--- title: "Five New Netflix Miniseries: From a Mystical Thriller with Josh Hartnett to a Documentary About Mike Tyson" description: "Netflix has added five new miniseries to its catalog: a mystical thriller starring Josh Hartnett, a drama starring Florence Pugh, German and Spanish mysteries, and a documentary about Mike Tyson." date: 2026-10-19T09:09:31.547Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/five-new-netflix-miniseries-hartnett-tyson tags: [netflix, miniseries, josh-hartnett, florence-pugh, mike-tyson, streaming, tv-reviews] author: "Inna Kinsheva" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Five New Netflix Miniseries: From a Mystical Thriller with Josh Hartnett to a Documentary About Mike Tyson ![A young woman lying on a bed watching a series on her laptop and eating popcorn from a bucket at night.](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/19/pyat-novyh-miniserialov-na-netflix-ot-trillera-s-gartnettom-do-dokumentalki-o-tayson/pyat-novyh-miniserialov-na-netflix-ot-trillera-s-gartnettom-do-dokumentalki-o-tayson-1.webp) ## Key Points - Netflix has released five new miniseries spanning genres from mystical thriller to documentary - The mystical thriller starring Josh Hartnett and Charlie Heaton features a fishing town attacked by a sea monster - Florence Pugh stars in a seven-part adaptation of John Steinbeck's novel «East of Eden» - The Spanish detective series, based on Arturo Pérez-Reverte's novel, is set in 1959 on an island near Mallorca - The documentary series traces Mike Tyson's path from Brooklyn to the peak of his boxing career and subsequent fall With the arrival of rainy and gloomy weather, the idea of curling up on the couch with an engaging series becomes especially appealing. Netflix has once again updated its catalog, adding five miniseries at once that span a wide genre spectrum, from psychological thrillers to documentary projects. The XAB.info editorial team breaks down each new release to help viewers choose what to watch for the upcoming weekend. ### Mystical Thriller: A Fishing Town Versus a Sea Monster First on the list is a six-part mystical thriller set in an isolated fishing town where an unknown sea creature begins terrorizing local residents. The main character, rugged fisherman Kelvin Penny, is played by Josh Hartnett, while his son Wade is portrayed by Charlie Heaton, known from «Stranger Things». Together with marine researcher Dr. Fonda Govender, Penny tries to uncover the origin of the monster and protect his home. The six-episode format maintains tension throughout the viewing without dragging out plotlines. ### Classic Drama: «East of Eden» with Florence Pugh The second project is a seven-part adaptation of John Steinbeck's 1952 novel of the same name. Florence Pugh stars as the enigmatic and cruel Cathy Ames. Set in the early 20th century in the Salinas Valley of California, the story follows the complex relationships between two generations of two families. Cathy's arrival sharply exacerbates an already bitter feud between them. The plot is inspired by the biblical parable of Cain and Abel and explores eternal questions: are brothers bound by blood ties or doomed to repeat the mistakes of their ancestors? Seven episodes provide ample space for deep character development. ### German Psychological Thriller: A Trap for a Killer The third project is a six-part German psychological thriller about writer Liga Konrad. The heroine has not left her house for ten years after her sister was murdered. However, everything changes the moment Liga spots the killer on television. Instead of going to the police, she decides to set a dangerous trap to lure the criminal to her. The six-episode format builds as escalating psychological pressure, where the viewer, alongside the protagonist, assesses how far she is willing to go for justice. ### Spanish Detective: Real-Life Sherlock Holmes The fourth project is a four-part Spanish detective miniseries based on Arturo Pérez-Reverte's novel of the same name. Set in 1959, a terrible storm cuts off thirteen people from the world in an old hotel on a small island near Mallorca. Soon, one of the guests is found dead, and the investigation is taken over by Benjamin Basílio, a former actor who once played Sherlock Holmes on screen. Now he must apply the detective skills of his onscreen character to real life. The compact four-episode format makes the series convenient to watch over a single weekend. ### Documentary About Mike Tyson: From Brooklyn to the Peak and the Fall The fifth project is a documentary series dedicated to the life and career of one of the most famous and formidable boxers in history, Mike Tyson. The project chronicles the athlete's turbulent and complex journey: from a difficult childhood and criminal adolescence in Brooklyn to his career takeoff and subsequent decline, financial difficulties, personal problems, and bad habits. The documentary format allows viewers to see Tyson not only as an athlete, but also as a man whose fate became part of 20th-century American pop culture. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Что посмотреть на Netflix: 5 новых минисериалов, от которых сложно оторваться](https://wave.rbc.ua/ukr/culture/shcho-podivitisya-netflix-5-novih-miniserialiv-1792399697.html) - The original source contains a complete description of the five miniseries: actor names, episode counts, genres, and brief plot summaries. All data has been transferred to the article without changes. ## FAQ ### How many episodes are in the mystical thriller with Josh Hartnett? The series consists of six episodes. Josh Hartnett stars in the lead role, and his son is played by Charlie Heaton from «Stranger Things». ### Which novel is the drama with Florence Pugh based on? The drama is an adaptation of John Steinbeck's 1952 novel of the same name. The series contains seven episodes. ### What is the format of the Spanish detective miniseries? It is a four-part project based on Arturo Pérez-Reverte's novel. The action takes place in 1959 on an island near Mallorca. ### What is the documentary series about Mike Tyson about? The documentary covers Mike Tyson's life and career: from his childhood and adolescence in Brooklyn to his career peak, fall, and financial and personal struggles.