Picks for October 16, 2026
Heating up. Not charting yet.
10 shows a day with demand behind them and no spot on any Top 10. We check every one against the charts that follow.
Picks for October 16, 2026
Rank 1
The Diplomat
2023 · TV show
New episodes since Oct 15 on Netflix.
StrongCharted 1 day later, Netflix US, #2 on October 17, 2026. Peak #1, 9 chart days
55/100
+5.6 today
Rank 2
The Lowdown
2025 · TV show
New episodes since Oct 14 on Disney+, Hulu.
StrongCharted 1 day later, Disney+ CA, #6 on October 17, 2026. Peak #6, 2 chart days
51/100
+7.1 today
Rank 3
The Sopranos
1999 · TV show
Streaming on HBO Max, Hulu.
WatchWaiting on charts
34/100
-3.5 today
Rank 4
Breaking Bad
2008 · TV show
Streaming on Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video.
WatchWaiting on charts
41/100
+2.5 today
Rank 5
The Walking Dead
2010 · TV show
Streaming on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, HBO Max.
WatchCharted 7 days later, Claro Video MX, #4 on October 23, 2026. Peak #4, 3 chart days
35/100
-2.7 today
Rank 6
Taskmaster
2015 · TV show
Streaming on Hulu, Netflix, Disney+.
WatchWaiting on charts
36/100
+0.8 today
Rank 7
The Office
2005 · TV show
Streaming on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Peacock, HBO Max, Hulu.
WatchWaiting on charts
36/100
-1.6 today
Rank 8
The Big Bang Theory
2007 · TV show
Streaming on HBO Max, Hulu, Netflix.
WatchWaiting on charts
35/100
-1.1 today
Rank 9
Blue Lights
2023 · TV show
Streaming on Prime Video, HBO Max.
WatchWaiting on charts
35/100
+1.3 today
Rank 10
The Ark
2023 · TV show
Streaming on Prime Video.
WatchWaiting on charts
36/100
+0.5 today
Movies landing on streaming
Movies with a date inside 3 days on the service they are made for. Other movies are left out: they chart no more often than a random pick.
Rank 1
Companion
2025 · Movie
Lands Oct 18 on HBO Max, Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu.
StrongCharted 4 days later, Hulu US, #9 on October 20, 2026. Peak #9, 1 chart day
18/100
+4.3 today
Rank 2
Sacrifice
2026 · Movie
Lands Oct 16 on Netflix.
StrongCharted 1 day later, Netflix US, #3 on October 17, 2026. Peak #2, 9 chart days
28/100
-13.2 today
Picked, then charted
The Rehearsal
Picked October 21
4 days later, HBO Max US, #9
YAGA
Picked October 21
3 days later, HBO Max IT, #3
Nobody Wants This
Picked October 23
1 day later, Netflix CA, #1
The Walking Dead
Picked October 5
18 days later, Claro Video MX, #4
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners
Picked October 21
1 day later, Netflix AU, #2
Track record
| Charted in 14 days | In 30 days | Median lead | All eligible, 14 days | All eligible, 30 days | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shows we called | 35.5% 27 of 76 | 37% 10 of 27 | 4 days | 23.6% 35 of 148 | 26.4% 23 of 87 |
| Strong calls | 57.5% 23 of 40 | 50% 4 of 8 | 3 days | 23.6% 35 of 148 | 26.4% 23 of 87 |
| Watch calls | 11.1% 4 of 36 | 31.6% 6 of 19 | 11 days | 23.6% 35 of 148 | 26.4% 23 of 87 |
| Rule list, before review | 34.6% 27 of 78 | 37% 10 of 27 | 5 days | 23.6% 35 of 148 | 26.4% 23 of 87 |
| Random shows from pool | 21.2% 14 of 66 | 26.5% 9 of 34 | 7 days | 23.6% 35 of 148 | 26.4% 23 of 87 |
By market
| Market | Shows called | Charted in 14 days | Random from pool | Whole pool |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide | 76 | 35.5% | 21.2% | 23.6% |
| Australia | 78 | 19.2% | 2.4% | 8.6% |
| Brazil | 76 | 18.4% | 2.4% | 7.3% |
| Canada | 80 | 16.3% | 9.6% | 8.1% |
| Germany | 73 | 17.8% | 5.2% | 9.4% |
| Spain | 72 | 16.7% | 8% | 5.8% |
| France | 81 | 18.5% | 6.2% | 7.2% |
| United Kingdom | 76 | 21.1% | 4.3% | 8.8% |
| India | 65 | 7.7% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Italy | 74 | 13.5% | 11.9% | 7% |
| Japan | 82 | 6.1% | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| South Korea | 75 | 5.3% | 3.3% | 2.2% |
| Mexico | 86 | 19.8% | 4.8% | 7.6% |
| Netherlands | 75 | 16% | 6.3% | 8.3% |
| United States | 86 | 33.7% | 15.7% | 14.3% |
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