5 Best New Netflix Movies and Shows to Stream This Week (Oct. 12-18)

As the mid-October slate rolls in, Netflix is expanding its library with 20 fresh titles this week. From gripping sports documentaries to reality TV sensations and high-stakes political dramas, there is plenty of new content to keep you entertained. Here is a closer look at the highlights you should prioritize.

Top Picks for Your Watchlist

1. Tyson Sports enthusiasts should keep an eye on 'Tyson,' a new four-part documentary series. This project offers an intimate portrait of Mike Tyson, covering his trajectory from a challenging childhood in Brooklyn to becoming the youngest heavyweight champion in history. With the boxer's personal involvement, the documentary promises an unfiltered look at both his unparalleled successes and the public scandals that defined his career.

2. Love Is Blind: Boston (Season 11) For fans of reality television, the social experiment that took the world by storm returns with 'Love Is Blind: Boston.' The new season features a fresh group of hopefuls looking for love without the interference of physical attraction. It remains the same formula, but with a new city and new dynamics to explore.

3. The Diplomat (Season 4) Political thriller fans will be thrilled to see the return of 'The Diplomat.' The fourth season promises to be explosive as Ambassador Kate Wyler deals with the fallout from an international power move. With a strong ensemble cast and a plot that keeps stakes incredibly high, this continues to be one of Netflix's most prestigious original series.

4. Cocaine Bear For those seeking a more lighthearted or visceral experience, 'Cocaine Bear' arrives on the platform. Based on a wild true story from the 1980s, the film follows a bear that inadvertently consumes a massive amount of illicit substances, leading to a rampage in a Georgia forest. It is a film that fully embraces its absurd premise.

5. Heat Finally, the crime epic 'Heat' makes its way to the catalog. Directed by Michael Mann and starring acting titans Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, this masterclass in suspense is an essential watch, especially ahead of the production of its upcoming sequel.

Full Release Schedule: October 12–18

• Oct. 12: Free Leonard Peltier, Fire Spike (S1), Señora Acero (S1-5), Wayne (S1).
• Oct. 13: The Trap, TYSON, Solar Opposites (S6).
• Oct. 14: Love Is Blind: Boston (S11).
• Oct. 15: Hollywood Arts, The Diplomat (S4), The Storm, Cocaine Bear.
• Oct. 16: The Disciple, Money Trap: The Karun Treasure, Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald, Sacrifice, SERIOUSLY SINGLE TOO, Therapy Done Right, Heat, The Fate of the Furious.