5 Best Movies & TV Shows Streaming On Netflix This Week (October 13-19)

There are such a lot of streamers now that I at all times consider a model of this social media submit each time I try to resolve which one to strive, however if you happen to actually give it some thought, Netflix is the OG — with out its presence kicking off our present period of streaming, we would not have, say, AMC+. Whereas that could possibly be  or unhealthy factor relying on the way you have a look at it, I am making an attempt to make lemonade out of lemons right here … and the reality is that there truly is loads of stuff value watching on Netflix.

There are a couple of brand-new and fairly-new initiatives populating the Netflix charts this week, and, plus, only for enjoyable, I’ve included an older nostalgia-based choose so that you can check out as we transition into the autumn season. From motion pictures to new and returning TV reveals to that aforementioned autumnal favourite, here is all the things you need to contemplate trying out on Netflix this week.

Netflix has a number of nice coming-of-age reveals in its library — “By no means Have I Ever,” “Intercourse Schooling,” and “Heartstopper” come to thoughts, simply to call a couple of — and if you happen to like these, you may love “Boots,” the streamer’s new collection a few younger man discovering who he’s and what he desires out of life. Primarily based on Greg Cope White’s memoir “Pink Marine,” the present focuses on Cameron Cope (Miles Heizer, recognized for the streamer’s collection “13 Causes Why” in addition to the hit film “Love, Simon”), a younger man determined to get out of his small city however unable to afford faculty or a transfer on his personal. 

After his finest pal Ray McAffey (Liam Oh), who was just lately launched from the Air Pressure Academy over eyesight points, encourages him to hitch the Marines, Cameron groups up with Ray and the 2 enlist, however there’s one downside: it is the Nineteen Nineties, and with “Do not Ask, Do not Inform” nonetheless in impact, Cameron cannot admit to anyone that he is homosexual with out risking his standing as a Marine.

“Boots” is fairly actual and uncooked concerning the boot camp expertise, but it surely’s nonetheless extremely emotional and heartening to look at Cameron, Ray, and the opposite recruits not solely modify to their life, however thrive. Plus, Vera Farmiga is on this! She performs Cameron’s overwhelmed however loving mother, Barbara! It is best to at all times watch initiatives that includes Farmiga, in my view.

Helmed by Debora Cahn and led by tv veteran Keri Russell, “The Diplomat” is an intense, sometimes campy, and deeply enjoyable political thriller that casts Russell as Kate Wyler, the titular diplomat who finally ends up fulfilling her duties for the US authorities overseas in the UK. Regardless of inner strife at work over her marriage to fellow diplomat Hal Wyler (Rufus Sewell), Kate thrives at her job, particularly in relation to her work alongside Grace Penn (the at all times excellent Allison Janney), the U.S. vice chairman who finally rises to the workplace of President. (Additionally, followers of “The West Wing” will likely be delighted to see Bradley Whitford, Janney’s co-star from that political drama, play her husband, Todd Penn, in season 3.)

That third season drops in its entirety on Netflix on October 16, so if you happen to’re a fan of “The Diplomat” — otherwise you binge the whole factor as you put together for this full-season arrival — you would possibly need to try to put aside a complete day to meet up with Kate and her worldwide exploits. Russell could have gained large fame and acclaim for taking part in a Russian spy on “The People,” however now, she’s combating for the house group. Plus, if you happen to missed it, /Film ranked “The Diplomat” as one of the very best shows of 2024.

Primarily based on the hit 2016 novel by Ruth Ware, “The Lady in Cabin 10” casts Keira Knightley as Lauren “Lo” Blacklock, an investigative journalist who just lately endured a traumatic occasion however nonetheless accepts an invite to cowl the maiden voyage of a luxurious yacht. Aboard The Aurora, Lo meets the person behind the journey, Richard Bullmer (Man Pearce), his grievously in poor health spouse Anne (Lisa Loven Kongsli), and numerous different rich and privileged visitors, like Heidi, Grace, Adam, and surprisingly, Lo’s ex-boyfriend Ben (performed respectively by Hannah Waddingham, Kaya Scodelario, Daniel Ings, and David Ajala). 

After Lo hears some alarming noises within the night time, she turns into satisfied {that a} fellow passenger has gone overboard, and extra to the purpose, she’s sure that it is the unusual lady named Carrie (Gitte Witt) that she met within the titular cabin 10 … however after the ship’s safety professionals examine the noises, they inform Lo that there was no passenger in cabin 10.

“The Woman in Cabin 10” does make some slightly confusing changes from its source material, however that is the secret in relation to adaptation, and this film continues to be extraordinarily satisfying, particularly because of Knightley’s magnetic central efficiency. Remedy the thriller together with Lo, take a look at “The Lady in Cabin 10,” after which contemplate making an attempt Ware’s e book (and its 2025 sequel “The Lady in Suite 11”).

“Black Rabbit” dropped on Netflix somewhat quietly in the midst of September 2025 — although /Film’s Debopriyaa Dutta gave it a seriously solid review — and if you have not watched it but, she’s proper; it deserves your consideration. Probably primarily based on the drama surrounding the very actual New York eating hotspot The Noticed Pig, which was apparently dwelling to rampant sexual harassment and abuse beneath the “supervision” of proprietor Ken Friedman and investor Mario Batali (who each allegedly participated in mentioned abuse), “Black Rabbit” stars Jude Regulation as restauranteur Jake Friedken, who owns the titular restaurant the Black Rabbit. Jake’s life is shortly turned the wrong way up when his shady brother Vince, performed by Jason Bateman, involves city and threatens to destroy all of Jake’s success when his playing money owed come to gentle.

“The Black Rabbit” is not at all times a simple watch, and Bateman is very stomach-turning because the present’s heel, but it surely’s an incredible binge-watch on a wet day or chilly night time, so contemplate including it to your Netflix queue. It is sort of like “The Bear,” if “The Bear” had far more crime in it.

In case you or anybody you already know has been a sufferer of sexual assault, assist is out there. Go to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network website or contact RAINN’s Nationwide Helpline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).

Sure, I know this present led to 2007, however bear with me. “Gilmore Women,” the small-town collection created by Amy Sherman-Palladino that facilities round a precocious teenager, Lorelai “Rory” Gilmore (Alexis Bledel) and her younger, impossibly cool mother, Lorelai Gilmore (Lauren Graham), is the excellent present to look at as temperatures drop and the leaves begin to fall from the timber. The present picks up as Rory learns that she’s all set to switch to a prestigious prep faculty in Connecticut, Chilton, however there’s one catch: Lorelai wants tuition cash from her estranged and rich dad and mom, Emily and Richard Gilmore (Kelly Bishop and the late, nice Edward Hermann), bringing her judgmental however quietly big-hearted dad and mom again into her impartial life.

There are seven unique seasons of “Gilmore Women” — although any fan value their salt will inform you that season 7, which noticed each Sherman-Palladino and her artistic associate and husband Daniel go away the collection, wasn’t actually any good — and 4 90-minute episodes of the 2016 spin-off “A 12 months within the Life,” so fret not; there is a ton of “Gilmore” content material that can assist you rejoice the brand new season. Simply belief me. Make a cup of tea. Get a blanket. Press play on “Gilmore Women.” Then, let me know if you’ve inadvertently breezed via a number of seasons and inform me which of Rory’s boyfriends is the most effective. (The reply, by the way in which, is Matt Czuchry’s Logan Huntzberger, adopted by Milo Ventimiglia’s Jess Mariano; Jared Padalecki’s Dean Forrester is not even value contemplating.)

All of those are streaming on Netflix now.