Best new shows on streaming this week – quick links
IT: Welcome to Derry (27 October) – HBO Max
- Genre: Horror, Drama
- Cast: Taylour Paige, Chris Chalk, Jake Gosden
- Format: Series
Set in the chilling universe of Stephen King’s IT, this prequel series traces the origins of the fear that grips the town of Derry. While Pennywise looms over the narrative, the series centres on ordinary residents whose lives are twisted by generational trauma, shared nightmares and the creeping sense that something beneath their town is terribly wrong.
Expect unsettling tension, psychological dread and rich storytelling that deepens the mythology of IT rather than simply repeating the familiar beats of the films. Watch the trailer.
Talamasca: The Secret Order (27 October) – Stan
- Genre: Supernatural drama
- Cast: Nicholas Denton, William Fichtner, Elizabeth McGovern, Jason Schwartzman
- Format: Series
Set within Anne Rice’s Immortal Universe, Talamasca: The Secret Order follows a clandestine organisation tasked with tracking witches, vampires and werewolves across centuries. This first season focuses on the Talamasca’s field agents and researchers, navigating supernatural crises while managing the intense secrecy required to protect humanity from what lurks in the shadows.
For fans of Interview with the Vampire, this is the next key piece of an expanding universe. The ensemble cast promise depth and slow-burn drama rather than monster-of-the-week spectacle. Watch the trailer.
Film Club Season 1 (27 October) – Binge
- Genre: Comedy, Drama
- Cast: Aimee Lou Wood, Ralph Davis
- Format: Series
Best friends Evie and Noa have shared film nights for years, but when life shifts and futures diverge, their relationship is forced into a new phase. Written by and starring Aimee Lou Wood and Ralph Davis, the series uses cinephile habits as a window into friendship, insecurity and change.
This is a warm and grounded character piece, ideal for anyone who has ever measured time in movies with the people they love. Expect sharp dialogue, humour and movie references. Watch the trailer.
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The Witcher Season 4 (30 October) – Netflix
- Genre: Fantasy
- Cast: Liam Hemsworth, Anya Chalotra, Freya Allan
- Format: Series
After the climactic events of season three, Geralt, Yennefer and Ciri are scattered across a war-torn continent. With new alliances forming and enemies closing in, the trio must find their way back to one another in a world where loyalties shift as quickly as kingdoms fall.
Season four marks a tonal shift for The Witcher as the story expands into new territory. For fans drawn to rich lore and political intrigue, this remains one of Netflix’s best genre titles. Watch the trailer.
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Ghosts Australia (2 November) – Paramount+
- Genre: Comedy
- Cast: Mandy McElhinney, Brent Hill, Ines English, Michelle Brasier
- Format: Series
Inheriting a crumbling historic mansion, Kate and Sean attempt to turn it into a boutique hotel – until a near-death experience leaves Kate able to see the ghosts who already live there. What follows is a clash of timelines, personalities and unresolved hauntings, where renovation meets reincarnation.
Based on a beloved British format and its hugely popular US remake, this Australian version promises to keep the heart, humour and ensemble chaos intact. Watch the trailer.
