This October, TV revives CSI and Chucky, makes the Muppets spooky, and pits Sam Neill against an Invasion

The countdown to Halloween has begun, and TV is getting into the spirit of things with murderous dolls, aliens, and not-so-scary apparitions. This October will see the return of CSI, Chucky, and I Know What You Did Last Summer, which means blood spatter galore. We’ll witness an Invasion when Apple TV+ launches a new sci-fi drama led by Sam Neill. Ghosts come to CBS, as the Muppets star in their first Halloween special, Muppets Haunted Mansion. But because reality is often scarier than fiction, this month’s premieres also include a searing look at the opioid crisis and a new examination of the debate over recovered memories. For those who aren’t so keen on observing All Hallow’s Eve, there’s a new Star Trek show, a Legends Of The Hidden Temple reboot, Shion Takeuchi’s new animated series, and a promising YA thriller.

Maid (Netflix): Premieres October 1

The countdown to Halloween has begun, and TV is getting into the spirit of things with murderous dolls, aliens, and not-so-scary apparitions. This October will see the return of , , and , which means blood spatter galore. We’ll witness an when Apple TV+ launches a new sci-fi drama led by Sam Neill. Ghosts come to CBS, as the Muppets star in their first Halloween special, . But because reality is often scarier than fiction, this month’s premieres also include a searing look at the opioid crisis and a new examination of the debate over recovered memories. For those who aren’t so keen on observing All Hallow’s Eve, there’s a new show, a reboot, Shion Takeuchi’s new animated series, and a promising YA thriller.