Keeping track of which streaming service is premiering which new show or movie can be challenging. Netflix used to dominate the streaming field, but now there are plenty of alternatives, all constantly releasing new content. So, where can you find the best new streaming shows? Every week, we’ll answer that question for you, highlighting exciting new and returning titles from major services like Max, Hulu, Prime Video, Paramount Plus, and Netflix. This list will be updated weekly, so keep an eye out for more new streaming shows on all the major platforms.
Here are the best new streaming shows debuting between October 16 and October 22:
1. “Life on our Planet” (2023) – Premieres on October 25 on Netflix
– Features Morgan Freeman as the narrator
– This documentary series explores how life on our planet has evolved over billions of years. Each episode focuses on a different aspect of life, such as evolution, competition, and mass extinction.
2. “Fellow Travelers” (2023) – Premieres on October 29 on Paramount Plus
– Showrunner: Ron Nyswaner
– Set in the 1950s, this series follows the love story of two political staffers, Hawk and Time, during a time when such relationships were taboo. The show will span several decades, offering a deeper look into their relationship.
3. “The Gilded Age” (2022 – ongoing) – Premieres on October 29 on Max
– Showrunner: Julian Fellowes
– Set in the 1880s, this series follows Marian Brook, who moves from rural Pennsylvania to New York City after her father’s death. Coming from a wealthy upper-class family, she navigates the world of high society while pursuing her own ambitions.
If you’re looking for more options, here are some previous recommendations:
– “Upload” Season 3 (2020 – ongoing) – Available on Amazon Prime
– “Big Mouth” Season 7 (2017 – ongoing) – Available on Netflix
– “Bosch: Legacy” Season 2 (2022 – ongoing) – Premieres on October 20 on Frevee
– “Wolf Like Me” Season 2 (2022 – ongoing) – Premieres on October 19 on Peacock
– “Frasier” (2023) – Premiered on October 12 on Paramount
– “The Fall of the House of Usher” (2023) – Premiered on October 12 on Netflix
– “Our Flag Means Death” Season 2 – Available on Max
– “Loki” Season 2 – Available on Disney Plus
– “Lupin” Part 3 – Available on Netflix
– “The Simpsons” Season 35 – Available on Hulu
– “Starstruck” Season 3 (2021 – ongoing) – Available on Max
These recommendations span different genres and offer a mix of new and ongoing series. So, whether you’re in the mood for documentaries, comedies, dramas, or mysteries, there’s something for everyone on your favorite streaming services.