What to watch tonight: 44 new shows and movies just added to Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu and more (Oct. 8)

Your Daily Streaming Guide

With an ever-expanding landscape of streaming platforms, finding something to watch can feel like an endless chore. To help you cut through the noise, we have curated a list of the 44 most exciting new shows, movies, and live events added to your favorite services today, October 8, 2026.

Top Picks to Stream Tonight

'Below' (Series Premiere, Netflix)
For fans of mystery and suspense, the new six-part series Below is a must-watch. Starring Josh Hartnett and Mackenzie Davis, the show is set in a remote Newfoundland fishing town. The narrative takes a dark turn when a mysterious creature emerges from the ocean, forcing local fisherman Calvin Penney (Hartnett) and marine researcher Fonda Howander (Davis) to uncover terrifying secrets while shielding their community from the unknown.

'Top of the World' (2026, HBO Max)
This poignant documentary short offers a reflective look at the iconic Windows on the World restaurant that once sat atop the World Trade Center. Using deeply personal firsthand accounts, it celebrates the vibrant community and talented staff that defined this New York landmark before the tragedy of September 11, 2021.

'Abbott Elementary' (Season 6 Premiere, Hulu)
The beloved mockumentary returns for a sixth season of hilarity at Willard R. Abbott Elementary. As the new school year begins, Gregory faces the challenges of becoming an assistant principal while still teaching, and our favorite faculty members deal with new, unpredictable classroom antics.

Complete Streaming Schedule for October 8

Netflix

• Below (Series Premiere)
• Unicorn Academy: Secrets Revealed: Chapter 2
• Project Baby (2026)

Prime Video

• Thursday Night Football: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys

Paramount+

• Cupertino (CBS)
• Elsbeth (Season 4, CBS)
• Eternally Yours (CBS)
• Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage (Season 3, CBS)

HBO Max

• Sin City Rehab (Season 2)
• Top of the World (2026)
• War (New Episode)
• MLB: Cleveland Guardians vs. Chicago White Sox

Hulu

• Abbott Elementary (Season 6 Premiere)
• American Horror Story: 13 (New Episode)
• Beyblade X (Season 3A Premiere)
• Scrubs (Season 2, New Episode)
• Shark Tank (Season 18, New Episode)
• Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? (Season 5, New Episode)
• Road Wars (Complete Season 7)

Peacock

• Chicago Med (Season 12 Premiere)
• Chicago PD (Season 14 Premiere)
• Chicago Fire (Season 15 Premiere)
• Swimming World Championships
• Notre Dame Hockey: Niagara vs. Notre Dame