Next day premieres of JANE THE VIRGIN and FRESH OFF THE BOAT’s new seasons are coming to Shomi in October 2016, as is season 7 of PARKS AND RECREATION, the first season of the short-lived LIMITLESS and the mini-series CASUAL VACANCY, based on the book of the same name by J.K. Rowling. On the movie side, several older BATMAN films are coming to the Canadian streaming service, as are the original LETHAL WEAPON, TALENTED MR RIPLEY and GOTHIKA, among others.
October 7
What’s New Scooby-Doo, Season 3
These world-famous sleuthing teens are always up for action-packed, hair-raising adventures. Lovable canine Scooby and the always-hungry Shaggy take center stage, and the mysteries take us to such international locations as Moscow, Paris and Hong Kong.
Limitless, Season 1
(Jake McDorman | Jennifer Carpenter | Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio | Hill Harper)
Aimless twenty-something Brian Finch takes a dangerous new pill called NZT-48 and is now able to use every part of his brain, making him the smartest person alive when he is on the drug. Utilizing his enhanced abilities, Brian helps FBI agent Rebecca Harris with her caseload, as well as attempting to track down the deadly drug’s manufacturer and figure out why Brian is the only person immune to its fatal side effects.
Parks and Recreation, Season 7
(Amy Poehler | Rashida Jones | Aziz Ansari | Aubrey Plaza | Nick Offerman | Chris Pratt | Adam Scott | Rob Lowe | Jim O’Heir)
Get ready to say goodbye to Leslie Knope, the world’s most dedicated government employee. The year is 2017, and Leslie’s life has changed dramatically: she’s now the mother of triplets and works for the National Parks Department, but — most shockingly — has become sworn enemies with her former friend and mentor, Ron Swanson.
October 12
Fresh Off the Boat, Season 3 ***NEXT DAY PREMIERES
(Constance Wu | Randall Park | Hudson Yang | Forrest Wheeler | Ian Chen)
Season 3 picks up where the Huangs left off, with the family heading out on vacation to Taipei for Louis’ brother’s (guest star Ken Jeong) wedding.
October 14
Casual Vacancy, Miniseries
(Rory Kinnear | Emily Bevan | Michael Gambon | Abigail Lawrie | Rufus Jones | Julia McKenzie | Keeley Hawes | Monica Dolan)
Created by J.K. Rowling and based on the book by the same name, The Casual Vacancy begins with the death of beloved Parish Councillor Barry Fairbrother, leaving a seat on the council vacant. Those running for a place soon find their darkest secrets revealed on the Parish Council online forum, ruining their campaign and leaving the election in turmoil.
Falling Skies, Season 4
(Noah Wyle | Drew Roy | Maxim Knight | Will Patton | Moon Bloodgood | Sarah Carter)
The pressure continues to mount for survivors of an alien attack as they try to regain control of earth. Keeping up their fight in the war is becoming increasingly difficult as their hopes of life after the alien destruction become more of a distant reality. With the new capitol in Charleston, the 2nd Mass could end up revisiting old territory.
October 18
Jane the Virgin, Season 3 ***NEXT DAY PREMIERES
(Gina Rodriguez | Justin Baldoni | Brett Dier | Andrea Navedo)
Jane the Virgin returns for Season 3 with one big question: is Michael okay?! Find out as the baby-mana drama continues with new weekly episodes.
October 21
Satisfaction, Season 2
(Matt Passmore | Stephanie Szostak | Blair Redford | Katherine LaNasa | Michelle DeShon)
In Season 2 of Satisfaction, Neil and Grace confront their infidelities from the past six months, while Adriana schemes to keep them apart for good.
Vikings, Season 4
(Travis Fimmel | Katheryn Winnick | Clive Standen | Alexander Ludwig | Gustaf Skarsgard | Alyssa Sutherland)
Vikings Season 4 opens as Ragnar seizes victory in Paris – but still returns to Kattegat dangerously ill. Thoughts of his death galvanize the forces who seek to succeed him as king, including his wife Queen Aslaug and his oldest son, Bjorn.
MOVIES
October 1
Aloha, Scooby-Doo!
Batman & Robin
Batman Returns
Batman Forever
Chill Out, Scooby-Doo!
The Fountain
Gothika
Insomnia
Lethal Weapon, Director’s Cut
Natural Born Killers
Scooby-Doo And The Alien Invaders
Scooby-Doo And The Witch’s Ghost
Scooby-Doo On Zombie Island
Scooby-Doo! Abracadabra-Doo
Scooby-Doo! And The Goblin King
Scooby-Doo! Camp Scare
Wonder Woman
October 7
Beerfest
The Believers
Buba Hotel
Cake
Death Race
Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters
October Sky
Scooby-Doo! Franken Creepy
October 14
Mars Attacks!
Monsters vs Aliens
Return of the Living Dead
Scooby-Doo! Ghastly Goals
Scooby-Doo! Wrestlemania Mystery
Talented Mr Ripley
Warm Bodies
October 21
Dragon Fly
Carrie 2: The Rage
Justice League: Throne of Atlantis
Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
The Rover
Save the Last Dance
October 28
Devil
Jeepers Creepers 2
Last House on the Left
Psycho II
The Unborn
Wrong Turn
EXPIRING TELEVISION
October 31
30 Rock
Battlestar Galactica
Doctor Who
Twilight Zone
EXPIRING MOVIES
October 31
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
Austin Powers: Goldmember
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
Batman
Black Death
The Bourne Identity
The Bourne Supremacy
The Bourne Ultimatum
Casablanca
Do the Right Thing
Doctor Who
Field of Dreams
Friday Night Lights
Hitch
Inside Job
Magnolia
Midnight in Paris
Mr. Deeds
Total Recall