5 Biggest New Shows to Stream This Week — Including Netflix's Hit Rom-Com and Chris Pratt's Action Thriller

As the autumn chill sets in, television networks and streaming platforms are giving audiences plenty of reasons to stay indoors. From returning favorite romantic comedies and high-octane action thrillers to gripping mysteries and sitcoms, the lineup for the week of October 19–25 is packed with major releases across Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, and NBC.

Here is a comprehensive breakdown of the 5 biggest new and returning shows you should add to your streaming queue this week.

1. 'Phony' (Hulu)

The Premise

What if your mother returned home after a tragedy, but you were entirely convinced she was an imposter? That is the chilling premise of Hulu's new comedy-mystery series, 'Phony'.

What to Expect

Sam Nivola stars as Sonny Cooke, a teenager who has always shared an exceptionally close bond with his mother, Ellen (played by Connie Britton). However, after surviving a severe car crash, Sonny wakes up with a deeply unsettling conviction: the woman currently living in his home and acting as his mother is a complete stranger. While friends, family, and medical professionals write off his suspicions as trauma-induced paranoia, Sonny embarks on a dangerous investigation to uncover the impossible truth—that his mother has been replaced.

• Premiere Date: Episodes 1–2 premiere on Tuesday, October 20 at 12 a.m. ET.
• Where to Watch: Hulu

2. 'The Terminal List' Season 2 (Prime Video)

The Premise

Chris Pratt's relentless Navy SEAL returns for another round of government-sanctioned vengeance and tactical espionage in the highly anticipated second season of Prime Video's hit action thriller.

What to Expect

Four years after the gritty first season captivated viewers, James Reece (Chris Pratt) is back in uniform. This time, the government needs his unique and lethal skill set back on the payroll. Offered an official presidential pardon in exchange for spearheading a covert CIA-SEAL operation, Reece finds himself entangled in a vast international conspiracy stretching from the shadows of Moscow to the halls of Langley—and dangerously close to his own family tree. Expect high-stakes action, tactical precision, and plenty of explosive twists.

• Premiere Date: All 8 episodes drop on Wednesday, October 21 at 3 a.m. ET.
• Where to Watch: Prime Video

3. 'Nobody Wants This' Season 3 (Netflix)

The Premise

Netflix’s breakout romantic comedy hit returns for its third season, trading the initial 'will-they-won't-they' tension for the chaotic, hilarious realities of domestic life and moving in together.

What to Expect

Fans of Joanne (Kristen Bell) and Noah (Adam Brody) will get to see the beloved couple navigate the next major milestones of their relationship. But domestic bliss isn't without its hurdles. Meanwhile, Sasha (Timothy Simons) and Esther (Jackie Tohn) re-enter the chaotic dating pool as newly single adults, and Morgan (Justine Lupe) throws herself headfirst into her career—while her supposedly platonic friendship with Sasha takes increasingly complicated turns.

• Premiere Date: All 10 episodes arrive on Thursday, October 22 at 3 a.m. ET.
• Where to Watch: Netflix

4. 'Lupin' Season 4 (Netflix)

The Premise

Assane Diop is back behind bars, but a brazen copycat is tarnishing his legacy as a gentleman thief, forcing him out of retirement.

What to Expect

After a three-year hiatus, Netflix's French thriller phenomenon returns with Omar Sy reprising his iconic role as master thief Assane Diop. When the season begins, Assane is locked up and, surprisingly, content to stay there. That peace is shattered when a copycat starts executing spectacular art heists under his legendary moniker, framing Assane for crimes he didn't commit. To clear his name and track down the imposter, Assane must orchestrate a daring prison break.

• Premiere Date: All 8 episodes drop on Friday, October 23 at 3 a.m. ET.
• Where to Watch: Netflix

5. 'Newlyweds' (NBC)

The Premise

Real-life marriage meets fictional comedy in NBC's fresh sitcom starring Hollywood power couple Téa Leoni and Tim Daly.

What to Expect

Leoni and Daly bring their undeniable chemistry to the screen as a free-spirited woman and a recently divorced college professor who impulsively tie the knot after a whirlwind romance. James must quickly adapt his calm, structured routine to make room for Jeanie's unpredictable lifestyle. To complicate matters further, comedy icon Jamie Lee Curtis joins the cast as James's outspoken ex-wife, who has plenty of opinions about the hasty marriage.

• Premiere Date: Episode 1 premieres on Friday, October 23 at 8:30 p.m. ET.
• Where to Watch: NBC, with next-day streaming available on Peacock.