3 new Netflix shows to binge this weekend, led by a “sweet” Halloween horror, ‘Haunted Hotel’ season 2

For viewers wondering what to queue up this weekend, tech and entertainment site Tom’s Guide has highlighted three fresh Netflix series to binge between October 9 and 11. Topping its list is season 2 of horror‑comedy “Haunted Hotel,” which debuted on October 9. The show is set in a creaky, ghost‑infested historic hotel where human staff and resident spirits collide in a string of chaotic, often heartfelt misadventures. The outlet frames it as a “sweet Halloween treat” — spooky enough to feel seasonal, but not so intense that casual horror fans or families need to bow out.

Alongside “Haunted Hotel,” the guide calls out a gritty crime drama and a European thriller, all structured as relatively short, 8–10 episode binges that can be polished off in a single weekend. Netflix’s broader October slate leans heavily into horror, but “Haunted Hotel” distinguishes itself by dialing back jump scares and leaning into fast banter, quirky supporting ghosts and the oddball guests who check in each episode. If you want something Halloween‑flavored that won’t leave you sleeping with the lights on, this is the pick of the week.