Streaming today, October 4, 2026, brings a targeted slate of releases across major platforms, highlighted by the return of notable anime and adult animated series, as reported by napolike.it and napolike.com.
Prime Video Launches Neapolitan Drama Criature
Prime Video debuts the Italian film Criature on October 4, 2026. Directed by Cecile Allegra and shot in Naples, the 2024 film stars Marco D’Amore as Mimmo Sannino, a figure who attempts to bring school dropouts back into the classroom. The cast also features Marianna Fontana, Alessio Gallo, and Maria Esposito. The storyline centers on neighborhood redemption through education, as Mimmo and his collaborator Anna provide local youth with an alternative to surrounding degradation.
Netflix Premieres Second Season of Badminton Anime Blue Box
Netflix expands its anime catalog with the second season of Blue Box, released on Sunday, October 4, 2026. Adapted from Kōji Miura’s manga, the series follows Taiki, a badminton prospect, and Chinatsu, a rhythmic gymnastics standout, as they navigate athletics and early romance in a shared gymnasium. New episodes air weekly every Sunday, with a total of 13 episodes planned through the end of the year. Napolike.it recommends catching up on previous episodes before starting the new run.
HBO Max Streams Adult Animation Get Jiro
HBO Max introduces Get Jiro on October 4, 2026, an adult animated series derived from the comic book by Anthony Bourdain and Joel Rose. Set in a futuristic Los Angeles, the narrative follows a sushi master enacting vengeance against rival culinary factions. Distributed via Adult Swim and the streaming platform, the project combines culinary themes with graphic action and a distinct visual style. The release carries a maturity warning for younger audiences.
Law and Order Finale and Sheriff Country on Sky and NOW
Sky Investigation broadcasts the season 25 finale of Law & Order on Sunday, October 4, 2026, concluding the current run of cases within the New York precinct for American television’s longest-running procedural. NOW subscribers can access the episode via streaming on the same day. Additionally, NOW hosts the second part of the first season of Sheriff Country, a Fire Country spin-off starring Morena Baccarin as Sheriff Mickey Fox, which launched online on September 29, 2026.
RaiPlay Airs Season 8 of The Rookie
Rai 2 premieres the eighth season of The Rookie on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 21:00 local time, broadcasting two back-to-back primetime episodes. The procedural follows veteran officer John Nolan and his squad across an 18-episode season. Viewers can also stream the episodes on RaiPlay, the public broadcaster’s free digital platform, following the live broadcast.
Recent Releases Still Available Across Platforms
Platforms continue to feature titles from previous days, including Prime Video’s additions of The Accursed, Red Queen 2, and the Italian comedy Ingorgo. Netflix maintains the Florence Pugh miniseries East of Eden (referred to in local reports as La valle dell’Eden), while Disney+ streams American Horror Story 13 and Coven Academy.
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