New Netflix Original TV Shows in October 2021

1 Scaredy Cats, Season 1

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In this family-friendly series, an ordinary young girl gets an extraordinary gift on her 12th birthday: the ability to speak with animals. And not just that, she also earns access to a world of witchcraft.

When it's available: Oct. 1

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2 Maid, Season 1

Starring mother-daughter duo Margaret Qualley and Andie MacDowell, among others, this dramedy follows a young mother who — after fleeing from an abusive partner — finds work cleaning houses in order to provide for her daughter.

When it's available: Oct. 1

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3 On My Block, Season 4

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Monse, Ruby, Jamal, and Cesar return for the fourth (and sadly, final) season of this coming-of-age comedy, which follows the quartet as they attempt to navigate both the streets of Freeridge and the halls of high school.

When it's available: Oct. 4

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4 Baking Impossible, Season 1

Justin Willman from Magic for Humans hosts this inventive reality competition series, which pairs professional bakers with engineers to create wild culinary creations.

When it's available: Oct. 6

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5 A Tale Dark & Grimm, Season 1

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Based on the book by Adam Gidwitz, the tale of Hansel and Gretel gets a modern update in this animated series, which features the voices of Adam Lambert and Nicole Byer, among others.

When it's available: Oct. 8

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6 The Baby-Sitters Club, Season 2

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Your favourite baby-sitters are back for season two, which continues the story of five middle school-aged besties living in Stoneybrook who decide to start their own babysitting business.

When it's available: Oct. 11

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7 You, Season 3

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Stalker thriller You finally returns for a third instalment, following Joe and Love as they relocate to the suburbs and begin a family . . . while Joe begins to develop an obsession with their next door neighbour, Natalie.

When it's available: Oct. 15

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8 Locke & Key, Season 2

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Based on the bestselling comic book series by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez, this drama series is back for a second season, continuing the story of three siblings who — after their father's murder — move into their ancestral home, Keyhouse, where they discover reality-bending keys.

When it's available: TBA

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