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Funko's booth #4515 at New York Comic Con sells limited convention exclusives from 8 to 11 October, by reservation or a random virtual queue, led by a One Piece Young Big Mom Pop!.

The Swedish Academy announces the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature from the Börssalen in Stockholm's old stock exchange, where its permanent secretary opens the doors to say the name aloud.

david production adapts Oreco Tachibana's Meiji-era romance Firefly Wedding, in which a dying noblewoman proposes to the assassin sent to kill her, for Fuji TV this fall.

In the criminal justice system, sexually-based offenses are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate these vicious felonies are members of an elite squad known as the Special Victims Unit. These are their stories. Season 28 starts on NBC.

A year after its $9.1 billion takeover, Sanofi is laying off 229 former Blueprint Medicines staff and closing Blueprint's two Sidney Street offices in Cambridge, with separations from 9 October 2026 to late June 2027.

In the criminal justice system, the people are represented by two separate, yet equally important, groups: the police, who investigate crime; and the district attorneys, who prosecute the offenders. These are their stories. Season 26 starts on NBC.

The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World II premieres, Zero-G's second season of the magic-academy fantasy that pits Ray White and his classmates against rival schools and a darker hidden threat.

Elsbeth follows Elsbeth Tascioni, an astute but unconventional attorney who utilizes her singular point of view to make unique observations and corner brilliant criminals alongside the NYPD. After leaving her successful legal career in Chicago to tackle a new investigative role in New York City, Elsbeth finds herself jockeying with the toast of the NYPD, Captain C.W. Wagner, a charismatic and revered leader. Working alongside Elsbeth is Officer Kaya Blanke, a stoic and ethical officer who quickly develops an appreciation for Elsbeth's insightful and offbeat ways. The premiere, "Crazy in Love": Elsbeth crosses paths with renowned marriage counselor Serena Collyer, whose cool demeanor hides a murderous and messy passion. Also, Teddy sets a wedding date. Season 4 starts on CBS.

The Norwegian Nobel Committee announces the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo on 9 October at 11:00 CEST, choosing from 287 nominees (208 individuals, 79 organizations). On 20 September 2026 Kalshi had no clear favourite: Doctors Without Borders at 13%, Sudan's Emergency Response Rooms at 12% and Save the Children at 11%.

In Fire Country, seeking redemption and a shortened prison sentence, young convict Bode Donovan joins a firefighting program that returns him to his small Northern California hometown, where he and other inmates work alongside elite firefighters to extinguish massive blazes across the region. The premiere, "Founders' Day": As Edgewater celebrates its annual Founders' Day festival, a catastrophic sinkhole opens beneath Main Street, trapping residents underground and forcing Station 42 into a high-stakes rescue. Meanwhile, a mysterious former firefighter arrives in Edgewater. Season 5 starts on CBS.

In Boston Blue, NYPD Detective Danny Reagan takes a position with Boston PD. Once in Boston, he is paired with Detective Lena Silver, the eldest daughter of a prominent law enforcement family. The premiere, "The Crash": When a series of murders begins mirroring the infamous Boston Strangler killings, Danny and Lena race to stop a copycat killer before he strikes again. As panic grips the city, Jonah and Sean, fresh off their rookie year, as well as Henry Reagan, jump in to help Danny and Lena track down and arrest the killer. Also, Danny faces a career-defining promotion while Lena uncovers a lead that could link the attack on Detective Rodgers to a powerful figure. Season 2 starts on CBS.

Sheriff Country focuses on straight-shooting sheriff Mickey Fox, the stepsister of Cal Fire's division chief Sharon Leone, who investigates criminal activity as she patrols the streets of small-town Edgewater while contending with her ex-con father, Wes, who is an off-the-grid marijuana grower, and a mysterious incident involving her wayward daughter. The premiere, "Cyclone": As Sheriff Mickey Fox struggles to process a shocking revelation about her family, she races to save a troubled young woman whose descent into a dangerous criminal operation uncovers a growing threat to all of Edgewater. Season 2 starts on CBS.