Every TV Show Coming to Netflix This Week, Including a Long-Awaited Anime Sequel

Netflix is refreshing its television catalog for the week of October 19 through October 25 with an eclectic mix of international originals, high-profile sports competitions, unscripted experiments, and returning fan favorites. From Spanish dark comedies and Japanese character studies to live-action sports showcases and thought-provoking social recreations, subscribers have a wide range of genres arriving across the schedule. Whether you are searching for gripping crime thrillers, relationship podcasts, or animated sci-fi adventures, this week’s lineup provides options for every viewing preference.

‘Blindspotting’ (2021)

The comedy-drama series ‘Blindspotting’ arrives on Netflix on Tuesday, October 20. Created by Rafael Casal and Daveed Diggs, the show serves as a direct spin-off and continuation of their acclaimed 2018 film ‘Blindspotting’. The story follows Ashley, played by Jasmine Cephas Jones, as she navigates a chaotic life in Oakland after her longtime partner is suddenly incarcerated. Faced with sudden financial hardship, Ashley and her young son are forced to move in with her partner’s eccentric mother and outspoken half-sister. The production combines verse, heightened dance sequences, and sharp social commentary to explore gentrification and the systemic impacts of imprisonment.

‘Cyberpunk: Edgerunners’ (2022)

The hit dystopian anime series ‘Cyberpunk: Edgerunners’ hits the platform on Tuesday, October 20. Produced by the Japanese animation studio Studio Trigger in collaboration with CD Projekt Red, the standalone series is set within the futuristic universe of the video game ‘Cyberpunk 2077’. The plot centers on David Martinez, a reckless street kid who turns into a mercenary outlaw, known as an edgerunner, following a devastating personal tragedy in Night City. Along his journey through the city’s corrupt underworld, David partners with a skilled netrunner named Lucy and a tight-knit crew of high-tech criminals. Directed by Hiroyuki Imaishi, the ten-episode series highlights themes of transhumanism, corporate dominance, and technological obsession.

‘The New Stanford Prison Experiment’ (2026)

The unscripted social experiment series ‘The New Stanford Prison Experiment’ debuts on Netflix on Wednesday, October 21. Inspired by the notorious 1971 psychological study conducted by Philip Zimbardo, the production revisits the dynamics of authority and submission within a simulated correctional environment. Filmed inside a real county correctional facility in Georgia, the six-episode series places thirty participants into designated roles as either correctional officers or inmates. Over several days, the experiment tracks how quickly ordinary individuals adopt hierarchical behaviors, arbitrary disciplinary measures, and institutional power dynamics.

‘The Mothers of Penguins’ (2024)

Polish drama series ‘The Mothers of Penguins’ makes its scheduled return on Wednesday, October 21. The narrative follows Kama, a professional mixed martial arts fighter portrayed by Masza Wągrocka, who faces a new personal challenge when her seven-year-old son transfers to an unconventional school for neurodivergent children. Alongside a diverse group of fellow parents, Kama must balance her grueling athletic career with advocacy, daily caregiving, and community activism. Created by Klara Kochańska-Bajon, the show addresses the emotional complexities and systemic barriers encountered by families raising children with special educational needs. The ensemble cast also features Magdalena Różczka, Barbara Wypych, and Tomasz Tyndyk in leading roles.

‘Did Someone Happen to Mention Me?’ (2026)

The Japanese comedy-drama ‘Did Someone Happen to Mention Me?’ premieres internationally on Thursday, October 22. Acclaimed actor Koji Yakusho stars as Gen Takasegawa, a revered stage veteran who returns to Japan after performing in London, only to find that the entire public and his own family have suddenly erased all memory of him. Written by Kankuro Kudo and directed by Fuminori Kaneko, the eight-part series explores the absurd consequences of overnight anonymity as Gen attempts to survive without his fame. Stripped of his past credentials, Gen must navigate bureaucratic indifference, seek shelter in public parks, and rebuild his interpersonal connections from scratch. The production also features a supporting cast that includes Kento Kaku, Kenichi Matsuyama, and Noriko Eguchi.

‘Nobody Wants This’ (2024)

The popular romantic comedy series ‘Nobody Wants This’ arrives with new episodes on Thursday, October 22. Created by Erin Foster, the series focuses on the unexpected relationship between Joanne, an outspoken agnostic sex-and-dating podcaster, and Noah, an unconventional and progressive rabbi. Kristen Bell and Adam Brody star as the central couple, whose burgeoning romance encounters comedic friction from meddling family members and conflicting lifestyle expectations. The supporting ensemble includes Justine Lupe as Joanne’s sister Morgan and Timothy Simons as Noah’s protective brother Sasha. The multi-camera-influenced romantic comedy tracks the duo as they navigate dating conventions, cultural differences, and modern commitment.

‘Lupin’ (2021)

French mystery-thriller series ‘Lupin’ lands on Netflix on Friday, October 23. Created by George Kay and François Uzan, the series stars Omar Sy as Assane Diop, a charismatic master of disguise inspired by the classic fictional gentleman thief Arsène Lupin. Assane sets out on an intricate quest for justice to expose the powerful and corrupt Pellegrini family, who falsely accused his immigrant father of stealing a priceless diamond necklace decades earlier. The narrative weaves between Assane’s childhood memories and his modern-day capers throughout Paris as he eludes law enforcement while protecting his own family. Alongside Sy, the production features Ludivine Sagnier, Clotilde Hesme, and Antoine Gouy across its high-stakes heist storylines.

‘Fading Grandeur’ (2026)

Spanish comedy series ‘Fading Grandeur’ makes its streaming debut on Friday, October 23. Created by Juan Cavestany and Álvaro Fernández Armero, the six-episode project stars Antonio de la Torre as Don Leandro, an impoverished nobleman desperate to preserve his status and secure a prestigious Spanish title. Faced with financial ruin, Leandro puts his decaying Madrid ancestral estate up for sale, attracting a prospective buyer named Sofía Carrington, played by Alexandra Jiménez. As property negotiations and mutual seduction schemes unfold, both parties soon discover that neither is entirely honest regarding their true wealth or personal motivations. The ensemble supporting cast includes veteran Spanish performers Enric Benavent, Fernando Andina, Teresa Rabal, and Mercedes Sampietro.

Tell us which of these new Netflix releases you plan to stream first this week by sharing your thoughts in the comments.