Here Are All the TV Shows Coming to Netflix This Week, Including ‘The Witcher’

Here’s your friendly, plain-English guide to every series landing over the next few days, with quick, practical rundowns of what each title is about and who’s behind it—so you can jump straight to what fits your mood.

‘Dark Winds’ (2022)

Based on Tony Hillerman’s Leaphorn & Chee novels, this crime thriller follows Navajo Tribal Police Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn and his partner Jim Chee as they investigate interconnected cases in the 1970s Southwest. The series was created for television by Graham Roland, with key executive producers including Robert Redford and George R. R. Martin; notable cast members include Zahn McClarnon, Kiowa Gordon and Jessica Matten. Chris Eyre has directed pivotal episodes, and John Wirth has served as showrunner. It arrives Monday, October 27, 2025.

‘The Asset’ (2025)

This six-episode Danish crime thriller (original title: ‘Legenden’) centers on Tea, a young intelligence cadet sent undercover to infiltrate a criminal network by befriending the boss’s partner, a mission that blurs personal and professional lines. The series is directed by Samanou Acheche Sahlstrøm and Kasper Barfoed and features Clara Dessau alongside Maria Cordsen, Afshin Firouzi, and Nicolas Bro. Across its episodes, the story tracks Tea’s escalating risks as surveillance and loyalties collide. It arrives Monday, October 27, 2025.

‘Nightmares of Nature’ (2025)

This nature docuseries blends natural history with thriller-style storytelling, chronicling small creatures’ fight to survive predators and harsh environments. Narrated by Maya Hawke and produced with horror flourishes, episodes use cinematic techniques to heighten real animal behavior and lifecycle stakes. Season concepts highlighted in previews include “Cabin in the Woods,” framing the dangers that a mouse, raccoon and froglet face in the wild. It arrives Tuesday, October 28, 2025.

‘Physical: Asia’ (2025)

In this competitive reality series from creator Jang Ho-gi, elite athletes from eight countries face endurance and strength trials for national pride in an international spin-off of a hit format. Coverage and previews note teams spanning Korea, Japan, Indonesia, Thailand, and more, with high-profile participants helping elevate the stakes. Trailers showcase multi-stage tests designed to push strategy and stamina under pressure. It arrives Tuesday, October 28, 2025.

‘Rulers of Fortune’ (2025)

Set in Rio de Janeiro, this Brazilian crime drama follows a young upstart drawn into the city’s gambling underworld as legalization looms and rival factions maneuver for power. The series stars André Lamoglia, rapper-actor Xamã, and Mel Maia, with creation and development by Heitor Dhalia, Bernardo Barcellos, and Bruno Passeri. Official materials and trailers tease a mix of family intrigue, betrayal and ascendance within a volatile criminal ecosystem. It arrives Wednesday, October 29, 2025.

‘Selling Sunset’ (2019)

This unscripted staple tracks luxury real-estate deals and office dynamics at The Oppenheim Group, created by Adam DiVello and featuring agents including Chrishell Stause, Mary Fitzgerald, Emma Hernan, Bre Tiesi, Nicole Young, Chelsea Lazkani, and the Oppenheim brothers. The show interweaves listings, client management, and personal relationships across Los Angeles and San Diego outposts. New season coverage highlights returning faces and fresh team additions. It arrives Wednesday, October 29, 2025.

‘The Witcher’ (2019)

Inspired by Andrzej Sapkowski’s fantasy saga, the series follows monster hunter Geralt of Rivia amid converging destinies with sorceress Yennefer and Princess Ciri. Developed by Lauren S. Hissrich, the cast across seasons includes Henry Cavill and, from the next chapter, Liam Hemsworth as Geralt, with Anya Chalotra and Freya Allan continuing in central roles; Joey Batey portrays bard Jaskier. Recent official previews introduce new characters like Regis and expand the Continent’s conflicts. It arrives Thursday, October 30, 2025.

‘Amsterdam Empire’ (2025)

This Dutch crime drama follows coffee-shop magnate Jack van Doorn and his wife Betty as marital betrayal triggers a ruthless fight over their business empire, The Jackal. Created by Nico Moolenaar with Bart Uytdenhouwen and Piet Matthys, the series stars Jacob Derwig and Famke Janssen, with Elise Schaap and Jade Olieberg among the ensemble. Production details list directors including Jonas Govaerts and Max Porcelijn and a seven-episode first season. It arrives Thursday, October 30, 2025.

‘Son of a Donkey’ (2025)

An Australian comedy created by and starring Theodore Saidden and Nathan Saidden, the series spins out from a son’s chaotic attempts to reclaim his impounded car while his ailing father pursues a new kidney. The show highlights the duo’s signature prank-adjacent, character-driven humor in episodic scrapes with friends, family and authorities. Netflix’s official page lists it as a TV-MA comedy with Season 1 materials and trailer. It arrives Thursday, October 30, 2025.

‘Juan Gabriel: I Must, I Can, I Will’ (2025)

This four-episode docuseries, directed by María José Cuevas, examines the life and legacy of Mexican icon Juan Gabriel using rare personal footage and new interviews to explore the duality between the public performer and Alberto Aguilera Valadez. Production notes cite collaboration with his estate and producers Laura Woldenberg and Ivonne Gutiérrez. Coverage emphasizes Gabriel’s cultural impact across decades of songwriting and performance. It arrives Thursday, October 30, 2025.

‘Rhythm + Flow France’ (2022)

France’s edition of the hip-hop competition franchise brings MCs through auditions, battles, studio sessions and videos en route to a cash prize, with judges drawn from the country’s rap scene. Across seasons, the panel has featured SCH, Niska and Shay, with updates adding artists like Aya Nakamura and SDM. Episodes track artist development with guest mentors and producers as contestants craft original tracks under pressure. It arrives Friday, October 31, 2025.

‘Breathless’ (2024)

A Spanish hospital drama from creator Carlos Montero, this series follows doctors and nurses in a public hospital as political and administrative pressures collide with life-and-death cases and romance on the wards. Cast members include Najwa Nimri, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, Blanca Suárez and Manu Ríos, with direction from David Pinillos and Marta Font among others. Production began in 2023, with eight episodes in its first season and a renewal announced subsequently. It arrives Friday, October 31, 2025.

What are you most excited to watch this week—drop your picks in the comments!