Rock Hall Ceremony, Springsteen Doc, Shrinking Highlight October Streams

by Julian Spivey

Photos: Apple

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Disclaimer (AppleTV+) – Friday, October 11
All of the other great actresses of the modern era have brought their talents to the small screen, so now it’s Cate Blanchett’s time with AppleTV+’s psychological thriller “Disclaimer.” The seven-episode limited series, written and directed by Oscar-winner Alfonso Cuaron, sees Blanchett as a respected journalist/documentarian who discovers she is a novel's main character, revealing a hidden secret. The series co-stars Oscar-winner Kevin Kline and Oscar-nominated actors Sacha Baron Cohen and Kodi Smit-McPhee. 

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Shrinking (AppleTV+) – Wednesday, October 16
“Shrinking,” the Bill Lawrence/Brett Goldstein/Jason Segel-created comedy that stars Segel as a therapist struggling with grief after the death of his wife, was one of the best new series of 2023 and returns for a second season on AppleTV+ on Wednesday, Oct. 16. The best thing about “Shrinking” is the wonderful chemistry between the ensemble cast that includes Harrison Ford, Jessica Williams and Christa Miller that made for some of the biggest laughs on TV last year. 

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2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (Disney+) – Saturday, October 19
Disney+ will carry the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony live for the second year. This year’s Rock Hall inductees are A Tribe Called Quest, Mary J. Blige, Jimmy Buffett, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & the Gang, Alexis Korner, John Mayall, MC5, Ozzy Osbourne, Suzanne De Passe, Big Mama Thornton, Dionne Warwick and Norman Whitfield. The star-studded evening will include appearances and performances by Kenny Chesney, Chuck D., Roger Daltrey, Dr. Dre, Sammy Hagar, Jelly Roll, Dua Lipa,  Demi Lovato, The Roots, James Taylor, Keith Urban and more. An edited broadcast will appear on ABC on New Year’s Day 2025.

Before (AppleTV+) – Friday, October 25
AppleTV+’s limited series “Before,” premiering on Friday, Oct. 25, is exciting primarily for two reasons: 1) Billy Crystal’s first significant role in some time 2) Billy Crystal in a dramatic role. Crystal stars as a recently widowed child psychologist whose newest client is connected to his past. The 10-episode series co-stars Judith Light, Rosie Perez and Jacobi Jupe.  

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Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen (Disney+ & Hulu) – Friday, October 25
“Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen,” premiering simultaneously on Disney+ and Hulu on Friday, Oct. 25, is being billed as “the most in-depth look ever at the creation of the [Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band]’s legendary live performances.” The documentary, directed by Thom Zimny, includes footage of rehearsals, backstage moments, archival clips and reflections from Springsteen himself. It’ll be a must-watch for Springsteen fans.