New month, new binge: Here's what's landing on Netflix this October

Victoriousspin-off. Hollywood Arts, and new seasons of popular shows including. Nobody Wants This, Lupinand.

The Diplomat. The month will also bring a collection of documentaries focusing on comedians and entertainers, including Martin Mull, Norm Macdonald, Maria Bamford and Matthew Perry. Here are some of the biggest new titles coming to Netflix in October:East of Eden — October 1One of Netflix's most ambitious October releases is.

East of Eden, a seven-episode adaptation of John Steinbeck's celebrated novel. The period drama follows the complicated lives of two brothers and Cathy Ames, a fiercely independent woman whose arrival has lasting consequences for the family.

Florence Pugh stars as Cathy, with Christopher Abbott and Mike Faist also leading the cast. Created by Zoe Kazan, the series explores family, rivalry, love, ambition and the ways personal choices can shape generations.

Steinbeck's novel, first published in 1952, is considered one of the author's defining works and was itself inspired in part by the biblical story of Cain and Abel. Crazy Rich, Incredibly Broke — October 1Netflix's October comedy slate begins with.

Crazy Rich, Incredibly Broke, which centres on the wealthy Al. Thahabi family. The family has built its identity around luxury and social status, but its comfortable existence begins to unravel when it discovers that its financial situation is far worse than expected.

Rather than immediately acknowledge their problems, the family attempts to keep up appearances, creating a series of comic situations as they try to protect their reputation. Who Is Martin Mull? — October 7Netflix's documentary lineup includes.

Who Is Martin Mull?, a look at the life and career of the late actor, comedian, musician and artist. Mull built a career that crossed several creative fields, appearing in television and film while also pursuing music and visual art.

The documentary explores his unconventional career and features contributions from people who knew and worked with him. Animals — October 9One of October's biggest film releases is. Animals, starring Ben Affleck and Kerry Washington.

Affleck plays Mark Kimball, a Los Angeles mayoral candidate whose family is thrown into turmoil when his son is kidnapped. His wife, Abigail, played by Washington, joins him as they attempt to secure their son's release.

The situation forces the couple to make increasingly difficult decisions while confronting secrets within their own lives. Affleck also directed and co-wrote the thriller. The cast includes Gillian Anderson, Steven Yeun, Adriana Paz and Luis Gerardo Méndez.

The film arrives on Netflix on October 9, giving subscribers one of the month's most prominent new movie releases. Hollywood Arts — October 15Fans of Nickelodeon's. Victoriouswill recognise a familiar face in Hollywood Arts.

Daniella Monet returns as Trina Vega in the new sitcom, which revisits the performing-arts school from the original series but introduces a new generation of students. Trina is no longer a student herself. After failing to achieve the acting career she had hoped for, she finds herself back at.

Hollywood Artsas a substitute teacher. The series also brings back Yvette Nicole Brown as Principal Helen while introducing several new young performers. The Diplomat Season 4 — October 15Keri Russell returns as diplomat Kate Wyler for the fourth season of Netflix's political thriller.

The Diplomat. Kate continues dealing with the fallout from the political and personal upheaval of previous seasons as tensions between the United States and Britain become increasingly complicated. Her relationship with husband Hal, played by Rufus Sewell, remains another major part of the story as Kate faces new political challenges and threats.

Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald — October 16Comedian Norm Macdonald is the subject of another major Netflix documentary arriving this month. Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonaldlooks at the comedian's career, from his rise in stand-up to his celebrated run on.

Saturday Night Liveand his later work in television and film. Directed by Judd Apatow, the documentary draws on archival material and personal footage to examine Macdonald's distinctive approach to comedy and his influence on other performers.

It arrives on October 16. Nobody Wants This Season 3 — October 22Kristen Bell and Adam Brody return as Joanne and Noah in the third season of. Nobody Wants This.

After the twists and complications of their relationship in the earlier seasons, the new episodes move the couple into another stage of their romance. Season 3 explores what happens when Joanne and Noah attempt to build a life together rather than simply trying to figure out whether they should be together.

Lupin Part 4 — October 23French crime series. Lupinreturns with Omar Sy once again playing master thief Assane Diop. Part 4 takes place four years after the events of the previous chapter.

Assane remains in prison and appears ready to accept his situation, but circumstances soon threaten to pull him back into the world of crime and deception. The series, inspired by the fictional gentleman thief Arsène Lupin, has become one of Netflix's most successful French-language productions since its debut in 2021.

Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story — October 23Comedian Maria Bamford becomes the focus of. Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story. The documentary explores Bamford's career, family life and experiences with mental health while examining the personal experiences that have influenced her comedy.

The One About Matthew Perry — October 27Netflix will also look back at the life of Matthew Perry in the three-part documentary series. The One About Matthew Perry. Perry became an international star through his role as Chandler Bing on.

Friends, but his life away from the sitcom was marked by struggles with addiction and efforts to maintain his career while dealing with his personal challenges. The documentary draws on interviews, photographs and footage from Perry's life and explores both his fame and the difficulties he faced away from the screen.

Older Halloween favourites also return. While the focus of Netflix's October schedule is on new releases, the platform is also bringing back several older titles that fit the Halloween season. The Twilightfilms will return for viewers looking for supernatural romance, while Alfred Hitchcock's classic.

Psychooffers a more traditional psychological thriller. The original. Friday the 13thwill also be available for horror fans, alongsideA Haunted Houseand its sequel for viewers who prefer their Halloween scares mixed with comedy.

Netflix's October lineup offers a mix of major new productions, returning series and documentaries, giving viewers plenty of options throughout the month. From the literary drama of. East of Edenand the suspense of.

Animalsto new chapters of. The Diplomat, Nobody Wants Thisand. Lupin, the schedule covers a wide range of genres.

Whether audiences are tuning in for a new drama, a returning favourite or a classic Halloween rewatch, October offers a packed selection of titles to explore.