Apple TV+ kicked off its best-ever fall lineup with major returning TV shows in September, but October brings a greater focus on brand new original series. Here’s everything new coming to Apple TV+ in October.
The Lost Bus

- When: October 3
- What: Movie
- Genre: Drama
From director Paul Greengrass and inspired by real events, “The Lost Bus” is a white-knuckle ride through one of America’s deadliest wildfires as a wayward school bus driver (Matthew McConaughey) and a dedicated school teacher (America Ferrera) battle to save 22 children from the terrifying inferno.
The Sisters Grimm

- When: October 3
- What: TV Show
- Genre: Kids & Family
Two orphaned sisters navigate a town full of people torn straight from fantasy and fairy tales, confronting heroes and villains alike, while investigating the mystery of their missing parents. “The Sisters Grimm” blends discovery, fantasy and adventure to deliver important lessons for all ages.
Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars

- When: October 10
- What: TV Show
- Genre: Docuseries
“Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars“ lets you experience thrilling highs and crushing lows as the world’s best chefs pursue the ultimate accolade: a Michelin Star. These anonymous inspectors have never let anyone in on their mysterious ways, until now.
The Last Frontier

- When: October 10
- What: TV Show
- Genre: Crime Thriller
“The Last Frontier” follows Frank Remnick (Jason Clarke), the lone U.S. marshal in charge of the quiet, rugged barrens of Alaska. Remnick’s jurisdiction is turned upside down when a prison transport plane crashes in the remote wilderness, setting free dozens of violent inmates. Tasked with protecting the town he’s vowed to keep safe, he begins to suspect the crash wasn’t an accident, but the first step of a well-crafted plan with far-reaching and devastating implications.
Loot (season 3)

- When: October 15
- What: TV Show
- Genre: Comedy
In “Loot,” Molly Wells (Maya Rudolph) embarks on a journey of self-discovery after getting an $87 billion divorce settlement from her wealthy tech billionaire husband John Novak (Adam Scott) of 20 years, and we find her thriving in her role as the head of her philanthropic organization, the Wells Foundation. Molly has landed the jet for season three, with viewers left on the edge of their seats following the season two finale that saw Wells and her trusted and somewhat assistant Nicholas (Joel Kim Booster) board Molly’s private jet with her orders to take her as far away as possible after blowback from her fellow billionaires about stepping up philanthropy and her awkward exchange with her will-they, won’t-they colleague Arthur (Nat Faxon).
Mr. Scorsese

- When: October 17
- What: TV Show
- Genre: Docuseries
“Mr. Scorsese” is a film portrait of a man through the lens of his work, exploring the many facets of a visionary who redefined filmmaking, including his extraordinary career and unique personal history. With exclusive, unrestricted access to Martin Scorsese’s private archives, the documentary series is anchored by extensive conversations with the filmmaker himself and never-before-seen interviews with friends, family and creative collaborators including Robert De Niro, Daniel Day-Lewis, Leonardo DiCaprio, Mick Jagger, Robbie Robertson, Thelma Schoonmaker, Steven Spielberg, Sharon Stone, Jodie Foster, Paul Schrader, Margot Robbie, Cate Blanchett, Jay Cocks and Rodrigo Prieto, along with his children, wife Helen Morris and close childhood friends. From acclaimed director Rebecca Miller, “Mr. Scorsese” examines how his own colorful life experiences informed his artistic vision as each film he made stunned the world with originality. Starting with his New York University student films and continuing to the present day, this documentary explores the themes that have fascinated Scorsese and informed his work, including the place of good and evil in the fundamental nature of humankind.
Stiller & Meara: Nothing is Lost

- When: October 24
- What: Movie
- Genre: Documentary
In “Stiller & Meara: Nothing is Lost,” Ben Stiller tells the story of his parents, comedy icons Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, exploring their impact both on popular culture and at home, where the lines between creativity, family, life and art often blurred. In the process, Stiller turns the camera on himself and his family to examine Jerry and Anne’s enormous influence on their lives, and the generational lessons we all can learn from those we love.
Down Cemetery Road

- When: October 29
- What: TV Show
- Genre: Drama
In “Down Cemetery Road,” a house explodes in a quiet Oxford suburb and a girl disappears in the aftermath, causing neighbor Sarah Tucker (Ruth Wilson) to become obsessed with finding her, enlisting the help of private investigator Zoë Boehm (Emma Thompson). Zoë and Sarah suddenly find themselves in a complex conspiracy that reveals that people long believed dead are still among the living, while the living are fast joining the dead.
New episodes: Slow Horses, The Morning Show, and more

Joining all of the Apple TV+ debuts above, October will bring new episodes of many currently airing series.
New episodes will arrive for:
- Invasion: Apple’s alien invasion sci-fi series runs through October 24
- Slow Horses: British espionage drama continues airing through October 29
- The Reluctant Traveler with Eugene Levy: Travel docuseries carries on through October 31
- The Savant: Crime thriller with Jessica Chastain has new episodes through November 7
- The Morning Show: Jennifer Aniston-Reese Witherspoon drama continues through November 19
Which October releases on Apple TV+ are you most looking forward to? Let us know in the comments.
Apple TV+ is available for $12.99 per month and features hit TV shows and movies like Ted Lasso, Severance, The Morning Show, Silo, and Shrinking.
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