The Diplomat Season 4 and Love Is Blind Season 11 headline this week’s returning series.
Sacrifice, starring Chris Evans and Anya Taylor-Joy, is a hostage thriller arriving on October 16.
Documentaries on Mike Tyson, Leonard Peltier and Norm Macdonald bring true stories alongside animated comedy.
Netflix has plenty to offer viewers this week, with new movies, returning shows, documentaries and reality TV arriving between October 12 and 18, 2026. Whether you enjoy political drama, animated comedy, true stories or relationship reality shows, there is something worth adding to your watchlist.
Some of the biggest highlights include the return of The Diplomat and Love Is Blind, along with films and documentaries exploring everything from celebrity culture to the life of a legendary comedian.
Here are the titles to look out for on Netflix this week, along with their scheduled release dates:
Looking for something the whole family can enjoy? Spike follows Spike, Sparkle, Baby Goo and their friends as they explore friendship, emotions and everyday challenges. With stories built around growing up and learning important lessons, the animated series offers younger viewers an entertaining option for their screen time.
Free Leonard Peltier takes viewers into the long-running campaign surrounding Leonard Peltier, a prominent figure in the American Indian Movement who spent decades in prison. The documentary follows activists who have continued to question his conviction and campaign for his freedom. It is a closer look at a case that has remained part of wider conversations about justice, activism and Indigenous rights.
If you like quirky and funny animation, then Solar Opposites is the show for you. In the show, a family of aliens ends up stranded on Earth because their planet has been destroyed. They try to adapt to human life in suburbia, but their efforts are usually unsuccessful. This makes their humorous perspective on human behavior a focal point in the show. Season six brings more science fiction and humor to the show.
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The boxing great, Mike Tyson, has had a life marked by both remarkable successes and low moments. The documentary "TYSON" goes into detail about the life of Mike Tyson. It is a four-part series, which looks into the career of this famous boxer and what people have come to know about him.
With romance, tough choices, and lots of emotions involved, Love Is Blind Season 11 is making a comeback. In this reality TV show, participants are asked to establish a relationship with another person while not knowing what that person looks like. After that, when the couple meets, it will be up to them to determine whether the relationship built on emotion can withstand the harsh reality of the real world.
For all those fans of teen comedies, there is one show that you can watch. This show is called Hollywood Arts, where you get to see Daniella Monet play the character of Trina Vega. When Trina returns to her old performing arts school as a substitute teacher, she ends up having lots of performers who are full of life and ambition.
This new season of The Diplomat stars Keri Russell who plays Kate Wyler, an American diplomat caught between international politics and complex personal relations. Political maneuvering, difficult choices and intelligent dialogue – all these were always in the center of this TV show and the new season will not let viewers down with regards to the mentioned qualities.
The notion of getting together with some old friends from university seems to be a very good idea for a chance to unwind, but The Storm does not follow this notion in any way. The Swedish comedy is set in a luxurious resort where a meeting of friends turns into something quite bizarre because old conflicts and betrayals start to show up.
Sacrifice is a story about how a glamorous charity event becomes a living nightmare. The Hollywood actor played by Chris Evans finds himself in a hostage crisis that involves a group of radicals headed by Anya Taylor-Joy’s character. When things begin to get messy, the film becomes all about survival, fame and ideology.
Fans of comedy might be interested in checking out Norm: The Life of Norm Macdonald. This is a documentary that gives a retrospective on the life and career of Norm Macdonald, who was known for his unique and deadpan humour. The documentary, which has been directed by Judd Apatow, includes photos and videos of Macdonald.
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Netflix's October 12–18 lineup covers a lot of ground, from animated comedy and relationship drama to political intrigue and documentaries about remarkable lives. The Diplomat Season 4 and Love Is Blind Season 11 are worth watching for fans of returning series, while Sacrifice offers a thriller for movie night. Before settling in, check your local Netflix app to confirm release dates and availability in your region.
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1.What are the biggest Netflix releases from October 12 to 18, 2026?
The lineup highlights include The Diplomat Season 4, Love Is Blind Season 11, Sacrifice, TYSON and Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald.
2.When will The Diplomat Season 4 premiere on Netflix?
The Diplomat Season 4 is listed for October 15, 2026. Keri Russell returns as Kate Wyler in the political drama about diplomacy and international crises.
3.When is Love Is Blind Season 11 coming to Netflix?
Love is Blind Season 11 is scheduled for October 14, 2026. The reality series follows singles exploring romantic connections before meeting and deciding whether to marry.
4.What is Sacrifice about, and when does it release?
Sacrifice is listed for October 16, 2026. The thriller features Chris Evans and Anya Taylor-Joy in a story involving a celebrity, a radical group and a hostage situation.
5.Will these Netflix releases be available in India?
Availability may vary by country, and international release dates can differ. Check Netflix India’s official app or website to confirm each title’s release date and local availability.