October brought a little bit of everything to Netflix India. From familiar faces returning with new chapters to international thrillers, Korean dramas and Indian originals, the platform had plenty of options for viewers looking for something new to watch.
There were mysteries that kept the suspense going, dramas built around complicated relationships, and stories that moved between crime, fantasy and comedy. Whether you prefer a quick weekend binge or a series you can take your time with, this month’s selection offers a few interesting choices.
If you’re searching for the new web series on Netflix India in October 2026, here’s a closer look at the shows that arrived during the month, along with their release dates, genres, cast details and IMDb ratings.
1. East of Eden
Release Date: 1 October 2026
Type: Limited Series
Genre: Period Drama, Tragedy, Family Drama
IMDb Rating: 8.0/10
Director: Garth Davis, Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre
Creator: Zoe Kazan
Cast: Florence Pugh, Christopher Abbott, Mike Faist, Ciarán Hinds, Hoon Lee, Tracy Letts, Martha Plimpton and Joseph Zada.
East of Eden brings John Steinbeck’s celebrated novel to the screen in a seven-episode adaptation. Set in California’s Salinas Valley, the story follows generations of the Trask family and their complicated relationships, rivalries and choices.
Florence Pugh plays Cathy Ames, a central character whose decisions influence the lives of the people around her. With family conflict, ambition and moral dilemmas at its centre, this is a series for viewers who enjoy character-driven dramas rather than fast-paced thrillers.
2. Below
Release Date: 8 October 2026
Type: Limited Series
Genre: Creature Horror, Mystery, Thriller, Drama
IMDb Rating: 6.3/10
Director: Jamie Childs, Helen Shaver, Stephen Dunn
Creator: Jesse McKeown
Cast: Josh Hartnett, Mackenzie Davis, Charlie Heaton, Natasha Henstridge, Josh Cruddas and Marthe Bernard.
A quiet coastal town becomes the centre of a frightening mystery when an unidentified sea creature begins terrorising its residents. Calvin Penney, a fisherman still troubled by his father’s mysterious death, must protect his family and community as the danger grows.
Starring Josh Hartnett, Mackenzie Davis and Charlie Heaton, Below is a six-episode creature thriller that combines local legends, family drama and suspense. If you enjoy stories where the setting feels just as unsettling as the creature itself, this one deserves a place on your list.
3. 100 Days of Deception
Release Date: 10 October 2026
Type: Series – Season 1
Genre: Historical Drama, Romance, Political Thriller
IMDb Rating: 8.3/10
Director: Yoo In-sik, Kim Yun-jin
Cast: Kim You-jung, Park Jin-young, Kim Hyun-joo, Lee Mu-saeng, Jin Sun-kyu and Lee Ki-young.
Set in 1930s Gyeongseong during Japanese colonial rule, 100 Days of Deception follows Lee Ga-gyeong, a skilled pickpocket who takes on a dangerous mission. She goes undercover inside the colonial government, hoping to steal sensitive information and secure a different future for herself.
Things become complicated when she grows close to the son of the man she is supposed to deceive. With romance, political tension and hidden identities, the Korean series brings more than one reason to keep watching.
4. The Trap
Release Date: 13 October 2026
Type: Limited Series – Season 1
Genre: Psychological Thriller, Crime, Mystery, Drama
IMDb Rating: 5.9/10
Director: Isabel Kleefeld
Cast: Friederike Becht, Hans Löw, Matthias Brandt, Miriam Ohlmeyer, Josephine Thiesen, Anna Schudt and Ursula Strauss.
What happens when someone who has spent ten years avoiding the outside world suddenly believes she has spotted her sister’s murderer?
The Trap follows Lisa Konrad, a successful author who has lived in isolation since witnessing her sister’s murder. When she recognises someone she believes to be the killer on television, she decides to take matters into her own hands. Instead of waiting for the truth to come out, Lisa creates a risky plan and uses herself as bait.
This six-part German thriller plays with suspicion, memory and the blurred line between hunter and hunted. It is a good pick for viewers who enjoy psychological mysteries.
5. Lupin – Part 4
Release Date: 23 October 2026
Type: Series – Part 4
Genre: Crime, Mystery, Action, Thriller
IMDb Rating: 7.5/10 (overall series rating)
Creators: George Kay, François Uzan
Directors: Marcela Said, Daniel Grou, Xavier Gens
Cast: Omar Sy, Ludivine Sagnier, Antoine Gouy, Soufiane Guerrab, Shirine Boutella, Théo Christine and Laïka Blanc-Francard.
The gentleman thief is back, and this time, getting out of trouble may be harder than ever. Lupin Part 4 continues Assane Diop’s story after the events of the previous part, with Assane still behind bars and hoping to keep his promise to his son.
But a new series of museum robberies, apparently carried out in his name, turns his plans upside down. With the evidence pointing towards him, Assane must find a way to escape, clear his name and uncover the person copying his methods.
Omar Sy returns in the role that made Lupin a global hit. The new instalment has eight episodes and is an obvious choice for anyone who has followed Assane’s elaborate heists from the beginning.
6. Matargashti
Release Date: 21 October 2026
Type: Series – Season 1
Genre: Comedy, Teen Drama
IMDb Rating: 8.7/10
Director: Siddhant Chavan
Writers: Swasti Jain, Nikita Okhade
Cast: Rajesh Kumar, Adrija Sinha and Saumya Uniyal.
Matargashti follows Dhara, a young woman who wants to explore life and make her own choices. Her plans, however, don’t go quite as smoothly when her overprotective father becomes determined to interfere with her personal life and romantic decisions.
With Rajesh Kumar, Adrija Sinha and Saumya Uniyal in the lead roles, the Hindi series brings family dynamics, generational differences and young adulthood into a comedy-drama format.
If you enjoy light Indian dramas with familiar family situations and a little chaos, Matargashti could be an easy weekend watch.
7. Akka
Release Date: 30 October 2026
Type: Series – Season 1
Genre: Crime, Mystery, Thriller, Drama
IMDb Rating: 5.0/10
Director: Dharmaraj Shetty
Cast: Keerthy Suresh, Radhika Apte, Tanvi Azmi, Anshuman Pushkar and Poornima Indrajith.
Set in the fictional South Indian town of Pernuru during the 1980s, Akka introduces a society where women hold the power and an influential sisterhood controls the criminal world.
Keerthy Suresh plays Bhavani, one of the central figures in this world, while Radhika Apte appears as Rudra, an outsider whose arrival threatens to disturb the existing order. As rivalries grow and control begins to slip, the town is pulled into a violent struggle for power.
With a strong female-led cast and a crime-driven storyline, Akka brings a different setting to Netflix’s Indian original series lineup.
8. Dead-End Job
Release Date: 30 October 2026
Type: Limited Series – Season 1
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Fantasy, Thriller
IMDb Rating: 7.6/10
Director: Kim Da-min
Creator: Han Jun-hee
Cast: Lee Jae-wook, Go Min-si, Kim Min-ha and Lee Hee-jun.
A high-paying part-time job sounds like the perfect solution when bills are piling up. But in Dead-End Job, an unusually generous salary comes with one strange condition: employees must never talk about what happens at work.
The story follows Hyeok-jun, a man struggling with debt who accepts a job through the mysterious Spider Staffing Agency. His first assignment appears ordinary enough, but the workplace soon turns into something far more disturbing.
This Korean horror series turns the everyday idea of a temporary job into a nightmare. If workplace horror and strange mysteries are your thing, add this one to your list.
9. Dhindora
Netflix India Catalogue Addition: 28 October 2026
Original Release: 2021
Type: Series – Season 1
Genre: Comedy, Drama
IMDb Rating: 8.8/10
Creator: Bhuvan Bam
Director: Himank Gaur
Cast: Bhuvan Bam, Gayatri Bhardwaj, Anup Soni and Jeeveshu Ahluwalia.
Dhindora is not a new series, but it became available on Netflix India in October 2026, making it a useful addition for viewers who may have missed it earlier.
The story revolves around Bhuvan and his middle-class family. An unexpected purchase sets off a chain of events, bringing everyday family problems, big dreams and plenty of comic situations into the picture.
Created by and starring Bhuvan Bam, the series is built around familiar characters and the kind of family chaos that can quickly get out of hand. If you haven’t watched it yet, this is a good opportunity to catch up.
Conclusion
October 2026 gave Netflix viewers a varied selection of series, from the return of Assane Diop in Lupin Part 4 to the unsettling mysteries of Below and Dead-End Job. Indian titles such as Akka and Matargashti added local stories to the mix, while East of Eden and 100 Days of Deception offered something for viewers who enjoy historical and character-led dramas.
Not every show will suit every mood, but there’s enough variety here to make your October watchlist interesting. So, whether you’re in the mood for a gripping thriller, a family comedy or a full weekend of binge-watching, these Netflix releases give you a few places to start.
Which of these series are you adding to your watchlist first?
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