Netflix is getting Percy Jackson. The streamer has acquired the first two seasons of Percy Jackson and the Olympians for a three-month, non-exclusive window starting Sunday, October 4, ahead of the fantasy series’ Season 3 premiere Friday, November 20 on Disney+. That means viewers can catch up on the Greek mythology saga on Netflix before Disney’s Season 3 drops.
The deal is part of a broader wave of acquisitions announced across the industry. Here is everything coming to streamers and networks this fall, broken down by platform.
Percy Jackson Arrives on Netflix
The Percy Jackson and the Olympians acquisition gives Netflix a strong entry in the fantasy genre. The first two seasons will be available for three months, after which the window ends. The timing means viewers who want to jump into the series before Disney’s Season 3 premiere can do so on Netflix.
The deal is non-exclusive, which means Disney can still make the show available elsewhere during the window. That is a standard arrangement in streaming rights deals, but it keeps the content accessible to audiences who might not subscribe to Disney+.
ABC Shows Head to Netflix
Netflix is also picking up two ABC series. Will Trent Seasons 1-4 will start Tuesday, November 3, followed by Shifting Gears Seasons 1 and 2 on Tuesday, December 1. Both shows are heading back to their original network in January 2027, so this is a chance to catch them before they leave.
Disney Library Titles Come to Netflix
Netflix is also adding several Disney library titles. Felicity arrives in its complete series run beginning Wednesday, October 7. The other Disney shows — Revenge, Army Wives, and Fresh Off the Boat — will arrive at dates to be announced.
This is a standard move for Netflix. The streamer regularly acquires older Disney properties to fill out its catalog. These shows are not new, but they are familiar comfort viewing for subscribers.
Beavis and Butt-Head Returns to Comedy Central
Comedy Central is reviving Beavis and Butt-Head for a fourth season. The new season, consisting of 12 episodes, will premiere Wednesday, October 14 at 10:30 p.m., following a new episode of South Park. That placement is a smart move, since South Park draws a large live-TV audience.
The revival comes from Mike Judge, the creator of the original series.
VisionQuest Closes the Marvel TV Trilogy
Disney+ is releasing a new trailer for VisionQuest, which premieres Wednesday, October 14. The series concludes the Marvel TV trilogy that began with WandaVision and continued with Agatha All Along.
The official logline describes Vision (Paul Bettany) as “rebooted and having escaped from those who sought to weaponize him.” He is forced out of hiding when a bounty puts him on the run with Thomas Shepherd (Ruaridh Mollica), “a mysterious boy who may be Vision’s son, reincarnate.”
This is a significant moment for the television branch. The trilogy started with WandaVision and expanded into Agatha All Along. Now VisionQuest wraps it up.
Awkwafina Takes Over Lum’s Restaurant
Apple TV is launching Awkwafina: The Unlikely Cook on Friday, November 6. The eight-part culinary docuseries follows Awkwafina “on a cross-country culinary road trip as she attempts to revive her family’s beloved Chinese restaurant,” Lum’s, in Flushing, New York.
She gets help from chefs including Roy Choi and Martin Yan, along with fellow actor Jimmy O. Yang. The show combines Awkwafina’s comedy with a genuine cooking challenge.
The Forsytes Season 2 Heads to PBS
PBS has released the first trailer for The Forsytes Season 2. The new season adds Richard Rankin (“Outlander”), Sarah Alexander (“Pennyworth”), and Nia Ashi (“Bob Marley: One Love”) to the ensemble. The premiere is set for 2027.
The show’s trailer has been released, and the cast additions bring fresh faces to the ensemble.
What to Watch First
If you are a viewer looking to plan your fall, here is how the dates break down:
- Percy Jackson and the Olympians Seasons 1 and 2 arrive on Netflix Sunday, October 4.
- Beavis and Butt-Head Season 4 premieres Wednesday, October 14 on Comedy Central.
- VisionQuest premieres Wednesday, October 14 on Disney+.
- Awkwafina: The Unlikely Cook premieres Friday, November 6 on Apple TV.
- Will Trent Seasons 1-4 start Tuesday, November 3 on Netflix.
- Shifting Gears Seasons 1 and 2 start Tuesday, December 1 on Netflix.
That is a busy stretch. The Percy Jackson arrival on Netflix, Beavis and Butt-Head‘s fourth season, and Awkwafina: The Unlikely Cook all land within days of each other. Viewers who want to keep up with multiple platforms will need a calendar handy.
Why This Matters for Streaming
These deals matter because they keep content moving through the ecosystem. A show that leaves one service often lands somewhere else soon after. For viewers, that means the entertainment never really disappears, even if the subscription changes.
The Percy Jackson deal is particularly notable because it pairs the Netflix window with Disney’s own upcoming premiere. Netflix gets the first look, and Disney gets the exclusive. It is a model that has worked for years.
The Beavis and Butt-Head revival is a cultural artifact returning to television. The show is returning for Season 4, and its premiere on Comedy Central follows a new episode of South Park.
The Bottom Line
This is a solid haul for Netflix. The Percy Jackson acquisition gives the streamer a young-skewing fantasy hit. The ABC pickups add crime procedurals and a reality competition series to the mix. The Disney library titles offer comfort viewing for subscribers who want familiar favorites.
For viewers, the takeaway is simple: save the dates. The fall slate is packed, and the next few months will see a steady stream of new releases across multiple platforms.
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