Netflix is adding 14 new shows and movies to the streaming service this week. It's a lighter week than most, but it's still bringing a heavy hitter. "House of Guinness" arrives this week from the mind of Steven Knight, who created "Peaky Blinders." This drama about the world's most famous Irish beer has real "Succession" vibes, and I'm already sold after just the first trailer.
However, it's not all you need to watch this week. There are a ton of great older movies to check out, like "10 Things I Hate About You" and "Idiocracy." But there's also "Ruth & Boaz," a new movie from Tyler Perry that puts a modern twist on a biblical tale.
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 September, and check out how to get Netflix for free so you can avoid paying to binge-watch your favorite shows and movies.
New on Netflix this week: Top picks
'House of Guinness'
"House of Guinness" is the latest show from "Peaky Blinders" creator Stephen Knight, and from watching the trailer, it looks like "Succession" meets "House of the Dragon." The historical drama is set in 1868, just after the death of family patriarch Sir Benjamin Guinness, who transformed his father's brewery into a titanic business. The show primarily takes place in Dublin, Ireland and focuses on the divisions within the family caused by Sir Benjamin's death as well as the Guinness family's involvement in Ireland's history of political unrest.
The show stars Anthony Boyle as Arthur Guinness and Louis Partridge as Edward Guinness. These two will run the brewing empire in accordance with Sir Benjamin's wishes, while Emily Fairn as Anne Plunket (née Guinness) and Fionn O’Shea as Benjamin Guinness are left on the outside looking in.
This is a new ongoing series, so don't expect to get the whole story of Ireland's famous brewery in just one sitting. It's also not just set in Ireland, as part of the season will take place in New York as the Guinness family looks to expand its empire.
Watch on Netflix starting Sept. 25
'Ruth & Boaz'
When Tyler Perry has a new movie coming to Netflix, it's almost one of the biggest titles in a given week by default. His latest movie, "Ruth & Boaz," is a modern retelling of the biblical story.
In the Bible, Ruth and Boaz's love ultimately produces King David down the line, so it's a big deal. But, in this version of the story, Ruth (Serayah) is a young woman who has come to Tennessee to escape from the Atlanta music scene and care for an elderly widow (Phylicia Rashad). Once there, she meets Boaz (Tyler Lepley), who she discovers is the love of her life.
But before she can begin her new life, her old life comes back to haunt her. Can Ruth and Boaz make it work when everything is against them? Or will Ruth's past be too much for them to overcome? You'll have to watch "Ruth & Boaz" to see how this story ends.
Watch on Netflix starting Sept. 26
'10 Things I Hate About You'
If you're of a certain age, there's a good chance you've already seen "10 Things I Hate About You." But if you've never seen this iconic '90s rom-com, now's your chance when it hits Netflix this week.
Like "Ruth & Boaz," this movie is a modern version of an old story. In this instance, it's William Shakespeare's famous comedy "The Taming of the Shrew," but set in an American high school. It stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt as new student Cameron James. He's fallen hard for Bianca Stratford (Larisa Oleynik) and wants to date her. There's just one problem: Bianca's strict father and his even stricter rules on dating.
Bianca's father hits her with a bombshell when she begs him to date Cameron. If she wants to date someone, her sister Kat (Julia Stiles) first has to be dating someone. So after searching the entire school, Cameron decides to recruit resident bad boy Patrick Verona (Heath Ledger) to date Kat so Cameron can finally date Bianca. Does love work out for these crazy kids? You'll have to watch "10 Things I Hate About You" to find out.
Watch on Netflix starting Sept. 28
'Idiocracy'
"10 Things I Hate About You" is great, but if you prefer to ditch the romance and just stick strictly to the comedy, then "Idiocracy" might be more your speed. This satirical masterpiece comes from Mike Judge, the man behind the iconic animated sitcoms "Beavis and Butthead" and "King of the Hill," and while the hijinks are live-action this time, it's no less funny.
"Idiocracy" is set in a dystopian version of the year 2505, where centuries of breeding by the world's dumbest people and infertility from the world's smartest, leads to an anti-intellectual society where most people are ... well, morons.
Not United States Army librarian Joe Bauers (Luke Wilson), though. He and a prostitute, Rita (Maya Rudolph), both awaken 500 years after undergoing a government hibernation experiment, and when they come out of their centuries-long sleep, they come to discover they're now the smartest people in the world. Now, President Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Camacho (Terry Crews) is recruiting them (mostly Joe) to fix the world's problems, and (unsurprisingly) it doesn't go smoothly.
Watch on Netflix starting Sept. 28
'Cristela Alonzo: Upper Classy'
Cristela Alonzo is most well-known for her ABC sitcom Cristela, which the stand-up comedian created, produced, wrote, and starred in. Since then, she's done a pair of Netflix stand-up specials: "Lower Classy" and "Middle Classy."
Now, Cristela is back for her third special: "Upper Classy." In this newest special, the Mexican-American comedian talks about the pursuit of happiness, from visiting a spa to taking her family on their first vacation ever. But most importantly, she talks about Debbie, her junior high bully, whom she's found on LinkedIn and now plans to sabotage. If you need a good laugh, don't miss "Cristela Alonzo: Upper Classy."
Watch on Netflix starting Sept. 23
'Alice in Borderland' season 3
Chances are that you've heard of "Alice in Borderland" even if you've never seen it. The Japanese-language sci-fi thriller has been a massive hit for Netflix and is based on a popular manga of the same name. Set in an empty version of Tokyo parallel to the real world, it stars Kento Yamazaki as Ryōhei Arisu and Tao Tsuchiya as Yuzuha Usagi. The former is a video-game nerd, and the latter is a mountain climber, but the pair teamed up in the first season as allies, as they're forced to play in dangerous, sadistic games to survive.
In season 2, Arisu and Usagi managed to return to the real world and even found true love. They got married and built a happy life together, able to move on as their memories of the parallel "borderland" were erased ... mostly. They still see it in dreams and hallucinations.
Now, Usagi, led by afterlife researcher Ryuji (Kento Kaku), has suddenly vanished, and Banda (Hayato Isomura) has handed Arisu the final card from the borderland's sadistic game: the Joker. To save her, Arisu has to return to the parallel dimension and survive the games once more.
Watch on Netflix starting Sept. 25
'Spartacus' seasons 1-4
"Spartacus" once had a chance at being a legendary show. If the name sounds familiar to you, it's because this Starz series is based on the life of the gladiator Spartacus, who led a major slave uprising against the Roman Republic and inspired an iconic movie of the same name.
In season 1, Andy Whitfield starred as the legendary Thracian. Also known as "Spartacus: Blood and Sand," in this first season, he started as an ally of Rome, only to be betrayed and forced into servitude as a gladiator for the ludus Quintus Lentulus Batiatus (John Hannah). While there, the seeds of rebellion form, until one day Spartacus and his comrades decide to strike back against their Roman oppressors.
Unfortunately, after that, Whitfield was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, from which he never recovered. Things seemed OK at first when the prequel, "Spartacus: Gods of the Arena" (which seems likely to be listed as one of the four seasons coming to Netflix, as the mainline show only lasted three seasons), arrived to acclaim and even earned a Creative Arts Emmy nomination, but after the loss of Whitfield, things were never truly the same, even though the show remained of good quality until the end. Definitely watch it if you love a historical drama.
Watch on Netflix starting Sept. 23
Everything new on Netflix: Sept. 22-28
SEPTEMBER 22
"Blippi's Job Show" season 2 (Netflix family)
From police detectives to paleontologists, there are so many interesting jobs to explore — and Blippi and Meekah can't wait to get to work!
SEPTEMBER 23
"Cristela Alonzo: Upper Classy" (Netflix comedy special)
Cristela Alonzo returns to Netflix in her third stand-up special, Upper Classy. In this newest special, Cristela is in the pursuit of happiness. Whether finding out she’s doing better than her high school bully, visiting a spa and getting too much self-care, or taking her family on their first vacation ever, Cristela teaches her family (and herself) how to enjoy life, whether they like it or not.
- "Spartacus" seasons 1-4
SEPTEMBER 24
"The Guest" (CO) (Netflix series)
A couple trying to save their marriage after an affair are thrown into turmoil when a mysterious woman from the wife's past shows up at their home.
SEPTEMBER 25
"Alice in Borderland" season 3 (JP) (Netflix series)
When a morbid professor pulls Usagi back to Borderland, Arisu goes after her. But can he survive a new round of deadly games and escape the Joker's plans?
"House of Guinness" (GB) (Netflix series)
Trouble is brewing within the Guinness family in this drama created by Steven Knight ("Peaky Blinders") and starring Anthony Boyle and Louis Partridge.
"Wayward" (CA) (Netflix series)
Nothing is what it seems in Tall Pines. After an escape attempt from an academy for “troubled teens", two students join forces with a newly local police officer, unearthing the town's dark and deeply rooted secrets.
SEPTEMBER 26
"Ángela: Limited Series" (ES) (Netflix series)
Despite a picture-perfect family, Ángela endures life with her abusive husband, until Edu's arrival ignites lost desire — and a deadly offer of escape.
"French Lover" (FR) (Netflix series)
When a jaded actor meets a down-on-her-luck waitress in Paris, their unexpected love story begins — but will it survive the glare of the spotlight?
"Pokémon Horizons: Season 2—The Search for Laqua" part 4 (JP) (Netflix series)
The journey continues for Liko, Roy and Dot as they finish gathering the Six Heroes, prove themselves ready — and finally face Gibeon in Laqua.
"Ruth & Boaz" (Netflix film)
A singer determined to find her true voice. A winemaker looking for real love. From DeVon Franklin and Tyler Perry comes this story of faith and romance.
SEPTEMBER 28
- "10 Things I Hate About You"
- "Idiocracy"
- "Sweet Home Alabama"
Leaving Netflix This Week
Leaving 9/22/25
"The Island"
Leaving 9/26/25
"The Good Place" seasons 1-4
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Malcolm has been with Tom's Guide since 2022, and has been covering the latest in streaming shows and movies since 2023. He's not one to shy away from a hot take, including that "John Wick" is one of the four greatest films ever made.
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