October can feel like a strange time in between because summer’s excitement is over and winter hasn’t started yet. For the majority of us, this month brings fretful energy, more limited days, and a hankering for something satisfying to improve our night.
Netflix has some new releases and some that have been available for a while for you to spice up your October watchlist, whether you’re looking to get lost in a spine-tingling thriller, solve a juicy murder mystery, or consider the darker side of human ambition.
These genre-spanning shows entertain a variety of moods, from gothic horror based on Edgar Allan Poe’s works to tech thrillers that make you question the world we live in.
The Fall of the House of Usher (Horror/Gothic thriller) This gloomy miniseries from Mike Flanagan, creator of The Haunting of Hill House, could cure your October blues given that it’s spooky season. It is a gripping modern take on the classic works of Edgar Allan Poe that looks at the rise and fall of a wealthy family by combining corporate ambition with dark supernatural elements.
It is ideal for fans of psychological horror and tragic tales of greed due to its chilling deaths and eerie family secrets.
The Perfect Couple (mystery/drama): If you like a good whodunit, you should check out The Perfect Couple, which stars Nicole Kidman, Dakota Fanning, and Ishaan Khatter.
During a wedding on an estate owned by a wealthy family, the show delves into a complicated murder mystery. It promises to keep you guessing with guests’ simmering tensions and shocking twists at every turn. It is ideal for viewers who enjoy juicy dramas like The White Lotus or Big Little Lies.
