Jake Shane is ready for his close-up.
The internet personality, known as “Octopusslover8” online, announced his role in the upcoming fourth season of Hacks with a behind-the-scenes photo of his appearance on the Max comedy.
“It’s not every day you fall in love with a TV show,” Jake wrote alongside the pic in an April 2 Instagram post, “and then get to guest star in it.”
The 25-year-old went on to thank the creatives behind the Emmy-winning series—which stars Jean Smart as a legendary comedian seeking to reinvent herself—for “trusting me with their vision,” saying he was “so grateful to be a part of this masterpiece of a show.”
Jake first gained prominence as a TikTok creator in 2023 with his humorous historical reenactments, later launching his Therapuss podcast which has featured notable interviews with stars like Glen Powell, Joe Jonas and Tate McRae. But the influencer has also been candid about the intrapersonal effects of his meteoric rise.
“I think when I realized the growth wasn’t normal is when my mental health got bad,” he told GQ in 2023. “I gained a million followers in a week and I really truly thought that is what happened to everyone with a following on TikTok.”
But Jake couldn’t help envisioning his own demise, explaining that “part of my anxiety has always been that when something is going good, all I can think about is how it could go bad.”
Thankfully, the social media star has found engaging with his millions of followers to be therapeutic.
“It genuinely makes me feel so much better when we all talk in the comments,” he explained. “I don’t know if it makes my followers feel less alone—I call them my pussies—I don’t know if it makes the pussies feel less alone. But it really makes me feel less alone when I realize that other people are going through it too.”
Hacks season four premieres April 10 on Max. To learn when more of your favorite shows are back, keep reading…
Don’t Date Brandon (Paramount+) – Oct. 28
Don’t Date Brandon is a gripping true-crime docuseries that follows a modern romance that spiraled into a dangerous game of deception. When Amber starts dating Brandon after meeting him online, he seems like the perfect boyfriend. But when she connects with his ex-wife, Athena, everything is turned upside-down as they learn the truth together: Brandon is a manipulative liar with dark secrets.
As the two women launch a podcast to expose Brandon and discuss the warning signs they missed, more victims come forward, and new details and stories emerge. This is a story about more than one man’s lies…it’s about survival, solidarity and the women who refused to stay silent.
Selling Sunset (Netflix) – Oct. 29
The O Group agents are back for an explosive season nine. New faces bring new feuds and as the pressure turns up in their personal and professional lives, some might not have what it takes to keep their seat at the brokerage. As the landscape in Los Angeles quickly changes, everyone will have to adapt to a new reality.
Love Is Blind Reunion (Netflix) – Oct. 29
If season nine of Love is Blind left you blindsided, just wait until the reunion. It’s time to set the stories straight and reveal the biggest shockers of all.
Down Cemetery Road (Apple TV+) – Oct. 29
When a house explodes in a quiet Oxford suburb and a girl disappears in the aftermath, neighbor Sarah Tucker (Ruth Wilson) becomes obsessed with finding her and enlists the help of private investigator Zoë Boehm (Emma Thompson). Zoë and Sarah suddenly find themselves in a complex conspiracy that reveals people long believed dead are still among the living, while the living are fast joining the dead.
Bigfoot Took Her (Discovery Channel) – Oct. 29
When teenager Theresa Bier mysteriously vanished in California’s Sierra National Forest in 1987, a surprising suspect emerged: Bigfoot. Now, investigator Jessica Chobot and 29-year LAPD veteran Robert Collier reopen one of the most bizarre missing persons cases in modern history in hopes of bringing closure to Theresa’s unsolved disappearance.
Hazbin Hotel (Prime Video) – Oct. 29
Hazbin Hotel follows Charlie, the princess of Hell, as she pursues her seemingly impossible goal of rehabilitating demons to peacefully reduce overpopulation in her kingdom. After a yearly extermination imposed by angels, she opens a hotel in the hopes that patrons will be “checking out” into Heaven. While most of Hell mocks her goal, her devoted partner Vaggie, and their first test subject, adult film-star Angel Dust, stick by her side. When a powerful entity known as the “Radio Demon” reaches out to assist Charlie in her endeavors, her crazy dream is given a chance to become reality.
Joy to the World (Hulu & Disney+) – Nov. 1
Lifestyle guru Joy Edwards (Emmanuelle Chriqui) – whose cookbooks feature her perfect home life and family – is horrified when a TV network decides to film Christmas dinner at her fabled, but fabricated, country home. Now, she must recruit her best friend Max (Chad Michael Murray) to pose as her fake husband for the cameras – but they both discover something real along the way.
Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking (Food Network) – Nov. 2
Season two will feature even more spellbinding creations, enchanted elements and baking wizardry as a new field of competitors embark on the experience of a lifetime. Hosts James and OliverPhelps (Fred and George Weasley) bring their charm, humor and behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and are joined by esteemed culinary judges Carla Hall and Jozef Youssef, who bring their discerning palates and high expectations to the table. Special guests Warwick Davis (Professor Flitwick), Afshan Azad (Padma Patil) and Devon Murray (Seamus Finnigan) help evaluate the competitors’ showpieces as they share their own stories from the films.
I Love LA (HBO) – Nov. 2
The new comedy follows an ambitious friend group as they navigate life and love in L.A.
Robin Hood (MGM+) – Nov. 2
Robin Hood brings a modern energy to the classic tale of the roguish outlaw hero who stole from the rich and gave to the poor, and the epic love story between him and a courageous and daring Marian. It is a smart, sweeping, romantic adventure that brings historical authenticity, psychological depth, and a heightened focus on the relationship between Rob and Marian to the beloved story. Following the Norman invasion of England, Rob – a Saxon forester’s son – and Marian, the daughter of a Norman lord – fall in love and work together to fight for justice and freedom. As Rob rises as the leader of a band of rebel outlaws, Marian infiltrates the power at court, as both work together to thwart royal corruption and bring peace to the land.
In the Eye of the Storm (Discovery Channel) – Nov. 2
The season continues with powerful stories from across the country: Local residents in Los Angeles and Pacific Palisades who became unexpected heroes as overwhelming wildfires engulfed entire neighborhoods in early 2025; the terrifying path of a tropical wave that intensified into Category 4 Hurricane Ian and devastated entire coastal communities in Florida; a rare and unexpected EF3 twister that touched down in a small Northern Michigan town; and the dramatic search-and-rescue efforts in Texas, where locals navigated streets by boat after Hurricane Harvey’s raging 130-mph winds tore apart entire buildings.
Holiday Baking Championship (Food Network) – Nov. 3
Holiday Baking Championship will return and, for the first time ever, will split the 12 competing bakers into two teams of Naughty vs. Nice as host Jesse Palmer welcomes them to an adorable, immersive holiday village with a working coffee shop, general store, and town hall. In this joyful world, the teams will take on tasks like “Snow Day Desserts,” “Chrismukkah Platters,” and of course, “Naughty Elf Desserts” – complete with advantages that lean either mischievous or merry. Judges Duff Goldman, Nancy Fuller andKardea Brown will bring tough love as they determine which amazing baker will earn the title of Holiday Baking Champion and receive a feature in Food Network magazine and the grand prize of $25,000.
St. Denis Medical (NBC) – Nov. 3
The medical comedy returns for season two.
All’s Fair (Hulu) – Nov. 4
A team of female divorce attorneys leave a male-dominated firm to open their own powerhouse practice. Fierce, brilliant, and emotionally complicated, they navigate high-stakes breakups, scandalous secrets, and shifting allegiances—both in the courtroom and within their own ranks. In a world where money talks and love is a battleground, these women don’t just play the game—they change it.
The series stars Kim Kardashian, Naomi Watts, Niecy Nash-Betts, Teyana Taylor, Matthew Noszka with Sarah Paulson and Glenn Close.
Squid Game: The Challenge (Netflix) – Nov. 4
Squid Game: The Challenge returns for a gripping second season. This time, 456 brand-new contestants will enter the ultimate test of strategy, alliances, and endurance as they compete for a life-changing $4.56 million prize. Inspired by the iconic original series – with shocking new twists and never-before-seen games – season two raises the stakes higher than ever. As players face elimination at every turn, only one can emerge victorious. New players. New games. New rules.
Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas (Food Network) – Nov. 5
Guy Fieri makes the most wonderful time of the year even more wonderful, with a high-stakes holiday incarnation of the ultimate sudden-death culinary showdown, Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas. And because the holidays are a time for cooking with the ones you love, chefs will be invited to pair up in teams of two to compete for glory and goodwill. In every battle, teams will serve up a savory and a sweet dish based on the spin of the Randomizer. The chef teams will need to be in sync and on their game to earn the title, the belt, a $100,000 cash prize furnished by Carnival Cruise Lines and their split of an additional $50,000 prize to give to a cause close to their hearts.
Expedition Unknown (Discovery Channel) – Nov. 5
With exclusive access to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, explorer Josh Gates unravels long-held conspiracy theories about how this marvel of engineering was truly built. Using first-of-its-kind 3D scans of a mysterious tunnel system, Gates executes a daring experiment to replicate the Pyramid’s construction, uncovering a labyrinth of secrets buried deep beneath the stone.
Expedition Files (Discovery Channel) – Nov. 5
Gates embarks on a time-travelling quest, taking us into the past to solve history’s most enduring mysteries. Gates reveals fresh evidence and striking, new revelations that could rewrite history as we know it. In the season premiere, Gates examines an explosive new theory about the fate of vanished Teamsters leader Jimmy Hoffa. He also reveals the extraordinary artifact that may finally end the age-old hunt for the Holy Grail and sets sail to unravel a maritime mystery – the disappearance of German inventor Rudolph Diesel, the man whose engines changed the world.
All Her Fault (Peacock) – Nov. 6
Marissa Irvine (Sarah Snook) arrives to collect her young son Milo from his first playdate, but the woman who answers the door isn’t a mother she recognizes. She doesn’t have Milo and has never heard of him. And so begins every parent’s worst nightmare.
Wicked Special Event (NBC) – Nov. 6
In celebration of Universal Pictures’ highly anticipated film Wicked: For Good, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande will be joined by their co-stars and other surprise guests to perform many songs from the first movie—and maybe some from the sequel—at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
ALEX VS AROD (HBO) – Nov. 6
From the pinnacle of athletic success to the depths of scandal, Alex Rodriguez saw his prolific baseball career marred by a high-profile suspension for performance-enhancing drug use. Told through a series of intimate interviews with Rodriguez, ALEX VS AROD explores the dualities of one of the most polarizing figures in sports. With the benefit of hindsight and years of intense self-examination, Rodriguez confronts the personal struggles and controversies that shaped his journey from “Alex,” a baseball prodigy abandoned by his father, to “A-Rod,” the decorated MLB superstar driven by a relentless pursuit of greatness, no matter the cost. Featuring insights from family, friends, teammates, and broadcasters, the series examines the events that fueled Rodriguez’s rise and fall, as well as his extraordinary talent, his place in baseball history, and the personal growth that defines his life as “Alex” today.
Happy’s Place (NBC) – Nov. 7
Bobbie (Reba McEntire) inherits her father’s tavern (Happy’s Place) and is surprised to discover that she has a new business partner, Isabella (Belissa Escobedo), a twentysomething half-sister that she never knew she had.
Season two debuts this fall.
Stumble (NBC) – Nov. 7
A mockumentary about the ridiculously high stakes competitive world of junior college cheer.
Maxton Hall – The World Between Us (Prime Video) – Nov. 7
Those who fly high can also fall low…After their passionate night together in Oxford and her greatest life goal within reach, everything seems to be going perfectly for Ruby (Harriet Herbig-Matten). But a stroke of fate in James’ (Damian Hardung) family changes everything and James himself, of all people, brings her back from cloud nine to a harsh reality. Ruby is devastated. She has never had such strong feelings for anyone as she does for James – and she has never been so hurt by anyone either. She wants her old life back, where no one at Maxton Hall knew her and she wasn’t part of the elitist world of her classmates. But she can’t forget James – especially since he’s doing everything he can to win her back.
Power Book IV: Force (Starz) – Nov. 7
This season, Tommy Egan’s relentless ambition to dominate Chicago’s drug game comes at a high cost. In order to claim the throne as kingpin, he must navigate an ever-evolving dynamic with his business partner, Diamond (Isaac Keys), and a contentious relationship with Diamond’s brother, Jenard (Kris D. Lofton). As pressure mounts from the coalition, the Feds, Miguel’s crew and the Marquez Cartel, Tommy must find a way to protect his family and those he loves, including Mireya (Carmela Zumbado).
Gold Rush (Discovery Channel) – Nov. 7
With only a few short months to mine, top bosses and rising underdogs collide in a race to claim new ground, move more dirt, and strike it rich. Channeling the spirit of America’s original gold rush, this season is a cutthroat scramble where loyalties are tested, tensions run high, and fortunes hang in the balance. By the end of the season, the combined total for all miners will reach nearly $100 million, marking the biggest pay day in Gold Rush history.
Pluribus (Apple TV+) – Nov. 7
The new series is a genre-bending original in which the most miserable person on Earth must save the world from happiness.
Snapped: Behind Bars (Oxygen) – Nov. 9
The third season of Snapped: Behind Bars takes viewers behind prison walls to meet convicted individuals featured on Snapped, who are now willing to discuss their cases. These exclusive jailhouse interviews will walk audiences through the point of view of the accused themselves, using the previous episodes of Snapped as archival to weave in the case details. The episodes feature new interviews with experts who provide insights into the psychology of the perpetrators. Friends and family who have not spoken out previously also sit down and share emotional statements and current updates.
Killer Relationship (Oxygen) – Nov. 9
Season four of Killer Relationship with Faith Jenkins continues to investigate complex relationships that end in untimely tragedy. In addition to romantic couples, this highly emotional season will also explore the fraught dynamics between family, colleagues and friendships, uncovering how any relationship has the potential to be a killer relationship. With her background as a criminal prosecutor in the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, and with her expertise in matters of the heart, Faith Jenkins gives her professional POV of the nightmarish cases. With first-hand accounts from victims’ family, friends and law enforcement, each hour-long episode reveals the inner workings of intimate attachments that seemed fated to last forever but ultimately end in murder.
Killer Grannies (Oxygen) – Nov. 9
The new true-crime series, hosted by Oscar-nominated actress June Squibb, chronicles shocking cases involving a killer no one would suspect: Grandma. In every self-contained episode, a rollercoaster ride of a case unfolds as investigators dig deep and chase every lead until they finally catch their unexpected killer. Through gripping archival footage, selective recreations and cinematic imagery, and in-depth interviews with investigators, prosecutors, friends and family, every episode will peel back the plastic cover on the couch to uncover a world of sinister plots and evil deeds unpacking why and how these maternal matriarchs of the family can turn deadly.
