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Of all the things we look forward to doing on the weekends, the feeling of resuming the Netflix series we paused while catering to the weekday workload is second to none. But what about those who couldn’t begin any to start with? Well, we have got you covered.

With the weekend approaching closer by the minute, the streaming library is also expanding one show at a time. And since weekdays are barely a good time to welcome what’s new on Netflix, make sure you make good use of Saturday and Sunday.

While the Netflix lineup is brimming to the brink this week with various brands of thrillers, with a Harlan Coben adaptation and something in The White Lotus DNA to kick-start the marathon with, if you’re worried about losing your way in between, don’t worry, Best of Netflix is about to spoil you with choice.

So, pull those curtains and ensure the lights are off because the five best series to binge on Netflix this weekend will take you on a cinematic ride.

The five best series to stream on Netflix this weekend

I Will Find You (Brad Anderson, Adam Davidson, Maggie Kiley, and Maja Vrvilo, 2026)

Netflix is back with yet another gritty Harlan Coben adaptation this week, titled I Will Find You, based on the author’s 2023 novel. And if you couldn’t make time yet, the weekend is when you should hit the play button. The limited series stars Sam Worthington as David Burroughs, a devoted father, wrongfully convicted of murdering his own son, who is currently serving a life sentence, despite his innocence.

But when he gets the word that his presumably dead son, Matthew, could be alive after all this time, David embarks on a seemingly impossible mission to break out of the prison, track his child down, and find the truth for real. I Will Find You follows a desperate father’s race against time, exploring a world where family secrets are aplenty, against the webs of a deep-seated conspiracy involving mob connections.

Oasis (David Pinillos, 2026)

If you love eco-horror thrillers against the backdrop of lavish vacations, you cannot skip Oasis this weekend. Consider this your Netflix replacement of The White Lotus, which takes place at an exclusive, luxury resort complete with VIP facilities, private beaches, and supposedly impenetrable security. But amidst a crowded season of summer escapades, a young woman mysteriously disappears from the resort, abruptly shutting the paradise for the rich.

What follows is an immediate lockdown at the resort, barring any guest or staff from leaving, as all of them turn suspects overnight. With everyone forbidden to leave until the culprit is caught, the investigation at the centre of Oasis aims to convey the tension across the screen, making the experience equally claustrophobic for the audience. So, if you’re confused about your summer weekend getaway, hope this helps.

The Polygamist (Akin Omotoso, Rolie Nikiwe, and Nthabi Tau, 2026)

Adapted from Sue Nyathi’s acclaimed novel, The Polygamist is a gripping South African telenovela about Jonasi Gomora, a wealthy, self-made banking CEO whose dreamy life and kingdom crumble when his web of lies, manipulation, abuse, and secret affairs detonate a ticking bomb. It all begins when cracks appear in their marriage after Jonasi starts dating a younger employee, simultaneously keeping up appearances with Joyce, his legal wife.

Although Joyce initially accepts the relationship and infidelity for what they are, when she realises that it is far from the only affair he has, she starts plotting a quiet plan of revenge. While Jonasi’s arrogance, exploitative and abusive nature, only worsens things for the women in his life, The Polygamist examines this toxic modern iteration of polygamy where women are coerced into accepting arrangements they don’t desire to consent to.

The Snow Girl (David Ulloa and Laura Alvea, 2023)

Since the weekend comes with a massive appetite for thrillers, we recommend The Snow Girl to be the next on your watchlist. The Spanish mystery thriller, based on Javier Castillo’s novel, centres on the mysterious disappearance of five-year-old Amaya Martin, who was separated from her parents in the crowded Cavalcade of the Magi parade in 2010, leading to her kidnapping.

At the same time, The Snow Girl follows a fierce investigative journalist from Malaga, Spain, called Miren Rojo, who continues a years-long parallel investigation alongside the cops to track down Amaya. The series comprises a multi-season arc that details Miren’s growth from an eager intern to a successful author, while simultaneously unveiling the dark secrets surrounding the young girl’s disappearance.

Teach You a Lesson (Hong Jong-chan, 2026)

Finally, to wrap up the weekend marathon, here’s a South Korean action series, Teach You a Lesson, to do the honours. Based on Chae Yong-taek and Han Ga-ram’s Naver webtoon, the intense drama series revolves around the Educational Rights Protection Bureau (ERPB), a state-sanctioned organisation tasked with stopping rampant school violence, reforming delinquent students, and restoring teacher authority through unconventional tactics.

Teach You a Lesson takes place in a society where South Korean schools are suffering incredibly from the collapse of teachers’ authority, as students are protected by youth legislation despite committing serious offences. The series follows ERPB as the agency sends its hardened officials, led by Hwa-jin, to various schools that have been rotting from within due to the questionable upper hand given to students and parents.