The season of pumpkin spice and crisp autumn evenings brings a bounty of new movies and shows to watch on Netflix, Apple TV Plus and other streaming services, as well as broadcast and cable channels. Cozy up with Kathy Bates' sleuth as "Matlock" season 2 delivers courtroom drama with a twist, or catch the action and heart of "9-1-1: Nashville" as first responders tackle high-stakes emergencies.
For an action-packed rollercoaster, journey to remote, untamed landscapes in the gripping escape-prisoners drama "The Last Frontier. On the movie side, thriller fans won’t want to miss the tense, suspenseful turns of Keira Knightley's "The Woman in Cabin 10." Here are our top picks for new TV shows and movies to watch this weekend. And when you're done here check out the 5 best Halloween movies to stream on Prime Video right now.
New TV shows
‘The Last Frontier’ (Apple TV Plus)
Think “Con Air” colliding with “The Fugitive” in the frigid Alaskan wilds. U.S. Marshal Frank Remnick (Jason Clarke) finds himself alone in a quiet town when a prison transport plane goes down, releasing a swarm of deadly convicts into the snowy wilderness.
As he hunts them through the icy terrain, Frank starts to question whether the crash was really an accident and what secrets the CIA is keeping under wraps. With loved ones in peril, a ruthless antagonist named Havlock, and tense, high-stakes standoffs, this series delivers rugged, edge-of-your-seat action with a classic ‘90s thrill-ride energy.
Episodes 1-2 streaming now on Apple TV Plus
‘Boots’ (Netflix)
This comedy, inspired by Greg Cope White’s memoir "The Pink Marine," sets the coming-of-age story in a brutal 1990s boot camp, where the drills are unforgiving, friendships are messy and being gay in uniform is strictly off-limits.
Miles Heizer stars as Cameron, a closeted misfit fumbling through both military training and self-discovery, while his best friend Ray (Liam Oh) struggles under the weight of his father’s expectations. Together, they navigate merciless drill sergeants, hidden truths, and emotional and sometimes literal landmines in a story that’s equal parts heartfelt and hilarious.
All 8 episodes streaming now on Netflix
‘Victoria Beckham’ (Netflix)
Netflix turns the spotlight on Victoria Beckham with a new three-part docuseries. Directed by Nadia Hallgren ("Becoming") and from the creators of "Beckham," it tracks her journey from Posh Spice to the runways of Paris Fashion Week, highlighting the drive and reinvention that have kept her at the forefront of pop culture for nearly 30 years.
Equal parts Spice Girls nostalgia and fashion-industry intensity, the series features insights from Anna Wintour, Tom Ford, and David Beckham. The result is an intimate look at a woman who has crafted a global empire with precision, ambition and unmistakable style.
All 3 episodes streaming now on Netflix
‘9-1-1: Nashville’ (ABC)
Fire, family, and a touch of Southern charm — the beloved first responders franchise is rolling into Nashville. Chris O’Donnell stars as Captain Don Hart, a seasoned firefighter whose tight-knit Station 113 crew faces daring rescues and even more complicated personal drama.
Things get shaken up when Blue (Hunter McVey), an aspiring influencer turned firefighter, is revealed to be Don’s secret son, leaving both him and firefighter Ryan (Michael Provost) reeling. With LeAnn Rimes, Jessica Capshaw and Kimberly Williams-Paisley bringing extra Southern sparkle, this series blends heart-pounding emergencies with family melodrama.
Episode 1 streaming now on Hulu
‘Matlock’ season 2 (CBS)
Matty Matlock is back for a second season of sharp courtroom drama. Kathy Bates reprises her role as the shrewd lawyer who always seems one step ahead — but this time, the stakes get personal when a man claims to be her grandson’s father.
As Matty navigates this shocking twist, her team races to solve a high-stakes arson case, while Olympia (Skye P. Marshall) carefully navigates Julian’s (Jason Ritter) Wellbrexa secrets. Packed with courtroom showdowns, family tension, and clever maneuvering, this season delivers the smartest, sassiest legal drama on television.
Episode 1 premieres Sunday, Oct. 12 at 8:30 p.m. ET on CBS (via Fubo or YouTube TV) or next day on Paramount Plus
New movies
‘The Woman in Cabin 10’ (Netflix)
Luxury cruises are supposed to promise relaxation, not terror, but Keira Knightley’s latest assignment delivers more of the latter in this psychological thriller. Playing journalist Laura Blacklock, Knightley witnesses a passenger thrown overboard during the ship’s maiden voyage — only to be told it never happened.
As disbelief swirls around her, Laura plunges into a dangerous search for answers, questioning her sanity and everyone onboard. Directed by Simon Stone and based on Ruth Ware’s bestselling novel, “The Woman in Cabin 10” keeps viewers guessing who and what can be trusted on the open sea.
Streaming now on Netflix
‘Maintenance Required’ (Prime Video)
If you loved “You’ve Got Mail,” brace yourself for a 2025 reboot (kind of). This new rom-com swaps cozy bookstores for an all-female mechanic shop, where Charlie (Madelaine Petsch) faces a corporate rival across the street.
Seeking comfort online, she pours her heart out to a mysterious forum admirer — who, plot twist, is Beau (Jacob Scipio), the very man threatening her business. Sparks fly as engines and egos collide.
Streaming now on Prime Video
‘How to Train Your Dragon’ (Peacock)
I'll be the first to say that a live-action "How to Train Your Dragon" movie did not need to exist, but clearly, I'm in the minority because DreamWorks made over $630 million at the box office with this one. Its 97% percent audience score on Rotten Tomatoes suggests most fans enjoyed it too, so I'm fully aware I'm that meme of an old man yelling at clouds when it comes to needless live-action remakes.
Return to the island of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have clashed for generations, and follow Hiccup (Mason Thames), the awkward teenage son of the village chief, as he begins to find his place in the world. When Hiccup discovers an injured Night Fury, he starts to question everything he's been taught about dragons. As he secretly cares for Toothless, it sparks an unlikely friendship. But with tensions rising, it's up to Hiccup to convince his people that humans and dragons must rally together to survive an even greater threat.
Streaming now on Peacock
'My Father, the BTK Killer' (Netflix)
True crime girlies are eating good this week with Netflix's latest documentary, "My Father, the BTK Killer," which dives into one of America's most infamous serial killers as told through the eyes of his daughter. In 2005, Kerri Rawson's life was shattered when her father, Dennis Rader, was arrested and revealed to be the BTK Killer, responsible for at least 10 brutal murders.
This gripping documentary revisits the chilling crimes that plagued Wichita, Kansas, for decades, building on Rawson’s 2019 memoir with new interviews from journalists and law enforcement who followed the case closely. But it focuses less on the shocking headlines and more on the enduring emotional toll on a daughter reckoning with an unimaginably horrific truth.
Streaming now on Netflix
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