Crimes, misdemeanors and the origin of life itself — PBS has it all in October. (Take that, Netflix!)
And you can watch the best programming the public broadcaster has to offer via Prime Video, which offers multiple PBS channels like PBS KIDS and PBS Masterpiece.
Watch With Us recommends catching the return of The Gold, an action series starring rumored James Bond hopeful Jack Lowden and Mamma Mia!‘s Dominic Cooper about a daring bank robbery that actually happened in 1983.
The mystery series Maigret is also returning for a second season, with the Parisian detective taking new cases that might just tarnish his perfect crime-solving record.
October Programming Highlights
‘Super Why’s Comic Book Adventures’ Volumes 1 and 2 (October 5 on PBS KIDS on Prime Video)
Follow the adventures of Power Paige and Super Why as they protect the comic book world of Reader Valley from Literacy Villains and other literacy anomalies. Jumping into a 2D comic book world, this series expands preschool literacy skills through high-stakes, action-packed, fast-paced, comic book-inspired stories!
‘Evolution’ — NOVA (October 14 on PBS Documentaries on Prime Video)
Experience the epic story of life on Earth as never before. Follow the key evolutionary turning points in the journey from a single ancient cell to the incredible diversity of animal life that we know and love.
Evolution will also be available to stream on PBS Passport on October 14.
Maigret, Season 2 (October 18 on PBS Masterpiece on Prime Video)
Chief Inspector Maigret and his team of detectives investigate a series of complex crimes. Maigret’s unique brand of justice exposes him to the critical eye of his mentor, Police Director Guichard. He decides that Maigret needs to be taught a lesson and deliberately weakens his team. With pressure mounting, Maigret is forced to make a choice between his personal life and his career.
Maigret season 2 will also be available to stream on PBS Passport on October 18.
‘The Gold’ Season 2 (October 18 on PBS Masterpiece on Prime Video)
The police task force chases the other half of the stolen Brink’s-Mat gold, and the vast criminal fortunes it creates, as they pursue old and new suspects around the world.
The Gold season 2 will also be available to stream on PBS Passport on October 18.
Everything Launching on PBS Subscription Channels on Prime Video This Month
PBS Masterpiece on Prime Video:
October 2 – Kraken, Season 1 (Series)
October 2 – No Time for Goodbye, Season 1 (Series)
October 9 – One Step From Heaven, Season 6 (Series)
October 16 – The Intern, Season 6 (Series)
October 18 – Maigret, Season 2 (MASTERPIECE Series)
October 18 – The Gold, Season 2 (MASTERPIECE Series)
October 23 – Classified, Season 2 (Series)
October 30 – Belcanto, Season 1 (Series)
PBS KIDS on Prime Video:
October 5 – Clifford’s Puppy Days, Seasons 1 and 2 (Series)
October 5 – Super Why’s Comic Book Adventures!, Volumes 1 and 2 (Series)
October 14 – Sesame Street and the Great Elephant Adventure (Film)
October 19 – Odd Squad, Volume 24 (Series)
October 30 – Zoom, Season 1 (Series)
PBS Documentaries on Prime Video:
October 6 – American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez (Film)
October 7 – Space Wars (Film)
October 7 – New York: A Documentary Film, Season 1 (Series)
October 9 – Great Musicians of Our Time, Season 1 (Series)
October 13 – American Voices 2026 (Film)
October 14 – Evolution, Season 1 (Series)
October 14 – Africa’s Golden City (Film)
October 14 – Sesame Street and the Great Elephant Adventure (Film)
October 20 – Haiti Deportation Crisis (Film)
October 21 – Raising Lady Liberty (Film)
October 21 – Tiger Island, Season 1 (Series)
October 22 – Baseball: Echoes from the Bleachers (Film)
October 23 – Firing Line with Margaret Hoover: America at 250 – Pursuing a More Perfect Union (Film)
October 26 – Pati Jinich Explores PanAmericana, Season 2 (Series)
October 27 – In Pursuit: Lessons of American Leadership (Film)
PBS Living on Prime Video:
October 23 – Made in the West (Film)
October 26 – Pati Jinich Explores PanAmericana, Season 2 (Series)
