6 Must-Watch Netflix Originals Dropping Before 2025 Ends – Here's What You Need To Know

Netflix is really cooking up something special with their lineup heading into the final stretch of the year. If you’re looking to fill your watchlist, here are six series that definitely deserve your attention – spanning everything from dark family dramas to psychological thrillers, period pieces to boot camp chaos.

The Beast in Me (November 13 / Eight Episodes)

Claire Danes is back, and honestly, this one looks absolutely gripping. She plays Aggie Wiggs, an author who’s been out of the spotlight after a devastating personal tragedy. Enter Matthew Rhys as Nile Jarvis, a powerful real estate mogul with a seriously murky past – he was once a suspect in his own wife’s disappearance. When Aggie becomes fascinated by his story and decides to write about him, things get complicated fast. The tension between these two is exactly what makes psychological thrillers work. Brittany Snow and Natalie Morales round out the cast. This eight-episode limited series comes from the creative minds behind Homeland and 24, so expect quality storytelling and plenty of plot twists.

Black Rabbit (September 18 / Eight Episodes)

Picture this: Jason Bateman and Jude Law as brothers running a nightlife empire in New York City. The chemistry between these two powerhouse actors is supposed to be absolutely electric. Bateman even directed the first two episodes. The setup is classic – success, ambition, family baggage, and everything spiraling when Bateman’s character unexpectedly shows up and brings chaos with him. It’s dark, intense, and the kind of drama that’ll have you hitting “next episode” without thinking.

House of Guinness (September 25 / Eight Episodes)

This is the new prestige project from the creator of Peaky Blinders, and it’s all about legacy and family secrets. The story jumps back to 19th-century Dublin and New York, following the four adult children of Sir Benjamin Guinness as they navigate the weight of their dynasty. Louis Partridge leads the ensemble cast, bringing gravitas to what’s shaping up to be a stunning period piece. The production design and costumes alone are supposed to be worth the watch. If you loved Peaky Blinders, this is definitely on your radar.

Wayward (September 25 / Eight Episodes)

Mae Martin (who also created this one) plays a police officer who moves to what seems like an idyllic small town called Tall Pines – and immediately realizes something is seriously wrong. Teens are disappearing, and nobody’s investigating. Toni Colette appears as the mysterious head of a local school for “troubled teens,” and things get genuinely unsettling from there. This Canadian thriller is a genre-bending ride that keeps you guessing about what’s really happening beneath the town’s peaceful surface.

Boots (October 9 / Eight Episodes)

Netflix is taking you to 1990s Marine Corps boot camp with this dramedy that’s both tough and surprisingly funny. Miles Heizer and Liam Oh lead the cast as recruits navigating the intense world of military training while dealing with personal struggles – it’s adapted from a real memoir. The ensemble cast is solid, and having executive producers like Norman Lear involved adds weight to the project. Expect humor, heart, and plenty of authentic boot camp chaos.

Death By Lightning (November 6 / Four Episodes)

Michael Shannon leads this four-episode limited series about the assassination of President James A. Garfield. The story zeroes in on Garfield and Charles Guiteau, his greatest admirer who would ultimately become his killer. It’s stranger-than-fiction true history told as prestige drama, and with Shannon’s intensity plus a solid supporting cast (Matthew Macfadyen, Nick Offerman, Bradley Whitford, Betty Gilpin, and Shea Whigham), this is shaping up to be unmissable. Executive producers David Benioff and D.B. Weiss (Game of Thrones, 3 Body Problem) are also attached.

So there you have it – Netflix is definitely delivering the goods this season. Whether you’re into psychological thrillers, historical dramas, period pieces, or intense family sagas, there’s something here worth your time.