October is here, and Netflix Philippines is bringing a lineup packed with thrills, chills, laughs, romance, and plenty of binge-worthy stories.
From returning favorites and exciting anime to fresh local releases like Rae Red’s Balaraw, starring Janine Gutierrez, Charlie Dizon, and Agot Isidro, there’s something for every kind of viewer this month. Whether you’re in the mood for a good scare or simply looking for your next obsession, these 16 titles are ready to keep you hooked beyond the Halloween season.
TITLE SPOTLIGHT
BALARAW: BLOOD ISLAND
Launch date: October 29
A woman’s search for her missing mother leads her to the sinister Balaraw Island, where survival, dark secrets, and her own identity hang in the balance.
Starring: Janine Gutierrez, Charlie Dizon, and Agot Isidro | Director: Rae Red
THRILLERS & SUSPENSE
EAST OF EDEN
Launch date: October 1
In the early 1900s, a fiercely independent woman drives a rift between two brothers, igniting a saga that unfolds across two generations.
BELOW
Launch date: October 8
When a mysterious sea creature terrorizes a coastal town, a fisherman fights to protect his family and his community’s vanishing way of life.
ANIMALS
Launch date: October 9
When their son is kidnapped, an LA mayoral candidate and his wife scramble to raise the ransom, making choices that could tear their world apart.
HAUNTED HOTEL: SEASON 2
Launch date: October 9
Katherine and her family settle into their new normal as more paranormal problems come looking for vacancies. But can a haunted hotel ever truly feel like home?
IS IT CAKE? HALLOWEEN: SEASON 2
Launch date: October 9
Six talented cake artists put their skills to the test, creating Halloween-themed treats designed to fool the judges and win the grand prize.
THE DIPLOMAT: SEASON 4
Launch date: October 15
One catastrophic moment shatters the fragile peace Kate Wyler has brokered between the US and UK, while putting her already troubled marriage on the line.
LIFE AS YOU KNOW IT
MIDNIGHT GIRLS
Launch date: October 1
In neon-lit Nagoya, four Filipina nightclub workers build a fierce sisterhood while navigating the cost of chasing dreams and supporting their families back home.
NOBODY WANTS THIS: SEASON 3
Launch date: October 22
Joanne and Noah take their relationship to the next level amid sibling drama, maternal meddling, and one giant leap of faith.
MINIMUM WAGE
Launch date: October 26
Teens struggle to run a local pizzeria while juggling school, a manic boss, and minimum wage in this series based on the hit social media shorts.
ANIME LOVIN’
THE RAMPANTS OF ICE: SEASON 2
Launch date: October 1
Koyuki wrestles with longing as Minato drifts on thin ice, while Miki and Yota face a strained bond. Can the four friends untangle their complicated feelings?
BLUE BOX: SEASON 2
Launch date: October 4
As Taiki and Chinatsu navigate their evolving feelings, a fractured friendship and fierce competition stand in the way of their road to nationals.
Fun fact: This title is getting a Filipino dub!
RANMA1/2: SEASON 3
Launch date: October 4
More rivals and misadventures await Ranma and Akane as Cologne trains Ryoga, a cookie war spirals out of control, and Shampoo cooks up new schemes.
ASIAN FAVORITES
TAKE CHARGE OF MY HEART
Launch date: October 9
A corporate heir with an artificial heart meets a woman who’s literally electric. The two strike a deal that makes his heart beat in more ways than one.
100 DAYS OF DECEPTION
Launch date: October 10
A pickpocket dreaming of freedom takes on her most dangerous job yet, going undercover to steal secrets from the Japanese colonial government.
DID SOMEONE HAPPEN TO MENTION ME?
Launch date: October 22
Once Japan’s most renowned stage actor, Gen suddenly finds himself forgotten. Fueled by his need for recognition, he sets out to claw his way back from zero in this comedy.
YOUR NEXT OCTOBER BINGE
Whether you’re chasing a spine-chilling mystery, an emotional romance, a hilarious reality competition, or the next anime series to obsess over, Netflix Philippines has plenty lined up this October. So grab your favorite snacks, dim the lights, and get ready to discover your next must-watch.
Credit: All Photos Courtesy of Netflix
