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Weekend Streaming: New Thrillers, Documentaries, and Family Favorites

10/18/2025

Summary

Story summary

Streaming platforms are releasing new content this weekend, including Netflix's third season of "The Diplomat," featuring Vice President Grace Penn navigating a presidential crisis.
Netflix also offers the true crime documentary "The Perfect Neighbor" and "Murdaugh: Death in the Family," which dramatizes a legal scandal.
Prime Video debuts the sci-fi horror film "Companion," while Peacock launches "Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy," focusing on the notorious serial killer.
Family-friendly animated films include "The Twits" and "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem."

History

Historical Context

Founded in 1997 by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph, Netflix began as a DVD rental service, evolving into a streaming giant with over 200 million subscribers by 2021. The release of series like "The Diplomat" highlights a trend towards serialized storytelling and true crime, reflecting significant shifts in viewer engagement and content creation within the entertainment industry.

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Story summary

Streaming platforms are releasing new content this weekend, including Netflix's third season of "The Diplomat," featuring Vice President Grace Penn navigating a presidential crisis.
Netflix also offers the true crime documentary "The Perfect Neighbor" and "Murdaugh: Death in the Family," which dramatizes a legal scandal.
Prime Video debuts the sci-fi horror film "Companion," while Peacock launches "Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy," focusing on the notorious serial killer.
Family-friendly animated films include "The Twits" and "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem."

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