Patricia Puentes

The spookiest month of the year is upon us. With the arrival of October comes a new array of TV shows and films — some of them horror-themed, some of them of the prestige kind, some of them simple guilty pleasures. Here, we tell you what’s new on streaming when it comes to film and TV, what shows are returning for new seasons, and what movies you’ll only be able to watch on the big screen — for now. If you want even more titles, take a look at our Coming Soon lists for September and August.

I’ve been quite open about my personal experiences traveling to Europe this summer. Moreover, the CDC urges people to get fully vaccinated and check the recommendations for your specific destination before traveling internationally. None of that means you can’t start planning your next transatlantic escape to Rome — especially if you take the proper precautions. So pack your suitcase, grab your most stylish stilettos, and join me on a Roman visit.

Rating: 6/10 If you like your police procedural TV dramas in long 90-minute-per-episode form, packaged in very short seasons, and set in glamorous European cities where everyone still speaks English and you don’t have to fire up those subtitles, Van der Valk may scratch that specific murder-mystery itch.