In October, Netflix Canada is delivering bold, diverse programming, with titles like Splinter Cell: Deathwatch, Steve, The Witcher, and more. Here are 11 must-watch premieres this fall.
Monster: The Ed Gein Story
From October 3: The intrigue returns to the life of Ed Gein, portrayed by Charlie Hunnam, the infamous American criminal of the 1950s, known for grave desecration and grisly crimes, whose acts inspired horror icons in cinema, including Norman Bates and Leatherface.
Steve
From October 3: The film features the outstanding Cillian Murphy in the lead as the director of a teenage behavioral rehabilitation facility. Set in the 1990s, on a pivotal single day, Steve must confront the potential closure of the school while grappling with his own mental health struggles, as the young Shy (Jay Lycurgo) wrestles with violent urges.
Grey’s Anatomy (Saison 21)
October 9: In a format of 18 episodes, the season 21 storylines include the intense conflict between Meredith and Catherine over Alzheimer’s research, while Meredith learns that Catherine is battling cancer, presenting a moral dilemma.
The Woman in Cabin 10
October 10: This new project is a Ruth Ware novel adaptation, a psychological thriller in which Lo Blacklock, a journalist, sets out to cover the inaugural voyage of a luxury yacht, the Aurora. During the night, she believes she witnessed a passenger being tossed overboard. Yet, come morning, no one is missing — everyone appears to be aboard. Determined to uncover the truth despite widespread skepticism, Lo dives into a labyrinth of lies where every revelation puts her life at risk.
Splinter Cell: Deathwatch
From October 14: Sam Fisher, the iconic Splinter Cell video game character and long-known espionage legend, is recalled to active service. He must mentor a new recruit to thwart a sprawling international conspiracy.
The Diplomat (saison 3)
October 16: The season 3 teaser hints at a major constitutional crisis: Kate will navigate fragile alliances, political ambitions, and distrust of the new President. The series has also been renewed for a fourth season.
Who Killed the Montreal Expos?
October 21: Directed by Jean-François Poisson, this documentary dives into the decisions, missteps, and events that contributed to the dismantling of the Expos and their relocation to Washington. It features interviews with notable figures, including Pedro Martínez, Vladimir Guerrero, Larry Walker, Felipe Alou, and former executives like Claude Brochu and David Samson. The film seeks to answer the enduring question of who bore responsibility for the Expos’ end—and it examines the tension between fans’ passion and the financial, political, and athletic realities.
Nobody Wants This (Saison 2)
October 23: The couple Joanne (Kristen Bell) and Noah (Adam Brody) now must learn to be a “we,” juggling their religious differences, families, and social circles, in 10 new episodes.
The Elixir
October 23: Abadi Nan Jaya in its original title, celebrate Halloween with this new horror tale about a dysfunctional family running a traditional remedies business that attempts to innovate by crafting a new potion. Unfortunately, this brew triggers a zombie outbreak in their village. They must learn to put aside their internal differences to survive as their hometown descends into chaos.
A House of Dynamite
October 24: With Idris Elba and Rebecca Ferguson, when an unidentified missile is launched at the United States, top government officials must act quickly: identify the aggressor, decide on a response, and avert a nuclear escalation.
The Witcher (saison 4)
From October 30, with Liam Hemsworth stepping in for Henry Cavill in the lead after season 3’s explosive events, Geralt, Yennefer, and Ciri find themselves separated by war. Each character travels a different path, meeting new allies along the way in hopes of one day reuniting.
