MAD MEN creator Matthew Weiner is returning to the small screen with the Amazon Prime Video original THE ROMANOFFS in October 2018. In addition, the third season of THE MAN IN THE HIGH CASTLE is coming to the streaming service in Canada, as is season 2 of LORE.
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October 1
- Aeon Flux – Aeon Flux is a mysterious assassin working for the Monicans, a group of rebels trying to overthrow the government. When she is sent on a mission to kill the Chairman, a whole new mystery is found.
- Disturbia – A teen living under house arrest becomes convinced his neighbor is a serial killer.
- Event Horizon – A rescue crew investigates a spaceship that disappeared into a black hole and has now returned…with someone or something new on-board.
- Freedom Writers – A young teacher inspires her class of at-risk students to learn tolerance, apply themselves, and pursue education beyond high school. Starring Hilary Swank and Patrick Dempsey.
- Staying Alive – It’s five years later and Tony Manero’s Saturday Night Fever is still burning. Now he’s strutting toward his biggest challenge yet – succeeding as a dancer on the Broadway stage. Starring John Travolta.
- Stop-Loss – A veteran soldier returns from his completed tour of duty in Iraq, only to find his life turned upside down when he is arbitrarily ordered to return to field duty by the Army.
- Vanilla Sky – A self-indulgent and vain publishing magnate finds his privileged life upended after a vehicular accident with a resentful lover. Starring Tom Cruise, Penelope Cruz, Cameron Diaz and Kurt Russell.
October 2
- Extrano Enemigo, Season 1 – Fernando Barrientos kidnaps, tortures and murders. He wants to become the President of Mexico. He has more than 25 years of loyal service to his homeland, carrying out the dirty work of the political elite. Commander Barrientos, currently Head of the National Security Directorate, is making his way to the most powerful seat in the country. However, that path is full of obstacles, and crossing it will involve manipulating, betraying, and killing. Tasks for which the Commander is more than ready. And nobody, not even his family, will be immune to the chaos that the Commander will leave behind in his quest for total power. Episodes 1 through 4 will release on October 2, with new episodes added weekly.
Starting October 4
- Thursday Night Football – Prime Video’s coverage the National Football League’s, Thursday Night Football, continues in October with the following games: October 4 – Indianapolis Colts at New England Patriots, October 11 – Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants, October 18 – Denver Broncos at Arizona Cardinals, October 25 – Miami Dolphins at Houston Texans
October 5
- The Man in the High Castle, Season 3 – In a dystopian America dominated by Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan, a young woman discovers a mysterious film that may hold the key to toppling the totalitarian regimes. In the new season, Juliana uncovers a dangerous Nazi plan for ultimate supremacy. Can she convince others to join her in stopping it? Or is it already too late? Though recently celebrated by Himmler, Smith finds that the dangers to his family continue. As the GNR takes retaliatory measures toward the JPS, tensions rise and Tagomi tries to broker peace. A haunted Kido searches for old enemies. Filmed in Vancouver, B.C.
October 11
- Mr. Robot, Season 3 – Mr. Robot returns for a third season with visionary writer and executive producer Sam Esmail directing all ten episodes. The Golden Globe® award-winning series continues to follow Elliot Alderson (Emmy® winner Rami Malek), a cyber-security engineer who, along with the hacker group fsociety and the mysterious Mr. Robot (Golden Globe® winner Christian Slater), sets in motion a worldwide revolution. This season picks ups immediately after last season’s cliffhanger and explores the disintegration between Elliot and Mr. Robot.
October 12
- The Romanoffs, Season 1 – From the creator of Mad Men, The Romanoffs is a contemporary anthology series set around the globe featuring eight separate stories about people who believe themselves to be descendants of the Russian royal family. Starring Aaron Eckhart, Diane Lane, Isabelle Huppert, Christina Hendricks, John Slattery, Amanda Peet, Jack Huston, Kathryn Hahn, Noah Wyle, Paul Reiser, Andrew Rannells and more. New episodes added weekly.
- Tin Star, Season 1 – Set in the majestic Canadian Rockies, Tin Star tells the story of a former British detective who brings his family to the tiny, tranquil town of Little Big Bear for a better life. But when his small town is overrun by migrant workers from a massive new oil refinery, the wave of organized crime that follows them threatens to sweep away everything in its wake and dig up the past.
October 19
- Lore, Season 2 – Lore explores the real-life frightening and disturbing tales that give rise to modern-day myths and legends. Season two, from showrunner Sean Crouch (The Exorcist, Numb3rs), features new tales from the award winning podcast, as well as original stories not yet available in podcast form. The hybrid, six-episode series will continue to feature narration, archive footage and animation to complement the filmed segments.
October 31
- Washington Capitals 2018 Stanley Cup Champions – For the first time in franchise history, the Washington Capitals are Stanley Cup Champions. NHL Original Productions provides an all-access pass as the Capitals embark on an unforgettable journey through the regular season and playoffs.