Educators, lawyers, ambassadors, and billionaires populate the must-see TV shows returning in October, alongside ghosts, monster-hunters, and an interfaith couple. From an underfunded public school in Philadelphia to the fantasy realm known as the Continent, these are the seven streaming series you should catch up on before they continue this month.
Abbott Elementary (ABC)
What it is: This mockumentary-style workplace comedy follows the teachers and other employees at the fictional Willard R. Abbott Elementary School in Philadelphia. Across four seasons, the show’s characters have dealt with long-running budget and staffing issues, as well as everyday challenges in both their professional and personal lives. The fifth season of Abbott Elementary premieres on ABC on Wednesday, October