Cancel Stan, renew Binge: What should be streaming in Australia in October 2024?

A modest influx of newcomers arrives in the region each month The best streaming services in Australia. However, times are certainly tough so you may not have the budget to allow subscriptions for each, including local publishers. Realm And stan.

Over the past few weeks, we’ve done extensive research on whether you should give up on publishers for October 2024, and it’s safe to say the results are pretty unanimous.

For October, we recommend: Cancel or pause your Stan subscription. Despite being listed as our fourth favorite streaming service, Stan’s October offerings are minimal compared to the long library of content Binge has to offer. netflix And Disney Plus will fall.

based on new releases coming out on streaming services Here’s this month’s comparison of the platforms available in Australia:

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October 2024 streaming services: Cancel or Subscribe?
Publisher	Cancel or Subscribe?
AppleTV+	Subscriber
Realm	Subscriber
Disney Plus	Subscriber
netflix	Subscriber
Prime Minister Video	Subscriber
stan	To cancel

stan

Joan Official Trailer | ITV – YouTube

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When it comes to canceling a streaming service this month, we’d rather pass on Stan as it has a pretty weak lineup.

Stan has two new featured shows this month, with the first premiering on October 1st. Starring Sophie Turner, the series “Joan” is about a fiery, headstrong woman in her twenties who completely changes her life by becoming a master jewel thief after her criminal husband escapes. Joan’s reviews were quite mixed with the series Rated 3 out of 5 stars by The Guardian. But there is no doubt that Sophie Turner shines in the leading role.

A new Australian series will debut October 17 called “Thou Shalt Not Steal” about teenage criminal Robyn (Sherry-Lee Watson) as she searches for the truth behind a mysterious family secret. However, there haven’t been many reviews of this new series. Also starring Noah Taylor and Will McDonald.

Another notable quote includes: “SaritasIt will return to the platform in November. However, with this month’s minimal number of new releases and new episodes of what some would call “appointment TV” like “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” there isn’t much worth signing up for this month.

Realm

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Get ready for some serious scares this spooky season, with plenty of horror TV series and movies calling Binge home this October. “Salem’s Lot,” a supernatural horror movie based on Stephen King’s novel, will be released on October 3, and producer M. Night Shyamalan’s thriller “Caddo Lake” will be released on October 10. Early reviews for “Salem’s Lot” are poor, more towards the negative, but the trailer is chilling enough for any horror fan to enjoy.

Three new horror series will debut on Binge this month: “Teacup,” “Sweetpea” and “Hysteria!” — each with their own exciting story. “Teacup” comes from the minds behind “Insidious” and “The Conjuring”; The story follows a diverse group of people coming together to survive in rural Georgia, facing a mysterious threat.

The series that excites us the most is “Sweetpea”, produced by “Fallout” star Ella Purnell. The series follows wallflower Rhiannon, whose life is turned upside down and she steps into a new, intoxicating power. So will he be able to keep his murderer a secret? I think we’ll find out when the series airs on October 10.

“Hysteria!” During the ‘Satanic Panic’ of the 1980s, a series of murders, kidnappings and kidnappings ensue until a high school heavy metal band realizes they can capitalize on the town’s sudden interest in magic by gaining fame as a Satanic metal band. ‘supernatural activity’ triggers a witch hunt that comes right back to them. For those who scare easily, the animated series’ new special, “Velma: This Halloween Is Supposed to Be More Special!” It will be released on October 3.

Binge will also host another HBO comedy show, “The Franchise,” which features a stellar cast including Himesh Patel, Aya Cash, and Richard E. Grant. The series follows the crew of an unpopular franchise as they struggle for their place in a wild and unruly cinematic universe.

Disney Plus

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Disney Plus releases this month include “The Last Days of the Space Age,” premiering on October 2. The dramatic series will follow the events following an electric shock in Perth, Western Australia, in 1979, which threatened to plunge the region into darkness. It hosts the Miss Universe pageant and the US space station Skylab crashes just beyond the city’s suburbs. The series has already garnered some positive reviews as it comes from Bharat Nalluri, the director of the award-winning Netflix series “Boy Swallows Universe”.

The new movie, “Hold Your Breath”, will be released on the platform on October 3 and is about a family struggling to survive in the harsh environment of the Dust Bowl in the 1930s, when a mysterious stranger infiltrates them. At the end of the month, Disney Channel fans rejoice: “Wizards of Waverly Place,” the latest spinoff of a classic show, will premiere on Oct. 30.

netflix

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As usual, Netflix tops this list with a slew of releases planned for October. But for the sake of simplicity, we’ve chosen three hard-to-miss series coming to the platform for this roundup.

Teen romantic comedy “Heartstopper” returns for a third season with its first episode, aptly titled “Love”; This episode follows Charlie (Joe Locke) eager to tell Nick (Kit Connor) that he loves him, and Nick holding on to something important. He needs to tell Charlie. As summer vacation ends and the months pass, the Truham/Higgs friends begin to realize that the school year will bring both joys and challenges.

“Outer Banks” returns with its fourth season, and its first five-episode episode will air on October 10. The season will travel back in time following the 18-month fast forward of season three, which shows Wes Genrette offering the Pogues to find Blackbeard’s treasure. .

And finally, to round out the month, the second season of “The Diplomat” will air on October 31; This season follows Keri Russell, who plays a career diplomat, as she balances her new high-profile job as ambassador to the United Kingdom and her tumultuous marriage. a political star – all while managing an international crisis.

Prime Minister Video

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There isn’t much on Prime Video this month, but the highlight is the action comedy movie “Brothers,” starring Josh Brolin and Peter Dinklage. The duo play twin brothers who reunite to pull off a heist.

The highly anticipated Australian version of “The Office” will debut on the platform on Oct. 18, following staff at the Flinley Craddick packaging company in Sydney. The series follows Flinley Craddick’s general manager, Hannah Howard, when she receives news from Head Office that they will be closing their branch and everyone will be working from home, forcing Hannah into survival mode.

The long-awaited third season of “The Legend of Vox Machina” will premiere on October 3; Here, the lovable group of misfits will have to overcome their inner demons to save their loved ones, Tal’Dorei and Exandria, from the wild ways of the Chroma Conclave. demolition.

For those looking for something more delicious yet exciting on the menu, “Killer Cakes” is a one-of-a-kind baking competition presented by Blumhouse Television, the creator of “Cake Boss.” Starting October 8, contestants will work with top horror special effects artists to unleash their twisted imaginations and create disturbing and realistic cakes reminiscent of (sugar-filled) nightmares.

AppleTV+

DISCLAIMER* – Official Trailer | Apple TV+ – YouTube

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Apple TV Plus has a minimal lineup this month, and the limited series “Disclaimer” is our top pick to watch on the platform. The series follows famed journalist Catherine Ravenscroft (Cate Blanchett), who gains a reputation by exposing the evils and transgressions of others. When he receives a novel from an unknown author, he is horrified to realize that he is now the main character of a story that reveals his darkest secrets.

In a similarly chilling vein, the miniseries Before, premiering October 16, centers on child psychiatrist Eli, who, after losing his wife Lynn, encounters a troubled teenage boy with a haunting connection to Eli’s past.

How much will you save by canceling your Stan subscription?

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Stan’s subscription costs are about the same as those paid by Netflix. But if you add the sports add-on you’re looking at a minimum of AU$25p/m; This is considered a premium price tag for publishers. Stan’s basic tier is the highest of the three publishers offering it, costing AU$2 more than the AU$10/m average.

For example, if you have a standard subscription to both Stan and Binge, you’ll save AU$16p/million if you cancel Stan. For the first year, you’ll pay AU$216 for a Binge standard subscription; For the Stan, you pay AU$192. If you pay for both subscriptions, you’ll pay a total of AU$408; so saving the extra AU$192 becomes even more attractive.

However, if you’re at the end of it and decide to keep both subscriptions, we recommend opting for the base tiers as both publishers offer cheaper plans. Switching to basic tiers will save you AU$4p/m for Stan and AU$8p/m for Binge; This will accumulate in the long run. But keep in mind that moving to these tiers means lower streaming resolution, ads, and fewer screens; so switch at your own risk.

While Stan doesn’t have an extensive lineup of new or binge-worthy original movies this month, that could change in November. Either way, we’ll keep you informed of upcoming and notable releases from Stan and other streaming services available in Australia on our constantly updated site. what to watch guide.