The return of a reality TV monster that’s sure to dominate social media conversation; Charlie and Nick’s blossoming romance; a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the NBA courtesy of LeBron James and Anthony Edwards; the latest gem from an action auteur; Tyler Perry’s first television drama and another helping espionage and drama from Keri Russell are some of the highlights among the new films and series hitting Netflix in October. Coming in hot on Oct. 2 is the new season of Netflix’s reality dating show The seventh go around for the main franchise — the brand has now expanded into several country-specific versions — will see a fresh batch of singles heading into the pods, hoping to find love and marry their match, all within a worryingly compressed timeline.
The show, which is still billed as a “social experiment,” has experienced some bad PR in recent seasons, and been the subject of several media exposes. However, still remains immensely popular and a magnet for discussion on social media, and the new season is sure to dominate the conversation this month. On Oct.
3, Netflix’s critically acclaimed British queer dramedy returns for a third season. The new season sees Charlie (Joe Locke) and Nick (Kit Connor) deepen their unlikely friendship into romance, just as Charlie deals with some mental health challenges. The big news for season three is that star Jonathan Bailey makes a guest appearance as Jack Maddox, Charlie’s celebrity crush.
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