Top 5 Netflix shows Crunching leaves. Chunky sweaters. Coffee is so hot you can see the steam. There’s something undeniably cozy about fall and all that the season brings, which is why it’s the perfect backdrop for some of our all-time favorite movies and shows.
If you’re not sure what to watch right now, you’ve come to the right place. From #1 streaming hits to acclaimed hidden gems, discover the top 5 Netflix shows worth binge-watching this week, October 6–12, 2025.
This list is based on *Netflix’s Top 10 global & U.S. charts* as of early October 2025. Titles were selected for high viewer engagement, strong buzz, and a variety of genres to suit different moods.
1. Wayward
Wayward is a Canadian mystery thriller limited series created by Mae Martin for Netflix. The series stars Martin, Alyvia Alyn Lind, Sydney Topliffe, Toni Collette, Sarah Gadon, and John Daniel.
The story is set in the fictional town of Tall Pines, Vermont, and follows a pair of teenagers and a local police officer uncovering the town’s dark secrets. It was released on Netflix on September 25, 2025.
*Wayward* is a suspenseful drama that’s currently holding the #1 position on Netflix’s English TV charts in the U.S.
2. Monster: The Ed Gein Story
A haunting entry in Netflix’s “Monsters” anthology, *Monster: The Ed Gein Story* leads global rankings this week.
This series delves into the life of the infamous serial killer with psychological depth, atmosphere, and an unsettling edge — perfect for October night viewing.
Monster is an American biographical crime drama anthology television series created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan for Netflix.
3. The House of Guinness
The series is about the family behind the Guinness brewing company in 19th-century Ireland and New York. The story follows the consequences of the death of Benjamin Guinness, the man responsible for the extraordinary success of the Guinness brewery, and the fates of his four adult children: Arthur, Edward, Anne, and Benjamin
House of Guinness is a British-Irish historical drama television series about the Guinness family, created by Steven Knight. It premiered on 25 September 2025 on Netflix.
4. Love Is Blind
The series follows an equal number of men and women hoping to find love. For 10 days, the men and women date each other in purpose-built “pods”, small rooms where they can talk to each other by speaker but not see each other, except through a blue translucent barrier that allows no visual detail.
The cast members are initially paired in a speed-dating format, but later can choose to have longer dates.The daters may extend a marriage proposal whenever they feel ready.A couple meets face-to-face only after a marriage proposal is accepted.
Love Is Blind is a reality television franchise on Netflix created by Chris Coelen.
5.Black Rabbit– Limited Series
Black Rabbit is an eight-episode Netflix limited series starring Jude Law and Jason Bateman that premiered in September 2025. The crime drama follows two brothers, the owner of a New York City restaurant and his troubled sibling, as their close bond is tested by increasing danger and crime.
Black Rabbit is an American crime thriller television miniseries created by Zach Baylin and Kate Sussman for Netflix starring Jude Law and Jason Bateman.
Why These Shoes are worth watching
- Genre variety: You get horror / true crime, mystery, romance, drama, and high-energy action.
- Current popularity: All of these are trending now — not old shows that peaked months ago.
- Binge potential: Each has episodes that flow well and keep you watching.
Overall Take
Netflix’s October 2025 slate shows a conscious balance: giving audiences what they expect from the spooky season + true crime, while also not abandoning lighter fare. They seem to be leaning heavily on sequel and return-shows, which suggests they’re banking on stable fanbases more than pure novelty.
