October is on the way, and Sky and NOW are rolling out a stacked line-up to keep you entertained as the nights draw in. From globe-trotting thrillers and chilling horror to nostalgic comedy and brand-new Sky Originals, there’s plenty to binge, debate, and obsess over. Here’s everything worth adding to your watchlist for next month.
‘The Iris Affair’
When enigmatic genius Iris Nixon (Niamh Algar) cracks a string of complex online puzzles, she’s led to a piazza in Florence where she meets charismatic entrepreneur Cameron Beck (Tom Hollander). He invites her to come and work for him to unlock a powerful and top-secret piece of technology. Her curiosity piqued, she accepts. But when Iris discovers its dangerous potential, she steals the journal containing the device’s activation sequence—and vanishes. What follows is a relentless pursuit, from a remote cabin in Sardinia through the bustling streets of Rome, as Cameron races to find Iris in a high-stakes game where trust is dangerous and failure could be catastrophic.
‘IT: Welcome to Derry’
Set in the world of Stephen King’s “IT” universe, IT: Welcome to Derry expands the vision established by filmmaker Andy Muschietti in his two-part feature film adaptation, released in 2017 and 2019.
‘The Essex Murders: Who Killed Goldfinger?’
On June 24th, 2015, one of Britain’s most notorious criminals, John “Goldfinger” Palmer was found dead in his Essex garden. While police originally believed he died of natural causes, they eventually confirmed the case was being treated as a professional hit. 28 years earlier, Palmer had been acquitted for his part in the infamous Brink’s-Mat robbery, where he melted down millions worth of gold from the £26 million raid to sell on. He amassed a fortune so big, at one point he was ranked alongside the Queen in the Sunday Times Rich List but was finally jailed for timeshare fraud in 2001.
As the 10th anniversary of his unsolved murder approaches, this new series re-examines his life and death, featuring exclusive testimony from some of Palmer’s closest associates and family members, speaking for the first time. Private investigations firm TMEye – fresh from reinvestigating the Essex Boys murder case, which assisted in launching the CCRC to review the convictions – will lead viewers on a hunt spanning multiple countries.
‘Never Mind the Buzzcocks’ Series 5
Drop a beat and start humming that intro… Never Mind the Buzzcocks is back for series five! Host Greg Davies returns as the ringmaster of rock n’ roll, joined by team captains Noel Fielding and Sophie Willan, regular panellist Jamali Maddix, and, back by popular demand, special themed episodes featuring guest captains. On the playlist this time are episodes devoted to the 1980s, 90’s Pop and fresh from the summer of Oasis, a battle between Britpop and Madchester, featuring guest captains Pepsi & Shirlie, Melanie Blatt, and the forever chaotic Bez.
‘The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon’ Season 3
The Walking Dead universe returns to our screens for the third instalment of Daryl Dixon’s post-apocalyptic odyssey. Season 3 follows Daryl (Norman Reedus) and Carol (Melissa McBride) as they continue their journey to somehow return home and to the ones they love. As they struggle to find their way back, the path takes them farther astray, leading them through distant lands with ever-changing and unfamiliar conditions as they witness the various effects of the Walker apocalypse.
‘Portrait Artist of the Year 2025’
Portrait Artist of the Year returns for its 12th edition, as another set of brilliant artists take on the challenge of capturing a veritable rogue’s gallery of famous faces in pursuit of the top prize – a commission from a leading exhibitor worth £10,000. Amongst those sitting for the promising artists this year will be Alex Jones, Yungblud, James May, Clara Amfo, Jack Dee, Tim Peake, Mary Berry and many more.
‘Love Scam: An Unbelievable Fraud’
Love Scam tells the story of an unbelievable fraud. Matthias meets a successful and charismatic lawyer who is about to be appointed to the European Court of Justice. A hot flirtation turns into a solid relationship based on love and trust. Or so it seems. When the signs that the man of his dreams is leading a double life as a cheat become more apparent, Matthias sticks by him despite warnings from his friends and family. Until he realises that he himself is at the centre of a web of lies that his partner has built up through emotional manipulation and financial exploitation. Matthias gets to know other victims and looks into the human abyss of his supposedly closest confidant.
‘Saturday Night Live’ Season 51
Get ready for a fresh batch of hosts and musical guests… Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night! Stretching into its second half-century, the US late-night comedy institution returns to Sky ahead of the launch of the highly anticipated UK edition next year. Last season saw high profile names like Scarlett Johansson, Jean Smart, Araiana Grande, Michael Keaton, Charli XCX, Chris Rock, Martin Short, Jack Black and Lady Gaga all take on the mantle of host, while mega artists including Bad Bunny, Chappell Roan, Jelly Roll, Coldplay, Billie Eilish, and Elton John all provided musical support.
‘Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy’
Bridget Jones navigates life as a widow and single mum with the help of her family, friends, and former lover, Daniel. Back to work and on the apps, she’s pursued by a younger man and maybe – just maybe – her son’s science teacher.
‘GROW’
GROW is a heart-warming tale of pumpkins, sabotage, and unlikely family bonds. A no-nonsense farmer in the self-proclaimed ‘Pumpkin Capital of the World’ takes in her estranged niece Charlie, who decides to enter the local pumpkin growing competition. As Charlie uses her unusual plant powers to nurture her pumpkin “Peter”, she grows closer to the town, the farm, and her new way of life. Starring Golda Rosheuvel, Nick Frost, Priya-Rose Brookwell, Dominic McLaughlin, Jane Horrocks, Jeremy Swift, Joe Wilkinson, Tim McInnerny, Alan Carr, Kathryn Drysdale, Fisayo Akinade and Sharon Rooney.
‘Companion’
During a weekend getaway at a secluded lakeside estate, a group of friends finds themselves entangled in a web of secrets, deception, and advanced technology. As tensions rise and loyalties are tested, they uncover unsettling truths about themselves and the world around them.
‘Dog Man’
When a faithful police dog and his human police officer owner are injured together on the job, a harebrained but life-saving surgery fuses the two of them together and Dog Man is born. Dog Man is sworn to protect and serve – and fetch, sit and roll over. As Dog Man embraces his new identity and strives to impress his Chief (Lil Rel Howery, Get Out, Free Guy), he must stop the pretty evil plots of feline supervillain Petey the Cat (Pete Davidson; Saturday Night Live, The King of Staten Island).
‘Black Bag’
From director Steven Soderbergh, Black Bag is a gripping spy drama about legendary intelligence agents George Woodhouse and his beloved wife Kathryn. When she is suspected of betraying the nation, George faces the ultimate test – loyalty to his marriage or his country. Starring Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender, Marisa Abela, Tom Burke and Naomie Harris.
‘Code 3’
A pair of overworked, underpaid paramedics face a wild 24-hour shift when one quits and must train his rookie replacement. What begins as a routine day spirals into a chaotic ride full of emergencies, absurd encounters, and unexpected truths about life on the front lines. Starring Rainn Wilson (The Office US) and Lil Rel Howery (Get Out).
‘Presence’
A couple and their children move into a seemingly normal suburban home. When strange events occur, they begin to believe there is something else in the house with them. The presence is about to disrupt their lives in unimaginable ways. Starring Lucy Liu and Julia Fox., from director Steven Soderbergh.
‘Lake George’
Tasked by mobsters with putting an end to Phyllis'(Carrie Coon) life, Don (Shea Wigham) is unable to pull the trigger, and instead, the two set off on a road trip that evolves into something much more. Phyllis has designs of her own and proposes a little tag team action to Don: combine forces with the aim to steal all the money from the people who want her dead.
What will you be watching on Sky and NOW in October?
