Margaret Qualley plays a PI looking into a series of suspicious deaths and their ties to a strange church in “Honey Don’t!,” streaming on Peacock beginning Friday. The neo-noir tale from director Ethan Coen, co-written with his wife, Tricia Cooke, is the duo’s latest project together following last year’s road trip flick “Drive-Away Dolls,” which also starred Qualley. “Honey Don’t!” taps a few New England stars to round out its cast, with Sudbury native Chris Evans playing a Southern preacher and Charlie Day, who grew up in Rhode Island, taking on the role of a mustachioed cop. Available on Peacock
October is spooky season, so dim the lights and get ready for a scare with A24’s latest horror hit, “Bring Her Back,” which begins streaming on HBO Max Friday before debuting on linear HBO Saturday at 8 p.m. The film follows a brother and sister who are taken in by a new foster mother, played by Sally Hawkins, only to discover that their humble abode harbors a frightening ritual. “Bring Her Back” is the sophomore outing for YouTubers turned filmmakers Danny and Michael Philippou, with the twin brothers bursting onto the scene in 2023 with their debut horror film, “Talk to Me.” Available on HBO Max
Premiering across the pond on Channel 4 earlier this year, “Brian and Maggie” finally makes its way to the US, airing Sunday at 8 p.m. on PBS (it will also be made available to stream on the PBS app and website). The two-part historical series stars Steve Coogan as former British politician and journalist Brian Walden and centers around his infamous 1989 TV interview with Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, played by Harriet Walter. The second and final episode airs Sunday, Oct. 12. Premieres Sunday at 8 p.m. on PBS
‘A Grammy Salute to Cyndi Lauper: Live from the Hollywood Bowl’
After paying tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire on, appropriately, the 21st night of September, CBS and the Grammys are back with another big salute, this time for 2025 Rock and Roll Hame of Fame inductee Cyndi Lauper. Filmed over two nights at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, the special airs Sunday at 8 p.m. on CBS, and will also be available to stream live for Paramount+ premium subscribers (essential subscribers can watch on-demand the next day). Viewers can expect to see a ton of special guest appearances, with Joni Mitchell, Cher, John Legend, SZA, and more joining the “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” singer. Premieres Sunday at 8 p.m. on CBS
The wait is over: Netflix’s hit reality dating series “Love Is Blind” returned to the streaming service for its ninth season earlier this week. Cohosted by Nick and Vanessa Lachey, the show features single people meeting in special pods, forcing them to choose potential mates without having the ability to see what they look like first. The new season sets up shop in Denver. Available on Netflix
Matt Juul is the assistant digital editor for the Living Arts team at the Boston Globe, with over a decade of experience covering arts and entertainment.
Matt Juul can be reached at matthew.juul@globe.com.