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The Good Lord Bird
The Comedy Store
In this limited series, “Onion” is an enslaved boy who becomes a member of John Brown’s family of abolitionist soldiers at the time of the 1859 raid at Harpers Ferry. Ethan Hawke, Joshua Caleb Johnson, Beau Knapp (TV-MA) Premieres on Showtime Oct. 4
This five-part documentary series chronicles the evolution of comedy from within the walls of the iconic L.A. club the Comedy Store, which launched the careers of many well-known comics, including Richard Pryor, Robin Williams, Sarah Silverman and more. (TV-MA) Premieres on Showtime Oct. 4
Swallow
The Gentlemen
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The Comedy Store: © 2014 Getty Images. Credit: Valerie Macon
Swallow: © 2019 IFC Films
The Gentlemen: © 2020 STX Films. Credit: Christopher Raphael.
NEW SERIES
A newly pregnant housewife finds herself increasingly compelled to consume dangerous objects. As her husband and his family tighten their control over her, she must confront the dark secret behind her obsession. Haley Bennett, Austin Stowell, Denis O’Hare (R) Premieres on Showtime Oct. 8
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An American head of a London marijuana empire wants to get out of the business. To leave, he will need to withstand plots, schemes, bribery and blackmail attempts to steal his operation. Matthew McConaughey, Charlie Hunnam, Hugh Grant (R) Premieres on Showtime Oct. 17
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