It’s officially Halloween month, but Netflix isn’t only bringing the scares. Besides for the survival thriller Don’t Move, our top picks this month include the highly anticipated animated series The Legend of Lara Croft, which is a follow up to the latest Tomb Raider game trilogy, and the return of sweet teen drama Heartstopper, now on its third season.

You can also look forward to the latest seasons of Outer Banks, Hellbound, The Diplomat and more on Netflix screens this October.

Pfangirl Top Picks

Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft – Netflix Series – Releases 10 October

Following the events of the Tomb Raider video game Survivor trilogy, Lara Croft (voiced by Hayley Atwell) has abandoned her friends to embark on increasingly more perilous solo adventures. But she must return home when a dangerous and powerful Chinese artifact is stolen from Croft Manor by a thief with an uncanny personal connection. Her daring pursuit will take her on an adventure around the world and to the depths of forgotten tombs, where she will be forced to confront her true self, and decide just what kind of hero she wants to become.

Don’t Move  – Netflix Film – Releases 25 October

A grieving woman hoping to find solace deep in an isolated forest encounters a stranger who injects her with a paralytic agent. As the agent gradually takes over her body, she must run, hide, and fight for her life before her entire nervous system shuts down. From producer Sam Raimi, starring Kelsey Asbille (“Yellowstone”) and Finn Wittrock.

Heartstopper: Season 3 – Netflix Series – Releases 3 October

Charlie would like to tell Nick that he loves him. Nick also has something important to say to Charlie. As the summer holiday ends and the months race on, the friends begin to realise that the school year will come with both its joys and its challenges. As they learn more about each other and their relationships, plan social events and parties and start thinking about university choices, everyone must learn to lean on those they love when life doesn’t go to plan.


Netflix Titles

1 October 2024

Making It in Marbella – Netflix Series

The Swedish agents at the luxury real estate firm Homerun Brokers compete for the best listings in Spain’s high-end holiday destination Marbella.

Tim Dillon: This Is Your Country  – Netflix Comedy Special 

Comedian Tim Dillon chats with everyday Americans about cryptocurrency, OnlyFans and other outrageous issues they face in this comedy unscripted special.


2 October 2024

Love Is Blind: Season 7 – Netflix Series

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A new group of singles enters the pods, ready to abandon superficial judgments and face possible heartbreak to find true love and lasting commitments.

Chef’s Table: Noodles – Netflix Documentary

Uncover the art of noodle-making with world-renowned chefs as they share their culinary journeys and the stories behind their delicious signature dishes.

Unsolved Mysteries: Volume 5 – Netflix Documentary

A legendary UFO crash, a puzzling double homicide and a chilling supernatural investigation anchor this collection of unsolved mysteries.


3 October 2024

Trouble  – Netflix Film

Wrongfully convicted of murder, a clumsy electronics salesman faces police corruption and criminal conspiracies in an attempt to prove his innocence.

Blue Box – Netflix Series

Badminton player Taiki has always admired basketball star Chinatsu from afar. But one spring day, a surprising turn brings them unexpectedly close.

The Bad Guys: Haunted Heist – Netflix Kids and Family Film

The crafty Bad Guys crew embarks on a high-stakes Halloween heist to swipe a priceless amulet from a spooky mansion. What could go wrong?


4 October 2024

CTRL  – Netflix Film

Nella and Joe are the perfect influencer couple. But when he cheats on her, she turns to an AI app to erase him from her life — until it takes control.

IT’S WHAT’S INSIDE  – Netflix Film

A pre-wedding reunion descends into a psychological nightmare for a group of college friends when a surprise guest arrives with a mysterious suitcase.

The Platform 2  – Netflix Film

After a mysterious leader imposes his law in a brutal system of vertical cells, a new arrival battles against a dubious food distribution method.


5 October 2024

Ranma1/2 – Netflix Series

Akane Tendo meets her new fiancé, Ranma Saotome, a martial arts prodigy with a twist: he magically transforms into a girl upon touching cold water.


7 October 2024

The Menendez Brothers – Netflix Documentary

In 1996, Lyle and Erik Menendez were convicted for the murders of their parents in what became one of the most famous criminal cases of the late 20th century. For the first time in 30 years, and in their own words, both brothers revisit the trial that shocked the nation.


8 October 2024

Dinner Time Live With David Chang: Holiday Edition  – Netflix Live Events

Chef David Chang hosts an unfiltered dining experience as he cooks for celebrity guests and shares culinary secrets. (Live event in English.)

Ali Wong: Single Lady  – Netflix Comedy Special 

After a whirlwind couple of years, Ali Wong returns to the stage to dish on the highs, lows and surprises of dating post-divorce.


9 October 2024

Starting 5 – Netflix Series

This captivating sports series follows Jimmy Butler, Anthony Edwards, LeBron James, Domantas Sabonis and Jayson Tatum throughout the 2023-24 NBA season.

Deceitful Love – Netflix Series

After turning 60, a wealthy woman suddenly falls in love with an attractive and much younger man, but her family raises doubts about his intentions.

The Secret of the River – Netflix Series

When a young boy arrives in a small Mexican village, an unlikely friendship blossoms with a local kid — and a dark secret seals their bond forever.


10 October 2024

Outer Banks Season 4: Part 1 – Netflix Series

The Pogues return home and start living their best life, but it’s not long before they’re back to doing what they do best: hunting for treasure.

The Life and Movies of Erşan Kuneri: Season 2 – Netflix Series

In a retrospective mockumentary, a current-day Erşan Kuneri reflects back on his life and body of work as a prolific pioneer of erotic cinema.

Love Is Blind, Habibi – Netflix Series

Celebrity couple Elham Ali and Khaled Saqr host this social experiment, where Arab singles connect and commit to marriage — before meeting face-to-face.


11 October 2024

In Her Place  – Netflix Film

After Chilean writer María Carolina Geel murders her lover, the case captivates shy court actuary Mercedes, sparking a connection between the two women.

Lonely Planet  – Netflix Film

At an idyllic writers retreat in Morocco, a newly single novelist finds an unexpected connection with a younger man who’s reevaluating his life choices. Laura Dern and Liam Hemsworth star in this seductive romantic drama from writer-director Susannah Grant (“Erin Brockovich”).

Uprising  – Netflix Film

In the Joseon Dynasty, two friends who grew up together — one the master and one the servant — reunite post-war as enemies on opposing sides.


12 October 2024

A Virtuous Business – Netflix Series

In search of purpose, opportunity and independence, four rural women start an adult products business in 1992 — embarking on a journey of self-discovery.


14 October 2024

Mighty Monsterwheelies – Netflix Kids and Family Series

Inspired by iconic movie monsters like Dracula and the Mummy, but with a Frankenstein-sized twist: These vehicle heroes are here to help — not scare!


15 October 2024

Comedy Revenge – Netflix Series

Hosted by legendary comedian Lee Kyeong-kyu, 18 comedy powerhouses compete in an all-out battle of hilarity once again — let the giggles begin!

Rachel Bloom: Death, Let Me Do My Special  – Netflix Comedy Special 

Comedian and actor Rachel Bloom muses on birth, death, cosmic uncertainty and pungent trees in this whimsical and reflective musical comedy special.


16 October 2024

Justice  – Netflix Film

A young detective seeks the help of a discharged police officer, giving him the chance to reclaim his old life in exchange for solving a bank raid case.

Ancient Apocalypse: The Americas – Netflix Documentary

Graham Hancock explores the Americas in search of a prehistoric society whose ancient knowledge has been passed down and spread across the continents.

I AM A KILLER: Season 5 – Netflix Documentary

From a man who killed his grandmother to an armed robber who claims he didn’t know his gun was loaded, convicted murderers recall their crimes firsthand.

Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare – Netflix Documentary

Kirat falls for a man she meets online, only to get swept up in a virtual relationship that upends her life for years, in this shocking documentary.


17 October 2024

The Lincoln Lawyer: Season 3 – Netflix Series

Mickey takes on a personal and potentially dangerous case when he defends the person accused of murdering Gloria Dayton, his friend and former client.

Outside  – Netflix Film

A family retreats to an isolated farm during a zombie outbreak, but years of painful secrets take a toll as they navigate their desolate world.

The Shadow Strays  – Netflix Film

Skilled in the art of killing, a young assassin defies her mentor to save a boy from a ruthless crime syndicate — and she’ll destroy anyone in her path.

Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance – Netflix Series

Eleven months into the One Year War in U.C.0079, top Zaku II pilot Captain Solari faces the Earth Federation’s new lethal weapon: the mobile suit Gundam.

Jurassic World: Chaos Theory: Season 2 – Netflix Kids and Family Series

New dinos. New dangers. New allies. The Camp Fam goes global on a search for answers — and an elusive villain — that takes them all over the world.


18 October 2024

Happiness Is – Netflix Series

Turning forty was meant to be a low-key event for Princess, but when her best friend throws her an unforgettable party, her entire world is shaken up.

The Man Who Loved UFOs  – Netflix Film

In late 1980s Argentina, a reporter’s investigation into alien activity is nearly halted by a lack of evidence — until he decides to fabricate his own.

The Turnaround – Netflix Documentary

The documentary short tells the story of Philadelphia Phillies’ superfan Jon McCann, who helped inspire an unlikely 2023 standing ovation for Phillies shortstop Trea Turner, which helped turn the team around after hitting a major roadblock.


22 October 2024

Hasan Minhaj: Off With His Head  – Netflix Comedy Special 

Hasan Minhaj delivers an unapologetic stand-up set about midlife identity struggles, race relations, political divides — and that fact-checking scandal.


23 October 2024

The Comeback: 2004 Boston Red Sox – Netflix Series

This definitive docuseries chronicles the Red Sox’s journey to their first World Series title in 86 years via interviews with star players and personnel.

Car Masters: Rust to Riches: Season 6 – Netflix Series

The Gotham crew goes all-in on the luxury car market, but keeping buyers happy while maintaining a creative edge may be their biggest challenge yet.

Family Pack  – Netflix Film

When an old card game comes to life, a family jumps back in time to a medieval village where they must unmask werewolves to secure their return home.

This is the Zodiac Speaking – Netflix Documentary

In this true-crime docuseries, a family searching for answers shares clues and eye-opening testimonies about the prime suspect in the Zodiac murders.


24 October 2024

Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black – Netflix Series

Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black follows two women leading very different lives. While Kimmie (Taylor Polidore Williams) is struggling to make a living after her mother kicked her out, and Mallory (Crystle Stewart) is running a successful business, they find themselves entangled in each other’s lives.

Territory – Netflix Series

When the world’s largest cattle station is left without a clear heir, rival factions descend as a fierce generational struggle upends the land’s future.


25 October 2024

Simone Biles Rising Part 2 – Netflix Series

Follow gymnast Simone Biles as she balances her personal life, mental health journey and training ahead of a highly anticipated return to the Olympics.

Hellbound: Season 2 – Netflix Series

As the chaos deepens, lawyer Min Hyejin, The New Truth and Arrowheads get entangled anew amid the sudden resurrections of the formerly condemned.

The Last Night at Tremore Beach – Netflix Series

When a tormented pianist is struck by lightning, he begins having perilous visions of his future and a deadly threat seems to loom over his loved ones.

Hijack ’93  – Netflix Film

In an effort to dismantle their military-backed government, four men hijack an airplane, leveraging passengers onboard in the name of social change.

The Remarkable Life of Ibelin – Netflix Documentary

The secret life of a young World of Warcraft gamer is vividly reimagined when his online friends contact his family after his death.


29 October 2024

Tom Papa: Home Free  – Netflix Comedy Special 

From the sheer bliss of a hot shower to the saucy joys of an empty nest, Tom Papa tackles aging, parenthood and more in this witty comedy special.


30 October 2024

Go Ahead, Brother – Netflix Series

A dismissed special ops officer struggles to adapt to his new role in retail security — until he spots a way to solve his financial troubles.

The Law According to Lidia Poët: Season 2 – Netflix Series

As Lidia continues to advocate for equality, the arrival of a new prosecutor shakes her world and Enrico considers a major change in his vocation.

Time Cut  – Netflix Film

A teen in 2024 accidentally time-travels to 2003, days before a masked killer murders her sister. Can she change the past without destroying the future?

Martha – Netflix Documentary

Told in her own words, this candid documentary charts the unstoppable rise, sudden fall and hard-won comeback of lifestyle icon Martha Stewart.

The Manhattan Alien Abduction – Netflix Documentary

A woman claims to have been abducted from her bedroom in Manhattan. This docuseries explores whether it was an elaborate hoax — or proof of alien life.


31 October 2024

The Diplomat: Season 2 – Netflix Series

When a London bombing shatters her world, US diplomat Kate Wyler faces the ultimate test as her suspicions reach the top levels of the British government.

Murder Mindfully – Netflix Series

When mafia lawyer Björn attends a mindfulness class to find a better work-life balance, he discovers surprising new coping strategies — including murder.


Coming Soon

Children of the Church Steps – Netflix Series

A group of young friends survive life on the streets, finding in each other hope and resilience to dream of different futures — until tragedy unfolds.

Don’t Come Home – Netflix Series

A mother moves into her family’s eerie old mansion, where she confronts dark secrets from the past after her young daughter mysteriously vanishes.


Netflix Games

Netflix Stories: Selling Sunset – Netflix Games

Do you have what it takes to join The Oppenheim Group and win a $100 million Bel Air listing? Prove yourself by navigating affluent clients, office drama, and a rival agent determined to take you down!

Battleship – Netflix Games

Sink or be sunk! Deploy smart tactics and a powerful arsenal to bring down your opponent’s hidden fleet in this classic guessing game.

SpongeBob: Bubble Pop F.U.N. – Netflix Games

Who blasts away bubbles under the sea? SpongeBob SquarePants! Help your favorite yellow sea sponge pop pesky air pockets in this puzzle game.

Monument Valley 1 – Netflix Games

Puzzle your way through a beautiful world of intricate structures built with impossible geometry. Guide a tiny, silent princess on a mysterious journey.


Non-Branded Titles

Halloween – 10/1/2024

A masked killer who went on a Halloween night murder spree 40 years ago escapes incarceration, targeting the victim who got away — and her family.

Chucky: Season 1 – 10/15/2024

With killer doll Chucky on the loose and the body count rising, three tenacious teens race to save their small town from the tiny terror and his minions.

The Tourist – 10/1/2024

After meeting on a train to Venice, a mysterious woman draws a mild-mannered American into a dangerous game of international intrigue.