‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ and All the Other TV Shows Coming to Disney+ and Apple TV+ This Week

Streaming fans have a busy week ahead, with new seasons and fresh series landing on Disney+ and Apple TV+. From a magical family favorite that’s back with new spells to high-stakes kitchens and a rugged Alaskan thriller, there’s plenty to line up on your watchlist.

Below, you’ll find quick, info-packed rundowns of each title arriving between Monday, October 6 and Sunday, October 12. For every show, we’ve included key plot points, principal cast and characters, and the creative teams behind the scenes—plus a reminder of the exact date and which service it hits.

‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ (2024– )

The Disney Branded Television sequel to ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ continues the Russo family’s story, with David Henrie returning as Justin Russo and Selena Gomez appearing as Alex Russo in a guest capacity while both serve as executive producers. The series finds Justin—now living in Staten Island with his wife Giada and sons Roman and Milo—drawn back into wizardry to mentor a prodigy named Billie, expanding the original show’s Family Wizard Competition lore and modern wizarding rules. It arrives Wednesday, October 8 on Disney+.

Developed by Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas from characters created by Todd J. Greenwald, the multi-camera comedy is produced by It’s a Laugh Productions with executive producers including Henrie, Gomez, Andy Fickman, Gary Marsh, and Jonas Agin. The creative team credits include series composer Zack Ryan and a theme by John Adair and Steve Hampton, with the opening performed by Janice LeAnn Brown featuring Selena Gomez; the ensemble also features Mimi Gianopulos, Alkaio Thiele, Max Matenko, Janice LeAnn Brown, and Taylor Cora.

‘Halloween Baking Championship’ (2015– )

The long-running seasonal competition returns with professional bakers and pastry artists tackling Halloween-themed challenges across pre-heat and main heat rounds, culminating in elaborate showpiece creations for a cash prize. Recent seasons have featured host John Henson and judges Carla Hall, Zac Young, and Stephanie Boswell, with earlier seasons including hosts such as Jeff Dunham and judges like Ron Ben-Israel, Sherry Yard, Sandra Lee, Lorraine Pascale, Damiano Carrara, and Katie Lee. A fresh slate of spooky bakes arrives Saturday, October 11 on Disney+.

Episodes typically run to an hourlong broadcast slot with escalating culinary twists tied to haunted-house motifs, slasher homages, and spectacular sugar-and-chocolate engineering. The franchise, a sibling to ‘Holiday Baking Championship,’ plays up practical effects and sculpted centerpiece work as competitors balance flavor, texture, and structural integrity under tight time limits.

‘Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars’ (2025)

This Apple TV+ documentary series goes inside the pressure-cooker world of fine dining as top kitchens chase one of gastronomy’s most elusive honors, following chefs through menu development, sourcing, service, and the high-stress inspection windows. Hosted by food creator Jesse Burgess and executive produced by Gordon Ramsay through Studio Ramsay Global, the series spotlights restaurants across the U.S., U.K., Europe, and Mexico, including kitchens such as Coqodaq and The Musket Room in New York, Esmé in Chicago, and Caractère in London. It premieres Friday, October 10 on Apple TV+.

Across its episodes, the production weaves behind-the-pass storytelling with rare on-the-record conversations about inspectors’ criteria and the realities of chasing and keeping stars. The creative team includes executive producers Gordon Ramsay, Lisa Edwards, and Morgan Roberts, with access-driven cinematography capturing brigade culture, tasting-menu iterations, and the personal stakes for chefs and restaurateurs.

‘The Last Frontier’ (2025)

Apple TV+ unveils a 10-episode action-thriller centered on Frank Remnick, the lone U.S. marshal overseeing a vast Alaskan jurisdiction, after a prison transport plane crashes in the wilderness and unleashes a dangerous manhunt. Jason Clarke leads the cast as Remnick alongside Dominic Cooper, Haley Bennett, Simone Kessell, Dallas Goldtooth, Tait Blum, and Alfre Woodard, with the story blending survival elements, frontier law enforcement, and a conspiracy that suggests the crash was no accident. It premieres Friday, October 10 on Apple TV+.

Created by Jon Bokenkamp and Richard D’Ovidio, the series is produced by Apple Studios, with Bokenkamp and D’Ovidio serving as writers and executive producers. Additional executive producers include Jason Clarke, Laura Benson, Glenn Kessler, Albert Kim, and action director Sam Hargrave, whose involvement guides the show’s grounded stunt work and wilderness chase sequences.

What are you planning to watch first—share your picks in the comments!