As the gold and reds of October fill Minnesota trees, there’s no better time to settle in with a fresh lineup of shows streaming on TPT Passport. Whether you’re drawn to the thrill of captivating dramas, insightful documentaries, or nostalgic favorites making a return, this month’s collection promises something for every taste. With 14 brand-new shows available to stream from anywhere, anytime, there’s no shortage of entertainment to enjoy. So, grab your coziest blanket, a cup of hot cider, and get ready to binge-watch your way through the crisp fall days.
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DRAMA & MYSTERY
Velvet – Coming October 4
TPT Passport members will have exclusive access to “Velvet” starting October 4.
Alberto, heir to the Velvet empire, returns home for his father’s latest collection. But among the luxury and glamour, the Art Deco palace hides family secrets and forbidden loves. From Walter Presents, in Spanish with English subtitles.
The Nordic Murders – Season 5 Coming October 25
TPT Passport members will have exclusive access to “The Nordic Murders” season 5 starting October 25.
In this engrossing crime drama, cop Julia Thiel and her mother Karin Lossow investigate criminal cases on the otherwise peaceful Baltic Sea Island of Usedom. In German with English subtitles.
The Marlow Murder Club – Coming October 27
TPT Passport members can binge all episodes of “The Marlow Murder Club” the night of the premiere!
Join Judith, Suzie, and Becks in investigating a brutal murder. Along with Detective Tanika Malik, they must piece together clues, grill suspects, and face down real danger as they work against the clock to stop a killer in their tracks.
The Drought
A tight-knit community on both sides of the Spanish-Portuguese border face more than water scarcity when an unprecedented drought reveals macabre evidence of a decades-old crime. From Walter Presents, in Spanish with English subtitles.
FOOD & COOKING
The Great American Recipe – Season 3
Follow eight talented home cooks from different regions of the country as they compete weekly with their most memorable recipes. In the final week, the top three home cooks vie for a chance to win The Great American Recipe.
HISTORY & DOCUMENTARY
Antiques Roadshow Recut – Idaho Botanical Garden Part 3 & 4
Visit the “City of Trees” for unbe-leaf-able Boise treasures that include Idaho State gems & gold nuggets, ca. 1905, a French Musical Pocket Watch, ca. 1830, and 1826 Portraits Attributed to Guilford County Limner. Which is the top find?
American Masters: Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined
Explore the story of Dominican-American poet and novelist Julia Alvarez, who burst onto the literary scene and blazed a trail for a generation of Latino authors.
Jack Has A Plan
“Jack Has A Plan” is a documentary about musician and storyteller Jack Tuller. Jack carries himself through the world like a celebrity despite having no actual claim to fame beyond his affable personality. Jack’s career as a budding San Francisco Bay Area performance artist was forever altered in 1994 when he was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor and given six months to live.
Mayor Humphrey of Minneapolis
In 1945, as the young Mayor of Minneapolis, Hubert Humphrey changed the face of a troubled city and began a lifelong crusade for civil and human rights by waging a courageous battle against racism and anti-Semitism. Three years later, at the Democratic National Convention, he delivered an historic speech that would change the Democratic Party, and signal coming of the modern civil rights movement.
Oddyseus Returns
An amateur historian, Makis Metaxas, claims he found the bones of Odysseus, the hero of Homer’s epic poem, the Odyssey. But the discovery is soon embroiled in controversy, and Makis embarks on his own odyssey to convince the world he is right.
POV: Hummingbirds
In Hummingbirds, Silvia and Beba tell their own coming-of-age story, transforming their hometown on the Texas-Mexico border into a wonderland of creative expression and activist hijinks. Filmed collaboratively over the final summer of their fleeting youth, their cinematic self-portrait celebrates the power of friendship and joy as tools of survival and resistance.
SCIENCE & NATURE
Big Cats 24/7
The Big Cats 24/7 team begins a six-month expedition following lions, leopards and cheetahs in the Okavango Delta. A huge wildfire threatens the big cats and the team.
MUSIC & PERFORMANCE
The Caverns Sessions: Ozomatli
With an eclectic blend of urban-Latino and global influences, Ozomatli’s musical artistry mirrors the cultural tapestry of Los Angeles. Over 27 years, they’ve earned two Grammy Awards, a Latin Grammy, and the title of U.S. Cultural Ambassadors.
The Caverns Sessions: Lindsay Lou
Celebrated singer-songwriter Lindsay Lou masterfully combines progressive Americana and folk with bluegrass roots. Her journey, marked by personal revelations and profound loss, is showcased on her latest solo album, Queen of Time, where she explores self-discovery and resilience.
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