From October 6–12, 2025, viewers in the United States leaned into true crime, reality competitions, spooky docuseries, kid-friendly learning, and even a live sports-entertainment episode—making for a wide-ranging Top 10 that reflects fall vibes and big-name premieres across Netflix.
10. ‘Black Rabbit’ (2025)
‘Black Rabbit’ is a limited crime thriller about New York brothers whose restaurant becomes collateral in a dangerous debt spiral. The series stars Jude Law and Jason Bateman, created by Zach Baylin and Kate Susman, with both leads serving as executive producers. Netflix lists it as a limited series with Law and Bateman headlining alongside Cleopatra Coleman.
9. ‘Ms. Rachel’ (2025– )
‘Ms. Rachel’ returns with interactive lessons designed for early learners, using songs, repetition, and direct address to model speech and vocabulary. Netflix’s listing shows two seasons available, created by Rachel and Aron Accurso. Episodes highlight letters, numbers, colors, and simple social skills in a caregiver-friendly format.
8. ‘Ms. Rachel’ (2025– )
The first season on Netflix introduced the show’s slow-paced, research-backed approach to language modeling for toddlers. Hosted by Rachel Griffin-Accurso, segments use call-and-response, object labeling, and nursery-rhyme routines aimed at building early communication. Netflix credits both Rachel and Aron Accurso as creators.
7. ‘Boots’ (2025)
Set in the early ’90s during the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” era, ‘Boots’ follows closeted recruit Cameron Cope as he navigates Marine Corps boot camp and a tightening circle of secrets and loyalties. The dramedy is inspired by Greg Cope White’s memoir ‘The Pink Marine’ and stars Miles Heizer, with production based in New Orleans. Coverage notes an eight-episode first season currently streaming.
6. ‘Raw’ (1993– )
‘Raw’ is WWE’s weekly live program; the October 6, 2025 episode featured storylines and appearances from top talent and streamed on Netflix in the U.S. that week. Trade coverage highlights Roman Reigns, CM Punk, LA Knight, and The Usos as part of the broadcast and notes a week-over-week viewership uptick. The series’ live format advances feuds via matches, promos, and backstage segments.
5. ‘Wayward’ (2025)
‘Wayward’ is a limited thriller from creator-star Mae Martin about a small-town cop who suspects a local school for troubled teens—and its magnetic founder—hides darker truths. Netflix lists Toni Collette and Sarah Gadon among the leads, with the show positioned as a 2025 limited series. The storyline unfolds across a contained run that blends mystery with character drama.
4. ‘True Haunting’ (2025– )
‘True Haunting’ is a five-episode documentary series executive produced by James Wan that recounts alleged paranormal encounters through interviews and dramatized reconstructions. Netflix’s materials and reporting place the premiere on October 7, 2025, with cases presented from first incident to investigation. The production involves Raw TV and Atomic Monster, charting eyewitness testimony and recorded anomalies.
3. ‘Love Is Blind’ (2020– )
‘Love Is Blind’ follows couples who date and get engaged sight-unseen before testing relationships in the real world. Season 9 continues the format with pod proposals, cohabitation, and wedding-day decisions under hosts Nick and Vanessa Lachey. Netflix’s official site has already set the reunion special for October 29, 2025.
2. ‘Is It Cake? Halloween’ (2025)
‘Is It Cake? Halloween’ is a four-episode seasonal spin-off of the cake-illusion competition hosted by Mikey Day. Netflix lists it as a family-friendly reality entry, with episodes featuring celebrity guest judges and challenges like hyper-realistic spooky props. Release details confirm an October 8, 2025 debut.
1. ‘Monster: The Ed Gein Story’ (2025)
‘Monster: The Ed Gein Story’ is the third season of the Netflix anthology from Ian Brennan, dramatizing the 1950s Wisconsin case of murderer and grave robber Ed Gein. Netflix credits Charlie Hunnam in the title role, with Laurie Metcalf and Suzanna Son among the cast, across eight episodes. Tudum and the series page outline the season’s focus on the investigation, arrest, and cultural reverberations of the case.
What did you watch this week—share your picks in the comments so we can compare notes for next time!