MUST-WATCH TITLES FOR OCTOBER
OCTOBER 10 – HBO MAX’s AVENUE 5 *Season 2 Premiere*
- Created by two-time Emmy® winner Armando Iannucci (VEEP), HBO’s, AVENUE 5 returns for its eight-episode, second season. The comedy series is set 40 years in the future, when travelling the solar system is no longer the stuff of sci-fi fantasy, but a booming, multibillion-dollar business. While manning a luxury spacecraft owned by Herman Judd (Josh Gad), Captain Ryan Clark (Hugh Laurie) finds himself in over his head, when the ship is thrown disastrously off-course, turning what was meant to be an eight-week cruise into an eight-year journey. Picking up five months after failing to reroute the vessel, season two follows the crew, including fiery engineer Billie (Lenora Crichlow); unpredictable head of customer relations Matt (Zach Woods); and faithful right-hand Iris (Suzy Nakamura), as they struggle to lead, calm, control, and, if need be, hide from increasingly unruly passengers. On earth, they’re lauded as heroes, and in space, everyone can hear them scream.The series follows a weekly release schedule, with new episodes dropping Mondays at 10 p.m. ET.
OCTOBER 17 – HBO’s THE VOW Part Two *New Episodes*
- Set against the backdrop of the federal trial of The United States against Keith Raniere, THE VOW Part Two, the second instalment of HBO’s documentary series THE VOW, offers an exclusive view into Raniere’s innermost circle, including NXIVM co-founder Nancy Salzman. Over six new episodes, the series follows the legal and emotional journeys of the group’s founders, supporters, and defectors as new evidence and stunning revelations come to light, while federal prosecutors and defense attorneys battle with opposing views of justice in a case caught in the national spotlight. Part two returns Monday, Oct. 17 at 9 p.m. ET , followed by a weekly rollout on subsequent Mondays at 9 p.m. ET.
OCTOBER 21 – Crave Original BUFFY SAINTE-MARIE: CARRY IT ON *Documentary Premiere*
- On the heels of its world premiere at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival, where director Madison Thomas was recognized with a special mention in the Amplify Voices Awards category for Best BIPOC Feature Film, the Crave Original documentary BUFFY SAINTE-MARIE: CARRY IT ON has its streaming premiere on Crave. Described by The Globe and Mail’s Brad Wheeler as “ahead of her time,” the film explores the life and career of Buffy Sainte-Marie, one of Canada’s most-respected Indigenous leaders, an innovator of music, and an activist, who has left an indelible mark on the world. Through exclusive access, rare archives, insightful interviews – and great music – the 90-minute documentary celebrates Buffy’s extraordinary achievements, dispels myths, sets the record straight, and illustrates that in a time of chaos and division, audiences have never needed Buffy, more than they do now. BUFFY SAINTE-MARIE: CARRY IT ON is produced by Eagle Vision, White Pine Pictures, and Paquin Entertainment.
OCTOBER 21 – TERROR TRAIN (2022) *Movie Premiere*
- In this contemporary reimagining of the 1980 cult classic of the same name, eerie excitement is in the air as Alana and a group of college seniors board a party train for a Halloween-themed bash. But their fun spirals into fear as attendees are killed off one by one by an unknown assailant. Concealed by costumes and plagued with chaos, everyone is a suspect. As the party train continues full steam ahead, Alana must race against the rails to find the killer before she becomes the next victim. TERROR TRAIN was shot in Montreal, and produced by Tubi and Incendo, with support by Bell Media. The original TERROR TRAIN (1980), starring Jamie Lee Curtis, also drops on Crave on Friday, Oct. 21.
OCTOBER 30 – HBO’s THE WHITE LOTUS *Season 2 Premiere*
- HBO’s Emmy®-award winning series, THE WHITE LOTUS, from creator Mike White (ENLIGHTENED), returns for a second instalment of vacation-based social satire. The first installment, set in Hawaii, received 20 Emmy® nominations across 13 categories and 10 wins, including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series. Season 2, set in an exclusive Scilian resort follows the exploits of various new guests and employees over the span of a week. The cast includes returning star, and Emmy® –award winner for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, Jennifer Coolidge for her portrayal of Tanya McQuoid; along with F. Murray Abraham, Adam DiMarco, Michael Imperioli, Theo James, Aubrey Plaza, Tom Hollander, and more. The seven episode season premieres Sunday, Oct.30 at 9 p.m. ET and follows a weekly release schedule with new episodes dropping Sundays.
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HIGHLIGHTS
OCTOBER 1 – CREEPY CRAVINGS COLLECTIONS
- The countdown to Halloween begins on Crave October 1, with fan-favourite horrror movies, series, and specials in Crave’s Creepy Cravings Hub. The collections include Terrifying TV including YELLOWJACKETS, LOS ESPOOKYS, and LOVECRAFT COUNTRY; Halloween Episodes from VERONICA MARS, FRASIER, THE GOLDBERGS; Family Friendly Frights featuring Coraline; a Stephen King collection featuring The Shining; Horror Comedies featuring Jennifer’s Body, Frightening Films, a She Slays collection, and more.
OCTOBER 5 – PRINCE ANDREW: BANISHED *Documentary Movie Premiere*
- Streaming Wednesday Oct. 5, PRINCE ANDREW: BANISHED unpacks the tumultuous story of how Prince Andrew, Duke of York – formerly regarded as the attractive, beloved son of Queen Elizabeth II and decorated naval officer – whose behavior antics throughout his career as a Royal brought scandal and disgrace to the 1200-year legacy of the British Royal Family. Through new interviews with palace insiders, journalists, members of Andrew’s social circle, and the legal team that brought the allegations to light, the documentary takes a deep dive into the world of privilege, jealousy, desire, and greed that pushed Andrew; first, into the orbit of notorious sex offenders Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, and then into a sordid sex trafficking scandal that threatens to bring down the House of Windsor.
OCTOBER 7 – SHOWTIME’S LET THE RIGHT ONE IN *Series Premiere*
- Inspired by the original Swedish novel and film of the same name, LET THE RIGHT ONE IN centres on Mark (Demián Bichir) and his daughter Eleanor (Madison Taylor Baez), whose lives were changed 10 years earlier when she was turned into a vampire. Locked in at age 12, perhaps forever, Eleanor lives a closed-in life, able to go out only at night, while her father does his best to provide her with the human blood she needs to stay alive. The 10-episode series follows a weekly release schedule with new episodes dropping Thursdays.
OCTOBER 8 –– SESAME STREET *Season 52*
- The 35-episode, 52nd season of SESAME STREET lands on Crave on Saturday, Oct. 8. This season welcomes Tango, Elmo’s new adopted puppy, to the Street, where she debuts as a live-action Sesame Street Muppet. Season 52 continues a playful problem-solving curriculum, designed to build critical thinking skills in young children and equip them to handle challenges in school and beyond. As characters and kids approach challenges creatively, they repeat the phrase “I Wonder…What if…Let’s Try!” This framework for finding solutions is used in Street Stories, interstitials, and Elmo & Tango’s Mysterious Mysteries segments. Celebrity and special guests include Jon Batiste, Kacey Musgraves, Naomi Osaka, astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison, Amanda Gorman, Keke Palmer, and Billie Eilish.
OCTOBER 8 – MECHA BUILDERS *Series Premiere*
- Season 1 of Sesame Street’s all-new series MECHA BUILDERS reimagines Elmo, Cookie Monster, and Abby Cadabby as robot heroes-in-training who use their Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics superpowers to solve wacky larger-than-life problems. Animated in a dynamic 3D style, the series helps older preschoolers practice foundational critical thinking skills while laughing along with their Sesame Street friends.
OCTOBER 11 – HBO’s 38 AT THE GARDEN *Documentary Movie Premiere*
- 38 AT THE GARDEN chronicles the extraordinary ascendance of point guard and former Toronto Raptor Jeremy Lin during his landmark 2012 season with the New York Knicks. Lin, an undrafted Harvard graduate, shocked fans, stunned his teammates and galvanized the Asian American community when he scored 38 points at Madison Square Garden against the Los Angeles Lakers, solidifying Lin’s hot streak and the “Linsanity” craze. A decade later, Lin’s stature as a groundbreaking, cultural icon stands in stark relief to the recent hate crimes against the Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) community. 38 AT THE GARDEN recognizes a pivotal moment in time for Lin, and celebrates a phenomenon that was bigger than basketball for the world. The HBO documentary drops Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 9 p.m. ET.
OCTOBER 16 – STARZ’s STEP UP *Season 3 Premiere*
- Welcome to High Water, a next-level incubator for new artistic talent, where danger, corruption, suspicions, desires, resentments, and ambitions collide in and out of the halls of the headquarters. As the label’s talent roster grows in Season 3, High Water founder and megastar Sage Odom (Ne-Yo) faces murder charges, financial ruin and powerful political enemies. His partner in business and in love, Collette Jones (Christina Milian) struggles to maintain their image as she balances a nationwide tour and stepping out of her role as the woman behind the empire all while carrying a secret that threatens to ruin it all. The 10-episode series follows a weekly release schedule with new episodes dropping Sundays.
OCTOBER 21 –THE UNBERABLE WEIGHT OF MASSIVE TALENT *Movie Premiere*
- Nicolas Cage stars as…Nick Cage in the action-comedy THE UNBEARABLE WEIGHT OF MASSIVE TALENT premiering Friday, Oct. 21 on STARZ. Creatively unfulfilled and facing financial ruin, the fictionalized version of Cage must accept a $1 million offer to attend the birthday of a dangerous superfan. Things take a wildly unexpected turn when Cage is recruited by a CIA operative, and is forced to live up to his own legend, channeling his most iconic and beloved on-screen characters in order to save himself and his loved ones.
OCTOBER 23 – STARZ’s THE BMF DOCUMENTARY: BLOWING MONEY FAST *Documentary Series Premiere*
- THE BMF DOCUMENTARY: BLOWING MONEY FAST is an eight-part, 30-minute STARZ documentary series about the infamous Black Mafia Family, as told by former members, insiders, associates, and celebrity figures close to the family. From Detroit corner boys, to notorious drug kingpins and hip hop kingmakers, the docuseries charts the meteoric rise and fall of BMF founders: Demetrius “Big Meech” and Terry “Southwest T” Flenory, two brothers who built one of the largest cocaine empires in American history. The fabled story spans four decades across five major U.S. cities, immersing viewers in a network of crisscrossing relationships between crime, hip hop, and law enforcement. The series affords viewers exclusive access inside epic family feuds, high stakes drug deals, suspicious murders, and champagne drenched parties attended by hip-hop royalty. New episodes drop Sundays.
OCTOBER 28 – Crave Original Stand Up Special CHRIS ROBINSON: PANNING FOR GOLD *Special Premiere*
- Filmed in front of a live audience during the 2021 Just For Laughs Festival in Montréal, CHRIS ROBINSON: PANNING FOR GOLD is Crave’s seventh installment of new original stand-up specials. From puppies and four-year olds, to porn ads and fishnets, nothing, and no-one, is off-limits for Chris Robinson. The special drops Friday, Oct. 28.