15 Best Shows to Binge on Netflix in October 2025

October on Netflix is stacked with fresh seasons, new originals, and a few limited-series spotlights. From international crime sagas and glossy docuseries to animation and competition formats scaled up for stadium-size thrills, the calendar fills up fast—and late-month drops make the queue especially busy.

Below are 15 standouts pulled from this month’s arrivals. To keep things simple, each entry covers the essentials—premise, cast, and key creatives—prioritizing the newest premieres first, then Netflix originals, followed by notable franchise or prestige titles.

‘Rhythm + Flow France’ (2022– )

The French edition of the rap competition returns with judges Niska, Shay, and SCH scouting Marseille, Paris, Brussels, and other hubs for new MCs through auditions, cyphers, and head-to-head battles. The format moves finalists from city rounds into full-stage live performances that double as artist-development showcases.

Produced by Black Dynamite Production, the series adapts the franchise’s high-stakes structure to France’s diverse hip-hop scenes, with guest mentors and producers guiding studio rounds and finals. Episodes traditionally end with main-stage performances where staging and original tracks determine the outcome.

‘Breathless’ (2024– )

Set inside a busy Spanish hospital, this medical drama follows a team of doctors and nurses navigating emergency cases, research ambitions, and entangled personal lives. The ensemble features Najwa Nimri, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, Blanca Suárez, and Manu Ríos across interlocking arcs that run from the ER to ethics-committee showdowns.

Created by Carlos Montero, the series’ writers include Carlos Ruano, Guillermo Escribano, and Pablo Saiz, with directors David Pinillos and Marta Font shaping fast-paced, character-driven episodes. Production banners include El Desorden Crea, with new episodes landing at the end of the month.

‘Rulers of Fortune’ (2025– )

Set in Rio de Janeiro as gambling legalization looms, this crime drama tracks a young man climbing the ranks of the city’s underground betting world known as “Jogo do Bicho.” André Lamoglia, Xamã, and Mel Maia headline as alliances shift and rival outfits scramble for territory.

Created by Heitor Dhalia, Bernardo Barcellos, and Bruno Passeri, the series maps a subculture’s codes and turf wars using location-heavy production and a large ensemble. The Brazilian production is handled by Paranoid, with trailers and listings highlighting a late-month debut.

‘Selling Sunset’ (2019– )

The long-running docusoap returns to the Oppenheim Group in Los Angeles, following luxury listings alongside office rivalries and alliances. Returning agents include Chrishell Stause and the Oppenheim brothers, with fresh faces joining the brokerage to stir up deal flow and group dynamics.

From creator Adam DiVello and Done and Done Productions, the series blends high-end property tours with serialized workplace drama. New casting notes add Sandra Vergara to the mix as the season builds around marquee homes, high-pressure closings, and shifting team loyalties.

‘Physical: Asia’ (2025– )

The ‘Physical’ franchise expands into an international team format featuring 48 athletes across eight countries, with headline names such as Manny Pacquiao and Robert Whittaker. Challenges scale up across multi-stage quests and arena-style finals designed to test strength, strategy, and endurance.

Showrunner Jang Ho-gi returns to oversee national-team heats and revamped elimination rules. Production pairs large-scale obstacle engineering with cinematic coverage—drones, cable cams, and on-athlete rigs—capturing both the spectacle and the tactics behind each event.

‘Nightmares of Nature’ (2025– )

Narrated by Maya Hawke, this three-episode nature docuseries explores predation, venom, and nocturnal survival strategies, explaining the biology behind what makes certain creatures so fearsome. Field units capture stealth hunts and defenses using macro cinematography and remote camera systems.

Produced by Plimsoll Productions, the series emphasizes behavior-driven storytelling that follows sequences across deserts, jungles, and oceans. Each episode frames encounters from a prey’s-eye view to highlight adaptations that tip the balance between hunter and hunted.

‘Nobody Wants This’ (2024– )

Erin Foster’s romantic comedy follows outspoken podcaster Joanne, played by Kristen Bell, and rabbi Noah, portrayed by Adam Brody, as they try to merge families, careers, and communities. The new season widens the circle with Leighton Meester and a guest turn from Seth Rogen.

Behind the scenes, Jenni Konner and Bruce Eric Kaplan join Foster on the creative side. Produced by 3 Arts Entertainment, the half-hour structure leans into rapid-fire dialogue as relationship logistics collide with work and family obligations.

‘The Monster of Florence’ (2025)

This Italian limited series revisits the infamous serial-murder case that gripped Tuscany for decades, laying out the timeline, investigative turns, and the cultural climate surrounding each break. The cast features Marco Bullitta, Valentino Mannias, and Francesca Olia in key roles.

Created by Leonardo Fasoli and Stefano Sollima, the production comes from The Apartment Pictures with AlterEgo among the partners. Festival premieres preceded the streaming roll-out, with the series positioned as a tightly constructed true-crime retelling.

‘The Diplomat’ (2023– )

Debora Cahn’s political drama centers on Keri Russell as U.S. ambassador Kate Wyler, whose crisis management abroad is complicated by a fraught marriage. Returning cast includes Rufus Sewell and David Gyasi, with Allison Janney and Bradley Whitford in prominent roles this cycle.

Produced by Let’s Not Turn This Into a Whole Big Production, the show blends statecraft with personal entanglements as geopolitical flashpoints test alliances. The new season arrives mid-month with renewed episodes already in motion for the future.

‘Romantics Anonymous’ (2025– )

A brilliant chocolatier with severe shyness meets an heir who cannot bear touch, and the two discover they are uniquely comfortable with each other. Shun Oguri and Han Hyo-joo star in this adaptation of the French-Belgian film that inspired the concept.

Developed by a Japanese-Korean creative team with Yong Film and partners, the series screened its first episodes at Busan ahead of streaming. Credits include writer-producers from both countries, balancing confectionary craft, character comedy, and a slow-building romance.

‘Splinter Cell: Deathwatch’ (2025– )

This adult animated series reintroduces Sam Fisher as he mentors a new recruit while unravelling a far-reaching conspiracy that crosses agencies and borders. Liev Schreiber voices Fisher, with Derek Kolstad developing the show for serialized storytelling.

Backed by Ubisoft Film & Television with Sun Creature among the animation partners, the adaptation repurposes stealth-ops set pieces for episodic arcs. Production notes emphasize a refreshed vocal interpretation of Fisher and a long-run creative plan.

‘Kurukshetra’ (2025– )

An animated retelling of the eighteen-day war at the heart of the ‘Mahabharata’ unfolds through multiple viewpoints, highlighting battlefield strategy and moral dilemmas. Voice performances include Vinod Sharma, Sahil Vaid, and Saumya Daan.

Created by Anu Sikka, the production is described as a landmark Indian mythological series. The structure mirrors the conflict’s tactical phases, with contemporary CG depicting divine weapons, commanders, and the choices that reverberate across families and kingdoms.

‘Old Money’ (2025– )

From creator Meriç Acemi, this Turkish drama follows a self-made mogul whose rise collides with Istanbul’s entrenched elite, igniting boardroom skirmishes and family warfare. Leads Aslı Enver and Engin Akyürek are joined by Serkan Altunorak, İsmail Demirci, and Dolunay Soysert.

Produced by TIMS&B Productions, the series taps into Turkey’s robust drama tradition, pairing romance and corporate maneuvering with city backdrops. Netflix positions the title within its growing Turkish slate, with a mid-month debut.

‘The Resurrected’ (2025– )

Two grieving mothers use supernatural means to bring back the ringleader of a telecom-fraud scheme to avenge their daughters, only to unleash consequences across the underworld. Shu Qi and Sinje Lee lead the cast as revelations unravel past the revenge plot.

Directed by Chao-jen Hsu and Leste Chen, and written by Shen Yang, Yi Shuai-jie, and Luo Hsiao-rui, the series is produced by a Taiwan-based team. Early screenings at Busan preceded the global launch later in the month.

‘Victoria Beckham’ (2025– )

This three-part docuseries follows Victoria Beckham from her London atelier through preparations for Paris Fashion Week, focusing on design work, fittings, and brand strategy. The project distinguishes itself from the earlier ‘Beckham’ documentary by centering her fashion leadership and creative process.

Produced by Studio 99, the series intercuts archival materials with new behind-the-scenes access. Episodes highlight design reviews, runway planning, and the collaborative rhythm inside her studio, offering a portrait of the label’s day-to-day.

What are you queuing up first from this list—drop your picks and honorable mentions in the comments!