How to Watch Obsess on Netflix
Obsess premieres on Netflix on Friday, October 30, 2026, the day before Halloween. The Arabic-language horror series comes from Kuwait, and it streams only on Netflix, so a Netflix plan is all you need to watch it.
Its Arabic title is Al-Nafs Al-Mutma'inna. Netflix rates it TV-14 and files it under TV horror, TV thrillers and Middle Eastern TV shows.
Obsess at a glance
| Premiere | Friday, October 30, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Where to watch | Netflix |
| Genre | Psychological and supernatural horror |
| Setting | Kuwait in the 1980s |
| Language | Arabic |
| Rating | TV-14 |
| Director | Said El Marouk |
What is Obsess about?
A man named Talal returns home to Kuwait to mourn his father's death. Netflix says he unknowingly wanders back into the cursed clutches of an obsessive relationship.
The trailer shows a family plagued by terrifying supernatural events. Talal sets out to find what's behind the haunting and how to escape the curse that hangs over him and the people closest to him.
Who is in the cast?
- Yagoub Alfarhan as Talal
- Haya Abdulsalam as Hessa
- Layla Abdallah as Mona
Hussein Al-Mansour, Asmahan Tawfiq, Ibrahim Al-Harbi, Ghada AlMulla, Hussain Al-Haddad, Abdullah AlBloushi and Sara Salah round out the cast. Lebanese director Said El Marouk directs the series.
How to watch Obsess
Open the Netflix app on your smart TV, streaming player, phone or computer and search for Obsess. Netflix hasn't announced an episode count, so check the title page on premiere day. Netflix usually offers subtitles and dubbed audio for its international series; you can change them from the audio and subtitles menu while the show plays.
Building a Halloween watch list? Our Halloween movies to rent on DIRECTV and the Freeform 31 Nights of Halloween schedule have more scary picks, and these horror movies are worth a look too.
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Netflix isn't a DIRECTV channel, but you can use the Netflix app on compatible DIRECTV streaming devices alongside your live TV. Our guide on getting Netflix with DIRECTV explains your options, and this overview of DIRECTV's app access covers the other streaming apps you can reach.
Frequently asked questions
When does Obsess come out on Netflix?
Obsess premieres on Netflix on Friday, October 30, 2026.
What is Obsess about?
A man named Talal returns to Kuwait after his father's death and is pulled back into a cursed, obsessive relationship as supernatural events haunt his family.
Who stars in Obsess?
Yagoub Alfarhan, Haya Abdulsalam and Layla Abdallah lead the cast, with Hussein Al-Mansour, Asmahan Tawfiq, Ibrahim Al-Harbi, Ghada AlMulla, Hussain Al-Haddad, Abdullah AlBloushi and Sara Salah.
Is Obsess in English?
It's an Arabic-language series. Use the Netflix audio and subtitles menu to pick subtitles or another available audio track.
Can I watch Obsess on DIRECTV?
It streams only on Netflix. You can watch it through the Netflix app on a compatible DIRECTV streaming device or any other device with Netflix.
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Details reviewed October 22, 2026. Release dates are set by Netflix and may change. Streaming prices, plans and availability vary and are subject to change. Obsess, Netflix, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.