Every TV Show That Has Been Renewed in October 2025

October brought a fresh wave of renewals across networks and streamers, and there is a little something for everyone this time. Legal show fans get more courtroom fireworks, reality die-hards can look forward to new challenges, and genre lovers will see beloved franchises keep rolling. From fashion design and culinary face-offs to animated superheroes and stealth operatives, these series locked in new seasons with updates on when and where you can watch them next. Here is every TV show that scored a green light in October 2025, along with quick primers on what each one is about and what to expect next.

‘The Rainmaker’ (2025– )

USA Network renewed the legal drama on October 23 for Season 2 after its debut introduced viewers to high-stakes litigation inspired by John Grisham’s novel. The series follows a determined attorney battling a powerful insurance company while navigating office rivalries and murky ethics. John Slattery leads the cast, with storylines centered on bad-faith claims, whistleblowers, and the personal cost of taking on deep-pocketed defendants. Season 2 is set to return on USA Network, continuing the casework with new clients and fresh courtroom showdowns.

‘Project Runway’ (2004– )

The long-running fashion competition locked a renewal for Season 22 on October 21, with the new season set to premiere in 2026 across Freeform, Hulu, and Disney+. Designers once again face rapid-fire challenges, tight budgets, and runway critiques from a panel of fashion insiders. The show’s format highlights draping, patternmaking, and styling as contestants race to deliver cohesive collections. Expect 2026 episodes to feature new themed assignments and industry guest judges alongside workroom mentorship and the signature runway eliminations.

‘Splinter Cell: Deathwatch’ (2025– )

Netflix confirmed on October 15 that the animated series will return for a second season. The show is based on the stealth game franchise and follows black-ops operative Sam Fisher as he undertakes Third Echelon missions that blend tradecraft, infiltration, and high-tech surveillance. Season 1 explored global crises, zero-day cyber threats, and the moral gray zones of espionage. Season 2 heads back to Netflix with new covert operations, advanced gadgets, and more tactical teamwork.

‘The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys’ (2024– )

Bravo renewed the unscripted series for Season 3 on October 15. The show tracks a Missouri ranching family as they juggle cattle operations, expansion plans, and complex family dynamics. Episodes spotlight herd management, auctions, and the business challenges of running a modern ranch. Season 3 continues on Bravo with new deals, higher stakes, and fresh pressure on the dynasty’s leadership.

‘X-Men ’97’ (2024– )

Disney+ gave the animated follow-up another boost with a Season 3 order announced on October 11. The series continues the story of Marvel’s mutant team with Cyclops, Jean Grey, Wolverine, Storm, Rogue, and more confronting threats to human and mutant coexistence. Season 2 is slated to arrive in 2026 and will bridge into the newly ordered season. Expect more serialized arcs, returning villains, and classic team-up battles when the next chapters stream on Disney+.

‘MasterChef’ (2010– )

Fox renewed the culinary competition on October 9 with a two-season pickup for Seasons 16 and 17. Home cooks face mystery boxes, pressure tests, and restaurant takeovers while aiming for a trophy and career-changing opportunities. Judges put technique, flavor balance, and plating under the microscope as contestants tackle cuisines from around the world. The supersized order will keep new challenges and eliminations cooking on Fox across upcoming cycles.

‘Dexter: Resurrection’ (2025– )

Showtime and Paramount+ Premium secured a Season 2 renewal on October 8 after the revival’s successful run. The series revisits forensic analyst and vigilante serial killer Dexter Morgan as he grapples with his Dark Passenger and a new web of consequences. Episodes delve into crime-scene forensics, profiling, and the ripple effects of secrets on family and colleagues. The next season will stream on Paramount+ Premium and air on Showtime, continuing Dexter’s evolving struggle to control his urges while evading discovery.

‘The Buccaneers’ (2023– )

Apple TV+ renewed the period drama for Season 3 on October 8. Based on Edith Wharton’s unfinished novel, the series follows a circle of young American heiresses who enter British high society in pursuit of love and status. The story explores marriages of convenience, inheritance pressures, and the clash between old-world expectations and new-world independence. Season 3 returns to Apple TV+ with new romantic entanglements and shifting fortunes across drawing rooms and country estates.

‘Ballard’ (2025– )

Prime Video renewed the crime drama for Season 2 on October 6. Spun out of the Bosch universe, the show centers on LAPD detective Renée Ballard as she leads investigations that pull from cold cases, Hollywood homicides, and inter-department politics. Episodes focus on evidence work, witness interviews, and the tension between procedure and intuition. The new season heads back to Prime Video with fresh cases and deeper connections to the broader crime world.

‘Lioness’ (2023– )

Paramount+ renewed the Taylor Sheridan spy thriller for Season 3 on October 1. The series follows an elite program that embeds female operatives close to high-value targets to disrupt terrorist networks. Missions test fieldcraft, cover identities, and the strain that clandestine work places on families and teams. The third season will stream on Paramount+ with new global hotspots and expanded operations.

‘When Hope Calls’ (2019– )

Great American Family announced on October 1 that the series will return for Season 3, with the new season set to premiere in 2026. The show is a continuation of the frontier-set story that follows families, faith, and community in the small town of Brookfield. Episodes highlight school life, local businesses, and the challenges of building a future in a close-knit community. The coming season will air on Great American Family with new arrivals, town events, and heartwarming storylines.

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