‘The Diplomat’ and ‘Loot’ S3 debuts and more to stream this week
‘The Diplomat’ and ‘Loot’ S3 debuts and more to stream this week
We’ve got a great list of titles to enjoy for what is hopefully a holiday week for all.
It’s been an eventful start to autumn among TV and streaming firms. It’s hard to keep track of all the news flying around these days — Paramount is going to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, or not. NBC is disappearing from YouTube TV, unless it isn’t. It’s enough to dizzy the mind of even the most dedicated of streaming news followers.
I’m here to give you a break and let your mind rest by offering this week’s list of new TV shows and movie premieres to stream each and every day of the week. Check out my top selections for a week that will see a huge number of premieres on CBS, and much more.
Monday, Oct. 13
‘FBI’ Season 8 premiere | CBS, watch with a five-day free trial of DIRECTV
Beloved crime drama producer Dick Wolf brings a new season of “FBI” to CBS on Monday night. The show details the inner workings of the New York office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This elite unit brings to bear all their talents, intellect, and technical expertise on major cases in order to keep New York and the country safe.
After a federal judge disappears in the show’s Season 8 premiere, a routine investigation takes a dark turn as the team uncovers that the judge had been searching for his missing son on a secluded island on the city’s edge, where authority has crumbled. Meanwhile, reality weighs heavily on Jubal as he takes on a new leadership role.
Tuesday, Oct. 14
“Obituary” Season 2 premiere | Hulu
Elvira Clancy is feeling a little unfulfilled; although she adores her new job writing obituaries, she finds herself being paid per obituary overnight. When she accidentally kills someone in town, she discovers she might have untapped bloodlust. What’s worse? She might be falling for the town crime reporter…
In Season 2, Elvira will have to deal with the passing of her father, probably with some rather unwholesome coping mechanisms. But her plans will be complicated by the appearance of a new player on the serial murder scene, and soon Elvira’s impulses will lead the intrepid Detective Rose onto her trail.
Wednesday, Oct. 15
‘Loot’ Season 3 premiere | Apple TV+
The story of “Loot” begins with Molly Novak (Maya Rudolph), who divorces her husband of 20 years and walks away with an $87 million settlement. Ever since, she’s been on a journey of philanthropic self-discovery as she decides what to do — and what not to do — with her newfound fortune.
This season will pick up after Molly and her personal assistant Nicholas take flight for destinations unknown. She’s put a huge target on her back by promising to give away her fortune, and there’s also the not-so-small matter of a romance with a certain Arthur to explore this year.
Thursday, Oct. 16
‘The Diplomat’ Season 3 | Netflix
The drama of “The Diplomat” Season 3 is returning to Netflix on Thursday, and Keri Russel’s Kate Wyler has an incredibly delicate situation on her hands. After discovering Vice President Grace Penn’s involvement in an attack on a British ship, Wyler finds herself serving the woman she planned to expose when Penn is elevated to the Oval Office.
The Diplomat
Amid an international crisis, a US diplomat contends with her high-profile job as ambassador to the UK and her strained marriage to a political star.
Now, the stage is set for an ultimate showdown between Kate and President Penn. There are forces in Kate’s corner pushing her as Vice President, but will she get a chance to bring down the new president from within, or will she find herself frozen out of the mechanisms of power, condemning her secret to silence?
Friday, Oct. 17
‘The Guest’ series premiere | Paramount+ Premium
“The Guest” follows Ria, who has never had the time or opportunity to think about what she might actually want from the world. But when she starts cleaning for charismatic businesswoman Fran, she’s intoxicated by this confident and self-assured woman who encourages her to take control of her life. Fran makes Ria believe she’s capable of anything - until they find themselves standing over a dead body and everything is thrown dramatically off course.
Paramount Plus
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This fast-paced thriller tells the story of these two unlikely friends as their lives begin to unravel. Packed with action, intrigue, and shocking hooks, it will be a fun, wild ride. Ria and Fran’s intense relationship will quickly spiral into an increasingly dangerous game of cat and mouse. But who is playing who?
Saturday, Oct. 18
‘The Widow’s Payback’ original movie premiere | Lifetime, watch with a seven-day free trial of Philo.
When Amanda Bibbs (Bianca Lawson) sees her husband murdered, her whole life shatters into a million pieces. The hunt for his killer soon stalls as painful secrets lying dormant are shoved into the light of day, and Amanda decides to take matters into her own hands when the law gets her nowhere.
Philo
Philo is a live TV streaming service designed for entertainment lovers, offering flexible ways to watch without the high price of traditional TV bundles. The service now features two paid plans — Essential and Bundle+ — alongside its existing free streaming offering, giving customers a range of options depending on how much live and premium content they want.
Taking on a new identity, Amanda infiltrates the criminal underworld to learn the truth about her husband’s death. She seduces the mastermind who crafted the attack, and risks everything to expose him and win justice that otherwise would be denied to her.
Sunday, Oct. 19
‘The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon’ Season 3 finale | AMC+
“The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon” has continued the show’s European tour of the undead, taking Daryl and Melissa to Spain after a shipwreck maroons their hopes of finding a way back over the ocean to America. They seek refuge in the Solaz del Mar community, which soon reveals itself to be far from the peaceful Eden it seems.
In the season finale, Daryl and Carol will have to decide whether to commit themselves fully to the struggle against the control of El Alcázar, or to return to their own home. Reunited, the pair holds the power of life and death of many in their hands — including themselves.