In search of the best Netflix shows to watch this week? Rant screen has selected the 5 best shows on the platform that are perfect for a cozy fall binge.
If you don’t know what to watch right now, you’ve come to the right place. From #1 streaming hits to acclaimed hidden gems, discover the top 5 Netflix shows to binge-watch this week, October 20-24, 2025. SR The Best Selection is a can’t-miss series with a perfect 100% Certified Fresh Rotten Tomatoes score.
Rant screen also has updated options for what to watch this week on Prime Video, HBO Max, Apple TV, and Paramount+. Also, don’t forget to catch up on what you may have missed on Netflix this weekend. Grab your remote and get ready for Screen Rant Top 5 picks to binge watch on Netflix for this week only.
Crowd War: Philadelphia Vs. The mafia
Mob War: Philadelphia against the mafia is a brand new documentary series which is released on Netflix this Wednesday, October 22, 2025. All three episodes of the new docuseries will be released at the same time. The official logline reads: “Philadelphia is the city of brotherly love, but in the ’90s it was a bloodbath. Two warring mob factions fight for control in this true crime series“.
This new series is directed by Raissa Botterman, best known for Netflix’s popular true-crime documentary. My daughter’s killer (2022). For fans of classic mob films like The godfather, The FreedmenAnd The deceasedThis series is already very popular, especially since it is based on real events. Those who live in or have a connection to Philadelphia will also find this series both captivating and educational.
The monster of Florence
The monster of Florence is another brand new series on Netflix releasing this Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Although it is a limited series rather than a documentary, the 4-part series is also based on real events. The connection line reads: “An Italian detective series about Florence Monster, probably the best-known and most enigmatic serial killer in recent Italian history.“.
Although The Monster of Florence is infamous in Italy and much of Europe, American viewers may not be familiar with this chilling true detective story. Based on Netflix’s recent success with its new horror and thriller series, like Monster: The Ed Gein Story, RebelAnd Real haunting, The monster of Florence is certainly one of the most watched and talked about series heading into the last weekend of October.
Nobody saw us leave
Nobody saw us leave has quietly become one of the most popular global streaming series of fall 2025. It is currently the #1 most-watched Netflix series in the world and the fourth most-watched series in the United States (via FlixPatrol). The limited drama series only consists of 5 episodes, making it perfect for binge-watching in just a few sittings.
The official logline reads: “Follows a mother who desperately pursues her husband who kidnapped their children, highlighting the clash between two powerful Jewish families in the 1960s.“Despite its massive global streaming popularity, Nobody saw us leave has divided audiences and only has an IMDb rating of 6.2. This is one of those series that you’ll have to press play on a little blindly to know if it’s worth your time this week.
Nobody wants that
Perhaps the biggest new thing on Netflix this week is Nobody wants that season 2, which will drop entirely with 10 new episodes on Thursday, October 23, 2025. The romantic comedy series was nominated for 3 Emmy Awards for its first season and features great chemistry between its lead couple, played by Kristen Bell and Adam Brody.
There’s still time to binge watch Nobody wants that season 1 if you haven’t already seen it, so you will be ready to watch season 2 this week. Each episode is only 30 minutes or less. The series was loved by both critics and audiences, earning it a Rotten Tomatoes score of 95%.
This one will undoubtedly land at the top of Netflix’s audience rankings this week and look to take down Netflix’s current heavy hitters – Nobody saw us leave, The diplomatAnd Boots – from first place.
Baby bandit
The popular Netflix series in Spanish Baby bandit returns with its second season on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. The first season of Baby bandit earned a perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score following its 2024 release, setting up what could be an even bigger – and better – Season 2.
The series follows Kevin Tapia, a 21-year-old skater who pulls off one of the biggest heists in Chilean history. Based on a remarkable true story, the first season consists of eight episodes, all of which can be easily viewed before the season 2 premiere.
If you consider yourself a fan of classic heist films like Ocean Eleven Or Heatbut are looking for a new twist on the genre as seen in Lucky Logan And Good timeSO Baby bandit is the perfect Netflix series to binge this week.
