#TheBigDeal — October 2025
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New Series
On Brand with Jimmy Fallon
AFN|spectrum 8:00pm CET/JKT Sunday, October 5th
Hosted, executive produced and created by Jimmy Fallon, On Brand with Jimmy Fallon follows what happens when Fallon starts a premier marketing firm - the On Brand Agency - and fills it with the most creative, clever and competitive go-getters he can find. Bozoma Saint John, former C-suite executive at Uber and Pepsi, steps into the role of Chief Marketing Officer of the On Brand Agency. Fallon and Saint John will task 10 creatives to think out of the box and reimagine marketing in the modern age.
Streaming on AFN|now®
Long Bright River
AFN|spectrum 10:00pm CET/JKT Monday, October 6th
Long Bright River is a suspense thriller series that tells the story of Mickey (Amanda Seyfried), a police officer who patrols a Philadelphia neighborhood hard-hit by the opioid crisis. When a series of murders begins in the neighborhood, Mickey realizes that her personal history might be related to the case.
Streaming on AFN|now®
DMV
AFN|pulse 8:00pm CET/JKT Friday, October 17th
Based on the short story by award-winning author Katherine Heiny, DMV turns everyday chaos into charm as a crew of lovable misfits tackle bureaucracy, bad attitudes, and busted printers—all with minimum wage and maximum sarcasm. It’s the job nobody wants, but the hangout you won’t want to miss.
Streaming on AFN|now®
Sheriff Country
AFN|prime Pacific 8:00pm CET/JKT Sunday, October 19th
Morena Baccarin stars as straight-shooting sheriff Mickey Fox, the stepsister of Cal Fire’s division chief Sharon Leone (Diane Farr of Fire Country). She investigates criminal activity while she patrols the streets of small-town Edgewater, contending with her ex-con father, Wes (W. Earl Brown), who is an off-the-grid marijuana grower, and a mysterious incident involving her wayward daughter. Sheriff Country is an expansion of the universe of the hit drama series Fire Country.
Streaming on AFN|now®
Boston Blue
AFN|prime Pacific 9:00pm CET/JKT Sunday, October 19th
BOSTON BLUE stars Donnie Wahlberg as Detective Danny Reagan in a universe expansion of BLUE BLOODS. Reagan takes a job with the Boston PD and is paired with Detective Lena Silver (Sonequa Martin-Green), part of a law enforcement family comprised of District Attorney Mae Silver (Gloria Reuben), Police Superintendent Sarah Silver (Maggie Lawson), rookie cop Jonah Silver (Marcus Scribner) and Rev. Edwin Peters (Ernie Hudson). Reagan hopes to reconnect with his son, Sean (Mika Amonsen), in Boston.
Streaming on AFN|now®
Ann Rice's Talamasca: The Secret Order
AFN|spectrum 9:00pm CET/JKT Monday, October 27th
This new chapter in Anne Rice’s Immortal Universe follows Guy Anatole as he joins the clandestine world of the Talamasca, an international spy agency for immortals, and uncovers his family’s hidden ties to the supernatural world.
Streaming on AFN|now®
Twisted Metal
AFN|spectrum 10:30pm CET/JKT Sunday, October 19th
TWISTED METAL, a half-hour live-action TV series based on the classic PlayStation game series, is a high-octane action comedy about a motor-mouthed outsider offered a chance at a better life, but only if he can successfully deliver a mysterious package across a post-apocalyptic wasteland. With the help of a badass axe-wielding car thief, he’ll face savage marauders driving vehicles of destruction and other dangers of the open road, including a deranged clown who drives an all too familiar ice cream truck.
Streaming on AFN|now®
Specials & Events
The Happiest Story on Earth: 70 Years of Disneyland
AFN|pulse 8:00pm CET/JKT Wednesday, October 1st
Commemorate seven decades of the magic, joy and innovation of one of the most beloved theme parks in the world. The Happiest Story on Earth: 70 Years of Disneyland pulls back the curtain to reveal the magic behind Walt Disney's dream, with enchanting stories sure to surprise and delight even the most devoted fans.
A Grammy Salute to Cyndi Lauper
AFN|prime 8:00pm CET/JKT Tuesday, October 7th
Pop legend Cyndi Lauper takes the stage at the sold-out Hollywood Bowl for the final performance of her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun farewell tour. Featuring performances from special guests.
Streaming on AFN|now®
Halloween Movies
Tune in to AFN|movie all month long to enjoy your favorite scary movies every Tuesday and Thursday evening!
Terror Tuesdays
WEEK 1 [10/07]
7p There's Something Wrong With the Children
9p The Village
11p Evil Dead Rise
WEEK 2 [10/14]
7p Underworld
9p Underworld: Evolution
11p The Dead Don't Die
WEEK 3 [10/21]
7p School Spirits
9p M3GAN
10:30p Annabelle Comes Home
WEEK 4 [10/28]
7p Ouija: Origin of Evil
9p Poltergeist
11p Arcadian
Thriller Thursdays
WEEK 1 [10/02]
7p The Unholy
9p The Invitation
11p Abigail
WEEK 2 [10/09]
7p The Cloverfield Paradox
9p Unseen
10:30p The Rocky Horror Picture Show
WEEK 3 [10/16]
7p Underworld: Rise of the Lycans
9p Underworld: Awakening
10:30p Late Night With the Devil
WEEK 4 [10/23]
7p Happy Death Day
9p Happy Death Day 2U
11p Freaky
WEEK 5 [10/30]
7p Pride & Prejudice & Zombies
9p The Shining
11:30p Doctor Sleep
Returning Series
SERIES |
PREMIERE |
CHANNEL |
TIME (CET/JKT) |
Shark Tank |
Thu October 2 |
AFN|pulse |
7:00pm |
Chicago Med |
Thu October 2 |
AFN|spectrum
AFN|now |
7:00pm |
Chicago Fire |
Thu October 2 |
AFN|spectrum
AFN|now |
8:00pm |
Chicago PD |
Thu October 2 |
AFN|spectrum
AFN|now |
9:00pm |
The Amazing Race |
Thu October 2 |
AFN|prime
AFN|now |
8:30pm |
48 Hours |
Sat October 4 |
AFN|prime
AFN|now |
7:00pm |
America's Funniest Home Videos |
Sun October 5 |
AFN|family
AFN|now |
6:00pm |
Grey's Anatomy |
Fri October 10 |
AFN|spectrum
AFN|now |
7:00pm |
FBI |
Tue October 14 |
AFN|prime |
8:00pm |
Watson |
Tue October 14 |
AFN|prime
AFN|now |
9:00pm |
NCIS |
Wed October 15 |
AFN|prime |
7:00pm |
NCIS: Orgins |
Wed October 15 |
AFN|prime |
8:00pm |
NCIS: Sydney |
Wed October 15 |
AFN|prime |
9:00pm |
Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage |
Fri October 17 |
AFN|pulse |
8:00pm |
The Neighborhood |
Fri October 17 |
AFN|pulse |
7:30pm |
Matlock |
Fri October 17 |
AFN|spectrum |
8:00pm |
Elsbeth |
Fri October 17 |
AFN|spectrum |
9:00pm |
Fire Country |
Sun October 19 |
AFN|prime PAC |
7:00pm |
Published October 3, 2025.