The underrated Starz comedy series “Blindspotting” is coming to Netflix for the first time


Blindspotting releases on Netflix

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After a slew of recent acquisitions by Starz, Netflix is ​​set to license all two seasons of the critically acclaimed comedy-drama series Blindarriving in the US on October 20.

Created by Rafael Casale and Daveed Diggs, Blind It serves as a television spin-off sequel to the 2018 film of the same name. If you missed watching the series during its original run on Starz, you are about to get the perfect opportunity to enjoy the entire series from beginning to end.

Both seasons, totaling 16 episodes, will premiere on Netflix US on October 20. (As always, please keep in mind that this currently only applies to Netflix in the US, and availability in other international regions will vary, as we do not currently expect a global rollout.)


What do you expect from Blind

The series takes place six months after the events of the film, and the focus shifts to Ashley (played by Jasmine Cephas Jones). Her world is turned upside down when her partner of 12 years and the father of her son, Miles, is suddenly imprisoned. To make ends meet, she is forced to move in with Miles’ mother (Helen Hunt) and half-sister (Jaylene Barron), leading to a chaotic, funny, and emotional exploration of life in Oakland, California.

The show beautifully blends its comedy-drama roots with spoken word poetry and dance, making it one of the most unique and thought-provoking series of the past few years. The cast also includes Benjamin Earl Turner, Atticus Woodward, and Candace Nicholas Lipman, with guest appearances from legends like E-40 and LeVar Burton.

If you need any more convincing to add it to your list, both seasons currently have a 100% flawless rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Despite receiving rave reviews from critics and audiences alike, Starz She unceremoniously canceled the series in September 2023 side by side Heels and Run the world. Now, thanks to the magic of Netflix Bump, the series is poised to find the massive audience it always deserved.

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The Starz to Netflix pipeline continues

Blind is the latest in a fast-growing list of Lionsgate/Starz titles making their way to Netflix US. Over the past couple of years, Netflix has leaned heavily into licensing from premium cable channels to bolster its local library.

We recently covered the arrival of the critically acclaimed crime series Hightownplus more recent additions to come Party down And huge 50 cents hit produced power.

Of course, these licensing arrangements are not permanent. As we’ve constantly mentioned, these Starz stints typically last for about two years. For example, an epic pirate drama Black sails She left Netflix in April 2026 After the end of the two-year period, the wrestling drama Heels It was also recently removed after running its license.

If you want to pick up Blindyou’ll likely have a long — but limited — window to watch it once it hits the service.


More to come in October

Blind It joins a hugely stacked list of new licensed and original titles arriving on the streaming service next month. From highly anticipated Netflix originals to a new batch of Halloween-ready horror films, there’s a lot to keep an eye on.

For a comprehensive look at everything scheduled for the drop, be sure to bookmark our constantly updated guide What’s coming to Netflix in October 2026.

Are you excited to check it out? Blind When does it arrive on Netflix US on October 20? Let us know in the comments below!

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