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Netflix has decided to bombard its viewers with a long list of films and shows this fall. When you look at it, it might look like a stretch, but Netflix clearly doesn’t care.

You see, Netflix has been on a roll lately. It is dropping everything from moody thrillers to comfort re-releases, and this week, it has got a little bit of everything in the release chart.

The mood? Again, a little bit of everything. There is a coming-of-age story set in the military, a true-crime investigation that’ll have you side-eyeing family secrets, and a peek into one of the most photographed lives in the world.

What’s nice about this week’s releases is that they don’t scream “binge immediately”. It’s more like Netflix reminding you that good stories come in all forms.

So if you’ve been waiting for something new to sink into or something familiar to get lost in again, here are five Netflix series worth keeping an eye on this week.

Five Netflix series you need to keep an eye out for

Nurse Jackie (Seasons 1–7) – October 7th

Before anti-heroes became trendy, there was someone named Jackie Peyton. Nurse Jackie follows a brilliant but self-destructive ER nurse in New York who juggles saving lives by day and numbing her own pain by night. Edie Falco is magnetic in the role, and she is part saviour and part mess.

The show walks that delicate line between drama and dark humour. It is one of the sharpest shows of all time and surprisingly empathetic toward a woman who’s both a hero and a cautionary tale. If you missed it the first time around, this re-release is your chance to dive into one of television’s most quietly powerful characters.

Poldark (Seasons 1–5) – October 8th

Every few years, Poldark resurfaces and reminds everyone why British period dramas have their own brand of addictive energy. Set in post-Revolutionary War Cornwall, the series follows Ross Poldark as he returns home to rebuild his life, only to find heartbreak, class conflict, and more romantic tension than an Austen novel could handle.

It’s passionate and filled with that perfect mix of politics and personal turmoil. It is full of smouldering stares and dramatic coastlines. But other than that, Poldark is about resilience. It is about people trying to make sense of love and loyalty in a world that keeps shifting under them. If you’re in the mood for something epic but emotionally grounded, this one’s worth your weekend.

Boots (Season 1) – October 9th

This one has all the makings of an emotional knockout. Boots is an LGBTQ coming-of-age drama based on Greg Cope White’s memoir, following a young man who joins the military in the 1980s. It’s not a glamorous journey; it is raw, introspective, and set against a backdrop where acceptance was a battle on its own. While it is full of humour, you can also expect a quiet tenderness that sneaks up on you when you least expect it.

Netflix calls it a story about courage, but it’s more than that. It is about finding belonging in a place designed to break you down. The show balances the weight of military discipline with the fragility of identity, and that makes it one of the more grounded, heartfelt titles of the month.

Victoria Beckham (Limited Series) – October 9th

Who is not fascinated by the public figures and what goes on in their personal lives? There is something about these people who’ve been in the spotlight for decades, finally telling their own story, and it’s Victoria Beckham’s turn this time. Victoria Beckham dives deep into her life beyond the headlines. So far, she is known as the Spice Girl, the designer, and the woman who’s managed to stay relevant through every pop-culture wave since the ’90s.

But she has decided that it’s time for an identity change. And this documentary is exactly going to help her with that. But do not confuse it with a tabloid-style drama. This is a personal and reflective journey Victoria will be narrating in her own words. She is going to give us glimpses of how she built her empire while juggling the weight of fame and family. It’s exactly what you’d expect from Posh Spice.

My Father, the BTK Killer (2025) – October 10th

If you have a soft spot for true-crime documentaries that speak about human complexity more than just the horror, this one’s for you. My Father, the BTK Killer traces the chilling story of Dennis Rader, the infamous BTK serial killer, through the eyes of his daughter, who learns the truth about her father years after his crimes.

Netflix’s approach here is more psychological than sensational. It’s about grief, betrayal, and how one person’s evil can ripple through generations. You will witness archival footage, quiet interviews, and that layered storytelling Netflix does best.