Everything Coming to Netflix This Week, Including a New Season of ‘Pokémon’

Netflix is refreshing its streaming catalog with a diverse lineup of reality competitions, gripping true crime docuseries, animated adventures, and international dramas scheduled throughout the week.

Subscribers can look forward to new original series debuts alongside returning fan favorites across a wide variety of genres. Here is the full schedule of every title arriving on the streaming platform between September 14 and September 20.

‘When Hope Calls’ (2019)

Arriving on Monday, September 14, ‘When Hope Calls’ is a period drama series created as a spin-off of the popular romance series ‘When Calls the Heart’. The story centers on two reunited orphaned sisters, Lillian and Grace, who establish an orphanage in the early twentieth-century Western community of Brookfield. Together, the sisters navigate the challenges of raising children in need while balancing their community responsibilities and evolving personal romances. The drama emphasizes themes of family reconciliation, historical community life, and resilience.

‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’ (2021)

Debuting on Monday, September 14, ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’ delivers animated and live-action hybrid entertainment tailored for younger viewers and families. The series follows an imaginative young girl named Gabby who unboxes miniature surprises before shrinking down to explore her magical, cat-themed dollhouse. Alongside her animated feline companion, Pandy Paws, Gabby embarks on creative problem-solving quests across various stylized rooms. The show combines catchy musical numbers, crafting activities, and developmental life lessons to encourage playful learning.

‘I Survived a Serial Killer’ (2021)

Scheduled to premiere on Tuesday, September 15, ‘I Survived a Serial Killer’ is an unscripted true crime docuseries exploring extraordinary tales of resilience. The program documents first-hand accounts from individuals who came face-to-face with notorious serial murderers and managed to escape. Through intimate personal interviews and archival law enforcement evidence, survivors recount their traumatic encounters and long-term recovery processes. The series also details the investigative breakthroughs that ultimately led to the capture of these violent offenders.

‘The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist’ (2026)

Releasing on Tuesday, September 15, ‘The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist’ provides an in-depth examination of the rise of artificial intelligence. The documentary investigates the rapid acceleration of machine learning technologies through real-world case studies and conversations with leading industry experts. It explores both the potential existential hazards of automated systems and the profound opportunities for scientific advancement. The narrative guides viewers through a comprehensive overview of modern technological transformation and future projections.

‘Physical 100: Mexico’ (2026)

Set to arrive on Wednesday, September 16, ‘Physical 100: Mexico’ expands the popular fitness survival competition into a brand-new regional format. The reality series gathers one hundred elite competitors from diverse athletic disciplines, including professional sports, military service, and bodybuilding. Participants undergo a sequence of grueling physical trials designed to test raw strength, agility, endurance, and mental stamina. Contestants are systematically eliminated through demanding head-to-head showdowns until one winner remains.

‘The Doll’ (2026)

Premiering on Wednesday, September 16, ‘The Doll’ is a sweeping historical drama exploring the boundaries of social mobility and romance. Set against the rigid backdrop of nineteenth-century European high society, the narrative tracks an ambitious merchant striving to elevate his social status. His aspirations become complicated when he falls deeply in love with an aristocratic woman who remains bound by family expectations. The series highlights the tensions between traditional class hierarchies and the rise of commercial wealth during a shifting historical era.

‘The Fixers’ (2026)

Arriving on Thursday, September 17, ‘The Fixers’ is a fast-paced crime thriller series centered on the underground world of crisis management. The narrative follows a covert team tasked with cleaning up dangerous messes and neutralizing scandals for powerful criminal figures. As their high-stakes assignments grow increasingly perilous, the operatives find themselves targeted by rival organizations and investigative authorities alike. The show explores themes of professional loyalty, moral compromise, and survival in a hostile underworld.

‘Plastic Beauty’ (2026)

Scheduled for release on Thursday, September 17, ‘Plastic Beauty’ investigates the competitive and lucrative landscape of modern cosmetic surgery. The drama follows skilled medical professionals working inside an elite aesthetic clinic as they balance intense career rivalries with complex client demands. Behind the glamorous facade of aesthetic perfection, dark secrets and ethical dilemmas begin to threaten the clinic’s stellar reputation. The series provides a dramatic look into personal transformation, vanity, and the psychological costs of modern beauty standards.

‘Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story’ (2026)

Landing on Thursday, September 17, ‘Monsters’ is a biographical true crime drama anthology series chronicling the lives and crimes of notorious historical figures. The production examines the psychological profiles of infamous killers while giving voice to the victims whose lives were forever altered. It also analyzes systemic oversights and institutional failures within the criminal justice system that allowed these crimes to go undetected for years. The narrative offers a detailed examination of public fascination and forensic investigation.

‘Not a Stranger’ (2026)

Releasing on Thursday, September 17, ‘Seni Tanıyorum’ is an emotional Turkish drama series exploring the consequences of hidden identities and long-buried secrets. The story follows a group of individuals whose lives become intricately linked following a series of unexpected revelations from their shared pasts. As unresolved family conflicts and old deceptions are brought to light, the protagonists must navigate difficult personal truths. The production combines intense relationship drama with suspenseful narrative twists.

‘Stranger Things: Tales from ’85’ (2026)

Debuting on Thursday, September 17, ‘Stranger Things: Tales from ’85’ expands the popular sci-fi franchise through a stylized animated anthology format. Set during the summer of 1985 in Hawkins, Indiana, the series follows the familiar group of friends as they encounter new supernatural mysteries. The episodes take inspiration from classic retro animation styles while expanding the eerie lore surrounding the parallel dimension known as the Upside Down. The series showcases the humor, nostalgic charm, and friendship that define the original property.

‘Pokémon Horizons’ (2023)

Premiering on Friday, September 18, ‘Pokémon Horizons: The Series’ marks an adventurous new chapter in the globally recognized anime franchise. The storyline follows dual protagonists Liko and Roy as they set out across various regions alongside the Rising Volt Tacklers research crew. Together with their partner Pokémon, Sprigatito and Fuecoco, the young trainers encounter rare creatures and unravel the mystery of an ancient artifact. The program delivers vibrant animation, epic battles, and expansive world-building for fans of all ages.

‘Stop! That! Train!’ (2026)

Concluding the week on Sunday, September 20, ‘Stop! That! Train!’ is a high-energy comedy competition special packed with theatrical performances. The dynamic production features colorful personalities facing off in a series of comedic challenges set aboard a moving thematic train. Participants must use quick improvisation, runway fashion, and charisma to outlast their fellow contestants and complete elaborate tasks. The show combines broad humor, physical obstacles, and spectacle into an entertaining reality event.

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