It’s hard to know where to start with Netflix’s new releases this month – October is absolutely packed with exciting content. We struggled to narrow down the top picks to just five! Besides for our curated choices below, keep an eye out for a new season of both Nailed It! and Someone Feed Phil, the return of the reality competition series The Mole, the highly anticipated The School for Good and Evil and much more.
Pfangirl Top Picks
The Midnight Club – Netflix Series – Releases 7 October 2022
Inside a hospice for terminally ill teens, members of an exclusive club make a chilling pact: The first to die must send a sign from beyond the grave. Created by horror master Mike Flanagan, The Midnight Club is based on the 1994 novel of the same name as well as other works by Christopher Pike.
Guillermo Del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities – Netflix Series – Releases 25 October 2022
In CABINET OF CURIOSITIES, acclaimed Academy Award-winning filmmaker and creator, executive producer and co-showrunner Guillermo del Toro has curated a collection of unprecedented and genre-defining stories meant to challenge our traditional notions of horror. From macabre to magical, gothic to grotesque or classically creepy, these eight equally sophisticated and sinister tales (including two original stories by del Toro) are brought to life by a team of writers and directors personally chosen by del Toro.
The Good Nurse – Netflix Film – Releases October 26 2022
Amy, a compassionate nurse and single mother struggling with a life-threatening heart condition, is stretched to her physical and emotional limits by the hard and demanding night shifts at the ICU. But help arrives, when Charlie, a thoughtful and empathetic fellow nurse, starts at her unit. While sharing long nights at the hospital, the two develop a strong and devoted friendship, and for the first time in years, Amy truly has faith in her and her young daughters’ future. But after a series of mysterious patient deaths sets off an investigation that points to Charlie as the prime suspect, Amy is forced to risk her life and the safety of her children to uncover the truth. A gripping thriller based on true events, THE GOOD NURSE is directed by Academy Award nominee Tobias Lindholm, written by Academy Award nominee Krysty Wilson-Cairns, and stars Academy Award winners Jessica Chastain as Amy Loughren and Eddie Redmayne as Charles Cullen, as well as Nnamdi Asomugha, Noah Emmerich, and Kim Dickens.
All Quiet on the Western Front – Netflix Film – Releases October 28 2022
All Quiet on the Western Front tells the gripping story of a young German soldier on the Western Front of World War I. Paul and his comrades experience first-hand how the initial euphoria of war turns into desperation and fear as they fight for their lives, and each other, in the trenches. The film from director Edward Berger is based on the world renowned bestseller of the same name by Erich Maria Remarque and told, for the first time, in the original German.
Wendell & Wild – Netflix Kids & Family Film – Releases 28 October 2022
From the delightfully wicked minds of Henry Selick and producer Jordan Peele, comes Wendell & Wild, an animated tale about scheming demon brothers Wendell (Keegan-Michael Key) and Wild (Peele) – who enlist the aid of Kat Elliot – a tough teen with a load of guilt – to summon them to the Land of the Living. But what Kat demands in return leads to a brilliantly bizarre and comedic adventure like no other, an animated fantasy that defies the law of life and death, all told through the handmade artistry of stop motion.
Netflix Titles
2 October 2022
Forever Queens – Netflix Series
This series follows the lives of Mexican show biz queens Sylvia Pasquel, Laura Zapata, Lucía Méndez and Lorena Herrera as they form a unique friendship.
3 October 2022
Chip and Potato: Season 4- Netflix Kids & Family Series
Challenge by challenge, adventure by adventure, giggle by giggle — yip yip! Join Chip, Potato and their pals for another season of learning and growing.
4 October 2022
Hasan Minhaj: The King’s Jester- Netflix Comedy Special
Filmed at the historic Brooklyn Academy of Music, Hasan Minhaj returns to Netflix with his second stand-up comedy special Hasan Minhaj: The King’s Jester. In this hilarious performance, Hasan shares his thoughts on fertility, fatherhood, and freedom of speech.
5 October 2022
Bling Empire: Season 3 – Netflix Series
Unfinished business and big opportunities stir up tension in the group, but nothing will stop them from living their flashiest and most fabulous lives.
Nailed It!: Season 7- Netflix Series
Spooky meets kooky as Nicole and Jacques don costumes for a Halloween-themed season of frightful baking with treats inspired by popular Netflix series.
High Water – Netflix Series
In 1997, scientists and local government officials in Wrocław face life-and-death decisions when a destructive flood wave threatens the city.
The Fight for Justice: Paolo Guerrero- Netflix Series
Soccer star Paolo Guerrero wages a challenging legal battle after testing positive for cocaine a few months before the World Cup. Based on a true story.
Togo – Netflix Film
A man who looks after cars parked on his turf must protect his livelihood when traffickers attempt to make him and his pals sell drugs on the streets.
Jumping from High Places – Netflix Film
To honor her best friend’s last wish, a young woman with severe anxiety confronts her greatest fears to try and reclaim her life — and perhaps find love.
Mr. Harrigan’s Phone – Netflix Film
A boy and an aging billionaire bond over books — and their first iPhones. But when the older man passes, their mysterious connection refuses to die. Based on the Stephen King story.
The Trapped 13: How We Survived The Thai Cave – Netflix Documentary
In this compelling documentary, members of the Thai youth soccer team tell their stories of getting trapped in Tham Luang Cave in 2018 — and surviving.
6 October 2022
Aftershock: Everest and the Nepal Earthquake – Netflix Documentary
Survivors’ firsthand accounts and actual footage fuel this emotional docuseries about the deadly 2015 earthquake that shook Nepal.
The Joys and Sorrows of Young Yuguo – Netflix Documentary
In this moving documentary, teen Yuguo goes on the adventure of a lifetime as he leaves China to pursue his passion for Romanian literature and culture.
7 October 2022
Derry Girls: Season 3 – Netflix Series
As Northern Ireland takes a big step into the future, so do our girls — but not without hitting a few messy stumbling blocks along the way.
Glitch – Netflix Series
A young woman joins forces with a UFO enthusiast to investigate her boyfriend’s sudden disappearance and stumbles into a wild conspiracy.
The Mole – Netflix Series
Twelve players complete challenges while trying to identify the one among them who’s sabotaging their missions in this reboot of the cult-classic series.
Man on Pause – Netflix Series
Amid the onset of andropause, a 50-something family man becomes obsessed with change and decides to pursue happiness. Then he bungles it up completely.
Old People – Netflix Film
A woman who’s returned home with her two kids to attend her sister’s wedding must suddenly defend their lives against older people on a killing spree.
Luckiest Girl Alive – Netflix Film
A writer’s perfectly crafted New York City life starts to unravel when a true-crime documentary forces her to confront her harrowing high school history.
Doll House – Netflix Film
A troubled lead singer of a rock band sets out to rekindle the relationship he never had with his long-lost daughter.
Conversations with a Killer: The Jeffrey Dahmer Tapes – Netflix Documentary
This limited documentary series documentary about serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer and his 17 murders is executive produced by Joe Berlinger.
Oddballs – Netflix Kids & Family Series
Bubble-shaped boy James questions anything and everything that annoys him. The result? An awesome life of odd adventure with his two best friends.
Kev Adams: The Real Me – Netflix Comedy Special
At age 30, French comic Kev Adams gets up close and personal about how life has changed since his big break 12 years ago — and not always for the best.
The Redeem Team – Netflix Documentary
Using unprecedented Olympic footage and behind-the-scenes material, The Redeem Team tells the story of the US Olympic Men’s Basketball Team’s quest for gold at the Olympic Games Beijing 2008 following the previous team’s shocking performance four years earlier in Athens. The documentary offers a fascinating portrait of team building and features insightful interviews with athletes and coaches from Dwyane Wade and LeBron James to Mike “Coach K” Krzyzewski, who reflect on how The Redeem Team set a new standard for American basketball.
10 October 2022
Spirit Rangers – Netflix Kids & Family Series
Native American siblings Kodi, Summer and Eddy have a secret: They’re “Spirit Rangers” who help protect the national park they call home!
11 October 2022
The Cage – Netflix Series
A marriage counselor tries to dissuade his warring clients from getting a divorce while juggling his own romantic dilemmas.
Someone Borrowed – Netflix Film
To fulfill his mother’s dying wish and avoid being removed from her will, an inflexible bachelor hires an actress to play his fiancée.
Iliza Shlesinger: Hot Forever – Netflix Comedy Special
With topics ranging from tight rompers to ugly bras to why every man needs a box spring, Iliza remains the hilarious, affecting voice of her generation.
DEAW#13 Udom Taephanich Stand Up Comedy Show – Netflix Comedy Special
Thai stand-up comedian Udom Taephanich returns to center stage, bemoaning everything from prostate exams to funerals — all with his signature wit.
Island of the Sea Wolves – Netflix Documentary
Where the vast Pacific meets the wilderness of Canada lies a mysterious island, shrouded in mist and cloud, protected by some of the most violent seas in the world. But peer a little deeper and we find something even more remarkable: a community full of charismatic animal residents, just waiting to show you around. Join Cedar the wolf, Spiro the eagle, Sky the sea otter, and the rest of their neighbors on Vancouver Island in this stunningly-shot narrative series, voiced by Will Arnett.
12 October 2022
Belascoarán, PI – Netflix Series
Héctor leaves his corporate job and humdrum marriage to become a detective. His first case? Hunting down a serial killer in 1970s Mexico City.
Easy-Bake Battle – Netflix Series
Talented home cooks put their skills and creativity to the test making fast and easy dishes that are wildly delicious — and worthy of a big cash prize.
Wild Croc Territory – Netflix Series
Matt Wright and his fearless team of crocodile wranglers catch and relocate some of the world’s most ferocious reptiles in Australia’s wild Outback.
13 October 2022
Sue Perkins: Perfectly Legal – Netflix Series
Sue Perkins confronts middle age head-on by experiencing various Latin American countries in adventurous, shockingly legal and sometimes dangerous ways.
The Playlist – Netflix Series
The Playlist centers around the young Swedish tech entrepreneur, Daniel Ek, and his key partners who revolutionized a whole industry by offering free and legal streamed music around the world. It is a story about how hard convictions, unrelenting will, access and big dreams can help small players challenge the status quo by evolving the way we can all listen to music.
Dead End: Paranormal Park: Season 2- Netflix Kids & Family Series
Barney, Norma, Pugsley and friends encounter a slew of strange new creatures, from angels to evil twins to an army of deranged Pauline Phoenix dolls.
Exception – Netflix Series
In a distant future where humans are forced to leave Earth, a spacecraft carrying a 3D printed crew of specialists is sent to terraform a new planet.
14 October 2022
Everything Calls for Salvation – Netflix Series
A troubled young man wakes up involuntarily committed to a psychiatric hospital. What he learns in that week inside will change his life forever.
Holy Family – Netflix Series
A family hiding a shocking secret starts over in Madrid, where new relationships complicate their plans and the past begins to catch up with them.
Mismatched: Season 2 – Netflix Series
With rocky romances and unforgiving deadlines, Dimple and Rishi navigate their summer program’s end and the ultimate question: Are they meant to be?
Black Butterflies – Netflix Series
Low on inspiration for his second book, a gloomy novelist agrees to write a memoir for a dying man — and swiftly becomes part of his bloodstained past.
Take 1- Netflix Series
Renowned musicians pull out all the stops to give a song of their choice the greatest live performance they can muster — and all in a single take.
The Curse of Bridge Hollow – Netflix Film
A father (Marlon Wayans) and his teenage daughter (Priah Ferguson) are forced to team up and save their town after an ancient and mischievous spirit causes Halloween decorations to come to life and wreak havoc.
15 October 2022
Under the Queen’s Umbrella – Netflix Series
A spirited queen tries to rein in her rowdy sons in order to make one of them the next king of Joseon, while her competitors vie to snatch the throne.
17 October 2022
Waffles + Mochi’s Restaurant – Netflix Kids & Family Film
Food-loving friends Waffles and Mochi get cooking in their very own restaurant, where hungry customers come to feast on flavors from all over the world!
18 October 2022
Somebody Feed Phil: Season 6 – Netflix Series
From Croatia to Philadelphia, Phil travels the globe with a smile as he savors local cuisine and culture. Plus, he pays tribute to his beloved parents.
Gabriel Iglesias: Stadium Fluffy – Netflix Comedy Special
Getting blackmailed. Offending a professional boxer. Trick-or-treating with his son. Gabriel shares his highs and lows in this landmark stand-up special.
LiSA Another Great Day – Netflix Documentary
Glimpse into the world of the songstress known as the “Anime Song Queen” as she reflects on the first decade of her career and looks to the future.
19 October 2022
Notre-Dame – Netflix Series
Inspired by true accounts from French firefighters, this drama series explores the impact of the 2019 fire of Notre-Dame on a diverse group of Parisians.
The Green Glove Gang – Netflix Series
When their latest heist goes wrong, three older female burglars evade officials by hiding out in a nursing home — where they uncover a sinister secret.
The Stranger – Netflix Film
An undercover cop forms an intense, intimate relationship with a murder suspect while trying to earn his trust and elicit a confession.
The School for Good and Evil – Netflix Film
Best friends Sophie and Agatha find their bond put to the test when they’re whisked away to a magical school for future fairy-tale heroes and villains.
21 October 2022
Descendant – Netflix Documentary
Descendants of the enslaved Africans on an illegal ship that arrived in Alabama in 1860 seek justice and healing when the craft’s remains are discovered.
28 Days Haunted – Netflix Series
Three teams each spend 28 days in some of America’s most haunted locations for a paranormal experiment based on the theories of Ed and Lorraine Warren.
Barbarians II – Netflix Series
A year after Varus’ defeat, a new Roman general gets settled in Germania as Ari seeks to become king of all the tribes — but a rival stands in his way.
From Scratch – Netflix Series
An artist finds romance with a chef in Italy and embarks on a life-changing journey of love, loss, resilience and hope across cultures and continents.
High: Confessions of an Ibiza Drug Mule – Netflix Series
Arrested for smuggling cocaine, Michaella McCollum offers a first-hand account of her shocking journey through the illicit world of drug trafficking.
ONI: Thunder God’s Tale – Netflix Kids & Family Film
In a mystical world of Japanese gods and spirits, a courageous girl strives to follow in her mysterious father’s footsteps and find her true powers.
23 October 2022
Franco Escamilla: Eavesdropping – Netflix Comedy Special
Franco Escamilla takes the stage in California for a comedy special filled with humorous observations on gossiping, the pandemic and airport experiences.
24 October 2022
The Chalk Line – Netflix Film
A psychological thriller inspired by the true story of “The Monster of Amstetten”.
25 October 2022
Fortune Feimster: Good Fortune – Netflix Comedy Special
Getting engaged. Getting iced. Getting a mind-blowing butt massage. Fortune Feimster shares uproarious stories from her life in this stand-up special.
Barbie Epic Road Trip – Netflix Kids & Family Film
In this interactive adventure, Barbie goes on a cross-country trek with friends and makes big decisions about the future. Which dream will she choose?
26 October 2022
Hellhole – Netflix Film
In 1987 Poland, a police officer investigating mysterious disappearances infiltrates a remote monastery — and discovers a dark truth about its clergy.
Robbing Mussolini – Netflix Film
At the end of WWII, a ragtag group of resistance fighters plans an impossible heist: to steal Mussolini’s treasure from Milan’s fascist headquarters.
Fugitive: The Curious Case of Carlos Ghosn – Netflix Documentary
From his rise as a business mogul to his plummet into international notoriety, this true crime documentary examines the bizarre story of Carlos Ghosn.
27 October 2022
Romantic Killer – Netflix Series
Living her best single life, romance is the last thing on Anzu’s mind — until a tiny match-making wizard suddenly turns her life into a clichéd romcom.
Dubai Bling – Netflix Series
Step off the private jet and into a high-flying social circle in Dubai, where lavish parties, stunning skylines and jaw-dropping fashion are the norm.
Cici – Netflix Film
A family migrates to the city after a tragic loss. When they reunite in their hometown 30 years later, buried emotions and painful secrets resurface.
Family Reunion: Part 5 – Netflix Kids & Family Series
The McKellans grow in more ways than one as unexpected struggles put their strength to the test. But no matter what, it’s still family over everything.
Daniel Spellbound – Netflix Kids & Family Series
A teen tracker follows in his late father’s footsteps to uncover a conspiracy in the magical world in this exciting supernatural adventure series.
Earthstorm – Netflix Documentary
Storm chasers, survivors and first responders recount their harrowing experiences with volcanoes, tornadoes, hurricanes and earthquakes.
28 October 2022
The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself – Netflix Series
Jay Lycurgo (“Titans”) and Nadia Parkes (“Doctor Who”) star in this bloody and breathtaking fantasy series based on the “Half Bad” books by Sally Green.
Big Mouth: Season 6 – Netflix Series
The Emmy-winning adult animation series returns for a new season.
If Only – Netflix Series
Ten years into a disappointing marriage, Emma is struggling to cope — until she gets an unbelievable opportunity to live the past decade all over again.
Drink Masters – Netflix Series
World-class mixologists pour their hearts into deliciously innovative cocktails in this high-stakes competition hosted by comedian Tone Bell.
Wild is the Wind – Netflix Film
Racial tensions and corruption come to a head in a small, segregated town after the police find the body of a young Afrikaner girl in the bush.
I AM A STALKER – Netflix Documentary
From the producers behind “I Am A Killer,” this true-crime docuseries is told from the perspectives of stalkers and survivors.
My Encounter with Evil – Netflix Documentary
A chilling series about how three women faced evil; from their very own voices we learn horrifying real testimonies about possessions, infestations and exorcisms
29 October 2022
Deadwind: Season 3 – Netflix Series
After Karppi and Nurmi reconcile, the pair dives into a case involving a mysterious symbol, pharmaceutical promises and a deeply disturbed murderer.
ROLLING EPISODES: New episodes weekly
Unsolved Mysteries: Volume 3 – Netflix Series
The acclaimed true-crime docuseries reboot returns for a new season.
18 October 2022 : Episodes 1-3
25 October 2022 : Episodes 4-6
Love Is Blind: Season 3
After courting through the walls of private pods, men and women put the power of blind love to the test in this fan-approved reality whirlwind hosted by Nick and Vanessa Lachey.
19 October 2022: Episodes 1-4
26 October 2022: Episodes 5-7
COMING SOON
Inside Man – Netflix Series
Starring David Tennant and Stanley Tucci – an American death row prisoner with a sideline in solving mysteries helps a young British journalist search for a friend who’s suddenly disappeared.
20th Century Girl – Netflix Film
In 1999, a teen girl keeps close tabs on a boy in school on behalf of her deeply smitten best friend – then she gets swept up in a love story of her own.
Non-Branded Titles
Corpse Bride – 10/1/2022
Riverdale: Season 5 – 10/1/2022
The Good Doctor: Season 4 – 10/1/2022
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button – 10/1/2022
A Nightmare on Elm Street – 10/1/2022
Final Destination – 10/1/2022
The Conjuring – 10/1/2022
Goosebumps – 10/1/2022