This weekend’s streaming highlights include new seasons and premieres across major platforms, just in time for Halloween. Paramount+ releases Season 2 of *Dexter: Resurrection* on October 30, featuring fresh star power with Brian Cox and Dan Stevens. Apple TV debuts *Nocturne*, a serial killer detective series starring Liev Schreiber and Stephen Graham, while HBO Max returns with the fourth season of the lavish period drama *The Gilded Age* on November 1. Netflix offers the quirky workplace comedy *Minimum Wage*, following teens running a chaotic pizzeria, reflecting its move toward short-form, youth-oriented content.

Several finales and ongoing series also grab attention. *American Horror Story* Season 13 and *Avatar: Seven Havens* both conclude this Friday on FX/Hulu and Paramount+, respectively. On MGM+, *American Hostage* wraps up its limited run this Sunday, featuring standout performances from Jon Hamm and Giovanni Ribisi in a tension-filled hostage drama. Additionally, Apple TV’s *Dark Matter* season two finale drops this weekend, continuing its sci-fi multiverse themes, while Hulu closes out *The Drop: A Snowfall Saga* Season 1, a sequel to *Snowfall* set against the 1990s rap scene and street culture.

For fans of Halloween, the guide recommends a collection of classic horror movies now streaming. HBO Max hosts seminal films like *The Exorcist* (1973) and *The Shining* (1980), while Netflix offers Ridley Scott’s iconic 1979 film *Alien*. AMC+ streams *Halloween* (1978), the quintessential slasher film by John Carpenter, and HBO Max features *A Nightmare on Elm Street* (1984), Wes Craven’s supernatural slasher hit introducing Freddy Krueger. These films provide essential viewing for the spooky season, alongside other festive family-friendly options like Peacock’s *Minions & Monsters*.

In theatrical releases, *The Only Living Pickpocket in New York* tells the story of a veteran thief navigating a changing city, starring John Turturro and Steve Buscemi, but the holiday horror *Christmas at the Kringles* has garnered overwhelmingly negative reviews. The article also notes Patrick Stewart’s recent passing, adding a somber cultural touchpoint, and highlights a Halloween-themed *Halo* livestream event featuring Erik Kain himself on October 30. This comprehensive weekend guide balances new premieres, finales, and Halloween must-watch classics across streaming platforms and theaters.