As autumn commences and the anticipation for Halloween mounts, October 2025 promises a compelling and diverse slate of new series on Netflix. From the return of established fantasy blockbusters to unsettling true crime narratives and lighthearted international fare, the streaming giant offers a selection that caters to a wide spectrum of tastes. This collection moves beyond mere scares, delivering intricate political thrillers, heartwarming coming-of-age dramas, and espionage action, ensuring that subscribers have plenty of captivating content for the season.

The start of the month sees a chilling biographical crime drama return alongside a fantastical international comedy.

Coming to Netflix on October 3, Monster: The Ed Gein Story's third season of the biographical crime anthology delves into the horrific tale of serial killer Ed Gein, known as the Butcher of Plainfield. Created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, the season details the extremely disturbing story of Gein, a body snatcher whose crimes famously inspired many of Hollywood’s most renowned on-screen villains. This installment follows the breakout season about Jeffrey Dahmer and the story of Lyle and Erik Menendez.

The global offerings continue with a lighthearted K-drama, providing a whimsical counterpoint to the true crime narrative.

Genie, Make a Wish, the latest Korean series, arriving on October 3, is a whimsical, fantastical comedy that moves away from the streamer’s darker K-Drama successes. The story follows a quirky genie who reappears one thousand years after vanishing. The genie returns to grant wishes to a stoic woman completely devoid of emotion or feeling. What unfolds for the pair is an adventurous and fantastical journey, which may even lead to an unexpected romance.

Mid-month introduces a compelling coming-of-age story set within a rigid military environment.

Inspired by Greg Cope White’s memoir The Pink Marine, Boots' irreverent comedy drama premieres on October 9. The eight-episode series is set within the United States Marine Corps during the 1990s, a time when being gay and in the military was strictly illegal. It follows the experiences of Cameron Cope and his friend Ray McAffey as they navigate their harsh, unpredictable surroundings. The show promises an offbeat look at their difficult new environment.

Contrasting the coming-of-age tale is a dark and violent Taiwanese series exploring the extent of maternal grief.

The Resurrected is a chilling, dark, and violent Taiwanese series that will catch the eye when it arrives on October 9. The brutal drama follows two grieving mothers, portrayed by Shu Qi and Sinje Lee, driven to extremes to avenge their children. Their plan involves resurrecting a scam ringleader, hoping he can somehow bring their daughters back to life. The series is a powerful exploration of the absolute lengths mothers will go to seek justice.

Next, a highly anticipated animated espionage thriller based on a beloved video game franchise is finally ready for release.

The Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Deathwatch franchise, now over two decades old, is finally making its successful on-screen debut with this animated espionage series on October 14. In the new show, Sam Fisher's legacy has faded into rumor and legend. However, the legendary operative is inevitably pulled back into active duty to assist a recruit in exposing and unravelling a complicated global conspiracy.

The following week sees the return of a critical political drama where the stakes for its lead character are higher than ever before.

The highly praised political drama returns on October 16, continuing the story with significantly raised stakes. Showrunner Debora Cahn suggests that this third season flips the chessboard for Kate Wyler. Following the unexpected death of the President, Kate now faces the difficult reality of getting what she wished for, having accused Vice President Grace Penn of a terrorist plot. Kate is now being propelled towards the vice presidency. This selection of Netflix series offers a compelling blend of dark crime, fantasy, and political tension to fill the viewers' viewing schedule this October.

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