Netflix has announced its October release slate with a lineup featuring the return of a political drama alongside new reboots and documentaries. The streaming service schedules these titles to roll out across the month ahead of the Halloween holiday.
Florence Pugh Stars in East of Eden Reboot on October 1
John Steinbeck’s classic novel East of Eden arrives on October 1 as a newly rebooted multigenerational saga. The series explores the Trask family with a distinct focus on the antihero Cathy Ames, portrayed by Florence Pugh.
Josh Hartnett Leads Supernatural Thriller Below on October 8
Josh Hartnett returns to the screen on October 8 in Below, a six-part supernatural thriller. Set in a small Newfoundland town, Hartnett plays Calvin Penney, a stubborn and big-hearted fisherman who remains haunted by his father’s mysterious death decades earlier. The plot thickens when a mysterious sea creature surfaces.
Mike Tyson Sports Documentary Premieres on October 13
Netflix debuts a four-part documentary titled Tyson on October 13, chronicling the life and career of boxer Mike Tyson. The series follows his rise to fame alongside the violence and controversy outside the ring.
Keri Russell Returns for The Diplomat Season Four on October 15
Political drama The Diplomat returns for its fourth series on October 15. The story catches up with Ambassador Kate Wyler, played by Keri Russell, following a catastrophic event that shatters the peace she worked to broker between the United States and the United Kingdom. Wyler must also navigate power plays and domestic breakdowns at home as global tensions rise.
Reality TV Resurrects the Stanford Prison Experiment on October 21
One of social psychology’s most famous experiments returns on October 21 in The New Stanford Prison Experiment. The reality television format places thirty people into a real prison and randomly assigns them the roles of guards and prisoners.
Kristen Bell Rom-Com Nobody Wants This Returns for Season Three on October 22
Kristen Bell and Adam Brody return in season three of the rom-com Nobody Wants This on October 22, following the on-off couple Noah and Joanne. The season continues to follow the dynamic between a rabbi and his partner, alongside Justine Lupe as Joanne’s sister, Morgan.
Omar Sy Enters Prison in Lupin Part Four on October 23
Part four of the French crime thriller Lupin drops on October 23, introducing a spate of museum heists targeting the Mona Lisa. Omar Sy stars as Lupin, who finds himself out of the game and serving time in prison while hoping to return to a simple life with his family.
Matthew Perry Life Examined in October 27 Documentary
A new documentary arriving on October 27 re-examines the life of Friends star Matthew Perry following his death in 2023. The project celebrates the sitcom actor’s career alongside the private battles he fought.
Lesley Manville Stars in Period Prequel Dangerous Liaisons on October 27
Lesley Manville stars in the opulent period drama Dangerous Liaisons, premiering its first season on October 27. Originally airing on Starz in 2022, the prequel to the French literary classic explores the origin story of how lovers the Marquise de Merteuil, played by Alice Englert, and the Vicomte de Valmont, played by Nicholas Denton, met in the slums of Paris during the French Revolution.