The five best series to watch on Netflix this weekend
It’s once again that time of the week when all you want to do is unwind with a watchlist that makes washroom breaks feel like a task. Then again, you’re just as worried about losing out on the entire weekend, doing nothing but discussing and debating what to watch next on Netflix.
While it’s easy to fall into that trap, thankfully, the streamer simply doesn’t stop with its content, giving viewers an incredible variety to fall back on.
Since the beginning of spring, the Netflix lineup has been blooming with a new glow. As for this week? The highlights are nothing less than blinding.
So, in case you’re on the verge of a scroll-fest, here are the five best series to watch on Netflix this weekend to ease the work.
The five best series to stream on Netflix this weekend
BEEF (Lee Sung Jin, 2023-Present)
Everyone loves chaos, especially when they are not a part of it themselves. So, this weekend, get ready to witness the ultimate unravelling with the highly anticipated second season of BEEF. Armed with a new beef and a fresh set of equally messy characters, the series follows a Gen Z couple, Austin and Ashley, lower-level employees at a prestigious country club, who accidentally witness a concerning fight between their millennial general manager, Josh and his wife, Lindsay.
For the longest time, both couples have been vying for the approval of the billionaire club owner, Chairwoman Park, who shares her fair share of skeletons in the closet. With such a dynamic flock of characters, motivations, and hidden secrets, it’s only fair that the beefs this season come in all shapes and sizes. Hence, if you haven’t been able to catch up, the weekend is the perfect opportunity.
Someone Has to Know (Fernando Guzzoni and Pepa San Martin, 2026)
Up next on the weekend roster, we have the Spanish-language limited series, Someone Has to Know, which centres on the mysterious disappearance of a teenager named Julio. Set in a small, tight-knit community, the Netflix series follows Julio’s mother and an elderly detective’s desperate search for the boy, resulting in a tense, slow-burning investigation that leaves you on the edge of your seat.
But in addition to these three characters, another crucial figure intervenes in the investigation: a priest. Despite having heard a confession regarding the crime, he has been unable to tell anyone due to his religious oath. Driven by guilt, the priest ultimately decides to help the family uncover the truth without compromising his oath, and Someone Has to Know captures that friction between faith and justice.
Bandi (Jimmy Laporal-Tresor and Mathilde Vallet, 2026)
Our next weekend stop is the French Caribbean survival thriller, Bandi, one of the most gripping Netflix entries in recent times. It follows the Lafleur family after the death of their matriarch in a tragic collision, in which 11 siblings, between the ages of 7 and 23, are left orphaned. Despite the inexperience, financial stability is non-negotiable to keep the family going, as without it, the youngest siblings can easily end up in foster care.
While the problem is not the lack of acknowledgement, it is the inherent disagreement over how they each plan to keep the family afloat. Of course, there are a few who intend to follow in their mother’s footsteps, honouring her strong sense of morality. But not everyone wants to take the long road and do things the right way. However, what they don’t realise is that while they argue, someone close to them is already deep in the underbelly of illegal activities and that alone can make or break their entire future.
Crooks (Marvin Kren, 2024-Present)
The gripping German crime drama, Crooks, is back with a second season, as well. In case you were unaware or somewhat busy to attend to it, the weekend seems to be the perfect time. With Charly and Joseph back on the radar, trouble is never too far behind. And this season sees the pair once again spiralling into the criminal underworld, thanks to that 18th-century gold coin resurfacing.
The Vienna government is determined to retrieve the coin, and lead investigator Hennning soon lands at Charly’s door, blackmailing him into hunting it, using his past as leverage. But this is not even the bad part. Joseph has already lost the coin in Bangkok, which means both crooks are on the hunt for the same object. However, the question is: are they the only ones on their pursuit?
Midnight at the Pera Palace (Emre Şahin and Nisa Dağ, 2022-Present)
Lastly, to end the weekend marathon, we have Midnight at the Pera Palace to do the honours. But since this is going to be a long run, you’d better buckle up! The time-travel drama series follows Esra, a modern-day journalist who travels back in time to 1919 via a magical room in Istanbul’s historic Pera Palace Hotel, thanks to a special key.
Upon arriving, she takes the place of Peride, her doppelganger, and now must prevent a British conspiracy to kill Mustafa Kemal. Aided by hotel manager Ahmet, Esra tries her best to protect the future of modern Turkey, all while dealing with a variety of characters. But Midnight at the Pera Palace’s central incident and her travel are far from coincidences, as they’re motivated by her own personal history and background.