit. The mockumentary classic gets an Australian twist with Felicity Ward as the show’s first female lead, playing Hannah Howard. She’s the out-of-touch manager of Flinley Craddick, a packaging company in Sydney, desperately trying to keep her branch from going remote. This eight-episode series follows her as she makes wild promises, leading to office chaos and classic antics.
Where: Amazon Prime Video
When: October 18
The Devil’s Hour Season 2
Things heat up in The Devil’s Hour as Lucy and Gideon join forces to prevent a crime that could alter history. With Gideon armed with future knowledge and Lucy trapped in her 3:33 a.m. nightmare, it’s a race against time. While the duo confronts eerie dangers, Lucy must also protect her son, Isaac, from Gideon's mysterious plans.
Where: Amazon Prime Video
When: October 18
Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare
This gripping docuseries follows Kirat Assi, a radio presenter who got caught in a decade-long web of deceit with a man named Bobby. What started online in 2009 spiralled into years of manipulation and lies. Through firsthand accounts and interviews, this six-part series, initially aired as a podcast, now turns into a gripping hour-and-a-half-long documentary that unravels her story and the fight for justice.
Where: Netflix
When: October 16
