What’s New on Sky & NOW in October 2025
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October 3, 2025
October is here, and Sky and NOW are rolling out an impressive mix of original dramas, chilling horror, must-see documentaries, returning favourites, and big-screen hits on Sky Cinema. From globe-trotting espionage to haunted houses, true crime to cult comedy, there’s plenty to get stuck into this autumn.
Here’s everything coming your way this month:
Original Dramas & Thrillers
The Iris Affair, Limited Series - October 12
Tom Hollander and Niamh Algar star in this globe-spanning thriller about Iris Nixon, a puzzle-solving genius who finds herself caught in a dangerous game of secrets and betrayal. From Florence to Sardinia to Rome, it’s a relentless cat-and-mouse chase where the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Black Bag - October 17
Steven Soderbergh directs this gripping spy drama starring Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender, Marisa Abela, Tom Burke and Naomie Harris. When intelligence agent Kathryn is suspected of treason, her husband George faces an impossible choice between loyalty to his marriage and to his country.
Companion - October 31
A group of friends on a lakeside getaway discover unsettling truths about themselves and the world around them when advanced technology and hidden secrets come to light.
Code 3 - October 4
Rainn Wilson and Lil Rel Howery star as paramedics navigating a chaotic 24-hour shift full of emergencies, absurd encounters, and unexpected revelations about life on the front lines.
Lake George - October 18
Carrie Coon and Shea Whigham star in this stylish crime road trip. When a mob hit goes wrong, an unlikely partnership forms with dangerous ambitions of their own.
Horror & Supernatural
IT: Welcome to Derry, Limited Series - October 27
Stephen King’s iconic universe expands in this chilling new series set decades before the events of IT, delving into the origins of the terror that haunts the town of Derry.
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, Season 3 - October 16
Norman Reedus and Melissa McBride return as Daryl and Carol in the next chapter of their journey through the apocalypse. Their quest to return home takes them further into uncharted territory with new threats at every turn.
Presence - October 11
From Steven Soderbergh comes this eerie suburban horror starring Lucy Liu and Julia Fox. A family moves into their dream home, only to find something sinister lurking within.
Documentary Spotlight
The Essex Murders: Who Killed Goldfinger? - October 4
This gripping true crime series re-examines the unsolved murder of notorious criminal John “Goldfinger” Palmer. With new testimony from close associates and a fresh investigation, it shines a light on one of Britain’s most infamous cold cases.
Love Scam: An Unbelievable Fraud
A shocking story of deception, emotional manipulation, and financial exploitation. When Matthias falls for a charming lawyer, he soon discovers he’s at the centre of a web of lies that stretches far beyond romance.
Comedy & Entertainment
Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Series 5
Greg Davies returns as host of the music panel show, alongside Noel Fielding, Sophie Willan, and Jamali Maddix. Expect themed specials, Britpop battles, and guest appearances from stars including PinkPantheress, Jessie J, Boyzone, and the entirety of 5ive.
Saturday Night Live – Season 51
The iconic US late-night comedy institution continues its run on Sky, bringing a new wave of celebrity hosts and musical guests as it powers past the 50-year milestone.
Culture & Competition
Portrait Artist of the Year 2025
The beloved competition returns for its 12th edition. Artists will face the challenge of capturing a new line-up of sitters, including Yungblud, James May, Mary Berry and Tim Peake, as they compete for the prestigious £10,000 commission.
Sky Cinema Highlights
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy - October 3
Renée Zellweger returns as Bridget Jones in this long-awaited sequel, now navigating life as a single mum, widow, and modern dater — with familiar faces and new romantic entanglements along the way.
GROW - October 10
A warm, family-friendly Sky Original film full of pumpkins, mischief, and heart. When a rebellious niece enters a pumpkin-growing competition, she discovers friendship, family, and a very unusual plant with powers of its own.
Dog Man - October 24
From the creators of Captain Underpants comes a wild animated adventure about a half-dog, half-man police hero taking on the schemes of feline supervillain Petey the Cat.
Streaming This October on Sky & NOW
Sky and NOW’s October line-up blends prestige drama, horror chills, real-life crime stories, and family favourites. Whether you’re after edge-of-your-seat suspense, spine-tingling scares, or laugh-out-loud entertainment, this month’s schedule has something for everyone.
