{
  "id": 11448643,
  "title": "3 new Netflix shows you should binge-watch this weekend —including Florence Pugh's 'East of Eden' (October 2-4)",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/3-new-netflix-shows-you-should-binge-watch-this-weekend-including",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T13:26:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/entertainment/netflix/3-new-netflix-shows-you-should-binge-watch-this-weekend-including-florence-pughs-east-of-eden-october-2-4"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "This weekend, Netflix brings three exciting new shows to binge-watch. First up is the highly anticipated adaptation of John Steinbeck's classic novel, East of Eden. Starring Oscar-nominated Florence Pugh as the enigmatic Cathy Ames, this seven-part miniseries explores the complex Trask family saga. Christopher Abbott and Mike Faist play the half-brothers Adam and Charles, whose relationship takes center stage as Cathy enters their lives. Additional notable cast members include Hoon Lee, Martha Plimpton, Ciarán Hinds, Tracy Letts, Joseph Zada, and Joe Anders. East of Eden will be available on Netflix starting October 1.\n\nNext, Netflix is offering a fresh take on the enemies-to-lovers rom-com genre with #Love. Set in the world of dating apps, this Tamil series follows Tara (Aishwarya Lekshmi) and Matthew (Arjun Das), who believe in data-based compatibility and good old-fashioned chemistry, respectively. Director Balaji Mohan's film explores friendship, family, ambition, and the complexities of modern love through their high-stakes 60-day challenge. #Love will debut on Netflix on October 2.\n\nFinally, fans of the Hallmark Original series, The Way Home, can catch up on the final season starting October 1. This multi-generational family drama revolves around three women of the Landry family—Del (Andie MacDowell), Kat (Chyler Leigh), and Alice (Sadie Laflamme-Snow)—who reunite at their family farm to discover a mysterious pond that acts as a time-travel portal. As the women navigate the past, they uncover important lessons about their family's history while venturing back in time to the Roaring Twenties.",
  "summary": "Looking for something new to watch this weekend? Netflix has just added a batch of fresh shows to your watchlist.",
  "key_points": [
    "\"East of Eden\" adaptation stars Florence Pugh as Cathy Ames",
    "Tamil rom-com \"#Love\" explores enemies-to-lovers genre",
    "Hallmark series \"The Way Home\" returns for final season"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}