As October continues, the streaming platforms are delivering a strong lineup of new releases. From returning favourites and prestigious dramas to chilling thrillers and true-crime stories, this week offers something for every type of viewer. Here’s the complete guide to what’s arriving between 16 and 22 October 2025 across Australia’s major platforms.
Apple TV+
17 October 2025
- Mr. Scorsese: Limited Series
A definitive exploration of Martin Scorsese’s legendary career, tracing the artistry, influence, and impact of one of cinema’s greatest directors.
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18 October 2025
- Law & Order: Season 25
The landmark procedural returns with powerful new cases, fresh characters, and more of the sharp courtroom drama that has defined the franchise for decades.
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Disney+
22 October 2025
- The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
A tense drama about trust, betrayal, and obsession, this modern take on a classic theme shows how the lines between protection and possession can blur.
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Max
17 October 2025
- Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage: Season 1
A lighthearted spin-off following Georgie and Mandy as they juggle young marriage, family challenges, and all the humour that comes with starting a new life together.
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Netflix
16 October 2025
- The Diplomat: Season 3
The acclaimed political thriller returns as shifting alliances, international crises, and personal struggles collide in a gripping third season.
Watch - A Quiet Place Part II
The acclaimed sequel to John Krasinski’s horror masterpiece follows a family’s desperate survival in a sound-sensitive world.
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17 October 2025
- 27 Nights
A haunting drama about the search for meaning and redemption across 27 unforgettable nights.
Watch - She Walks In Darkness
A gripping psychological thriller about a woman haunted by shadows of her past.
Watch - The Perfect Neighbor
A suburban mystery where friendly faces hide dangerous secrets.
Watch - Turn of the Tide: Season 2
The Portuguese crime drama returns, raising the stakes with shifting loyalties and dangerous alliances.
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22 October 2025
- The Monster of Florence: Miniseries
A chilling true-crime series revisiting one of Italy’s most infamous murder cases.
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Paramount+
17 October 2025
- Ghosts: Season 5
The fan-favourite comedy is back with more mischief, warmth, and supernatural fun.
Prime Video
16 October 2025
- Our Fault (Culpa Nuestra)
The saga continues with passion, betrayal, and romance at the centre of this dramatic instalment of the “Culpables” series.
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22 October 2025
- Harlan Coben’s Lazarus: Season 1
A dark thriller based on the bestselling author’s work, full of secrets, suspense, and signature twists.
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Stan
16 October 2025
- A Discovery of Witches: Seasons 1–3
Relive the full fantasy trilogy as a witch and vampire defy centuries-old rivalries for forbidden love.
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20 October 2025
- Anne Rice’s Talamasca: The Secret Order – Season 1
A gothic new series revealing the secretive order that tracks supernatural forces in Anne Rice’s universe.
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This week’s lineup for 16–22 October 2025 offers something for every mood: political thrillers, supernatural sagas, heartfelt comedies, and high-stakes dramas. Whether you’re revisiting beloved worlds or discovering new ones, Australia’s streaming platforms are packed with standout releases worth adding to your watchlist.
