New on Netflix in October

The nights will soon be drawing in and that means we need sofa-based entertainment to keep us cosy. Fortunately, three of Netflix’s finest and most addictive shows are back with new episodes this month. Kristen Bell and Adam Brody star in the second season of the delightful romantic comedy Nobody Wants This (Hot Rabbi FTW); Keri Russell returns as the US Ambassador to Britain with a whole new set of problems in The Diplomat season 3; and epic fantasy drama The Witcher is back for a fourth instalment with a shiny new lead actor.

There’s new film drama with Steve, The Woman In Cabin 10 and Ballad Of A Small Player, as well as explosive action thriller A House Of Dynamite. We’re also excited about documentaries Victoria Beckham and Nightmares Of Nature – plus the long-awaited adaptation of Roald Dahl’s The Twits arrives with inspiration for some highly creative Halloween costumes.

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Here’s all you need to know about the best TV show and film releases on Netflix in October 2025…

Stream it in Apps > Netflix from Friday 3 October

After Jeffrey Dahmer and the Menendez brothers, Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan’s anthology crime series moves on to Ed Gein, the reclusive, psychotic killer whose perverse real-life crimes gave rise to everything from Psycho to The Texas Chainsaw Massacre to The Silence Of The Lambs. British actor Charlie Hunnam (Sons Of Anarchy) plays Gein, the seemingly mild-mannered farmer whose house of horrors came to define the American nightmare. Once again, it examines the question: are monsters born or made? Tom Hollander (Feud: Bette And Joan) co-stars as Psycho director Alfred Hitchcock.

Stream it in Apps > Netflix from Friday 3 October

Oppenheimer Academy Award winner Cillian Murphy is the titular Steve, headteacher at a residential school for troubled teens in the 1990s. Because he’s good at his job, managing the constant competition and threat of violence among the young people in his care, his colleagues let his substance abuse issues slide – but when they receive bad news about the institution’s future, it quickly becomes clear how close to the edge Steve is. This gripping drama, adapted from Max Porter’s novel Shy, is a tour de force from Murphy.

Stream season 1 in Apps > Netflix from Wednesday 8 October

Boots is a coming-of-age story with a difference. In the 1990s, when being gay in the US military was still illegal, closeted Cameron (Miles Heizer, 13 Reasons Why) tries to give his life some direction by joining the Marine Corps, along with his best friend Ray (Liam Oh). As part of a surprisingly diverse group of recruits, they negotiate the literal and metaphorical landmines of boot camp, in an environment designed to push them to their limits. An irreverent and offbeat comedy drama with sharp wit and plenty of heart.

Stream the limited series in Apps > Netflix from Thursday 9 October

The docuseries Beckham, focusing on footballer and icon David Beckham, was a huge hit on Netflix in 2023 (“Be honest!”). Now it’s the turn of the equally illustrious Victoria Beckham, in a three-part doc that traces her story from her childhood through the Spice Girls phenomenon to her relentless work to establish herself in the competitive world of haute couture. Find out what drives her constantly to achieve more, with contributions from those closest to her, including David.

Stream it in Apps > Netflix from Friday 10 October

The 1960 film À Bout De Souffle (Breathless) was among the first films of the French nouvelle vague (new wave), the artistic movement that changed western cinema. In this unusual biopic, writer/director Richard Linklater (School Of Rock, Hit Man) chronicles the story of its production, with Guillaume Marbeck as Jean-Luc Godard, the critic turned film-maker who broke all the rules. It’s a celebration of an artist’s vision and an ode to the transformative powers of cinema, with Zoey Deutch – who appeared in Linklater’s Everybody Wants Some!! – as star Jean Seberg.

Stream it in Apps > Netflix from Friday 10 October

Keira Knightley scored a huge hit series on Netflix with Black Doves and we expect similarly big things from this intriguing film, based on Ruth Ware’s 2016 bestselling novel. Knightley is Lo Blacklock, a journalist covering the launch of a luxury ship, whose assignment takes a strange turn when she witnesses someone being thrown overboard. Yet all crew and passengers are accounted for. What’s going on? The cast of this thriller is packed with British talent including Gugu Mbatha-Raw, David Morrissey, Kaya Scodelario, Hannah Waddingham and Guy Pearce (born in Cambridge so we can claim him).

Stream season 1 in Apps > Netflix from Tuesday 14 October

This animated adaptation of Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell, the award-winning series of espionage video games, focuses on Fisher, voiced by Liev Schreiber (The Perfect Couple). He’s a legendary black ops agent who’s pulled back into action, working for a US government division called the Fourth Echelon to help a new recruit unravel a global conspiracy. With mind-boggling visuals, it’s a sharp new take on modern espionage in the hybrid-war era.

Stream it in Apps > Netflix from Wednesday 15 October

Pure, concentrated, high-class tennis goodness – that’s what you’re getting from this tournament featuring six of the very best men’s players in the world, as Netflix brings us another huge live sporting event. Tune in to watch Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Taylor Fritz, Alexander Zverev and Stefanos Tsitsipas battle it out for an eye-opening winner’s prize of $4.5 million in Riyadh. Sadly, Britain’s world no5 Jack Draper misses out with injury, but with the talent on show it’s going to be an incredible contest. The final is on 18 October.

Stream season 3 in Apps > Netflix from Thursday 16 October. Seasons 1-2 available now

If you told us you saw the twist coming at the end of The Diplomat’s second season, we simply wouldn’t believe you. After a shocking turn of events, Grace Penn (Allison Janney) is now the US President, and Kate Wyler (Keri Russell) knows Penn is aware that Kate had her eye on the vice-presidency. So that’s another complicated relationship for Kate to navigate in this intricate world involving decisions that affect millions. The good news for viewers – apart from eight more episodes of this endlessly entertaining show – is a The West Wing reunion, as Bradley Whitford joins the cast to play the First Gentleman, Todd Penn. Yes, CJ and Josh. Married. We just did a little scream.

Stream season 1 in Apps > Netflix from Thursday 16 October

Inspired by the Belgian-French film Les Émotifs Anonymes, this is a story about how love of chocolate can overcome any obstacles. Sounds pretty realistic to us! Shun Oguri (Godzilla Vs Kong) is Sosuke, a prosperous confectioner whose business success hides the fact that he’s unable to physical contact with anyone. Enter Hana (Han Hyo-joo, Moving), who suffers a similar block when it comes to eye contact. Their chocolatey passion brings them together in this sweet romance.

Stream it in Apps > Netflix from Friday 17 October

Two of Roald Dahl’s most monstrous creations come to life in this animated musical comedy version of the classic book, starring Johnny Vegas (could there be any other choice?) as the disgusting Mr Twit and Margo Martindale (The Sticky) as his equally awful wife. When the egregious pair rise to power in their town, it’s up to two brave young people and a family of Muggle-Wumps to stop them. Featuring the voices of Natalie Portman (Thor), Emilia Clarke (Solo), Maitreyi Ramakrishnan (Never Have I Ever), Alan Tudyk (Resident Alien) and Taskmaster maniac Jason Mantzoukas, with music by Talking Heads’ David Byrne and Paramore’s Hayley Williams.

Stream season 2 in Apps > Netflix from Thursday 23 October. Season 1 available now

Like millions of others, we fell hard for this unlikely love story between a cynical podcaster and an unconventional rabbi last autumn and are eager to see the next stage of their romantic journey. Despite all the challenges, the chemistry between Joanne (Kristen Bell, The Good Place) and Noah (Adam Brody, American Fiction) was undeniable: now all they have to do is figure out how to make it work. Justine Lupe (Succession), Timothy Simons (Veep) and Jackie Tohn (GLOW) all return as the pair’s bemused family members, and we have high hopes that this charming show will keep getting better.

Stream it in Apps > Netflix from Friday 24 October

Oscar-winning director Kathryn Bigelow (The Hurt Locker, Zero Dark Thirty) is back doing what she does best in A House Of Dynamite: tense, riveting action, with potential devastation lurking behind each character’s every decision. When a nuclear weapon is detected en route to Chicago, the US government and military officials scramble to respond. But is the threat even real? Idris Elba stars as the President, alongside Rebecca Ferguson (Mission: Impossible – Fallout), Jared Harris (Chernobyl), Greta Lee (Past Lives) and Jason Clarke (Oppenheimer).

Stream season 2 in Apps > Netflix from Tuesday 28 October. Season 1 available now

This collaboration between documentary-maker Plimsoll Productions and the horror experts at Blumhouse has already given us the spine-tingling three-part documentary The Cabin In The Woods, in which vulnerable animals attempt to avoid predators in the North American wilderness. In this second instalment the action moves to the creepy Central American rainforest. A young opossum, a newly hatched iguana and a feisty jumping spider get lost in an unnatural labyrinth and with danger around every corner, they must find a way out before it’s too late. Chilling stuff. Narrated by Stranger Things’ Maya Hawke.

Stream it in Apps > Netflix from Wednesday 29 October

Colin Farrell (In Bruges) is a gambler on the run from his debts and various other unpleasantness, holed up in a hotel in Macau. His casino and drinking habits are becoming overwhelming when he’s offered a lifeline by the mysterious Dao Ming (Fala Chen, Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire). Can he extricate himself from his downward spiral and escape the clutches of private investigator Cynthia Blithe (Tilda Swinton, The Killer)? A distinctive and atmospheric drama from award-winning director Edward Berger (Conclave), with Farrell on top form.

Stream season 4 in Apps > Netflix from Thursday 30 October. Seasons 1-3 available now

The heroic Geralt of Rivia is back and he’s got a new face, as Liam Hemsworth (Independence Day: Resurgence) takes over the role from Henry Cavill. Following the seismic events of the previous season, Geralt has been separated from Yennefer (Anya Chalotra, Wanderlust) and Ciri (Freya Allan, Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes). Their paths are unclear – but they soon find unexpected allies, who might just help them deal with the aftermath of war and find their way back to each other. Expect more epic adventure in this huge hit fantasy series.

• BOO2! A Medea Halloween – Wednesday 1 October

• Dark Winds (Season 1) – Wednesday 1 October

• Love Is Blind (Season 9) – Wednesday 1 October

• Madam (Season 1) – Wednesday 1 October

• RIV4LRIES (Season 1) – Wednesday 1 October

• Dudes (Season 1) – Thursday 2 October

• The Game: You Never Play Alone (Season 1) – Thursday 2 October

• Genie, Make A Wish (Season 1) – Thursday 2 October

• Priscilla – Thursday 2 October

• Rockstar Duki: From The End Of The World – Thursday 2 October

• The New Force (Season 1) – Friday 3 October

• Old Dog, New Tricks (Season 1) – Friday 3 October

• Eileen – Saturday 4 October

• Rurouni Kenshin (Season 2) – Saturday 4 October

• Dr Seuss’ Horton (Season 1) – Monday 6 October

• Reunion – Monday 6 October

• Praise This – Tuesday 7 October

• True Haunting (Season 1) – Tuesday 7 October

• Caramelo – Wednesday 8 October

• Is It Cake? Halloween – Wednesday 8 October

• Néro The Assassin (Season 1) – Wednesday 8 October

• The Resurrected (Season 1) – Thursday 9 October

• Old Money (Season 1) – Friday 10 October

• Swim To Me – Friday 10 October

• Typhoon Family (Season 1) – Saturday 11 October

• Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Deathwatch (Season 1) – Tuesday 14 October

• Everybody Loves Me When I’m Dead – Tuesday 14 October

• Confessions Of A Shopaholic – Thursday 16 October

• Thomas & Friends: Sodor Sings Together – Thursday 16 October

• 27 Nights – Friday 17 October

• Good News – Friday 17 October

• The Perfect Neighbour – Friday 17 October

• She Walks In Darkness – Friday 17 October

• Turn Of The Tide (Season 2) – Friday 17 October

• The Monster Of Florence (Season 1) – Wednesday 22 October

• The Elixir – Thursday 23 October

• The Asset (Season 1) – Monday 27 October

• Physical: Asia (Season 1) – Tuesday 28 October

• Rulers Of Fortune – Wednesday 29 October

• Selling Sunset (Season 9) – Wednesday 29 October

• Amsterdam Empire (Season 1) – Thursday 30 October

• Breathless (Season 2) – Friday 31 October

• Rhythm & Flow: France (Season 4) – Friday 31 October

• The White House Effect – Friday 31 October

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