The 5 best movies and TV shows streaming on Netflix this week (October 13-19)

There are so many streamers out there now that I always think about making this social media post every time I’m trying to decide which one to try, but if you really think about it, Netflix is ​​the OG — without its presence at the beginning of our current streaming era, we might not have, say, AMC+. While this could be good or Bad depending on how you look at it, I’m trying to make lemonade out of lemons here… and the truth is, there’s already a lot of stuff worth watching on Netflix.

There are a few brand new and fairly new projects filling up Netflix’s charts this week, plus, Just for funI’ve included a vintage, nostalgia-based pick for you to try as we move into the fall season. From movies to new and returning TV shows to the fall favorites mentioned above, here’s everything you should consider watching on Netflix this week.

Netflix has a lot of great coming-of-age shows in its library — Never Have I Ever, Sex Education, and Heartstopper come to mind, to name a few — and if you like those shows, you’ll love “Boots,” the broadcaster’s new series, revolves around a young man discovering who he is and what he wants from life. Based on Greg Cobb White’s memoir “Pink Marine,” the series focuses on Cameron Cobb (Miles Heizer, best known for “13 Reasons Why” as well as the hit film “Love, Simon”), a young man desperate to move out of his small town but unable to afford college or move out on his own.

After his best friend Ray McAfee (Liam Oh), recently discharged from the Air Force Academy due to eyesight problems, encourages him to join the Marines, Cameron teams up with Ray and two recruits, but there’s one problem: It’s the 1990s, and with “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” still in effect, Cameron can’t admit to anyone that he’s gay without risking his status as a Marine. Navy.

“Boots” is very real and raw about the boot camp experience, but it’s still incredibly emotional and uplifting to see Cameron, Ray, and the other recruits not only adjust to their lives, but thrive. Plus, Vera Farmiga is in this! She plays Cameron’s exhausted but loving mother, Barbara! You should always Watch projects featuring Farmiga, in my opinion.

Directed by Deborah Kahn and supervised by TV veteran Keri Russell, The Diplomat is a suspenseful, suspenseful and at times downright entertaining political thriller, with Russell playing Kate Wyler, the titular diplomat who eventually ends up fulfilling her duties for the US government abroad in the United Kingdom. Despite internal conflict at work due to her marriage to fellow diplomat Hal Wheeler (Rufus Sewell), Kate thrives at her job, especially when it comes to her work alongside Grace Penn (the always perfect Allison Janney), the US Vice President who eventually rises to the position of President. (Also, fans of “The West Wing” will be happy to see Bradley Whitford, Janney’s co-star in that political drama, playing her husband, Todd Penn, in season three.)

This third season will premiere in its entirety on Netflix on October 16, so if you’re a fan of The Diplomat — or have been binge-watching the entire series as you gear up for this full season — you might want to try devoting an entire day to following Kate and her international exploits. Russell may have gained fame and acclaim for playing a Russian spy on The Americans, but now she’s fighting for the home team. Plus, if you missed it, /The movie “The Diplomat” was ranked as one of the best shows of 2024.

Based on Ruth Weir’s hit 2016 novel, The Woman in Cabin 10 stars Keira Knightley as Lorraine “Lou” Blacklock, an investigative journalist who has recently suffered a traumatic event but still accepts an invitation to cover the maiden voyage of a luxury yacht. Aboard the Aurora, Lou meets the man behind the voyage, Richard Bulmer (Guy Pearce), his critically ill wife Anne (Lisa Lovin Kongsley), and several other wealthy and distinguished guests, such as Heidi, Grace, Adam, and, oddly enough, Lou’s ex-boyfriend Ben (played respectively by Hannah Waddingham and Kaya Scodelario, Daniel Ings, and David). Ajala).

After Lou hears some disturbing noises in the night, she becomes convinced that a passenger has gone overboard, and more importantly, she is certain that it is the strange woman named Carrie (Jet Witt) who she met in the titular cabin 10…but after the ship’s security specialists investigate the noise, they tell Lou that there He was There is no passenger in cabin 10.

“The Woman in Cabin 10” makes some slightly confusing changes from its source materialbut that’s the name of the game when it comes to adaptation, and this film is still a lot of fun, especially thanks to Knightley’s magnetic central performance. Solve the mystery with Lo, review “The Woman in Cabin 10,” then consider trying out Ware’s book (and its 2025 sequel “The Woman in Suite 11”).

“Black Rabbit” debuted on Netflix somewhat quietly in mid-September 2025 — though /Debopriyaa Dutta of the film gave a very strong review -And if you haven’t watched it yet, she’s right; It deserves your attention. Likely inspired by the drama surrounding New York’s real-life dining venue The Spotted Pig, which was apparently home to rampant sexual harassment and assault under the “supervision” of owner Ken Friedman and investor Mario Batali (who allegedly participated in said abuse), “Black Rabbit” stars Jude Law as restaurateur Jake Friedkin, who owns the popular Black Rabbit restaurant. Jake’s life is quickly turned upside down when his suspicious brother Vince, played by Jason Bateman, comes to town and threatens to ruin all of Jake’s success when his gambling debts come to light.

“The Black Rabbit” isn’t always an easy watch, and Batman is particularly disgusting as the series’ heel, but it’s a great watch on a rainy day or cold night, so consider adding it to your Netflix queue. It’s like “Bear”, if “Bear” had more crimes.

If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, help is available. Visit Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network website Or call the RAINN National Helpline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).

Yes I am He knows This offer ended in 2007, however Bear with me. “Gilmore Girls” is a small-town series created by Amy Sherman-Palladino about a precocious teenager, Lorelai “Rory” Gilmore (Alexis Bledel) and her gorgeous young mother, Lorelai Gilmore (Lauren Graham). excellent Show to watch as temperatures drop and leaves start falling from the trees. The series begins when Rory learns she’s ready to transfer to a prestigious prep school in Connecticut, Chilton, but there’s one problem: Lorelai needs tuition money from her estranged, wealthy parents, Emily and Richard Gilmore (Kelly Bishop and the late, great Edward Herrmann), bringing her big-hearted parents back into her independent life.

there seven The original seasons of “Gilmore Girls” — although any fan worth his salt will tell you that Season 7, which saw both Sherman-Palladino and her co-creator and husband Daniel leave the series, didn’t really do well — and four 90-minute episodes of the 2016 “Year in the Life” spinoff, so don’t worry; There’s plenty of “Gilmore” content to help you celebrate the new season. Just trust me. Make a cup of tea. Get a blanket. Press play on “Gilmore Girls.” Next, let me know when you’ve unintentionally gone through multiple seasons and tell me which of Rory’s friends is the best. (The answer, by the way, is Matt Czuchry’s Logan Huntzberger, followed by Milo Ventimiglia’s Jess Mariano; and Jared Padalecki’s Dean Forrester isn’t even worth considering.)

All of these things are streaming on Netflix now.