Here is the list of the programming options to expect on TV this coming week:
On October 12, the new drama This Is Not a Murder Mystery will debut online on Acorn TV. Set in England during the 1930s, world-renowned Surrealist artists, including young Dalí and Magritte, find themselves trapped in a lavish mansion with a mysterious serial killer on the loose and Scotland Yard on the case. But is everything what it seems? Starring Stephen Tompkinson, Pierre Gervais, Lauren Versnick, Jonathan Delaney Tynan, Florence Hall, Iñaki Mur and Donna Banya.
The second season premiere of Ludwig will air online on Britbox on October 13; meanwhile, that same day, te finale of the new Agatha Christie modern-day version of Tommy & Tuppence will air online on Britbox.
On October 14, the new Disney+ Marvel-themed series VisionQuest will debut online. Vision (Paul Bettany), rebooted and having escaped from those who sought to weaponize him, has been in hiding. Searching for new meaning, he consults the AI personas embedded in his programming, including F.R.I.D.A.Y. (Orla Brady), E.D.I.T.H. (Emily Hampshire), J.A.R.V.I.S. (James D’Arcy), and the infamous Ultron (James Spader). His discreet existence ends when a bounty placed on his head thrusts him on the run with Thomas Shepard (Ruaridh Mollica), a mysterious boy who may be Vision’s son, reincarnate. As Vision evades capture, he must confront his nature, resist Ultron’s influence, and unravel the enigma that is his young companion if he’s to survive.
The finale of The Ark will air on Syfy on October 14 at 10 PM; meanwhile, that same day, the second season premiere of The Lowdown will air on FX at 9 PM.
Also on October 14, the new Amazon Prime movie Love of Your Life will debut online. Maya (Margaret Qualley), a smart, wry nurse, is swept up in an immersive love that sets her life on a trajectory she never would have imagined. The cast includes Aaron Pierre, Patrick Schwarenegger, Gabriel Basso and Catherine Keener.
The fourth season of The Diplomat will premiere online on Netflix; meanwhile that same night, the 10th season premiere of 9-1-1 will air on ABC at 8 PM followed by the second season premiere of 9-1-1: Nashville at 9 PM and then followed by the 23rd season premiere of Grey’s Anatomy at 10 PM. Alson October 15, the final three episodes of Coven Academy will air on Freeform started at 9 PM.
On October 16, the Hallmark Channel gets its Countdown to Christmas started at 8 PM tonight with the new holiday movie Tis the Season for Setups. Hyper organized single mom and party planner Lexi (Amanda Schull), her free-spirited mother June (Barbara Niven) and teen daughter Piper (Verity Marks) are set to spend Christmas at a local ski resort after Lexi is hired to organize their annual holiday party. Upon arrival she immediately butts heads with Ridge (Victor Webster), the ski instructor and son of the lodge’s owner, Dan (John B. Lowe). Despite not getting along from the get-go, Lexi and Ridge notice a spark between June and Dan and decide to set them up. Lexi and Ridge create a multitude of festive excursions – and excuses – to bring them together but thanks to creative machinations by June and Dan these outings keep turning into foursomes. In the days leading up to the Christmas party Lexi and Ridge’s attempt to pair up their parents brings them closer together and their merry matchmaking ends in surprising results.
The Apple TV movie Tenzing will debut online on October 16. The untold and inspiring tale of one of the most important mountain climbers in history who, with Edmund Hillary (Tom Hiddleston), became the first person to reach the summit of Mount Everest. The cast includes Willem Dafoe, Caitriona Balfe and Genden Phuntsok as Tenzing.
Also on October 16, the fourth season of Tulsa King will premiere online on Paramount+; meanwhile, that same day, the second season of the USA Network drama The Rainmaker will premiere at 10 PM.
The box office movie The Death of Robin Hood will make its small screen debut online on HBO Max on October 16. Grappling with his past after a life of crime and murder, Robin Hood (Hugh Jackman) finds himself gravely injured after a battle he thought would be his last. In the hands of a mysterious woman (Jodie Comer), he is offered a chance at salvation. Bill Skarsgard co-stars.
The Amazon Prime movie Masterplan will debut online on October 16. A master thief (Stanley Tucci) enlists two strangers (Victor Belmondo and Simona Tabasco) for a Louvre heist targeting the Mona Lisa, then reveals they’re his children and siblings who must cooperate to pull off history’s greatest art theft.
On October 17, the Hallmark Channel holiday movie Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story will debut at 8 PM. When ambitious freelance reporter Avery Clark (Lyndsy Fonseca) returns to Chicago to spend Christmas with her mom (Barbara Alyn Woods) and new stepdad (Khary Payton), she’s hoping for a little holiday downtime before her next assignment. Instead, she lands a feel-good story profiling Darlene Donnelly (Marsha Mason), a beloved Chicago Bears superfan about to celebrate an incredible milestone – attending her 500th game. There’s just one catch: Avery knows next to nothing about football or Chicago. Enter Darlene’s handsome grandson Matt (Robert Buckley), a Chicago firefighter and die-hard Bears fan who, with a little gentle nudging from Darlene, agrees to show Avery what being part of Bears Nation is all about. As Avery follows Darlene’s remarkable story through cherished game-day traditions, festive Chicago adventures and memories of a love story that began at a stadium, she starts to understand that football is about much more than what happens on the field. And as sparks fly between Avery and Matt, this Christmas may just convince a woman who’s always on the move that sometimes the greatest adventure is finding a place, and someone, that feels like home.
The Hallmark Channel holiday movie Mr. & Mrs. Christmas will debut on October 18 at 8 PM. Taylor Lewis (Brendan Penny) is a single dad and holiday display expert who relocates to the charming town of Pineway with his two children just weeks before Christmas. Despite the challenges of a new home, new school and a daughter who seems to be outgrowing their cherished holiday traditions he’s determined to make the season magical. As Taylor takes charge of the town’s beloved Christmas Market revival, he finds himself unexpectedly partnered with Sophie Shaw (Pascale Hutton), a practical accountant hoping to prove she’s ready for a new leadership role. Together, the unlikely duo brings fresh ideas, festive spirit and plenty of Christmas cheer to the community. But when Taylor’s well-intentioned efforts to help his teenage daughter backfire, he begins to realize that yuletide can’t be forced, it has to be discovered. As Taylor and Sophie grow closer, they learn that embracing change may be the key to creating new traditions and new memories.
Lastly also on October 18, the second season premieres of both Maigret and The Gold will air on PBS at 9 and 10 PM respectively.
Mark your calendars!
