“3 Best New Netflix Series To Binge-Watch This Weekend: East of Eden, Monster: The Lizzie B” — what this page in the network covers. Netflix is kicking off October 2026 with a trio of new series that cater to very different tastes. Leading the pack is East of Eden, a limited series adaptation of John Steinbeck’s classic novel. The show stars Florence Pugh and Christopher Abbott, bringing the multi-generational Trask and Hamilton family saga to life with modern production values. It’s a prestige drama likely to attract both literary fans and awards-season viewers.
Meanwhile, true crime enthusiasts can dive into Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story, the latest installment in Ryan Murphy’s anthology series. This season focuses on the infamous 1892 axe murders in Fall River, Massachusetts, with Charlize Theron portraying Lizzie Borden. Murphy’s previous Monster entries have sparked massive cultural conversations, and this one promises to examine gender, class, and media sensationalism in the Gilded Age. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.