Premiering in the U.S. tonight is the British miniseries Brian and Maggie written by James Graham, directed by Stephen Frears and starring Steve Coogan, Harriet Walter, Paul Clayton, Tom Mothersdale and Ivan Kaye. The show’s original music is composed by Murray Gold (Doctor Who, Gentleman Jack, Torchwood, Dead Ringers, A Very English Scandal, Moonflower Murders, It’s a Sin, Quiz). The 2-parter, which follows politician-turned-journalist Brian Walden and Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher as they sit for one of the most famous political exchanges of all time in 1989, premiered in the UK this past January on Channel 4 and is making its U.S. debut on PBS as part of Masterpiece.
Also premiering tonight is the PBS Masterpiece series Maigret developed by Patrick Harbinson based on Georges Simenon’s bestselling novels and starring Benjamin Wainwright, Stefanie Martini, Blake Harrison, Kerrie Hayes, Reda Elazouar, Shaniqua Okwok, Rob Kazinsky and Nathalie Armin. Uele Lamore (The Balconettes, The Apology, Above Water) has composed the show’s original music. The crime drama, which follows the Chief Inspecto and his team of maverick but loyal detectives as they solve a series of complex crimes in Paris, will air in the U.S. every Sunday night on PBS.
Premiering on Wednesday, October 8, is the Prime Video original movie Maintenance Required directed by Lacey Uhlemeyer and starring Madelaine Petsch, Jacob Scipio, Madison Bailey, Katy O’Brian,Matteo Lane, Inanna Sarkis and Jim Gaffigan. The film’s original music is composed by Rob Lord (Troop Zero, I Am Duran, How to Date Billy Walsh, Buddy Games: Awakening, Slipstream). The romantic comedy, which follows the fiercely independent owner of an all-female mechanic shop who is forced to reevaluate her future when a flashy corporate competitor moves in across the street, will be available to stream exclusively on Prime Video.
Also premiering on Wednesday is the French limited series Néro the Assassin created by Jean-Patrick Benes & Allan Mauduit & Martin Douaire and starring Pio Marmaï, Louis-Do de Lencquesaing, Olivier Gourmet, Yann Gael, Alice Isaaz, Camille Razat, Lili-Rose Carlier Taboury, Max Baissette de Malglaive, David Talbot and Noam Morgensztern. Guillaume Roussel (Black Beauty, The Three Musketeers: D’Artagnan & Milady, Marie Antoinette, 3 Days to Kill, The Spy, Happy!) has composed the show’s original music. Check out our previous article to learn more about the period drama, which will be available to stream exclusively on Netflix.
Premiering on Thursday, October 9 is the Netflix original series Boots created by Andy Parker inspired by Greg Cope White’s memoir The Pink Marine and starring Miles Heizer, Max Parker, Vera Farmiga, Angus O’Brien, Liam Oh, Cedrick Cooper, Ana Ayora, Nicholas Logan, Dominic Goodman, Kieron Moore, Rico Paris and Blake Burt. The show’s original music is composed by Jongnic Bontemps (Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, My Name Is Pauli Murray, Redfall 4400, Madea’s Destination Wedding, Wedding Season, United Skates, World’s Best). Check out our scoring assignment announcement for more information about the comedy drama, which will also be available to stream exclusively on Netflix.
Also premiering on Thursday is the ABC drama 9-1-1: Nashville created by Ryan Murphy, Tim Minear & Rashad Raisani and starring Chris O’Donnell, Jessica Capshaw, LeAnn Rimes, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Hailey Kilgore, Hunter McVey, Juani Feliz and Michael Provost. Mac Quayle (Mr. Robot, Feud: Betty and Joan, American Horror Story, Leave the World Behind, American Crime Story), Todd Haberman (Satanic, Hemlock Grove, Greenleaf) & Justin Burnett (The Strangers Trilogy, Dungeons & Dragons, After) are composing the show’s original music. Click here to learn more about the series, which will air Thursday nights on ABC and will also be available to stream on Hulu.
Premiering on Friday, October 10, is the Netflix original film The Woman in Cabin 10 directed by Simon Stone and starring Keira Knightley, Guy Pearce, Hannah Waddingham, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Art Malik, David Ajala, Kaya Scodelario, David Morrissey, Daniel Ings and Gitte Witt. The film’s original music is composed by Benjamin Wallfisch (It, Alien: Romulus, The Flash, The Conjuring: Last Rites, Hidden Figures, The Invisible Man, Twisters, Blade Runner 2049, Shazam!). Check out our previous news article for more information about the psychological thriller, which will be available to stream exclusively on Netflix.
Also premiering on Friday is the Apple TV+ original series The Last Frontier created by Jon Bokenkamp & Richard D’Ovidio and starring Jason Clarke, Dominic Cooper, Haley Bennett, Simone Kessell, Dallas Goldtooth,Tait Blum and Alfre Woodard. Ariel Marx (Dying for Sex, Candy, Shiva Baby, A Friend of the Family, A Small Light, Sanctuary, The Tale, Happy Face, Birth/Rebirth) has composed the show’s original music. Check out our scoring assignment announcement to learn more about the 10-part thriller, which will be available to stream exclusively on Apple TV+.
Also premiering on Friday is the horror thriller Vicious written and directed by Bryan Bertino and starring Dakota Fanning, Kathryn Hunter, Mary McCormack, Klea Scott, Rachel Blanchard, Devyn Nekoda and Emily Mitchell. The film’s original music is composed by Tom Schraeder (The Dark and the Wicked, Hurt, We’re Not Safe Here, Beast Mode). Click here for more information about the movie, which premiered at this year’s Fantastic Fest and will be available to stream on Paramount+ and to purchase on Digital on the same day.
Also premiering on Friday is the documentary John Candy: I Like Me directed by Colin Hanks and produced by Ryan Reynolds about the late actor/comedian. Tyler Strickland (Sly, Descendent, Audrie & Daisy, Faye, The American Meme, Trial by Media, Navajo Police: Class 57, Changing the Game) has composed the film’s original music. Verve Label Group & Republic Records have released Cynthia Erivo’s cover version of the song Everytime You Go Away from the movie this past Friday. Check out our previous article to listen to the track and to learn more about the documentary, which will be available to stream exclusively on Prime Video.
