October 2025 on Paramount+ – highlights include Heart Eyes, High Ground, Paw Patrol, Ozzy Osbourne: No Escape from Now, Vicious, Elsbeth, Matlock, NCIS: Sydney, FBI, Watson, The Neighborhood, Ghosts US, Fire Country, Mayor of Kingstown, Parallel Me, NCIS: Origins and NCIS.
Football In October
ACTION ALL MONTH LONG
The countdown is over, the Isuzu UTE A-League Men’s season is back – and it’s bigger than ever. A new season kicks off with fresh faces, fierce rivalries and blockbuster clashes right from Round 1. With every match streamed live, Paramount+ is your home for all the action, all season long.
The Australia Cup Final takes centre stage as Newcastle Jets FC face Heidelberg United FC in the battle for silverware in a winner-takes-all showdown. With history on the line, it will be 90 minutes of pure drama.
On the international stage, the Socceroos face off against the USA and Canada in two high-stakes friendlies – vital tests as the journey to the next FIFA World Cup ramps up.
The Matildas are also back in action, taking on powerhouse England in a huge international friendly that promises fireworks and fierce competition.
Australian clubs fight through the AFC Champions League Elite and newly launched AFC Champions League Two, while adding in more world-class drama from the UEFA Champions League and Coppa Italia Frecciarossa—October delivers wall-to-wall football, all streaming live on Paramount+.
HEART EYES
THURSDAY, 2 OCTOBER
HORROR FEATURE
Every Valentine’s Day, a masked killer with glowing red eyes stalks and slaughters unsuspecting couples. When sharp-witted ad executive Ally (Olivia Holt – Totally Killer, Cruel Summer) and her hopelessly romantic co-worker Jay (Mason Gooding – Scream, Scream VI) accidentally meet cute over the same cup of coffee, they become the murderer’s next target.
Part dark rom-com, part slasher thriller, Heart Eyes follows the pair as they fight back and try to end the killer’s bloody reign of terror before their own love story is cut short.
High Ground
THURSDAY, 2 OCTOBER
ACTION THRILLER FEATURE
When a mysterious prisoner named Nathaniel is brought into a small border-town jail, newly appointed Sheriff Jake (Charlie Weber) finds himself thrust into danger when a ruthless cartel demands the man’s life. With the cartel’s wrath descending on the town, Jake must protect Nathaniel at all costs.
He’s not alone, his girlfriend Cassie (Katherine McNamara) stands by him, and his father Ezra (Jon Voight), a former sheriff, offers support, and perhaps secrets from the past. As tension escalates, Jake must navigate betrayal, moral lines, and violence to stand his ground.
Parallel Me
THURSDAY, 2 OCTOBER
ORIGINAL EXCLUSIVE DRAMA SERIES / BATCH DROP
Toni’s life is at a low point, but then Ariadne appears to Toni and presents her with a magical scarf that supposedly allows her to travel to alternative versions of her own life.
And so begins a turbulent journey through her various parallel lives. One moment she runs a surf school in Bali — without any experience; the next she’s a K-Pop star in front of screaming fans in Bangkok. Toni also becomes a lawyer sporting a blow-dry, and then she finds a complete chaos in her bed with whom she deals drugs. She even ends up heavily pregnant at her own baby shower. But will she find the one, perfect life before the scarf is completely unraveled?
Paw Patrol Season 12
SATURDAY, 4 OCTOBER
BRAND NEW ANIMATED SEASON / 2 EPISODES ON SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS
Everyone’s favourite heroic pups are back for even more paw-some adventures! Under the leadership of tech-savvy 10-year-old Ryder, Chase, Marshall, Rubble, Skye, Rocky, Zuma, Everest and Tracker tackle daring new rescues and high-stakes missions.
From action-packed saves around Adventure Bay to exciting journeys with brand-new pup pals, Season 12 delivers nonstop teamwork, problem-solving, and tail-wagging fun for the whole family.
Ozzy Osbourne: No Escape From Now
TUESDAY, 7 OCTOBER
ORIGINAL EXCLUSIVE MUSIC DOCUMENTARY
Directed by BAFTA-award winner Tania Alexander, the feature-length documentary has been produced in collaboration with the Osbourne family.
Alongside Ozzy and Sharon, children Aimee, Kelly and Jack Osbourne speak candidly about the late-night fall their father suffered in February 2019 and the subsequent life-changing impact of that accident, which ultimately led to him cancelling his two-and-a-half-year farewell tour.
Vicious
FRIDAY, 10 OCTOBER
EXCLUSIVE ORIGINAL HORROR FEATURE
When Polly (Dakota Fanning) receives a mysterious box from an unexpected late-night visitor (Kathryn Hunter), it comes with a simple instruction: place three things inside: something you need, something you hate, and something you love. What begins as a strange ritual quickly unravels into a waking nightmare.
Trapped in a terrifying world where reality bends and memory betrays, Polly must navigate a series of impossible choices. As time slips away, she’s forced to confront the darkness not just around her, but within her, before it consumes everything and everyone she’s ever known.
Elsbeth Season Three
MONDAY, 13 OCTOBER
EXCLUSIVE NEW SEASON / WEEKLY
The sharpest mind in New York is back on the case. Quirky yet brilliant attorney Elsbeth Tascioni (Carrie Preston) once again teams up with Captain C.W. Wagner (Wendell Pierce) and the detectives of the NYPD’s 11th Precinct to unravel a fresh slate of high-society murders and headline-grabbing mysteries.
Armed with her disarming charm, razor-keen intuition, and unconventional tactics, Elsbeth dives into Season Three with more complex cases, unexpected twists, and a new roster of intriguing allies and adversaries. From glittering Manhattan penthouses to the city’s hidden corners, every crime scene challenges her unique way of seeing the truth.
Based on the beloved character from The Good Wife and The Good Fight, Elsbeth proves once again that no puzzle is tootangled for New York’s most delightfully unpredictable sleuth.
Matlock Season Two
MONDAY, 13 OCTOBER
BRAND NEW SEASON / WEEKLY
In Matlock Season 2, Kathy Bates returns as brilliant septuagenarian attorney Madeline “Matty” Matlock, whose sharp instincts and hidden agenda keep everyone on edge.
Back at the elite firm, Matlock tackles higher-stakes cases while navigating firm politics and forging unexpected alliances. Alongside powerhouse lawyer Olympia Lawrence (Skye P. Marshall) and ambitious associates Julian, Billy, and Sarah, she proves experience and intuition can outsmart even the toughest opponents.
Inspired by the classic series, Matlock continues to deliver gripping legal drama with Matty’s trademark wit and fearless courtroom style.
NCIS: Sydney Season Three
TUESDAY, 14 OCTOBER
EXCLUSIVE ORIGINAL NEW SEASON / WEEKLY
After their croc-fuelled Top End adventure, the team are back in the glistening Harbour City, but something even more dangerous is coming back to bite them… their own pasts.
Blue (Mavournee Hazel) is hunted down by her so-called “family” who harbour a shocking ulterior motive; while DeShawn (Sean Sagar) is forced to admit he concealed a crucial piece of evidence in a court-martial to protect someone very close.
JD (Todd Lasance) must deal with the fallout from a Faustian pact to keep the team intact within the context of a crumbling relationship… while Evie (Tuuli Narkle) tentatively embarks on a new one; and Doc Roy (William McInnes) must decide if he’s ready to let go.
Against a backdrop of adrenaline pumping cases, our beloved team are put to the test like never before, involving an outback alien abduction, a nano-tech assassin, a true crime podcast cold case, a journey to Antarctica, a swashbuckling treasure hunt, and an international conspiracy with links to… Mackey (Olivia Swann).
FBI: Season Eight
TUESDAY, 14 OCTOBER
BRAND NEW SEASON / WEEKLY
The high-stakes investigations continue as FBI returns for its eighth season. This fast-paced drama follows the dedicated agents of the New York field office, Special Agent Maggie Bell (Missy Peregrym), Special Agent OA Zidan (Zeeko Zaki), Assistant Special Agent in Charge Jubal Valentine (Jeremy Sisto), Special Agent in Charge Isobel Castille (Alana De La Garza), and Special Agent Stuart Scola (John Boyd), as they tackle major crimes that threaten New York City and the nation.
Combining cutting-edge forensics, relentless fieldwork, and unwavering teamwork, the elite team uses their talents, intellect, and technical expertise to stay one step ahead of dangerous criminals. Season 8 delivers gripping cases and personal stakes that test the agents’ courage and commitment to keeping the country safe.
Watson Season Two
TUESDAY, 14 OCTOBER
EXCLUSIVE NEW SEASON / WEEKLY
Watson returns with more high-stakes medical mysteries and a fresh twist on the legendary detective’s legacy. Morris Chestnut stars as Dr. John Watson, who has traded crime scenes for cutting-edge medicine, leading a team of brilliant “doc-tectives” dedicated to diagnosing and treating the world’s rarest diseases.
After defeating Moriarty in Season 1, Watson and his colleagues, Dr. Ingrid Derian (Eve Harlow), the Croft twins (Peter Mark Kendall), Shinwell Johnson (Ritchie Coster), Sasha Lubbock (Inga Schlingmann), and Dr. Mary Morstan (Rochelle Aytes), continue their relentless mission to save lives. But the past refuses to stay buried: Sherlock Holmes, long presumed dead, suddenly reappears, forcing Watson to face a shocking secret hidden within his own body.
Blending gripping investigations with heart-pounding medical drama, Watson Season 2 explores how far one man will go to solve the mysteries inside, and outside, the human heart.
The Neighborhood Season Eight
TUESDAY, 14 OCTOBER
EXCLUSIVE NEW SEASON / WEEKLY
In Pasadena, Calvin Butler (Cedric the Entertainer) and his family have built a lasting friendship with neighbours Dave (Max Greenfield) and Gemma Johnson (Beth Behrs), proving that community can bridge any gap.
The eighth and final season finds both families facing big changes: Calvin and Marty (Marcel Spears) grow their electric-vehicle repair business, Tina (Tichina Arnold) explores a new passion, Malcolm (Sheaun McKinney) balances work and family, and Courtney (Skye Townsend) and Marty take a major step forward. With Dave’s tech project misfires and Gemma’s parenting plans going awry, The Neighborhood wraps up with the humour, heart, and togetherness that have defined the series.
NCIS: Season 23
WEDNESDAY, 15 OCTOBER
BRAND NEW SEASON / WEEKLY
NCIS returns as Special Agent Alden Parker (Gary Cole) leads his elite team, Timothy McGee (Sean Murray), Nick Torres (Wilmer Valderrama), Jessica Knight (Katrina Law), Dr. Jimmy Palmer, Kasie Hines, and Director Leon Vance, through high-stakes naval investigations with their signature mix of professionalism and dry humor.
This season, the hunt becomes personal when Parker pursues mob boss Carla Marino after the shocking murder of his father, pushing the team to its limits while testing loyalties and putting careers on the line.
NCIS: Origins Season Two
WEDNESDAY, 15 OCTOBER
BRAND NEW SEASON / WEEKLY
Set in 1991, the second season of NCIS: Origins continues the coming-of-age story of Leroy Jethro Gibbs (Austin Stowell) as he carves out his early career at the NCIS, then known as NIS, Camp Pendleton office. Guided by seasoned mentor Mike Franks (Kyle Schmid), Gibbs works alongside Lala Dominguez (Mariel Molino), Bernard “Randy” Randolf (Caleb Foote), Mary Jo Sullivan (Tyla Abercrumbie), and Vera Strickland (Diany Rodriguez), a tight-knit team whose loyalty and skill are tested by dangerous new investigations.
The new season begins with Gibbs and Franks investigating the disappearance of a young Marine connected to a mysterious compound led by a charismatic figure, while the fallout from Season 1’s shocking car-crash cliffhanger reveals Lala’s fate. As fresh threats surface and familiar NCIS faces appear, Gibbs takes pivotal steps on his path to becoming the legendary agent fans know and love.
Ghosts (US) Season Five
FRIDAY, 17 OCTOBER
EXCLUSIVE NEW SEASON / WEEKLY
The single-camera comedy Ghosts (US) returns for its fifth season, picking up after the dramatic twist in which Jay accidentally sold his soul to Elias Woodstone. As Sam and the eclectic spirits of Woodstone Manor scramble to free him from the deal, they must also juggle the daily chaos of running their B&B and Jay’s restaurant.
Ghosts stars Rose McIver as Samantha, Utkarsh Ambudkar as Jay, Brandon Scott Jones as Isaac, Richie Moriarty as Pete, Danielle Pinnock as Alberta, Asher Grodman as Trevor, Román Zaragoza as Sasappis, and Sheila Carrasco as Flower.
Fire Country Season Four
SATURDAY, 18 OCTOBER
EXCLUSIVE NEW SEASON / WEEKLY
Fire Country season four continues to follow Bode Leone and the crew of Station 42 as they respond to wildfires and other emergency calls in Northern California. The series focuses on the professional challenges of firefighting, the personal struggles of the team members, and the complex relationships within the Cal Fire program and the inmate firefighter initiative.
Mayor Of Kingstown Season Four
SUNDAY, 26 OCTOBER
EXCLUSIVE NEW SEASON / WEEKLY
In season four, Mike’s control over Kingstown is threatened as new players compete to fill the power vacuum left in the Russians’ wake, compelling him to confront the resulting gang war and stop them from swallowing the town.
Meanwhile, with those he loves in more danger than ever before, Mike must contend with a headstrong new Warden to protect his own while grappling with demons from his past.
Mayor of Kingstown Season Four stars Oscar® nominee Jeremy Renner and Emmy® and Golden Globe® winner Edie Falco. The series also features BAFTA Award® winner Lennie James, Tony Award® winner Laura Benanti, Hugh Dillon, Taylor Handley, Tobi Bamtefa, Derek Webster, Hamish Allan-Headley, and Nishi Munshi.
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