Updated for the weekend lineup, our definitive viewing guide covers everything from vigilante thrillers and lavish period dramas to bone-chilling horror classics just in time for Halloween. Several major series are wrapping up their current runs, making room for exciting new premieres across your favorite streaming platforms.

Top Television Premieres and Season Returns

Dexter: Resurrection - Season 2 (Paramount+) - Friday, Oct 30

Michael C. Hall returns as the iconic vigilante serial killer in the second season of Dexter: Resurrection. Joining the critically acclaimed cast this season are heavyweight actors Brian Cox and Dan Stevens, promising another gripping chapter of dark justice.

Nocturne - New Series (Apple TV) - Friday, Oct 30

Headlined by Liev Schreiber, Stephen Graham, and Zazie Beetz, this intense serial killer detective mystery draws tonal comparisons to cinematic classics like The Silence of the Lambs, featuring a brilliant criminal actively manipulating investigators.

The Gilded Age - Season 4 Premiere (HBO Max) - Sunday, Nov 1

HBO's lavish historical drama makes its grand return with an eight-episode arc. Boasting stunning period costumes and an expansive ensemble cast, the series continues to captivate audiences with high-society intrigue.

Must-Watch Streaming Movies

Minions & Monsters (Peacock) - Wednesday, Oct 28

Earning an impressive 89% score on Rotten Tomatoes, this family-friendly adventure follows the mischievous yellow critters as they take over Hollywood and accidentally unleash chaotic monsters.

The Only Living Pickpocket In New York (In Theaters)

John Turturro stars as Harry Lehman, a traditional pickpocket struggling to adapt as digital technology replaces cash and credit. The stellar cast also features Steve Buscemi, Tatiana Maslany, and Giancarlo Esposito.

Classic Horror Masterpieces for Halloween

If you are looking to embrace the spooky season with legendary horror cinema, revisit these timeless classics:

  • The Exorcist (Director: William Friedkin): A harrowing tale of demonic possession and faith, featuring stellar performances by Ellen Burstyn, Linda Blair, Jason Miller, and Max von Sydow.
  • The Shining (Director: Stanley Kubrick): Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall star in this chilling psychological horror masterpiece based on Stephen King's renowned novel, set within the haunting confines of the Overlook Hotel.
  • Alien (Director: Ridley Scott): Sigourney Weaver leads a desperate crew battling a deadly extraterrestrial organism aboard the commercial spaceship Nostromo in this foundational sci-fi horror triumph.
  • Halloween (Director: John Carpenter): The quintessential modern slasher film that introduced iconic villain Michael Myers and launched Jamie Lee Curtis into superstardom.