October 2025 arrives with major premieres on Netflix — and the month's catalog promises to please all tastes. Between long-awaited thrillers, political dramas, shocking true stories and successful sequels, streaming is betting on productions that should dominate conversations (and marathons) in the coming weeks.

Next, check out the 5 best Netflix releases in October 2025, with synopses and release dates for you to include on your list.

1. Monster: A History of Ed Gein

• Synopsis: It is the third season of the anthology series Monsterwhich investigates real crime cases. In this chapter, the focus is on the disturbing life of Ed Gein, a famous murderer and grave robber from the USA, whose macabre acts served as inspiration for several iconic horror characters (such as Norman Bates and Leatherface).

• Release date: October 3

2. The Woman in Cabin 10

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

• Release date: October 10th

3. The Diplomat — Season 3

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

• Release date: October 16

4. Nobody Wants — Season 2

• Synopsis: Comedy-drama series that follows the relationship between Joanne, a sex and relationships podcaster, and Noah, a progressive rabbi. The season explores the tensions between beliefs, family expectations and cultural differences, as the couple tries to balance life as a couple with their different worlds.

• Release 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 played by Liam Hemsworth – the wizard Yennefer and princess Ciri are more distant, with different destinies that are heading towards an inevitable convergence. The plot will bring new alliances, betrayals and magical challenges as the characters fight for survival and power in a world of increasing tension.

• Release date: October 30th

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