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Netflix is adding 24 new titles over the next few days, but let’s be honest—most of the buzz is around The Diplomat. With Keri Russell leading the charge once again, the hit political thriller returns for its third season, joined by The West Wing alum Bradley Whitford. It’s one of Netflix’s most reliable Emmy contenders, and this new chapter promises higher stakes and sharper drama.
Still, The Diplomat isn’t the only standout release this week. Sports fans, in particular, have plenty to get excited about, with Starting 5 season 2 diving into the NBA’s biggest stars, and the Six Kings Slam 2025 live event serving up world-class tennis with a $13.5 million prize on the line.
Here’s your complete guide to the must-watch shows and movies streaming on Netflix this week—plus a few titles that are leaving soon. And if you need even more to binge, don’t miss our roundup of everything new on Netflix this October.
New on Netflix this week: Top picks
The Diplomat Season 3
Netflix’s prestige political drama The Diplomat has evolved from a surprise hit into a yearly Emmy mainstay—and season 3 looks like its most explosive yet.Following President Rayburn’s shocking death, Vice President Grace Penn (Allison Janney) has just been sworn in as the new President of the United States. Meanwhile, U.S. ambassador Kate Wyler (Keri Russell) finds herself navigating treacherous new political alliances while contemplating a potential run for Vice President herself.
As if that weren’t enough, her marriage to Hal (Rufus Sewell) remains in crisis, and the arrival of Grace’s husband Todd Penn (Bradley Whitford) threatens to upend the fragile balance of power.
Watch on Netflix starting October 16.
Starting 5 Season 2
Netflix’s sports documentaries never miss, and Starting 5 proves why. Following in the footsteps of Drive to Survive and Quarterback, this NBA-focused series takes viewers behind the scenes of the 2024–25 season with a stacked lineup of stars: Jaylen Brown, Kevin Durant, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Tyrese Haliburton, and James Harden.Expect raw locker-room moments, high-stakes drama, and plenty of off-court personality. Basketball fans—this one’s for you.
Watch on Netflix starting October 16.
Six Kings Slam 2025
Netflix continues its push into live sports, and Six Kings Slam 2025 is shaping up to be a can’t-miss tennis showdown.Reigning champion Jannik Sinner returns to defend his title against a lineup of tennis heavyweights, including Stefanos Tsitsipas, Novak Djokovic, and Carlos Alcaraz—who’s coming off victories over Sinner at both the French and U.S. Opens.
The $13.5 million prize and live global broadcast make this one of Netflix’s boldest sports events yet.
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Deathwatch
It’s been over a decade since the last Splinter Cell game, but the iconic stealth franchise is back—this time as an animated series.Deathwatch stars Liev Schreiber as legendary spy Sam Fisher, now a field commander training a new recruit (voiced by Kirby Howell-Baptiste) to take on a shadowy global threat. Stylish, gritty, and loaded with espionage action, this is one animated series you won’t want to skip.
Watch on Netflix starting October 14.
The Perfect Neighbor
One of the most chilling documentaries of the year, The Perfect Neighbor is not for the faint of heart. Winner of the Sundance Film Festival’s Directing Award and boasting a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score, it revisits the June 2023 shooting of Ajike “AJ” Shantrell Owens by her neighbor Susan Lorincz in Ocala, Florida.Through bodycam footage and interviews, the film peels back the façade of suburban perfection to reveal a terrifying portrait of prejudice and paranoia.
Watch on Netflix starting October 17.
Romantics Anonymous
A sweet, charming rom-com that proves love can bloom in the most awkward of places.Japanese actor Shun Oguri stars as Sosuke Fujiwara, the heir to a confectionery empire and director of the artisanal chocolate shop Le Sauveur. Alongside chocolatier Hana (played by Han Hyo-joo), he discovers that creating the perfect chocolate might just lead to the perfect romance—if their social anxieties don’t get in the way first.
Heartfelt, funny, and beautifully shot, Romantics Anonymous is a must-watch for fans of international rom-coms.
Watch on Netflix starting October 16.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
One of 2023’s most entertaining animated films, Mutant Mayhem breathes new life into the beloved Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise.Produced by Seth Rogen, the movie features a stellar voice cast including Ayo Edebiri, Ice Cube, and Paul Rudd, paired with vibrant animation and an energetic soundtrack that perfectly captures the spirit of the Turtles.
It’s fun, fast, and full of heart—exactly what a TMNT reboot should be.
Watch on Netflix starting October 17.
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