A gore-free guide to Halloween viewing

If you prefer your Halloween viewing to be less frightful, our television critic has rounded up some of his favorite series and episodes to watch this season.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment October 26, 2024 Not into gore and gloom? Here's a guide to lighter Halloween viewing If you prefer your Halloween viewing to be less frightful, our television critic has rounded up some of his favorite series and episodes to watch this season. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT LACMA announces opening date for 2026 as scaffolding comes down on Wilshire Boulevard The L.A. County Museum of Art announced its opening date for the Peter Zumthor-designed David Geffen Galleries as the new structure comes into view. SHARE       READ MORE Ella Purnell has lots of experience with bloody scenes. 'Sweetpea' is no exception Thanks to "Yellowjackets" and "Fallout," Ella Purnell's star has risen exponentially, but "Sweetpea" represents a step forward for the actor: It's the first series she's executive produced. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Simone Biles honored in L.A. as champion for kids. Will the GOAT return to compete in 2028 Olympics? Simone Biles was honored for work with Friends of the Children. She spoke about it, the Paris Olympics, 2028 L.A. Games, her Netflix doc and loving her Black job. SHARE       READ MORE Phil Lesh, bassist for Grateful Dead, dies at 84 Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh propelled many of the band's wilder explorations while taking a rare vocal turn on fan favorite 'Box of Rain.' SHARE       READ MORE Review: Labor organizers score against Amazon in 'Union,' a complex, essential documentary In 2022, Amazon's Staten Island warehouse became the site of a defiant labor showdown that made national headlines, here chronicled in its many twists and turns. SHARE       READ MORE 'Somebody Somewhere' changed Jeff Hiller's life. He's grateful, even as the show comes to an end The actor is wistful about the final season of the HBO dramedy that he co-stars in with Bridget Everett, but he's 'just living in gratitude that it aired at all.' SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes‌.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2024, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences • Manage email alert subscriptions or unsubscribe • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy • Do Not Sell My Personal Information • CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW