‘Néro the Assassin’ and All the Other TV Shows Coming to Netflix This Week

October is loaded with fresh originals, returning favorites, and global stories crossing languages and genres. Below, you’ll find the week’s arrivals laid out with what each project is actually about, who’s in it, and who’s behind it—no filler. Dates are included inside each entry so you can quickly spot when to press play.

From animated adventures and historical action to a fashion-world docuseries and a beloved medical dramedy, there’s a little something for everyone. Keep reading for the full breakdown of what’s landing between Monday, October 6 and Friday, October 10, including cast lists, creators, and key plot points.

‘Dr. Seuss’s Horton!’ (2025–)

Based on the world of Dr. Seuss, this animated kids’ series follows Horton and his bird pal Samson as they leap into mini-rescues around the jungle—“elephant’s honor, bird’s word.” Voice cast includes Ethan Monaghan, Max Mittelman, and Kitana Turnbull. The show arrives on Monday, October 6.

Season 1 features seven episodes of jungle-scale problem solving and gentle lessons rooted in Seussian whimsy. The series is positioned for younger viewers and families, with Netflix listing it in its Kids catalog when it debuts on October 6.

‘Nurse Jackie’ (2009–2015)

The acclaimed dark dramedy centers on Jackie Peyton, a brilliant ER nurse battling addiction while juggling crises at a New York City hospital. Edie Falco leads the cast alongside Merritt Wever, Paul Schulze, and more; the series was created by Liz Brixius, Evan Dunsky, and Linda Wallem. All seven seasons hit the service on Tuesday, October 7.

Across its run, the show blended sharp medical cases with personal fallout as Jackie’s choices tested colleagues and family. With multiple award nods across its seasons, the complete series becomes available again starting October 7, giving new and returning viewers the full story from pilot to finale.

‘Néro the Assassin’ (2025–)

Set in France in 1504, this French-language period action drama follows a ruthless assassin who goes on the run with his estranged daughter to shield her from deadly enemies and darker forces. Pio Marmaï, Alice Isaaz, and Olivier Gourmet star. The series bows on Wednesday, October 8.

Created by Jean-Patrick Benes, Martin Douaire, and Allan Mauduit, the show blends historical intrigue with a parental-bond survival chase across a Renaissance backdrop. Netflix categorizes it as TV action, drama, and period piece—arriving October 8.

‘Is It Cake? Halloween’ (2025)

This seasonal spin on the popular baking competition brings host Mikey Day back to preside over hyperrealistic confections that try to fool celebrity judges—only now with spooky themes, props, and trick-or-treat energy. The special premieres on Wednesday, October 8.

Produced in the spirit of the original show’s format, the Halloween edition packs illusion-heavy challenges from top cake artists aiming to stump the panel. Day returns from the flagship series to helm the festivities when it lands October 8.

‘The Resurrected’ (2025–)

A revenge thriller from Taiwan, this series follows two grieving mothers who bring a scam ringleader back from the dead to avenge their kidnapped daughters—only to discover painful truths that complicate their quest for justice. Starring Shu Qi, Lee Sinje, and Fu Meng-po, it arrives on Thursday, October 9.

Directed by Chao-jen Hsu and Leste Chen, with writing by Shen Yang, Yi Shuai-jie, and Luo Hsiao-rui, the show screened in Busan’s On Screen section before release and is positioned as a crime-thriller/vengeance drama. The global debut is set for October 9.

‘Boots’ (2025–)

This coming-of-age military drama tracks a bullied teen who impulsively joins the U.S. Marine Corps and finds purpose and camaraderie among fellow recruits. The series stars Miles Heizer, Max Parker, and Vera Farmiga, and it premieres on Thursday, October 9.

Created by Andy Parker, the show adapts military-training grit into a character-driven story about identity, friendship, and resilience within the high-stakes realities of boot camp—rolling out on October 9.

‘Victoria Beckham’ (2025)

This limited docuseries steps inside Victoria Beckham’s London atelier as she prepares for Paris Fashion Week, opening up about her life and her fashion and beauty businesses. The series includes perspectives from Tom Ford, Roland Mouret, Anna Wintour, Eva Longoria, and David Beckham, and premieres Thursday, October 9.

Across its episodes, the show follows the designer’s creative process and professional challenges with access to fittings, show prep, and candid reflections. It’s a companion of sorts to last year’s ‘Beckham,’ now focused squarely on Victoria’s world—arriving October 9.

‘Kurukshetra’ (2025–)

An animated reimagining of the Mahabharata’s 18-day war, this Hindi-language series tells the epic battle through the perspectives of numerous warriors, exploring duty, honor, and moral conflict. Voice cast includes Vinod Sharma, Sahil Vaid, and Saumya Daan. It lands on Friday, October 10.

Created by Anu Sikka, the project has been showcased in India ahead of release and is billed as a large-scale animated mythology series—dropping October 10.

‘Old Money’ (2025–)

Set in Istanbul’s elite circles, this Turkish drama follows Nihal, whose privileged life is upended by a self-made tycoon whose ambitions—financial and romantic—threaten the city’s entrenched power balance. The series stars Aslı Enver, Engin Akyürek, and Serkan Altunorak, and arrives Friday, October 10.

Created by Meriç Acemi, the show mixes romantic drama with corporate maneuvering and social-class tensions as old-guard wealth collides with hungry new money—beginning October 10.

What are you most excited to watch this week? Share your picks in the comments!