Netflix is adding just 10 new shows and movies to the streaming service this week. That's a relatively light week, but when you have a heavy-hitter like "Nobody Wants This," you don't need much else. Netflix's surprise hit of 2024 is back for season 2, and after scoring three Emmy nominations, including two for its lead actors Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, it's sure to be the must-watch show of the week on any streaming service.
"Nobody Wants This" isn't the only must-watch title on Netflix, though. "A House of Dynamite" arrives on the streaming service this Friday, and this political thriller brings a ton of star power. It's directed by Academy Award-winner Kathryn Bigelow and stars Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson and Greta Lee among a host of other familiar faces and names. With a movie this big coming to Netflix, you might not even need to consider going to the movies this week.
For more to watch, read on for all of my top picks, a full list of everything new on Netflix this week and the scoop on what's leaving Netflix this week. If you need more, check out our guide to everything new to Netflix in October, and check out the latest new mystery thriller that's taken Netflix by storm.
Malcolm has been covering the latest in streaming shows and movies since 2023. Every week, he hunts down the top shows and movies to watch on Netflix.
New on Netflix this week: Top picks
'Nobody Wants This' season 2
As I already mentioned, “Nobody Wants This” stars Kristen Bell and Adam Brody. She's Joanne, a sex/dating podcaster, and he's Noah, a young, single rabbi. They find themselves suddenly thrust into a budding relationship after being introduced by a friend.
Their romance isn't without complications. They come from different religious backgrounds and have very intrusive families. But their unconventional relationship works, and the end result is a binge-worthy hit comedy.
Bell and Brody have great chemistry, and the show's supporting cast is excellent. Aside from Bell and Brody, "Nobody Wants This" stars Justine Lupe as Joanne's sister and podcast co-host, Morgan, Timothy Simons as Noah's brother, Sasha, and Jackie Tohn as Sasha's wife, Esther. Season 2 introduces Leighton Meester (Brody's real-life wife) as Abby, Joanne's childhood nemesis turned Instagram influencer, and Miles Fowler as Lenny, a potential love interest for Morgan. Trust me when I say, despite the show's title, you definitely want this on your watchlist.
Watch on Netflix starting Oct. 23
‘A House of Dynamite’
As much as I'm looking forward to "Nobody Wants This," I'm more excited for “A House of Dynamite” than I am for any other title on Netflix this week. I love Kathryn Bigelow, and when I learned that the director of “The Hurt Locker” and “Zero Dark Thirty” was directing a new political thriller, I was immediately sold.
This movie is centered around “a single, unattributed missile" from an unknown foreign power. The missile is launched at the city of Chicago, and the movie's plot follows the U.S. government's response to the impending nuclear apocalypse in real-time.
Leading America is Idris Elba as President of the United States. He is supported by an incredible team of actors, including Rebecca Ferguson as military communications lead Captain Olivia Walker, Gabriel Basso as Deputy National Security Advisor Jake Baerington, Jared Harris as Secretary of Defense Reid Baker, Tracy Letts as U.S. Army General Anthony Brady, Anthony Ramos as Major Daniel Gonzalez and Greta Lee as Ana Park, an expert at the National Security Agency.
Watch on Netflix starting Oct. 24
'Michelle Wolf: The Well'
Michelle Wolf has been a controversial figure at times. She's been a correspondent on "The Daily Show," later guest-hosting in 2023, had her own Netflix show back in 2018 and was the featured entertainer at the 2018 White House Correspondents' Dinner. But her stand-up at the latter event sparked outrage from some, and possibly led to the cancellation of her aforementioned Netflix show.
But whether you love her or hate her, there's no denying she's funny. In "Michelle Wolf: The Well," the acclaimed comedian dives into adjusting to motherhood, as well as some spicier topics like racism, white women, serial killers and more.
Watch on Netflix starting Oct. 21
'Who Killed the Montreal Expos?'
"As good as we are in hockey, Montreal is a baseball city. That's how Hall of Fame pitcher Pedro Martinez kicks off the trailer to "Who Killed the Montreal Expos?" and he's not wrong. When I went to Montreal for the 2019 Canadian Grand Prix, I saw more people wearing Expos jerseys than were wearing Montreal Canadiens gear or were even wearing Formula 1 merchandise.
But the Expos have been gone since Sept. 29, 2004, when they played their final game in Montreal. Just 10 years after being the best team in baseball, the Expos left Montreal, never to return.
Most people blame the 1994 MLB players' strike, former team president Jeffrey Loria (notably absent from the documentary) or both. "Who Killed the Montreal Expos?" looks to answer the questions about the Expos leaving town once and for all, and fans of a good sports documentary won't want to miss it.
Watch on Netflix starting Oct. 21
'Mob War: Philadelphia vs. The Mafia'
When you think of the mafia, also known as the mob or the Cosa Nostra, you think of New York or New Jersey. With movies and shows like "The Godfather," "Goodfellas" and "The Sopranos" being most people's impression of the mob, it's easy to see why the Big Apple and its suburbs spring to mind.
But New York was far from the lone venue the mafia operated in, and in the 1990s, perhaps no city was caught in the mob's violent nature than Philadelphia. In August 1993, a power struggle between John Stanfa and Joey Merlino erupted in violence and devolved into all-out war. "Mob War: Philadelphia vs. The Mafia" dives into the causes of Philly's mob war, its end at the hands of the FBI and all the bloody drama in between. Don't miss the three-part docuseries when it debuts this week.
Watch on Netflix starting Oct. 22
'The Monster of Florence'
In the 1960s, a new horror gripped Italy. For the first time, a serial killer was ravaging Tuscany, brutally killing young couples. Dubbed "The Monster of Florence," this prolific killer murdered 16 people between the late 1960s and 1985, and while the murders eventually stopped, not all the murders attributed to "il Mostro" were solved.
"The Monster of Florence" explores these heinous deaths and how they gripped the Italian people. The limited series uses real legal proceedings and investigations to create a dramatized retelling sure to grab the attention of true crime fans everywhere. Just remember to switch to subtitles if you don't want what looks like a highly questionable English-language dub.
Watch on Netflix starting Oct. 22
'The Dream Life of Mr. Kim'
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This Korean comedy-drama is another option for those who aren't afraid of subtitles. "The Dream Life of Mr. Kim" stars Ryu Seung-ryong as Kim Nak-soo, a middle-aged corporate director who has spent 25 years working his way up at the same company. Things have been great for him, but a sudden fall from his high perch causes him to rethink his life and reexamine what really brings him happiness.
Watch on Netflix starting Oct. 25
Everything new on Netflix: Oct. 20-26
OCTOBER 21
"Michelle Wolf: The Well" (Netflix comedy special)
Michelle Wolf gets real about white women, serial killers and adjusting to motherhood in this sharp, unfiltered stand-up special.
"Who Killed the Montreal Expos?" (CA) (Netflix documentary)
An investigation into the downfall of the Montreal Expos, Canada's first Major League Baseball team — and who was ultimately responsible.
- "The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon" season 2
OCTOBER 22
"Mob War: Philadelphia vs. The Mafia" (Netflix documentary series)
A brutal mob war between John Stanfa and Joey Merlino plunges '90s Philadelphia into chaos and bloodshed in this captivating true-crime series.
"The Monster of Florence" (IT) (Netflix series)
As a serial killer targets couples and strikes terror in Italy, authorities explore a case from 1968 that may be key to finding The Monster of Florence.
OCTOBER 23
"The Elixir" (ID) (Netflix film)
An elixir unleashes the undead in a village. A family at odds with one another must unite and fight to survive as their hometown collapses.
"Nobody Wants This" Season 2 (Netflix series)
Joanne and Noah's whirlwind romance encounters some turbulence as they deal with family drama, career struggles and one very big looming question.
OCTOBER 24
"A House of Dynamite" (Netflix film)
When a single, unattributed missile is launched at the United States, a race begins to determine who is responsible and how to respond.
- "Parish" season 1
OCTOBER 25
"The Dream Life of Mr. Kim" (KR) (Netflix series)
Manager Kim has spent the past 25 years working for the same company, and has never failed a promotion opportunity since joining, thanks to his skill as a salesman. He has led a happy life, owning his own apartment in Seoul with his wife and son. But a sudden decline in his life sees him lose both his place at work and at home, leading him on a journey of self-discovery beyond his role as a department manager at a large corporation and as a husband and father.
Leaving Netflix This Week
Leaving 10/20/25
"Anyone But You"
Leaving 10/21/25
"Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind"
Leaving 10/23/25
"Empire Records"
"Scream 2"
"Scream 3"
"Scream 4"
Leaving 10/24/25
"The Family Business" seasons 1-4
Leaving 10/25/25
"Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom"
"Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade"
"Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull"
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