5 best releases of October 2025 from Netflix

October 2025 arrives with great premieres on Netflix – and the catalog of the month promises to please all tastes. Between anticipated suspensions, political dramas, shocking real stories, and successful sequels, streaming bets on productions that should dominate the conversations (and marathons) of the coming weeks.

Next, check out Netflix’s top 5 releases in October 2025, with synopses and debut dates for you to include on your list.

1. Monster: A History of Ed Gein

• Synopsis: It’s the third season of the anthological series Monsterwhich investigates real cases of crimes. In this chapter, the focus is on the disturbing life of Ed Gein, a famous US killer and thief, whose macabre acts served as inspiration for various iconic terror characters (such as Norman Bates and Leatherface).

• Premiere date: October 3

2. The woman in cabin 10

• Synopsis: Adapted from Ruth Ware’s bestseller, this psychological suspense revolves around journalist Laura “Lo” Blacklock (Keira Knightley), who embarks on a luxury cruise to cover releases. During the trip, she witnesses what seems to be a murder – but no one believes when she reports what happened. Now she needs to investigate whether he saw something real or if he is being manipulated.

• Premiere date: October 10

3. The diplomat – Season 3

• Synopsis: The political series of intrigue returns with Kate, a diplomat involved in international crises. In this new season, she faces new threats and global challenges, with political tension, betrayal and maneuvers behind the scenes.

• Premiere date: October 16

4. No one wants – Season 2

• Synopsis: Series of dramatic comedy that accompanies the relationship between Joanne, a podcloth about sex and relationships, and Noah, a progressive rabbi. The season explores tensions between beliefs, family expectations and cultural differences, while the couple tries to balance life with their distinct worlds.

• Premiere date: October 23

5. The Witcher — Temporada 4

• Synopsis: In this penultimate season of the saga, the wizard Geralt – previously played by Henry Cavill and now lived by Liam Hemsworth – Maga Yennefer and Princess Ciri are more distant, with distinct destinations that walk for inevitable convergence. The plot will bring new alliances, betrayals and magical challenges while the characters fight for survival and power in a world in growing tension.

• Premiere date: October 30

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