Check out what’s streaming on Apple TV+ in Australia this October 2024. Don’t miss new releases like Where’s Wanda?, Curses, and season two of Shrinking.
Apple TV+ brings a diverse lineup this October, offering a range of international dramas, psychological thrillers, family comedies, and documentaries. From Apple’s first German-language production to gripping stories of survival and mystery, here’s a look at what’s coming.
Where’s Wanda?
Wednesday 2 October
Apple’s first foray into German-language programming, Where’s Wanda?, is a dark comedy-drama that follows the Klatt family’s frantic search for their missing teenage daughter.
Dedo and Carlotta Klatt, devastated by the disappearance of 17-year-old Wanda, grow frustrated with the police’s inability to locate her.
Turning to their tech-savvy son, Ole, they install surveillance devices throughout their suburb in hopes of uncovering any clues. What they discover is far more disturbing than they expected, as their neighbours’ lives are revealed to be hiding dark secrets of their own.
Curses
Friday 4 October
A supernatural family adventure, Curses follows Alex Vanderhouven, a man turned to stone by an age-old family curse. His children, Pandora and Russ, alongside their mother Sky, must return a collection of stolen artefacts to their original owners in a race against time to reverse the curse.
Combining elements of treasure hunting and heartwarming family dynamics, the series promises to entertain viewers of all ages with its blend of humour and mystery.
Disclaimer
Friday 11 October
Disclaimer, a seven-part psychological thriller directed by the acclaimed Alfonso Cuarón, stars Academy Award winners Cate Blanchett and Kevin Kline. Blanchett plays Catherine Ravenscroft, a journalist who has built her career on exposing the misdeeds of others. When an anonymous author sends her a novel, she is horrified to find it reveals deeply personal secrets from her past. As Catherine scrambles to find the author and stop the fallout, she faces a devastating confrontation with her own history. The ensemble cast also includes Sacha Baron Cohen, Lesley Manville, Louis Partridge, and Kodi Smit-McPhee.
The Last of the Sea Women
Friday 11 October
This moving documentary sheds light on the haenyeo, an extraordinary group of elderly women from Jeju Island, South Korea, renowned for their free-diving abilities. Without oxygen tanks, these women have been diving to the ocean floor for centuries to harvest seafood, a tradition now threatened by environmental changes and an ageing population. The Last of the Sea Women captures the efforts of these resilient women, many of whom are in their 60s and 70s, as they fight to preserve their way of life while mentoring younger divers through the power of social media. This powerful documentary highlights themes of female empowerment, cultural preservation, and environmental activism.
Shrinking
Wednesday 16 October
Returning for its second season, Shrinking continues the story of a therapist grappling with his grief. Played by Jason Segel, the therapist starts abandoning conventional therapeutic practices, telling his clients exactly what he thinks in an effort to change their lives. His newfound bluntness, while cathartic, leads to unexpected and chaotic outcomes, both in his patients’ lives and his own. The series combines humour and heart, exploring the complexities of mental health, grief, and human relationships.
Before
Friday 25 October
A tense psychological thriller, Before follows Eli, a child psychiatrist, as he struggles to come to terms with the recent loss of his wife, Lynn. When Eli encounters a disturbed young boy who seems to have an eerie connection to his own past, the boundaries between his professional life and personal grief begin to blur. This 10-episode series delves into deep emotional and psychological territory, exploring themes of trauma, memory, and healing.
Tú También Lo Harías (“You Would Do It Too”)
Wednesday 30 October
Set in the aftermath of a deadly bus robbery near Barcelona, Tú También Lo Harías (translated as “You Would Do It Too”) is a fast-paced thriller that follows the investigation into the deaths of three robbers. With six survivors offering inconsistent accounts of the event, detectives — who are also former lovers — must untangle the contradictory timelines to uncover the truth. As the pressure mounts, the series examines the complexities of perception and the lengths people will go to protect their own version of reality.
This October, Apple TV+ offers an intriguing mix of dark comedy, psychological thrillers, family dramas, and inspiring documentaries, ensuring there is something for every type of viewer.
