‘Splinter Cell: Deathwatch’ and All the Other TV Shows Coming to Netflix This Week

Another week, another stack of fresh series landing to keep your queue busy. From stealth-ops espionage pulled from a landmark game franchise to a tense Mexico-set family saga, a globe-spanning diplomacy drama, a cross-border romance, an NBA docuseries, and a Portuguese crime tale, there’s plenty to line up.

Below you’ll find the essentials for each title—what it’s about, who’s involved on-screen and behind the camera, and when it’s coming during the window of Monday, October 13 through Sunday, October 19. Dates are included in each entry so you can plan your week at a glance.

‘Splinter Cell: Deathwatch’ (2025–)

Based on Tom Clancy’s ‘Splinter Cell’, ‘Splinter Cell: Deathwatch’ follows veteran covert operative Sam Fisher as he navigates a new global threat while mentoring a younger agent. The series was developed by Derek Kolstad, with direction led by Guillaume Dousse, and voice performances that include Liev Schreiber, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Janet Varney, and Joel Oulette. It is produced by Ubisoft Film & Television with an original score by Danny Bensi and Saunder Jurriaans, and it’s coming on Tuesday, October 14.

Across its opening chapter, the show leans into tradecraft, surveillance tech, and interagency maneuvering, with Fisher’s fieldwork intersecting with a broader conspiracy that tests old alliances. Kolstad serves as lead writer and executive producer alongside a team from Ubisoft’s screen division, keeping the character’s hallmark stealth and improvisation at the center of the narrative.

‘No One Saw Us Leave’ (2025–)

Set in Mexico and inspired by real events, ‘No One Saw Us Leave’ centers on a mother whose husband disappears with their children, forcing her into a battle shaped by class, influence, and the legal system. The series was created by María Camila Arias, with episodes directed by Lucía Puenzo and Nicolás Puenzo, and stars Tessa Ía, Emiliano Zurita, and Juan Manuel Bernal, with appearances from Karina Gidi and Flavio Medina.

The drama maps a collision between two powerful families as the search becomes a fight for truth and custody, moving through courtrooms, private negotiations, and family homes. Arias leads the writing team, grounding the characters’ choices in social context while Puenzo’s direction keeps the focus on the personal stakes. Season 1 begins Wednesday, October 15.

‘Starting 5’ (2024–)

‘Starting 5’ is a multi-episode basketball docuseries following top NBA players through the grind of an entire season—practice, film sessions, travel, injuries, and the playoff chase. The series features marquee names including Kevin Durant, Jaylen Brown, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, with additional appearances from coaches, trainers, and family members who shape their routines. The first installment arrives Thursday, October 16.

Structured around parallel arcs, each episode weaves game footage with candid off-court access to show how elite athletes prepare, adapt, and lead. Directors and producers build out the season’s narrative through locker-room moments and personal scenes that highlight strategy, recovery, and mindset.

‘The Diplomat’ (2023–)

Created by Debora Cahn, ‘The Diplomat’ follows Kate Wyler, a career U.S. diplomat suddenly appointed ambassador to the United Kingdom during a fast-moving international crisis. Keri Russell headlines as Kate Wyler, with Rufus Sewell as Hal Wyler, and an ensemble that includes David Gyasi, Ali Ahn, Ato Essandoh, and Rory Kinnear. Executive producers include Debora Cahn and Keri Russell, and the new chapter lands Thursday, October 16.

The show mixes geopolitical problem-solving with the pressures of marriage and public service as Kate manages London’s corridors of power and Washington’s demands. Episodes across the run have been directed by filmmakers such as Simon Cellan Jones and Alex Graves, with tightly written briefings, negotiations, and fallout sequences framing each predicament.

‘Romantics Anonymous’ (2025–)

A reimagining inspired by the French hit ‘Romantics Anonymous’, this Japanese–South Korean series follows a gifted but painfully shy chocolatier who takes a job at a boutique shop owned by a man who struggles with touch, and the pair slowly learn to trust one another. ‘Romantics Anonymous’ is directed by Sho Tsukikawa, with writing that includes Yoshikazu Okada, and stars Shun Oguri and Han Hyo-joo, with Yuri Nakamura in a key role. It’s scheduled for Thursday, October 16.

The production blends confectionery craft with workplace rhythms and gentle, character-driven storytelling, focusing on how the two leads navigate anxiety, communication, and the delicate artistry of chocolate. Tsukikawa’s direction emphasizes intimate scenes and tactile detail while the script keeps the romance grounded in everyday interactions.

‘Turn of the Tide’ (2023–)

Created by Augusto de Fraga, ‘Turn of the Tide’ is a Portuguese crime drama set in the Azores that kicks off when a boat loaded with cocaine sinks off the coast, tempting a group of friends to change their lives. The principal cast features José Condessa as Eduardo, Helena Caldeira as Sílvia, Rodrigo Tomás as Rafael, and André Leitão, with Maria João Bastos and Pêpê Rapazote in supporting roles. The new installment is set for Friday, October 17.

Drawing on notorious events linked to the village of Rabo de Peixe on São Miguel Island, the series threads coming-of-age dilemmas with cartel pressure and local politics. De Fraga leads the creative team across episodes that foreground island life and community bonds as the friends face the consequences of quick money.

Tell us which of these you’re queuing up first this week in the comments!