This week on Netflix, there’s something for everyone: a chilling Canadian thriller, a star-studded kidnapping drama, a legendary boxer’s raw story, and more. Here are 7 new movies and shows worth adding to your list.
1. Below — The #1 Show on Netflix Right Now
Type: Limited Series (6 episodes) | Genre: Thriller / Horror
Josh Hartnett stars as Calvin, a stubborn fisherman in a small Newfoundland town whose life is turned upside down when a mysterious sea creature begins violently terrorizing his community. He teams up with a marine researcher (Mackenzie Davis) to confront the creature and protect his family.
The series premiered at the top of Netflix’s English TV list with 17 million views, marking the most-viewed debut of a Netflix Canadian title. If you’re looking for a suspenseful, atmospheric watch that’s perfect for spooky season, this is it.
2. Animals — Ben Affleck’s Star-Studded Kidnapping Thriller
Type: Film | Genre: Crime Thriller
Ben Affleck co-wrote, directed, and stars in this tense thriller as Mark, a Los Angeles mayoral candidate whose son is kidnapped during his campaign. As he and his wife Abigail (Kerry Washington) scramble to raise the ransom, they’re forced to make impossible choices that could tear their world apart.
The film launched at the top of Netflix’s English film list with 23.8 million views. The cast also includes Gillian Anderson and Steven Yeun. Affleck has said the film explores “the moral compromise that occurs in politics”.
3. Tyson — The Raw, Unfiltered Documentary
Type: Docuseries (4 parts) | Genre: Documentary / Sports
This four-part documentary traces the explosive life of Mike Tyson, from his chaotic upbringing in Brooklyn to becoming the youngest heavyweight champion of all time. The series doesn’t shy away from his controversies — addiction, jail time, and the infamous ear bite that nearly ended his career.
Made in full collaboration with Tyson himself, the doc promises a deeply personal look at one of sport’s most fascinating and troubled figures. It premiered on October 13.
4. The Diplomat: Season 4 — The Political Thriller Returns
Type: Series (8 episodes) | Genre: Political Drama
Keri Russell returns as Kate Wyler in the fourth season of Netflix’s acclaimed political thriller. The new season picks up after “one catastrophic moment shatters the fragile peace Kate Wyler has brokered” — and the fallout is explosive.
All eight episodes drop on October 15, and if you’re not caught up, now’s the time. This is one of Netflix’s most consistently excellent original series.
5. The Trap — A Chilling German Psychological Thriller
Type: Limited Series (6 episodes) | Genre: Psychological Thriller
A successful author hasn’t left her house in ten years following the murder of her sister. That is, until she believes she recognizes the suspected killer on TV and decides to set a deadly trap for revenge herself.
This German limited series premiered on October 13 and is perfect for viewers who love slow-burn, cerebral thrillers. All six episodes are available for binge-watching.
6. Love Is Blind: Season 11 — Boston
Type: Reality Series | Genre: Dating / Reality
The hit dating experiment moves to Boston for its eleventh season. Singles enter the pods to find their soulmates and get engaged sight unseen — but will they walk down the aisle, or will looks get in the way of love?
New episodes drop on October 14. If you’ve been following the franchise, you know the drill: drama, tears, and the eternal question of whether love really is blind.
7. Free Leonard Peltier — A Documentary About Justice and Activism
Type: Documentary | Genre: Documentary / Social Justice
This documentary follows a new generation of activists fighting to free American Indian Movement leader Leonard Peltier from prison in a controversial case that has spanned decades.
It’s a powerful, timely film about justice, activism, and the ongoing fight for Native American rights. Premiered on October 12.
From a sea monster
terrorizing Newfoundland to a legendary boxer’s raw confession, this week’s Netflix lineup is stacked. Whether you’re in the mood for a tense thriller, a political drama, or a documentary that makes you think, there’s something here for you.
