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While October may have brought a change in temperatures and the first whispers of winter, many are mostly concerned with all the new Netflix titles arriving in the UAE this month. From spine-chilling horrors to the return of beloved favorites, here is everything you need to stream this month.
Lupin, Part 3
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Release Date: October 5, 2023
The thrilling French heist series continues in this third season as viewers rejoin Assane Diop exactly where they left him, in hiding after being framed for murder. Soon after, the master thief returns to Paris from hiding to convince his family of a new beginning elsewhere but the ghosts of his past have other plans. In this new chapter, the stakes are even higher as the cat-and-mouse game intensifies with an exhilarating blend of suspense, deception, and clever tactics that have become synonymous with the world of Lupin.
Everything Now
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Release Date: October 5, 2023
After Sex Education, those on the lookout for the next YA British series to binge can give Everything Now a try. Starring Talk to Me actor Sophie Wilde, the series follows 16-year-old Mia in London after she returns from a months-long stint at rehab due to her struggles with an eating disorder. Thrust back into the chaotic world of sixth form Mia quickly realizes that she might be a little behind her friends when it comes to adolescent experiences. The answer? An ever-evolving bucket list that guides a sure-to-be hilarious and heartfelt series.
A Deadly Invitation
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Release Date: October 6, 2023
Looking for a classic murder mystery? Then Netflix is just the place to go this October, as the film A Deadly Invitation arrives on the platform. From an eccentric millionaire to a secret invitation the film promises to deliver a classic take on the genre as a group of old acquaintances reunite on a yacht only to be confronted with a murder. Possible suspects include the ex-husband, a fading actor, a former friend, the housekeeper, the doctor, and even the yoga instructor.
Elite, Season 7
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Release Date: October 20, 2023
It is time to return to the dramatic world of the beloved private school, Las Encinas, for another season of mystery and romance. This new chapter sees Omar return to the school from university in the hopes of confronting his demons from the past. Through this journey, viewers will discover how everyone else at the school is also silently struggling with their own problems. With a greater focus on mental health and how we might neglect or tackle it, this season is bound to pull on our heartstrings even more than usual.
Creature
Release Date: October 20, 2023
An epic fantasy based in Ottoman-era Istanbul, Creature is concerned with the age-old desire to understand death and the afterlife. Based on Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, the series follows Ziya, a young and rebellious medical student, as his path crosses with another physician who may be more insane than he first appears. A forbidden experience and ancient encryption set the tone for devastating consequences as the two employ unorthodox methods in their quest to be great physicians, a recipe that soon leads to devastating consequences.
The Fall of the House of Usher
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Release Date: October 12
Just in time for spooky season, Mike Flanagan, the creator of The Haunting of Hill House and Midnight Mass, brings another spine-chilling horror series. Loosely based on the works of gothic poet and writer Edgar Allan Poe who is often considered the father of horror the mini-series. Siblings Roderick and Madeline Usher have built Fortunato Pharmaceuticals into a ruthless but their past soon catches up to them as the heirs to the Usher dynasty start dying at the hands of a mysterious woman.
Beckham
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Release Date: October 4, 2023
This four-part documentary by Academy Award-winner Fisher Stevens along with Academy Award and Emmy Award-winning producer John Battsek provides an intimate look into the life of a global football star and cultural icon. David Beckham has been in the limelight for decades now but this documentary provides a closer look into the rollercoaster that has been his life. From his humble working-class beginnings in east London, his drive and determination to win, and the battle to find the balance between ambition, love, and family, this is a more than memorable story.
Once Upon a Star
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Release Date: October 11, 2023
In an ode to Thai cinema, Once Upon a Star follows a heartfelt journey exploring the joy of movies. A must-watch for any cinephile, the film is based in 1970 Thailand and captures the story of a traveling cinema projection troupe in their quest to entertain audiences by live dubbing beloved titles. Navigating through roadblocks and other challenges the group of four remain steadfast in the pursuit of their dreams and throughout it all, a deep-seated love for cinema shines through.
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