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8 New TV Shows to Watch This Weekend on Netflix, Disney, and Hulu (October 16-18)
PolygonFriday, October 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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In this weekend's TV column, we highlight major releases, among them, the end of an era for Marvel streaming and a prequel to a horror icon.
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- Why it matters
- Culture sets the tone of public attention — what people argue about when the news cycle turns. In this weekend's TV column, we highlight major releases, among them, the end of an era for Marvel streaming and a prequel to a horror icon.
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In this weekend's TV column, we highlight major releases, among them, the end of an era for Marvel streaming and a prequel to a horror icon.
Why it matters
Culture sets the tone of public attention — what people argue about when the news cycle turns.
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Polygon reported on this under culture. RedScroll surfaces the signal with an extractive brief — not a reprint of the original article. Read the source for full reporting.
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Polygon published: 8 New TV Shows to Watch This Weekend on Netflix, Disney, and Hulu (October 16-18)
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