What’s Coming to Acorn TV in October 2024

Published on September 21, 2024
Written by:
Isha Das
Isha Das
Entertainment Writer
The Midwich Cuckoos (Credit: Sky Max); Candice Renoir (Credit: Acorn TV); Whitstable Pearl (Credit: Acorn TV)

October 2024 is shaping to be an exciting month for Acorn TV subscribers, with a stellar lineup that caters to every taste! 

Fans of captivating mysteries will be thrilled with the return of Whitstable Pearl season three, where detective Pearl (Kerry Godliman) and DCI Mike McGuire (Howard Charles) delve into intriguing cases while navigating their complex relationship. 

Those who enjoy a blend of crime and humor will not want to miss Candice Renoir's tenth season. In it, the sharp-witted detective balances her professional and personal life with charm and sass. 

Plus, the chilling The Midwich Cuckoos: Village of the Damned offers a gripping supernatural twist, appealing to viewers who love eerie and thought-provoking narratives.

Get ready to watch these thrilling titles and more! Check out the full list below to plan your perfect viewing schedule!

Highlights

Whitstable Pearl Season 3 – New Season Premieres on Monday, Oct. 21

The Whitstable Pearl is flourishing, with Pearl (Kerry Godliman) excelling in her detective work. DCI Mike McGuire (Howard Charles) returns, eager to heal and tackle new cases alongside Pearl, who is often the stronger investigator. As tensions rise in Pearl’s relationship with Tom and Mike confronts his past, will they finally acknowledge their mutual feelings? To find the answer, go and watch this show. 

Candice Renoir Season 10 – New Specials Premiere on Monday, Oct. 28

In the “Corsica” episode, after a non-proposal, Candice and Antoine honeymoon in a luxury beach resort. Tensions flare when Antoine confronts a flirtatious man, leading to a night apart, only to find the man dead in their car the next day. In the “Halloween” episode, feeling unfulfilled as a financial investigator, Candice joins Antoine and his daughter, Suzanne, for pumpkin picking. When Jack O’Lantern kidnaps Suzanne, Candice must secretly investigate to save her.

The Midwich Cuckoos: Village of the Damned – New Series Premieres on Thursday, Oct. 17, on Acorn TV and Sundance Now

The Midwich Cuckoos
The Midwich Cuckoos (Credit: Sky Max)

One summer evening, the residents of the quiet English village of Midwich inexplicably fall unconscious. When they awaken, they uncover a disturbing supernatural presence that forever alters their idyllic lives. From the Emmy-nominated creator of The Night Manager, Keeley Hawes (known for Orphan Black: Echoes and Bodyguard) stars in this “brilliantly compelling mystery,” inspired by John Wyndham's iconic novel, which also influenced John Carpenter’s chilling film adaptation.

Full Acorn TV October 2024 Premiere Schedule

Monday, Oct. 7

The Long Shadow, Episode 6
Des, 3 Episodes
The Scarlet Pimpernel 

Tuesday, Oct. 8

The Graham Norton Show Season 32, Episode 1

Monday, Oct. 14

Missing Seasons 1-2 
The Long Shadow, Episode 7 (Finale)

Tuesday, Oct. 15

The Graham Norton Show Season 32, Episode 2

Thursday, Oct. 17

The Midwich Cuckoos: Village of the Damned, Episode 1, “Bad Things”

Monday, Oct. 21

Whitstable Pearl Season 3, Episode 1

Tuesday, Oct. 22

The Graham Norton Show Season 32, Episode 3

Thursday, Oct. 24

The Midwich Cuckoos: Village of the Damned, Episode 2, “In This Together”

Monday, Oct. 28

Whitstable Pearl Season 3, Episode 2
Candice Renoir Corsica Special
Candice Renoir Halloween Special 
Ghostlight 

Tuesday, Oct. 29

The Graham Norton Show Season 32, Episode 4

Thursday, Oct. 31

The Midwich Cuckoos: Village of the Damned, Episode 3, “The Hive”

Last month’s guide: New Acorn TV shows and movies in September 2024

Titles premiering on streaming October 2024:



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