3 Elite Series to Binge on Netflix This Week (Oct 5-9)

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Rossif Sutherland and Kristin Kreuk in a promotional image for 'Murder in a Small Town'

Published Oct 5, 2026, 4:47 PM EDT

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Following the dominance of Ryan Murphy's Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story, Netflix found its latest all-conquering hit courtesy of the historical drama genre. An adaptation of John Steinbeck's celebrated 1952 family saga, East of Eden has shot straight to the top of the Netflix streaming charts following its acclaimed debut, with plenty of praise going to Florence Pugh. She is joined in a stellar cast by the likes of Mike Faist, Poor Things' Christopher Abbott, and Warrior's Hoon Lee. But East of Eden isn't the only series worth watching this week. To help you discover more, here's a look at three shows you should binge on Netflix this week.

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Disclaimer: These titles are available on US Netflix.

1 'Wednesday' (2022–Present)

Rotten Tomatoes: 80% | IMDb: 8.0/10

Last week, we learned that production on the third season of one of Netflix's most exciting shows had officially come to an end. The show in question was Wednesday, and in anticipation of the third season, as well as marking the perfect way to celebrate the start of spooky season, now is the best time to binge-watch all episodes in the first two seasons of Jenna Ortega's career-defining series.

Everyone's favorite nihilistic teen with psychic powers, Wednesday Addams' move to Nevermore Academy after an incident with her brother sets the wheels in motion for a murder mystery, small-town paranoia, and an unlikely friendship with her happy-go-lucky roommate, Enid (Emma Myers). With Season 1 boasting a superb ensemble and gripping narrative, and Season 2 introducing the one-and-only Lady Gaga to the cast, Wednesday is not to be missed this October.

2 'Murder in a Small Town' (2024–Present)

Rotten Tomatoes: 70% | IMDb: 6.8/10

For a murder mystery aimed at a more mature audience this week, look no further than the utterly gripping Canadian series Murder in a Small Town. Based on a series of crime novels by L.R. Wright, this two-part whodunnit follows the new police chief in a coastal community, Karl Alberg (Rossif Sutherland), as tragedy uncovers a string of terrifying secrets.

Two seasons of Murder in a Small Town have aired, and earlier this year, a third season was officially given the green light. With Season 3 expected to premiere next year, there is no better time to tuck into this indulgent, twisting mystery series that also stars the likes of Stana Katic (Castle), Devon Sawa (Final Destination), and Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol's Paula Patton.

3 'A Different World' (2026)

Rotten Tomatoes: 82% | IMDb: 6.8/10

With so much content always being released on the biggest platforms, it's easy for stuff to fall under the radar. One such recent series that you should binge this week is A Different World, based on the NBC sitcom of the same name that ran between September 1987 and July 1993. This return follows the youngest daughter of Dwayne Wayne (Kadeem Hardison) and Whitley Gilbert (Jasmine Guy), Deborah Wayne (Maleah Joi Moon), as she begins her freshman year at Hillman College.

Brought back by showrunner Felicia Pride, this long-awaited return to A Different World has been a success in the eyes of both fans and critics. By adding a heartfelt, Gen-Z twist to the original formula, this new series excellently balances paying doting homage to what came before and refreshing the series for a modern audience. Ten episodes of A Different World await, with a Season 2 on the way.