The Most Buzzed-About TV Shows Right Now

There is always something new to watch, and this month is packed with premieres, midseason runs, and late-breaking trailers that have people talking. Viewers are catching up on fresh docuseries and limited dramas while keeping tabs on returning favorites that just dropped new episodes or announced big updates. Schedules are busy, but it is a good problem to have.

If you like to be in the loop on release dates, platforms, and who is starring where, this roundup has you covered. Every pick below includes the essential details you need, like when episodes arrive, where to stream, and what the premise actually is, so you can decide what to start tonight and what to save for the weekend.

‘It: Welcome to Derry’ (2025)

Set in 1962, ‘It: Welcome to Derry’ expands Stephen King’s ‘It’ timeline with a story centered on Mike Hanlon’s grandparents and the community’s history, with Bill Skarsgård returning as Pennywise. The series premieres on October 26, 2025, with weekly episodes on HBO and Max.

The creative team includes Andy and Barbara Muschietti with Jason Fuchs and Brad Caleb Kane, and the cast features Jovan Adepo, Taylour Paige, and Chris Chalk as Dick Hallorann. The season count and weekly cadence are confirmed, and regional rollout includes Sky and NOW in the UK the day after the U.S. debut.

‘Chad Powers’ (2025)

‘Chad Powers’ follows a former college quarterback who adopts a disguised persona to restart his career, with Glen Powell in the lead. New episodes release on Tuesdays on Hulu, and Episode 4 lands on October 14, 2025, with the finale scheduled for October 28.

The series is inspired by an Eli Manning segment and is produced by 20th Television. Release timing is listed by Hulu with options through standalone plans or bundles that include Disney Plus and Max.

‘Black Rabbit’ (2025)

‘Black Rabbit’ is a New York City limited series about two brothers who build a high-pressure nightlife empire, starring Jude Law and Jason Bateman. It debuted on Netflix on September 18, 2025, and is available to stream in full.

The show premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival before its Netflix release. As a limited series, it tells a closed story with no second season planned by the creators.

‘Wayward’ (2025)

‘Wayward’ is a Netflix thriller about a detective uncovering abuses at a school for troubled teens, drawing on real-world histories of coercive programs and cult dynamics. The series launched in late September 2025 and has held high placement in Netflix’s weekly Top 10 since release.

Reporting connects the show’s hot seat tactics to the Synanon model, and Netflix’s viewing data places it among the most watched titles in early October 2025. Availability varies by region, but the complete season is streaming now.

‘Monster: The Ed Gein Story’ (2025)

‘Monster: The Ed Gein Story’ is the third entry in the ‘Monster’ anthology on Netflix and chronicles the crimes in Plainfield, Wisconsin, with a focus on the investigation and cultural aftermath. It premiered on October 3, 2025, and is charting near the top of Netflix’s TV list this week.

Netflix’s official series page confirms cast and release details, and weekly Top 10 roundups highlight its audience traction alongside other new titles. Episodes and localization options are listed in the service’s regional catalogs.

‘Abbott Elementary’ (2021)

‘Abbott Elementary’ returned with Season 5 on October 1, 2025, airing Wednesdays on ABC and streaming the next day on Hulu. The season introduces a new teacher played by Luke Tennie and includes a special episode filmed at a Philadelphia Phillies game.

Network listings and guides confirm a 22-episode run for the season with the usual holiday breaks. Viewers can watch live on ABC or time-shift with Hulu the next day, depending on their setup.

‘Severance’ (2022)

‘Severance’ released Season 2 in early 2025 on Apple TV Plus with weekly drops on Fridays, after an initial Thursday evening availability in U.S. time zones. Apple has renewed the show for Season 3, with production updates indicating a shorter wait than the previous gap.

Apple’s show hub lists cast, episode access, and platform details. Season 2’s rollout schedule and renewal announcements are confirmed by official and trade sources.

‘Murderbot’ (2025)

‘Murderbot’ adapts Martha Wells’s ‘The Murderbot Diaries’ with Alexander Skarsgård starring as a security construct hiding its autonomy while protecting a research team. The first season premiered May 16, 2025, on Apple TV Plus with ten episodes released weekly.

Apple’s press materials and listings confirm the episode count, principal cast, and finale date, and industry coverage notes a renewal for a second season announced in July 2025. Episodes and extras are available through the Apple TV Plus interface.

‘Pluribus’ (2025)

‘Pluribus’ is Vince Gilligan’s Apple TV Plus sci-fi series starring Rhea Seehorn as a woman resisting a mysterious wave of enforced happiness. Apple set the premiere for November 7, 2025, following the release of a full trailer in early October.

The show joins Apple’s slate alongside ‘Severance’, ‘Foundation’, and ‘Murderbot’. Trailer breakdowns outline the premise, tone, and creative team, and platform pages will list regional availability closer to launch.

‘The Road’ (2025)

‘The Road’ is a CBS music competition series created by Taylor Sheridan and Blake Shelton, with Keith Urban headlining and Gretchen Wilson managing contestants on a touring stage. The show debuts October 19, 2025, and streams on Paramount Plus after broadcast.

Each episode features live performances with mentorship from country artists and a competition for a record deal and a cash prize. Contestant spotlights include seasoned performers from regional scenes across the United States.

‘Love Is Blind’ (2020)

‘Love Is Blind’ Season 9 is part of October’s release slate and continues its format of engagements before face-to-face meetings, with new episodes rolling out on Netflix. The series appears on monthly premiere calendars for early October.

Netflix organizes drops by batches that culminate in a reunion special, and episode guides update weekly with runtimes and location details for the current season. Viewing regions and language options are listed on the service’s Top 10 and show pages.

‘Stranger Things’ (2016)

‘Stranger Things’ is heading into its final season with a three-part rollout starting November 26, 2025, which has sparked renewed viewing of earlier seasons and cast interviews across outlets. The series remains a flagship title for Netflix with scheduled weekly coverage leading up to the premiere.

Show pages and news roundups confirm the multi-part release plan and holiday timing. Platforms will post exact drop times by region closer to launch as the window approaches.

Tell us which shows you are watching first and what else deserves a spot on this list in the comments.