The week ahead brings a strong slate of new shows, documentaries, and films on Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+ — headlined by true-crime thrillers, heart-tugging dramas, and fantasy adventures across the platforms.
Netflix Highlights
Bad Shabbos (Oct 16)
A chaotic family celebration spirals into mayhem in this sharp-witted comedy starring Kyra Sedgwick and Mila Vayntrub. A well-intentioned dinner goes off the rails when unexpected guests and hidden tensions collide.
Confessions of a Shopaholic (Oct 16)
Based on the best-selling novel, this rom-com follows Isla Fisher as a compulsive shopper who lands a dream job at a financial magazine — forcing her to hide her mountain of debt while dispensing advice she can’t take herself.
The Diplomat: Season 3 (Oct 16)
Kate Wyler is back in this hit political thriller starring Keri Russell, with new global crises, scheming diplomats, and escalating marital tension threatening both her career and her conscience.
Romantics Anonymous: Season 1 (Oct 16)
This K-drama romantic comedy centers on two socially anxious individuals — a chocolatier and her shy boss — navigating intimate connection despite crippling fears of touch and vulnerability.
Starting 5: Season 2 (Oct 16)
A new season of Netflix’s NBA docu-series highlights icons like Kevin Durant and Jaylen Brown, exploring their off-court motivations and personal challenges through cinematic storytelling.
The Time That Remains (Oct 16)
A darkly romantic mystery about an elderly woman who recalls her eternal love affair with a mysterious man — as detectives dig into deaths linked to their haunting past.
27 Nights (Oct 17)
In this Argentinian drama, an elderly woman’s daughters commit her to a psychiatric clinic believing she’s unwell — but her poetic grip on reality reveals a profound story about age, autonomy, and memory.
Good News (Oct 17)
A gripping South Korean period thriller set in the 1970s, chronicling espionage and political deceit amid a climate of suppression and shifting loyalties.
She Walks in Darkness (Oct 17)
This Spanish action thriller dramatizes the covert operation that helped end a long reign of domestic terror — following an operative risking everything to expose corruption within her own agency.
The Perfect Neighbor (Oct 17)
A chilling true-crime documentary about an escalating neighborhood dispute that ends in murder, capturing how paranoia and misunderstanding can turn deadly.
Turn of the Tide: Season 2 & Companion Documentary (Oct 17)
The hit Portuguese series returns as Eduardo and his friends face new threats in their smuggling empire. The companion doc traces the real story that inspired the show’s seaside cartel drama.
Companion (Oct 18)
A horror-thriller where survivors of an apocalyptic event face psychological torment as they realize the real danger might come from within their own team.
Michelle Wolf: The Wolf (Oct 21)
The comedian delivers her newest stand-up special, tackling politics, relationships, and fame with biting humor and unapologetic honesty.
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon: Season 2 (Oct 21)
Norman Reedus returns as the lone wanderer Daryl Dixon in this spin-off, following his perilous journey through post-apocalyptic Europe and his search for a renewed humanity.
Who Killed the Montreal Expos? (Oct 21)
A documentary unpacking the demise of Canada’s beloved MLB team, blending nostalgia and investigative depth to reveal how dollars, politics, and regional rivalries killed a franchise.
Prime Video Highlights
Culpa Nuestra (Our Fault) (Oct 16)
The final chapter in the Culpa trilogy reunites former lovers Noah and Nick after a devastating breakup. Their reunion forces them to confront both passion and unhealed wounds amid themes of forgiveness and reconciliation.
The Chosen Adventures (Oct 17)
A charming biblical adventure for families — two children befriend a carpenter named Jesus, whose wisdom and warmth change their lives forever. Includes a magical talking sheep companion.
Hollywood Hustler: Glitz, Glam, Scam (Oct 17)
A gripping exposé chronicling Zach Horwitz’s rise from failed actor to master conman, orchestrating one of Hollywood’s biggest Ponzi frauds. A tale of deceit, greed, and shattered dreams.
Companion (Oct 18)
Shared with Netflix, this tense sci-fi horror hybrid delves into paranoia and survival — testing trust among isolated survivors in a dying world.
Harlan Coben’s Lazarus (Oct 22, Early Access Preview)
A psychological thriller about a grief-stricken son haunted by visions following his father’s death, uncovering dark family secrets that blur the line between the living and the dead.
Disney+ Highlights
Vampirina: Teenage Vampire (Oct 15)
The beloved animated character Vampirina returns in a live-action teen series, as she navigates high school life balancing friendship, fangs, and a fierce musical spirit.
The Murky Stream (Oct 17, via Hulu on Disney+)
An eerie psychological series about a vlogger who documents nature’s “dark corners” — and encounters a mysterious force watching her from the depths.
Marvel’s Spidey and Iron Man: Avengers Team-Up! (Oct 17)
This animated crossover event pairs young Spidey with Iron Man for a light-hearted, action-packed mentoring mission that celebrates teamwork and heroism.
