Here Are All the TV Shows Coming to Netflix This Week, Including ‘Rurouni Kenshin’

There’s a packed slate of genre TV, reality favorites, and anime arriving between Monday, September 29 and Sunday, October 5. Below you’ll find quick, useful rundowns on each title—what the story’s about, who’s in it, and the creative teams behind the scenes—so you can decide what to queue up first.

For each pick, we’ve included the exact day it’s scheduled to land this week. You won’t find opinions here—just clear plot primers, principal cast, and key creators to help you jump in confidently.

‘Interview with the Vampire’ (2022– )

Anne Rice’s gothic saga follows Louis de Pointe du Lac recounting his decades-long, volatile bond with Lestat de Lioncourt to journalist Daniel Molloy; expect richly drawn 20th-century timelines and the Théâtre des Vampires arc. The series is developed by Rolin Jones, with Jacob Anderson as Louis, Sam Reid as Lestat, and Eric Bogosian as Molloy; Assad Zaman portrays Armand. It’s based on Rice’s ‘The Vampire Chronicles’ novels. Arrives Tuesday, September 30.

Season creatives have included creator/showrunner Rolin Jones and directors such as Levan Akin and Craig Zisk; production is under AMC Studios. Recent franchise updates also tie this world to ‘Anne Rice’s Talamasca’, which features a crossover involving Bogosian’s Molloy.

‘Halo’ (2022–2024)

Set in the 26th century, this military sci-fi series adapts the Xbox franchise and tracks Master Chief and the United Nations Space Command in conflict with the alien Covenant while delving into the secrets of the Forerunners and the Halo array. Pablo Schreiber stars as Master Chief, with Natascha McElhone as Dr. Catherine Halsey and Jen Taylor voicing Cortana. Arrives Wednesday, October 1.

Developed by Kyle Killen and Steven Kane, the production involves 343 Industries and Amblin Television, with a per-season budget reported in the high tens of millions. The series ran through 2024 with David Wiener serving as showrunner in its later run.

‘One Piece’ (1999– )

This long-running anime adapts Eiichiro Oda’s manga about Monkey D. Luffy, whose Gum-Gum powers set him on a quest for the fabled treasure and the title of Pirate King. The Toei Animation series spans multiple sagas with the Straw Hat crew—Zoro, Nami, Usopp, Sanji, Chopper, Robin, Franky, Brook, and Jinbe—sailing the Grand Line. It lands Wednesday, October 1.

The Japanese voice cast includes Mayumi Tanaka (Luffy), Kazuya Nakai (Zoro), and Akemi Okamura (Nami); the anime premiered on Fuji TV in 1999 and continues production under Toei.

‘Love Is Blind’ (2020– )

This unscripted series is a “pods first” social experiment where singles date sight-unseen, get engaged, and only meet in person after a proposal, with relationships later tested by cohabitation and ceremonies. Created by Chris Coelen and produced by Kinetic Content, it’s hosted by Nick Lachey and Vanessa Lachey. It arrives Wednesday, October 1.

Executive producers include Chris Coelen, Ally Simpson, and Eric Detwiler, among others. The franchise has expanded globally with multiple international editions under Kinetic Content’s umbrella.

‘Winx Club: The Magic Is Back’ (2025– )

This CG-animated reboot returns to Magix with Bloom discovering her powers at Alfea and re-forming the Winx alongside Stella, Flora, Musa, Tecna, and Aisha to face the Trix and new threats. Created by Iginio Straffi and produced by Rainbow, it’s planned as a 26-episode run. It arrives Thursday, October 2.

Rainbow has showcased trailers and materials as part of the 2025 relaunch, with announcements confirming a global rollout and UK previews ahead of the wider debut. Voice casting and music vary by territory, with Rainbow overseeing the franchise revival.

‘The Game: You Never Play Alone’ (2025– )

This thriller centers on a career-driven game developer who becomes the target of vicious online and real-world attacks, pushing back against misogynistic harassment while trying to hold on to her work and life. The cast includes Shraddha Srinath, Santhosh Prathap, and Chandini Tamilarasan. It arrives Thursday, October 2.

Series information lists Amalga Creations Medias Inc. among the creators, with the premise focused on stalking, doxxing, and the blurred line between digital and physical threats to women in tech.

‘Dudes’ (2023– )

Known in Spanish as ‘Manes’, this Colombian romantic-comedy satire follows Antonia and Julián—executives whose love story unfolds amid startup life at fintech company Billuka and a tight-knit circle of friends. Principal cast features Laura Londoño, Sebastián Carvajal, Diego Cadavid, Juan Pablo Urrego, and Brian Moreno. It arrives Thursday, October 2.

Developed by Daniel Ayala López and Diego Ayala López, with direction by Mauricio Cruz and Juan Carlos Mazo, the series is produced by RCN Televisión; additional ensemble members include Natalia Jerez, Variel Sánchez, and Damián Alcázar.

‘The New Force’ (2025– )

Inspired by true events in 1950s Sweden, this drama follows an understaffed police district that launches a pioneering program to bring in the country’s first group of female officers, exploring workplace barriers and social change. Cast members include Agnes Rase, Josefin Asplund, and Malin Persson. It lands Friday, October 3.

Creators are credited as Patrik Ehrnst and Rojda Sekersöz, with genre positioning as a Swedish social-issue crime drama.

‘Genie, Make a Wish’ (2025– )

This fantasy rom-com follows a genie who awakens after a thousand years and meets Ka-young, whose life is ruled by her grandmother’s strict routines; three wishes set them on a collision course of comedy and conflict. Stars Kim Woo-bin and Bae Suzy lead the cast. It arrives Friday, October 3.

Written by Kim Eun-sook and directed by Ahn Gil-ho, the series is produced by Hwa&Dam Pictures with Studio Dragon. Recent promotional coverage has also highlighted the leads’ reunion after previous collaborations.

‘Old Dog, New Tricks’ (2025)

This Spanish workplace comedy follows Antón, a cash-strapped rural vet who takes a job at his niece’s upscale pet store, swapping farm calls for pampered pups and boutique kibble. The cast includes Luis Zahera, Lucía Caraballo, and Carmen Ruiz. It arrives Friday, October 3.

Created by Víctor García León, the mini-series features additional credits listed on industry databases and emphasizes dry, deadpan humor across its episodes.

‘Rurouni Kenshin’ (2023– )

Set in the early Meiji era, this new anime adaptation follows former assassin Himura Kenshin as he vows never to kill again and protects those in need with a reverse-blade sword. It’s animated by Liden Films, with direction by Hideyo Yamamoto and scripts by Hideyuki Kurata; music is by Yū Takami. It arrives Saturday, October 4.

The series re-adapts Nobuhiro Watsuki’s manga with modern production values and aired in Japan on Fuji TV’s Noitamina block; English-language casting includes Erica Mendez and others in localized dubs.

Share your watchlist—and what you’re most excited to start—in the comments!