Autumn on Netflix begins with the return of several TV series hits – in October, the service will feature fresh instalments of Outer Banks, Heartstopper and The Lincoln Lawyer, among others. However, you can also count on plenty of new releases. There will be a treat for Lara Croft fans, something special for enthusiasts of Korean cinema, and a surprise for those longing for a holiday romance.
If you want to know the biggest shows available generally, check out our article on the best TV shows on Netflix. Also, check out our roundup of the best movies on Netflix.
This article is based on new content drops on Netflix UK, and the list of releases in the United States and other parts of the world may differ. However, you can get access to US Netflix via a virtual private network (VPN) such as NordVPN, one of the most popular and affordable options.
Heartstopper (Season 3)
Releases 3 October
The new season of Heartstopper is based on the fourth volume of Alice Oseman’s graphic novel. After the confession from the previous season finale, the relationship of Nick (Kit Connor) and Charlie (Joe Locke) enters a new stage. Other characters also have changed: they grow up, their problems become more serious, and they gain new priorities, but also new fears.
The Platform 2 (2024)
Releases 4 October
This sci-fi thriller is a sequel to the 2019 Spanish film with a similar title. Viewers will once again be taken to a prison known as the “Vertical Self-Management Center,” a tower where inmates are spread out on different floors. The food is provided to them by a special platform descending from the top of the building to its lowest levels. Prisoners must struggle to survive in this nightmarish place.
The Boy and the Heron (2023)
Releases 7 October
This fantastic tale of a Mahito Maki and his extraordinary journey is Hayao Miyazaki’s first film in 10 years. It depicts the story of a little boy who tries to find his mother, who was lost during the Pacific War. Mahito is accompanied by a mysterious grey heron, who takes him to an abandoned tower near the house where the boy lives with his father and his new wife.
Outer Banks (Season 4, Part 1)
Releases 10 October
In the fourth season of Outer Banks, viewers will find out what made the Pogues agree to search for Blackbeard’s treasure along with Wes Genrette (David Jensen). After finding the gold in El Dorado, the group returns home and tries to lead an everyday life. However, when their store runs into financial trouble, the Pogues decide to go on another adventure.
Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft
Releases 10 October
Netflix’s new animation tells the story of the iconic traveller after the events of the game Shadow of the Tomb Raider. Lara finally returns to her house but discovers that a powerful and dangerous Chinese artefact has been stolen from the mansion. The woman sets off searching for the thief, and her path again leads to ancient tombs at the edge of the world.
Lonely Planet (2024)
Releases 11 October
An acclaimed novelist, Katherine (Laura Dern), travels to Marocco to break her creative block. At a writers’ retreat, she meets a young man, Owen (Liam Hemsworth), with whom she becomes friends. Gradually, however, this acquaintance turns into a crazy love affair that will change Katherine’s entire life.
Uprising (2024)
Releases 11 October
This action film, created by directors Park Chan-wook (Oldboy) and Kim Sang-man (Girl Scout), is set in imperial Korea during the Joseon era. In a country weakened by war, the situation is unsettled. Cheon Yeong (Gang Dong-won) is an enslaved person with astonishing martial arts skills. Jong-ryeo (Park Jeong-min), on the other hand, comes from an influential military family. Although they were once friends, years later, they met as enemies.
The Lincoln Lawyer (Season 3)
Releases 17 October
The third season of The Lincoln Lawyer is based on the fifth novel by Michael Connelly, titled The Gods of Guilt. Mickey Haller (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo) accepts a case commissioned by Andre La Cosse, accused of the murder of a sex worker who was previously a client of the lawyer. As usual, Mickey immerses himself in a web of criminal intrigue and dark secrets.
The Diplomat (Season 2)
Releases 31 October
Kate Wyler (Keri Russell) is the US ambassador to the United Kingdom. The shocking finale of the first season turned everything upside down, and in a new instalment of the political story, Kate must calm the situation both at home and abroad. In the skirmishes at the top of power, her only ally seems to be her husband, Hal (Rufus Sewell).
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Author: Weronika de Oliveira, Entertainment Writer, Tech Advisor
Weronika is an Entertainment Writer at Tech Advisor, where she covers topics related to TV shows, streaming, and movies. With an MA degree in Film Studies, her areas of expertise range from classical and postmodern cinema to contemporary films, series, and pop culture.