‘Monster: The Ed Gein Story’ Is Netflix’s Most-Watched Show of the Week Again: Here Is the Rest of the Top 10

Here’s what viewers in the United States streamed the most on Netflix for Oct. 13–19, 2025. Below you’ll find a countdown from 10 to 1 with key details—creators, cast, plot points, and episode info—so you can jump in fast.

10. ‘Ms. Rachel’ Season 2 (2025)

Created by Rachel Griffin Accurso and Aron Accurso, this second season expands the show’s interactive speech-and-language curriculum with new call-and-response songs, simple sign prompts, and segments focused on early phonics and numbers. Episodes star Rachel Accurso alongside collaborator Aron Accurso and frequent guest educator Keisha Gilles. Season 2 rolled out on Netflix beginning Sept. 1, 2025, bringing additional themed lessons for toddlers and preschoolers. The format is designed for repetition, supporting milestones like first words and letter sounds.

9. ‘Ms. Rachel’ Season 1 (2025)

The debut season introduces the series’ direct-to-camera teaching style—slow pacing, clear articulation, and musical modeling—to support early speech development. Rachel Accurso leads songs and gestures for core vocabulary (colors, animals, everyday routines), with production by the Accursos’ team. Netflix began carrying ‘Ms. Rachel’ globally in 2025 after its YouTube success, adding curated early-learning compilations for very young viewers. The first season’s episodes emphasize imitation and joint attention to build language skills.

8. ‘Wayward’ (2025)

Created and headlined by Mae Martin, this mystery-thriller follows a small-town cop who grows suspicious of Tall Pines Academy, a “troubled teen” facility run by a charismatic founder; the story is set in a fictional Vermont town. The limited series co-stars Toni Collette and Sarah Gadon across eight episodes, with Martin serving as showrunner alongside Ryan Scott. Production companies include Objective Fiction and Sphere Media, and episodes run roughly 40–50 minutes. Though billed as a miniseries, the ending leaves threads that the creators have said could continue.

7. ‘No One Saw Us Leave’ (2025)

This five-episode drama, inspired by a true story, centers on a mother whose husband takes their children abroad, forcing her into a long, stigmatized fight to reunite the family. The series stars Tessa Ia, Emiliano Zurita, and Juan Manuel Bernal. Episodes chart legal, cultural, and logistical hurdles as the case crosses borders and upends multiple lives. Netflix’s rundown emphasizes the show’s real-world roots and personal stakes driving the investigation.

6. ‘Raw: 2025 – October 13, 2025’ (1993)

‘WWE Raw’ streams live on Netflix, and the Oct. 13 episode aired from RAC Arena in Perth with a special morning U.S. start time following the Crown Jewel premium live event. Storylines on the night included fallout for World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins and a No. 1 contender’s bout involving CM Punk, with Intercontinental Champion Dominik Mysterio also in action. Netflix is the exclusive U.S. home for ‘Raw’ as part of WWE’s multi-year streaming move that began in January 2025. Episode listings and results are archived by WWE and reflected on Netflix’s show page.

5. ‘Is It Cake? Halloween’ (2025)

Hosted by Mikey Day, this seasonal spinoff brings back the viral cake-or-fake challenge with Halloween-themed illusions—pumpkins, masks, horror props—crafted by specialist cake artists. Contestants present hyper-realistic bakes to stump judges before timed reveals and knife cuts determine winners. The special continues the production format of the parent series with family-friendly competition pacing and self-contained episodes. Netflix lists the show under Reality TV and Family Time categories.

4. ‘Love Is Blind’ (2020)

Season 9 features Denver-area singles who date in the pods sight-unseen before engagements and a Colorado-set real-world phase; the pods portion continues to film at the show’s California facility. Netflix’s episode guide highlights new cast reveals, the release cadence, and post-wedding status updates. Location pieces from local outlets track the couples’ Denver haunts, from mountain outings to city bars. The core format—engagements before first looks, cohabitation trials, and wedding finales—remains intact.

3. ‘The Diplomat’ (2025)

Created by Debora Cahn, the political thriller stars Keri Russell as U.S. ambassador Kate Wyler opposite Rufus Sewell as Hal Wyler, with Ali Ahn, Ato Essandoh, and David Gyasi in key roles. Season 3 escalates governmental crises while deepening the personal stakes for Kate, culminating in a finale Cahn broke down in detail for Netflix’s official site. Coverage this month also noted returning and newly elevated cast members as the show marches toward an already-announced Season 4. Production remains grounded in real-world diplomatic procedure, with consultants informing plot turns.

2. ‘Boots’ (2025)

Based on Greg Cope White’s memoir ‘The Pink Marine’ and created by Andy Parker, this eight-episode dramedy follows closeted teen Cameron Cope (Miles Heizer) who enlists in the U.S. Marine Corps in the 1990s alongside best friend Ray McAffey. Vera Farmiga plays Cameron’s mother, while Max Parker portrays a drill instructor shaping the recruits’ lives during boot camp. Netflix’s series page lists Sony Pictures Television among the producers and confirms the Oct. 9, 2025 premiere. Recent coverage has spotlighted its cultural debate alongside strong Top 10 placement.

1. ‘Monster: The Ed Gein Story’ (2025)

An installment in the ‘Monster’ anthology from Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, the eight-episode season dramatizes the crimes of Ed Gein, whose case influenced characters like Norman Bates and Leatherface. Charlie Hunnam leads as Gein with Laurie Metcalf and Suzanna Son co-starring; Netflix lists Ian Brennan as creator on the title page. Netflix’s Top 10 recap notes the show’s No. 1 placement on the English-language TV list this week and highlights its Halloween-season surge. Episodes combine period investigation with the case’s cultural aftershocks.

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