Netflix, Max, Amazon, Peacock & Hulu to Add 46 New Titles This Week – Here’s the 5 Most Interesting

By Phillip Swann
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Netflix, Hulu, Max, Peacock and Amazon’s Prime Video this week (October 20-26, 2024) plan to add 46 new TV shows and movies to their streaming lineups. Here’s the five you should check out, in my humble opinion:

Escape at Dannemora: Season 1 – Netflix
Based on a true story, Patricia Arquette plays an upstate New York prison employee who falls in love with two prisoners (Benicio del Toro and Paul Dano) and then aids in their escape. The seven-episode series, which was directed by Ben Stiller, and originally aired on Showtime in 2018, is an absorbing portrayal of human frailty and the need for connection regardless of the circumstances. Debuts on Netflix on Tuesday, October 22.

The Comeback: 2004 Boston Red Sox — Netflix Sports Series
Was it really 20 years ago that the Boston Red Sox shocked the sports world by defeating the New York Yankees in a playoff series after being down, 3-0? Netflix’s sport doc team chronicles the incredible comeback with interviews featuring former GM Theo Epstein and players Pedro Martinez, David Ortiz, and Kevin Millar. Debuts on Netflix on Wednesday, October 23.

Trap (2024) – Max
Josh Hartnett stars as a father who accompanies his teen daughter to a pop star’s concert in Philadelphia only to soon discover it’s a trap for a notorious serial killer. The film, directed with characteristic puck by the master of the twist, M. Night Shyamalan (The Sixth Sense, Old), works largely because of Hartnett’s flawless performance as the Dad in distress. He’s become a great leading man and, despite his character’s flaws (no spoilers here!), you root for him as he tries to solve his dilemma. I saw this when it opened in the theater earlier this year. It’s not the best Shyamalan, but I would rank it in his top five. Trivia: Shyamalan’s real-life daughter plays the pop star. Debuts on Max on Friday, October 25.

This is the Zodiac Speaking — Netflix Documentary
I don’t know if the Zodiac Killer, who murdered five people in Northern California in the 1970s, is the most famous serial killer of all time. But he’s undoubtedly Hollywood’s favorite serial killer of all time with dozens of movies, documentaries and TV series devoted to his misdeeds. The fascination, of course, comes from the fact that he was never caught, or identified, but this Netflix doc purports to have the scoop, or at least enough evidence to point the finger. Debuts on Netflix on Wednesday, October 23. 

Canary Black (2024) – Amazon’s Prime Video
Kate Beckinsale stars as a CIA agent whose husband (Rupert Friend) is kidnapped by terrorists and his only means of escape is if she provides compromising information about her government. Beckinsale is well versed in the action genre (Underworld, Van Helsing, Jolt) so it should be a diverting two hours if you dim the lights and your expectations at the same time. Pierre Morel, who directed Taken, the 2008 Liam Neeson action/thriller, is behind the camera here, too, which is a good sign. Debuts on Amazon on Thursday, October 24.

Complete List of New Titles Coming This Week to Netflix, Hulu, Max, Peacock and Amazon’s Prime Video

Netflix

Monday, October 21
Book Club
Kung Fu Panda 4

Tuesday, October 22
Escape at Dannemora: Season 1
Hasan Minhaj: Off With His Head — Netflix Comedy Special

Wednesday, October 23
Car Masters: Rust to Riches: Season 6 — Netflix Series
The Comeback: 2004 Boston Red Sox — Netflix Sports Series
Family Pack — Netflix Film
This is the Zodiac Speaking — Netflix Documentary

Thursday, October 24
Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black — Netflix Series
Territory — Netflix Series

Friday, October 25
Don’t Move — Netflix Film
Hellbound: Season 2 — Netflix Series
Hijack ’93 — Netflix Film
The Last Night at Tremore Beach — Netflix Series
The Remarkable Life of Ibelin — Netflix Documentary
Simone Biles Rising Part 2 — Netflix Sports Series

Amazon’s Prime Video

Sunday, October 20
Dino Dex (2024)

Thursday, October 24
Like a Dragon: Yakuza (2024)
The Pasta Queen (2024)
Canary Black (2024)

Friday, October 25
Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (2018)

Max

Monday, October 21
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Three (2024)

Tuesday, October 22
Residential Rage (ID)

Wednesday, October 23
1000-lb Best Friends, Season 3 (TLC)
Breath of Fire (HBO Original)
Sin City Tow, Season 1 (Discovery)

Friday, October 25
Trap (2024)

Saturday, October 26
First-Time Buyer’s Club, Season 2 (OWN)
Impractical Jokers, Season 11 (truTV)

Hulu

Monday, October 21
Carved Film Premiere
Beyblade X Complete Season 1A

Tuesday, October 22
What We Do in the Shadows Season 6 Premiere

Thursday, October 24
Parking Wars Complete Seasons 1 and 2
The Speedway Murders (2023)

Friday, October 25
Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band Film Premiere
The Beast Within (2024)

Peacock

Tuesday, October 22
Bad River
Family Secrets: The Disappearance of Alissa Turney – Extended Version (Oxygen)

Wednesday, October 23
Tyrel
Shoplifters
Compliance
Flawless
The Wiggles Racing to the Rainbow
The Wiggles Wiggly Safari

Thursday, October 24
Teacup, Season 1 – New Episodes (Peacock Original)*

Friday, October 25
The Hero of Color City

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