(Credits: Thibault Penin)

Your weekend might be set, your snacks may be stacked, and your queue could be full. But before you hit play, pause for a moment. A handful of titles are leaving Netflix this week, and some of them might just be your old favourites or that one show you have been meaning to watch since forever. Once they are gone, they are gone.

Netflix works in mysterious ways. Just like spring cleaning, it clears out older titles to make space for shiny new ones. While that sounds efficient, it can also feel like losing a friend who suddenly decided to ghost you. Some of these movies and shows did not get the spotlight they deserved. Others became comfort watches that quietly slipped into our weekly routine without fanfare.

This week’s farewell lineup is not massive, but it still stings a little. The losses range from sleek thrillers to soft dramas and quirky series. If you have been circling Burnt or Patrick Melrose, this is your last call. They will be gone in a matter of days. Consider this your nudge to stop scrolling and start watching before the clock runs out.

On the Netflix US front, we are saying goodbye to a mixed bag. Titles like Burnt and The Silencing may not have made it to blockbuster status, but they delivered exactly what they promised. Tense moments, emotional drama, and the kind of plots that work best when watched with snacks and zero interruptions. These are not your must-watch-for-the-plot picks, but they are solid Sunday evening choices. A little drama, a little heat, and a lot of easy entertainment.

The series list is equally bittersweet. Patrick Melrose brought a raw, unfiltered performance from Benedict Cumberbatch that earned both applause and emotional whiplash. School Spirits mixed teen mystery with the afterlife, while 45 rpm gave the music industry drama with a retro edge. These are not viral hits, but if you know, you know. They built small but loyal followings, the kind that stick around long after the credits roll.

Across the pond, Netflix UK is losing some bold titles too. Secret Diary of a Call Girl was as sassy as it was smart. Billie Piper gave us a lead character who owned her choices and brought both charm and chaos to the screen. The Titan Games, on the other hand, were about strength, grit, and pushing limits. Both shows knew exactly what they were doing, and they did it well. Two very different vibes, both worth a last-minute binge.

What is worth noting is how fast these exits can sneak up on you. One moment, they are in your “Continue Watching” row. Next, they vanish into the algorithmic ether. That is why it pays to stay ahead of the curve. Or you might just cry over spilt milk while scrolling through what used to be. You snooze, you lose.

So grab your remote, hit play, and give these titles a proper send-off. You never know which one might surprise you or become your next favourite. Because when Netflix pulls the plug, there are no reruns. At least, not here. This is your final boarding call. All aboard or wave goodbye.

Every movie and series leaving Netflix this week

Movies

May 28

• Burnt (2015)– Netflix US

May 29

• The Silencing (2020)- Netflix US

May 31

• Barbershop 2: Back in Business (2004)– Netflix US
• The Boy (2016)– Netflix US
• Edge of Seventeen (2016)– Netflix US
• Galaxy Quest (1999)– Netflix US
• Hachi: A Dog’s Tale (2009)– Netflix US
• My Girl (1991)– Netflix US
• Rango (2011)– Netflix US
• The Space Between Us (2017)– Netflix US
• The Stolen (2017)– Netflix US
• We Die Young (2019)– Netflix US
• Little Boxes (2016)– Netflix US
• The DUFF (2015)– Netflix UK
• Harriet (2019)– Netflix UK
• The Holiday (2006)– Netflix UK
• How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)– Netflix UK
• Legend (2015)– Netflix UK
• Little Women (1994)– Netflix UK
• The One (2001)– Netflix UK
• SWAT: Under Siege (2017)– Netflix UK
• The Sweeney (2012)– Netflix UK
• Tarzan (2013)– Netflix UK
• Transformers: The Last Knight (2017)– Netflix UK
• The Pretty One (2013)– Netflix UK

Series

May 29

• Secret Diary of a Call Girl (Seasons 1–4)
• The Titan Games (Season 1)- Netflix UK
• Patrick Melrose (Limited Series)

May 30

• School Spirits (Season 1)

May 31

• Midnight Diner (Seasons 1–3)