{"id":640423,"date":"2026-10-08T18:46:16","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T18:46:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/640423\/"},"modified":"2026-10-08T18:46:16","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T18:46:16","slug":"what-to-watch-tonight-44-new-shows-and-movies-just-added-to-netflix-hbo-max-hulu-and-more-oct-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/640423\/","title":{"rendered":"What to watch tonight: 44 new shows and movies just added to Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu and more (Oct. 8)"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to deciding what to watch, it can get overwhelming. Fast. There are so many options out there. Even if you keep it to just the best streaming services<\/a>, there are dozens of new shows and movies added every day. Lucky for you, it’s my job to know exactly what’s out there. So I’ve compiled a TV guide on what to watch tonight.<\/p>\n

I’ve gone through everything from Netflix<\/a>, HBO Max<\/a>, Hulu<\/a> etc to see what’s recently landed. I’ve even added some movies you can stream for free on some of the best free streaming services like Pluto TV<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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So let’s dive into it. Here are all the new shows and movies (and live events) you can stream tonight (October 8), and where to watch them. For more picks, check out the six biggest new shows to stream this week<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Alix is a Senior Streaming Writer at Tom\u2019s Guide, which basically means watching the best movies and TV shows and then writing about them. It\u2019s a dream job for someone who\u2019s been obsessed with storytelling since she first figured out how to work a remote. <\/p>\n

Top picks to stream tonight\u2018Below\u2019 (series premiere) (Netflix)<\/p>\n

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Genre: Mystery horror-thriller series<\/p>\n

What it’s about: “Below” is a six-part series set in a remote Newfoundland fishing town. It follows fisherman Calvin Penney (Josh Hartnett), whose community is thrown into chaos when a mysterious sea creature emerges from the water. Calvin teams up with marine researcher Fonda Howander (Mackenzie Davis) to uncover what is lurking beneath the surface while trying to protect his family and the town.<\/p>\n

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Why you should watch it: \u201cBelow\u201d is an easy pick if you\u2019re looking for something creepy and atmospheric. The Newfoundland setting gives the series an eerie backdrop, while Josh Hartnett and Mackenzie Davis deliver strong performances at the center of the mystery. With just six episodes, it also moves along at a good pace, packing in suspense, creature horror and some dark humor without spending too much time explaining every little detail.<\/p>\n

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\u2018Top of the World\u2019 (2026) (HBO Max)<\/p>\n

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What it’s about: “Top of the World” is a 2026 documentary short centered on Windows on the World, the iconic restaurant that occupied the top floors of New York\u2019s World Trade Center. Through firsthand accounts from former employees, it explores the restaurant\u2019s history, its diverse workforce and the community that formed there, before examining how the September 11 attacks changed the lives of those connected to it.<\/p>\n

Why you should watch it: This doc takes a fascinating look at Windows on the World and the people who made the restaurant so special. Through firsthand accounts from former employees, the documentary captures its glamor and place in New York City. Rather than focusing only on 9\/11, it takes time to celebrate the community and ambition that existed there, making what happened afterward even more moving. It\u2019s a beautifully told piece of New York history that really stays with you.<\/p>\n

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Watch “Top of the World” on HBO Max<\/a> now<\/p>\n

\u2018Abbott Elementary\u2019 (season 6 premiere) (Hulu)<\/p>\n

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Genre: Comedy series<\/p>\n

What it’s about: Season 6 of “Abbott Elementary” follows the teachers and staff of Philadelphia\u2019s Willard R. Abbott Elementary as they begin another unpredictable school year. Gregory (Tyler James Williams) takes on the added responsibility of assistant principal while continuing to teach, creating a tricky new balancing act. Meanwhile, Janine (Quinta Brunson), Ava (Janelle James), Barbara (Sheryl Lee Ralph), Melissa (Lisa Ann Walter) and Jacob (Chris Perfetti ) face their own classroom challenges.<\/p>\n

Why you should watch it: Season 6 proves that this show still has plenty of laughs to offer, with its lovable ensemble returning for another year of chaotic classroom antics. The show\u2019s greatest strength remains its characters, who have developed naturally while retaining the warmth and chemistry that made the sitcom such a hit. With a major 100th episode on the way, there\u2019s plenty for longtime fans to look forward to.<\/p>\n

Watch “Abbott Elementary” season 6 on Hulu<\/a> now<\/p>\n

Your streaming guide: Thursday, Oct 8<\/p>\n

Here’s everything coming to streaming today, broken down by streaming service:<\/p>\n

NETFLIX<\/p>\n

“Below” (Netflix series)”Unicorn Academy: Secrets Revealed: Chapter 2″”Project Baby” (2026)\u00a0<\/p>\n

PRIME VIDEO<\/p>\n

Thursday Night Football: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys (8:15 p.m. ET)<\/p>\n

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“Cupertino” (CBS)”Elsbeth” (season 4) (CBS)”Eternally Yours” (CBS)”Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage” (season 3) (CBS)<\/p>\n

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“Sin City Rehab” (season 2) (HGTV)”Top of the World” (2026)”War” (new episode)MLB: Cleveland Guardians vs. Chicago White Sox (8 p.m. ET)<\/p>\n

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“Abbott Elementary”\u00a0(season 6 premiere) (ABC)”American Horror Story: 13″\u00a0(new episode)”American Horror Story Official Podcast” (new episode)”Beyblade X”\u00a0(season 3A premiere)”Dancing with the Stars Official Podcast”\u00a0(season 35 new episode)”Hey Jonas!” (new podcast episode)”Scrubs” (season 2 new episode) (ABC)”Shark Tank” (season 18 new episode) (ABC)”Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?”\u00a0(season 5 new episode) (ABC)”Road Wars” (complete season 7)<\/p>\n

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“Dancing with the Stars Official Podcast”\u00a0(season 35 new episode)”Hey Jonas!” (new podcast episode)<\/p>\n

PEACOCK<\/p>\n

“Chicago Med” (season 12 premiere) (NBC)”Chicago PD” (season 14 premiere) (NBC)”Chicago Fire” (season 15 premiere) (NBC)Swimming World Championships: stop 2, day 1 (9 a.m. ET)Notre Dame Hockey: Niagara vs. Notre Dame (11 p.m. ET)<\/p>\n

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