5 Must-Watch New Movies and TV Shows on Netflix, Prime, and More (Oct. 6-10)
A new week brings an exciting lineup of movies and shows that have just hit streaming platforms.
The beauty of streaming is that you can catch up on films you may have missed throughout the year, alongside fresh originals. This week, we’re shining a light on Ethan Coen’s Honey Don’t!, along with Play Dirty and a new feature starring Cillian Murphy, Steve.
Additionally, some of the most anticipated shows have kicked off new seasons, including Monster and Smiling Friends.
Be sure to consult the Watch With Us guide for what’s currently trending in streaming.
‘Monster: The Ed Gein Story’ Season 1
The chilling narrative of real-life serial killer Ed Gein unfolds in the latest chapter of Ryan Murphy’s acclaimed crime anthology series, Monster. This installment explores Gein’s troubled childhood and his reign of terror in the Midwest during the 1950s, incorporating references to iconic pop culture that he later inspired, such as The Silence of the Lambs, Psycho, and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.
With Charlie Hunnam portraying Gein, the series has been commended for its performances and exceptional production values, featuring notable support from Laura Metcalf (Lady Bird), Suzanna Son (The Idol), and Vicky Krieps (Phantom Thread). Merging fiction and reality, Monster: The Ed Gein Story offers a gripping look at a man whose horrific actions have become legendary.
Watch Monster: The Ed Gein Story now on Netflix.
‘Play Dirty’ (2025)
From the director of The Nice Guys, Shane Black presents a new crime escapade featuring Mark Wahlberg and LaKeith Stanfield. The film follows a master thief who has a chance at the heist of a lifetime, but to succeed, he’ll need his entire crew’s help. However, the job is trickier than it seems, as they’ll face the New York mob, a South American dictator, and one of the richest men in the world.
Alongside Wahlberg and Stanfield, the impressive cast includes Rosa Salazar, Keegan-Michael Key, Nat Wolff, and Tony Shalhoub. With the signature action that Black is renowned for, Play Dirty marks his return to directing after a seven-year break, delivering a thrilling crime story filled with fantastic lead performances.
Watch Play Dirty now on Amazon Prime Video.
‘Honey Don’t!’ (2025)
Honey O’Donahue (Margaret Qualley) is a small-town private investigator who becomes entangled in a series of crimes linked to a dubious church. After discovering that a recent client has died in a car crash, she embarks on a dark journey involving the Four-Way Temple and its enigmatic leader (Chris Evans), who is wrapped up in nefarious activities.
This neo-noir crime comedy from one of the Coen brothers is a hilarious adventure with an engaging storyline, unexpected twists, and a stellar cast. Qualley and Evans are joined by Aubrey Plaza, Charlie Day, and Billy Eichner. Critics praised the film for its rich world-building, clever character development, and a wide array of gags and slapstick humor, particularly highlighting Qualley’s outstanding performance.
Watch Honey Don’t! now on Peacock.
‘Smiling Friends’ Season 3 (2025)
The third season of this beloved adult animated series is back, reuniting fans with their quirky friends Pim, Charlie, Allan, and Glep. Smiling Friends follows these unique characters from Smiling Friends Inc., whose mission is to spread joy and laughter. As they navigate their daily tasks, they meet various individuals in need of happiness.
The surreal series employs a mix of animation styles, including rotoscoping, computer animation, traditional animation, and stop-motion, augmented with live-action segments. Smiling Friends skillfully merges brilliant humor with superb character writing and voice acting, featuring guest appearances from Finn Wolfhard, Gilbert Gottfried, and Conner O’Malley.
Watch Smiling Friends now on HBO Max.
‘Steve’ (2025)
Directed by Tim Mielants, who previously collaborated with Cillian Murphy in last year’s Netflix project Small Things Like These, Steve stars the Academy Award-winning actor as the headmaster of a school for children with behavioral challenges. The story centers on Murphy’s character, who faces the struggle of meeting his students’ needs while grappling with his own mental health issues during a particularly challenging day.
At just 93 minutes, Steve may seem like a light watch, but it’s anything but. The film offers an emotionally intense and exhausting experience that is ultimately rewarding. Its depth reflects the protagonist’s mental state, with the audience witnessing the myriad challenges he encounters over a single day. Murphy delivers a phenomenal performance, grounding the often absurd circumstances.
Led by Senior Editor and seasoned critic Jason Struss, the Watch With Us team spends countless hours reviewing films and TV shows from the past and present to find what’s truly worth your time and money. Our extensive viewing experience, paired with years in the entertainment industry, helps us highlight the best content available for streaming right now.
To be deemed “the best,” these films and series must be engaging, thought-provoking, or simply enjoyable, but they all share one core quality: they deliver entertainment. We also provide information on their streaming availability and how to access them as a subscriber. No algorithms or paid promotions here — our suggestions stem from genuine passion for the films and shows that excite us.
