Four shows to watch on Netflix this month

Here are four standout Netflix titles available in October 2025, chosen especially with Starts at 60 viewers in mind – and why they’re worth your time:

Black Rabbit

Two brothers, uneasy alliances, and a crime world that unravels everything they thought they controlled. Jude Law plays the composed restaurateur; Jason Bateman, his wilder brother threatening the balance.

Why it works for SA60 readers: The tension is character-driven, not reliant on youth or spectacle. It’s as much about family, power, betrayal, identity – themes that age well. It’s short, sharp, and doesn’t outstay its welcome.

Wednesday: Season 2

The gothic mystery continues. With Jenna Ortega back (alongside Tim Burton’s touch), Wednesday’s dark humour, stylised visuals and arcane plots press deeper into Nevermore’s secrets.

Why it works for SA60 readers: You don’t need to buy the teen setting – it’s a fairy tale for grownups at heart. The mix of oddness, family ties, surprise reveals and emotional beats resonates across ages. It’s fun, moody, and unapologetically weird – a refreshing change from formulaic dramas.

Force of Nature: The Dry 2

Eric Bana returns as Aaron Falk in a new mystery set during a wilderness corporate retreat. Someone goes missing; secrets from all corners converge.

Why it works for SA60 readers: It’s Australian, atmospheric and emotionally grounded. The landscape is almost a character. You get a smart procedural, but also the weight of backstory, relationships and integrity. No breathless CGI – just tension, place and people.

Beauty and the Bester (Docuseries)

This three-part true crime documentary explores how convicted criminal Thabo Bester faked his death and his relationship with Dr Nandipha Magudumana, shining light on deception, criminal justice and public scandal.

Why it works for SA60 readers: True crime remains a potent genre, especially when it reveals flaws in systems, shows how people manipulate trust, and digs into moral grey zones. Because at this age you’ve seen enough life to know things are rarely black and white.