Every TV Show Coming to Netflix in October 2025
October is packed with new and returning series, from globe-trotting thrillers and prestige dramas to reality juggernauts and anime favorites. Below you’ll find what’s slated across the month, with a quick refresher on each title’s story world, key cast, and the creatives behind the camera. Dates refer to when each title is set to arrive this month so you can zero in on what to queue next.
To keep things simple, each entry covers the essentials—premise, principal performers and roles, plus notable creators and producers—so you can scan for what fits your mood. If you’re catching up, you’ll also see where each show sits in its broader franchise or season arc, and who’s steering it creatively.
‘Interview with the Vampire’ (2022– )
Anne Rice’s gothic saga follows Louis de Pointe du Lac as he recounts his immortal life and turbulent bond with Lestat de Lioncourt; Jacob Anderson plays Louis and Sam Reid portrays Lestat, with Eric Bogosian as journalist Daniel Molloy and Assad Zaman as Armand. It’s set to arrive on September 30, 2025.
Developed for television by Rolin Jones, the series adapts ‘The Vampire Chronicles’ with New Orleans and Dubai timelines driving the narrative and Claudia’s arc pivotal to Louis’s testimony. AMC Studios produces the show, which continues to expand Anne Rice’s universe on screen.
‘Halo’ (2022–2024)
Set in the 26th century amid war between humanity’s UNSC and the alien Covenant, the series centers on Spartan super-soldier Master Chief, played by Pablo Schreiber, with Jen Taylor as Cortana and Natascha McElhone as Dr. Catherine Halsey. New viewers can jump in when it lands on October 1, 2025.
Developed by Kyle Killen and Steven Kane in partnership with 343 Industries, ‘Halo’ adapts the Xbox franchise into a serialized military sci-fi drama, expanding lore around the Spartans, the Forerunners, and the UNSC’s politics. The ensemble grows across seasons as the conflict widens beyond Reach.
‘One Piece’ (1999– )
Eiichiro Oda’s epic pirate adventure follows Monkey D. Luffy’s Straw Hat crew on the Grand Line; the long-running anime from Toei Animation features Mayumi Tanaka as Luffy in Japanese and Colleen Clinkenbeard in English. It continues its voyage for new audiences on October 1, 2025.
Adapted from Oda’s manga, the anime blends slapstick, Devil Fruit powers, and sprawling world-building across kingdoms and pirate factions, with Toei’s production maintaining the saga’s serialized rhythm through decades of arcs.
‘Love Is Blind’ (2020– )
The unscripted “pods” experiment—created by Chris Coelen and produced by Kinetic Content—has singles date and get engaged sight unseen before facing real-world tests; it returns to your screen on October 1, 2025 with Nick and Vanessa Lachey hosting.
Beyond the signature pod phase, the format moves couples through meet-ups, cohabitation, and altar day under a production team that includes executive producer Chris Coelen of Kinetic Content. The series has spawned international editions and remains a flagship reality brand.
‘Winx Club: The Magic Is Back’ (2025– )
Iginio Straffi’s fairy saga reboots in CG with Bloom discovering her powers and forming the Winx Club at Alfea; Rainbow S.p.A. leads production with Rainbow CGI and partner studios. The reboot is slated for October 2, 2025, reviving core characters Stella, Flora, Tecna, Musa, and Aisha in a modernized Magix.
Straffi announced a fresh CG direction for the franchise and a 26-episode run, with Rainbow and Rai Kids steering the project and updated designs showcased in teasers ahead of launch.
‘The Game: You Never Play Alone’ (2025– )
A career-driven game developer fights back after becoming the target of coordinated attacks online and in real life; Shraddha Srinath headlines alongside Santhosh Prathap and Chandini Tamilarasan. The thriller is due on October 2, 2025.
Created with regional partners and directed by Rajesh M. Selva, the series has been positioned as a landmark Tamil-language original this year, with trailers teasing masks, secrets, and a digital-age conspiracy.
‘Dudes’ (2023– )
This comedic series follows four close-knit friends in their 40s trying to figure out modern masculinity—with Tom Beck, Moritz Führmann, and Serkan Kaya leading the cast—arriving October 2, 2025.
The German-language production leans into workplace and relationship foibles as the quartet stumbles through changing social norms, with Netflix’s listing highlighting its raunchy, irreverent tone.
‘The New Force’ (2025– )
Inspired by true events in 1950s Sweden, an understaffed district launches a bold experiment to introduce its first group of female police officers; cast includes Josefin Asplund among the leads. The period drama arrives October 3, 2025.
Directed by Rojda Sekersöz with creators Patrik Ehrnst and others attached, the series has been billed as Netflix’s first Swedish period drama, filmed in Norrköping and set amid changing gender roles in policing.
‘Genie, Make a Wish’ (2025– )
After a thousand years, a quirky genie returns to grant wishes to a woman born without feelings; Kim Woo-bin, Suzy, and Ahn Eun-jin star. The romance-fantasy cues up on October 3, 2025.
Written by hitmaker Kim Eun-sook, the series blends magical-realist setup with contemporary romance beats as the heroine’s emotional awakening collides with centuries-old supernatural rules.
‘Old Dog, New Tricks’ (2025– )
Cash-strapped rural vet Antón takes a job at a fancy pet store, swapping farm calls for pampered pooches; Luis Zahera stars with Lucía Caraballo and Carmen Ruiz. It pads in on October 3, 2025.
Directed by Víctor García León, the Spanish comedy follows a fish-out-of-water professional navigating urban pet culture and family ties; Netflix announced the October 3 bow in its newsroom.
‘Rurouni Kenshin’ (2023– )
Set after Japan’s Bakumatsu, the remake tracks former assassin Himura Kenshin’s vow never to kill again, with Soma Saitō (Kenshin) and Rie Takahashi (Kaoru) in Japanese. The new episodes land October 4, 2025.
Animated by Liden Films and directed by Hideyo Yamamoto with scripts by Hideyuki Kurata, the reboot retraces foundational arcs with new animation while retaining Nobuhiro Watsuki’s Meiji-era character dynamics.
‘Dr. Seuss’s Horton!’ (2025– )
The beloved Seuss pachyderm returns in a new screen outing built around the character made famous in ‘Horton Hears a Who!’ and ‘Horton Hatches the Egg,’ scheduled for October 6, 2025. The project revisits themes of empathy and perspective through Horton’s steadfastness.
Recent trade and entertainment reporting has framed the special as a fresh expansion of Seuss adaptations using contemporary CG techniques while retaining the classic visual spirit.
‘Néro the Assassin’ (2025– )
Set in 1504 France, a ruthless assassin goes on the run with his estranged daughter to protect her from deadly enemies; Pio Marmaï, Alice Isaaz, and Olivier Gourmet star. The historical action series is set for October 8, 2025.
Created by Jean-Patrick Benes, Martin Douaire, and Allan Mauduit, the series has released trailers and production notes detailing its father-daughter survival arc and redemption themes.
‘Boots’ (2025– )
After impulsively joining the U.S. Marine Corps, a bullied teen finds purpose and unexpected brotherhood with a motley team of recruits; Miles Heizer, Max Parker, and Vera Farmiga lead the cast. The drama steps off October 9, 2025.
Created by Andy Parker, the series tracks personal transformation in boot camp, drawing on coming-of-age and military-training story traditions; listings highlight it as a book-based drama with ensemble arcs.
‘Victoria Beckham’ (2025– )
This three-part docuseries follows the Spice Girl-turned-designer through high-pressure days in her London atelier and preparations for Paris Fashion Week; it bows October 9, 2025.
Positioned as a personal and professional portrait—distinct from the earlier ‘Beckham’—the series charts her evolution from pop icon to fashion mainstay, with recent coverage outlining its scope and premiere timing.
‘The Resurrected’ (2025– )
Two grieving mothers resurrect the ringleader of a telecom fraud scheme to avenge their daughters, only to face unraveling truths; Shu Qi and Sinje Lee star. The crime-revenge drama arrives October 9, 2025.
Directed by Chao-jen Hsu and Leste Chen and written by Shen Yang, Yi Shuai-jie, and Luo Hsiao-rui, the Chinese-language series screened episodes at Busan before its global debut and is produced by a Taiwan-based team.
‘Old Money’ (2025– )
A Turkish romantic drama from creator Meriç Acemi, the series centers on a self-made mogul colliding with Istanbul’s old-money elite; Aslı Enver and Engin Akyürek headline. It’s slated for October 10, 2025.
Cast lists include Serkan Altunorak, İsmail Demirci, Dolunay Soysert, and others, with Netflix’s announcement placing the title within its expanding Turkish slate for the fall.
‘Kurukshetra’ (2025– )
An animated retelling of the 18-day Mahabharata war through multiple perspectives, the series features voice performances by Vinod Sharma, Sahil Vaid, and Saumya Daan and is due October 10, 2025.
Created by Anu Sikka, the production has been positioned as a landmark Indian animated mythological series, structured in two parts to mirror the war’s timeline.
‘Splinter Cell: Deathwatch’ (2025– )
Sam Fisher returns to the field to help a new recruit unravel a global conspiracy in this adult animated take on the Tom Clancy franchise; Liev Schreiber voices Fisher with Derek Kolstad developing. The series drops October 14, 2025.
Produced by Ubisoft Film & Television with Sun Creature partners, the adaptation marks a new creative era for the character—showrunner commentary has discussed recasting Fisher to define a long-run “new sound.”
‘Romantics Anonymous’ (2025– )
A brilliant chocolatier with severe shyness meets an heir who can’t bear touch, yet the pair discover they’re immune to each other; Shun Oguri and Han Hyo-joo star. The romance series is set for October 16, 2025.
Developed with a Japanese-Korean creative team and based on the 2010 French-Belgian film, the show premiered its first episodes at Busan before its October streaming rollout. Credits include writer-producers from Yong Film and Ryu Film.
‘The Diplomat’ (2023– )
Debora Cahn’s political drama stars Keri Russell as U.S. ambassador Kate Wyler; returning cast includes Rufus Sewell and David Gyasi with Allison Janney and Bradley Whitford in pivotal roles this cycle. Season 3 is slated for October 16, 2025.
The series blends crisis response with marital and West Wing–style statecraft, and has already been renewed again with Janney and Whitford promoted to series regulars ahead of Season 4.
‘Turn of the Tide’ (2023– )
Inspired by true events in the Azores, the thriller follows Eduardo and friends after a cocaine-laden boat washes ashore; José Condessa, Helena Caldeira, and Rodrigo Tomás star. The new season docks October 17, 2025.
Created and directed by Augusto Fraga, with writing by Fraga, Hugo Gonçalves, and João Tordo, the series pairs island life with cartel stakes; Netflix’s listing and guides outline the ensemble and premise.
‘The Monster of Florence’ (2025)
This four-part Italian limited series revisits the infamous case that terrorized Tuscany across decades; created by Leonardo Fasoli and Stefano Sollima. It arrives October 22, 2025.
Cast notes include Marco Bullitta, Valentino Mannias, and Francesca Olia, with the series premiering at Venice before its global release; production companies include The Apartment and AlterEgo.
‘Nobody Wants This’ (2024– )
Erin Foster’s romantic comedy returns as outspoken podcaster Joanne (Kristen Bell) and rabbi Noah (Adam Brody) try to merge lives, families, and social circles. Season 2 rolls out October 23, 2025.
New additions include Leighton Meester and guest star Seth Rogen, with Jenni Konner and Bruce Eric Kaplan joining as showrunners; trailers tease faith, family, and relationship logistics colliding.
‘Nightmares of Nature’ (2025– )
A nature docuseries narrated by Maya Hawke explores predation, venom, nocturnal strategies, and the biology behind fearsome behaviors, arriving October 28, 2025.
The three-episode series uses macro photography, remote rigs, and behavior-focused storytelling to capture survival from a prey’s-eye perspective, with episode guides highlighting its dark-in-the-woods focus.
‘Physical: Asia’ (2025– )
The ‘Physical’ franchise expands into an international team format with 48 athletes across eight countries; star athletes include Manny Pacquiao and Robert Whittaker. The competition spectacle hits October 28, 2025.
Showrunner Jang Ho-gi’s new season emphasizes national teams and larger-scale quests, with Netflix unveiling first-look footage and the premiere date in late September announcements.
‘Selling Sunset’ (2019– )
Adam DiVello’s docusoap follows the Oppenheim Group’s high-end real-estate deals and office dynamics in Los Angeles; it’s slated to pop back up October 29, 2025.
Recent casting news adds Sandra Vergara to the brokerage lineup while returning faces include Chrishell Stause and the Oppenheim brothers; Netflix’s TUDUM and entertainment press have previewed the new season.
‘Rulers of Fortune’ (2025– )
A young man seeks to rise through Rio’s underground gambling world as legalization looms, setting off betrayals and power shifts; André Lamoglia, Xamã, and Mel Maia star. The crime drama arrives October 29, 2025.
Created by Heitor Dhalia, Bernardo Barcellos, and Bruno Passeri, the series explores the “Jogo do Bicho” subculture and its criminal networks; trailers and listings confirm the Brazilian production’s late-October debut.
‘Juan Gabriel: I Must, I Can, I Will’ (2025)
This four-part documentary chronicles the life and artistry of Mexican icon Juan Gabriel (Alberto Aguilera Valadez) through rare footage and new interviews; it’s slated for October 30, 2025.
The series traces his early years through superstardom, emphasizing musical legacy and private-public dualities; regional coverage names filmmaker María José Cuevas among creative leads on the doc effort.
‘Amsterdam Empire’ (2025– )
Set in Amsterdam’s coffeeshop underworld, the crime drama stars Famke Janssen and Jacob Derwig as a power couple whose marriage and cannabis empire implode after a betrayal; it’s due October 30, 2025.
Created by Nico Moolenaar, Bart Uytdenhouwen, and Piet Matthys (the team behind ‘Undercover’/‘Ferry’), the show’s ensemble includes Elise Schaap and Jade Olieberg, with Dutch and Belgian creatives directing across episodes.
‘Rhythm + Flow France’ (2022– )
Judges Niska, Shay, and SCH scout Marseille, Paris, and Brussels for emerging MCs in the French edition of the rap competition; the new cycle queues up October 31, 2025.
Across seasons the format has evolved via regional tryouts and high-production cyphers; listings and episode guides outline city-by-city eliminations and finals structure.
‘Breathless’ (2024– )
A Spanish hospital drama created by Carlos Montero follows a passionate medical team balancing crises and complicated romances; Najwa Nimri, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, Blanca Suárez, and Manu Ríos lead. Fresh episodes arrive October 31, 2025.
Montero’s creative team includes writers Carlos Ruano, Guillermo Escribano, and Pablo Saiz and directors David Pinillos and Marta Font; the series launched in August 2024 and was renewed for a new season.
Tell us which of these you’ll be watching first this month, and what you’re most excited about in the comments!
