Netflix Originals for your entertainment needs.
Welcome to the beginning of a fresh month! As tradition dictates, we’re here to present you with an exciting line up of Netflix Original series, movies, and even anime to fuel your binge-watching cravings throughout October.
Let’s get to it!
LUPIN SEASON 3 (October 5)
In the third instalment of the French series, the enigmatic master thief has chosen to retreat into the shadows, seeking refuge in anonymity.
Yet, evading capture proves to be an insurmountable challenge, as he stands as the most hunted man in all of France. The looming question is whether he will soon transform into a fugitive of global renown.
REPTILE (October 6)
This upcoming film will be directed by accomplished music video director Grant Singer, known for his work with renowned artistes like Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, Ariana Grande, Lorde, and many others. This project will serve as Singer’s debut in the world of feature films.
Singer has co-written the film alongside Benjamin Brewer, whose previous credits encompass works like The Trust and Beneath Contempt. The story looks into a seasoned detective embarking on a quest to unveil the hidden truths in a case where appearances deceive after a young real estate agent is brutally murdered, ultimately unravelling the illusions within his own life.
The Oscar-winning actor Benicio Del Toro is set to take on the role of Nichols, the toughened detective from New England. Also staring in this new thriller are Alicia Silverstone, Justin Timberlake, Frances Fisher, and Michael Pitt among other big-named celebrities.
BALLERINA (October 6)
This eagerly anticipated South Korean thriller film directed by Lee Chung-hyun, features an ensemble cast including Jeon Jong-seo, Kim Ji-hoon and Park Yu-rim.
Ballerina is a gripping tale that revolves around a former bodyguard seeking vengeance for an unjustly deceased friend.
The film is scheduled for a special premiere at the 28th Busan International Film Festival in the ‘Korean Cinema Today – Special Premiere’ section on October 5.
THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER (October 12)
As Mike Flanagan’s final project for Netflix, this is undoubtedly our most highly anticipated work from him, drawing inspiration from the haunting tales of Edgar Allan Poe.
In the world of Fortunato Pharmaceuticals, ruthless siblings Roderick and Madeline Usher have forged an empire of wealth, privilege, and influence. Yet, the hidden secrets of their past resurface as the heirs to the Usher dynasty meet their demise at the hands of a mysterious woman from their youth.
The stellar cast for this gripping eight-episode mini-series includes Bruce Greenwood, Carla Gugino, Mary McDonnell, Carl Lumbly, Mark Hamill, Michael Trucco, T’Nia Miller, Paola Nuñez, Henry Thomas, Kyleigh Curran, Samantha Sloyan, Rahul Kohli, and Kate Siegel.
KAALA PAANI/DARK WATER (October 12)
Filled with foreboding and suspense, this Hindi drama features a talented cast including Ashutosh Gowariker, Arushi Sharma, Sukant Goel, Amey Wagh, and Radhika Mehrotra.
Amidst the grip of a mysterious illness on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, an intense battle for survival collides with an unwavering quest to find a cure.
GOOD NIGHT WORLD Season 1 (October 12)
Hailing from the renowned anime studio NAZ, this series is an adaptation of Uru Okabe’s manga and unravels the story of a broken family dwelling within a virtual video game world. Within the immersive online game Planet there exists a formidable quartet known as The Akabane Family, a surrogate family exclusively confined to the virtual realm. Unbeknownst to them, these four players are, in reality, a deeply broken family.
It centres around the exploits of the Akabane Family within the virtual realm of Planet, the narrative unfurls a line of battles against formidable monsters, confrontations with rival guilds, and the enigma surrounding Black Bird, the game’s ultimate objective.
The storyline takes a profound turn as it interweaves the tangible world with the complexities of this genuine family.
THE DEVIL ON TRIAL (October 17)
Under the direction of Christopher Holt, this fresh crime documentary revisits a renowned courtroom trial, offering a glimpse of what’s in store.
In The Devil on Trial, we delve into the singular instance when ‘demonic possession’ was employed as a legal defence in a United States (US) murder trial.
With first-hand narratives recounting alleged cases of diabolical possession and a harrowing murder, this exceptional narrative compels us to confront our fear of the unexplained.
CAPTAIN LASERHAWK: A BLOOD DRAGON REMIX (October 19)
Drawing its inspiration from the 2013 video game Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon, and cleverly weaving together elements and characters from various other Ubisoft franchises, this animation series is the brainchild of Adi Shankar.
PAIN HUSTLERS (October 27)
David Yates, widely recognised for his direction of the beloved Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films, as well as the 2016 Tarzan adaptation featuring Alexander Skarsgard, is set to make his Netflix debut with Pain Hustlers.
This thrilling project boasts an exceptional cast, including Chris Evans and Emily Blunt.
After losing her job, a working-class woman in her quest to provide for her daughter accepts a position at a struggling pharmaceutical start-up, unwittingly becoming entangled in a perilous world of illicit schemes. – Izah Azahari
