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Let’s be honest. Starting a new show can feel like a commitment you are not ready for. Especially when Netflix hits you with ten seasons, 140 episodes, and a fanbase begging you to “just wait till season 3”. Not everyone has the time or energy to deep-dive into a never-ending universe over the weekend.

That is exactly why limited series feel like a breath of fresh air. These are shows with a clear beginning, middle, and end. All wrapped up in a tight package. You do not have to worry about mid-season filler, dragging plotlines, or cliffhangers that haunt you for years. You just hit play and let the story unfold.

Whether you are in the mood for a psychological twist, an emotional gut punch, or a mystery that unfolds across time, there is a limited series that delivers everything in just a handful of episodes. And the best part? You can finish them by Sunday night and still sleep like a responsible adult.

Here are five of the best limited series on Netflix right now that are made for weekend viewing. No strings attached.

Five limited series to binge on Netflix this weekend

Unbelievable (Susannah Grant, Lisa Cholodenko, and Michael Dinner, 2019)

Based on a true story, Unbelievable follows a young woman who reports a rape and is later accused of lying. The show quietly but powerfully explores how the justice system fails victims and how empathy becomes the most powerful tool in an investigation. The performances, especially by Kaitlyn Dever, Merritt Wever, and Toni Collette, are raw and grounded.

The series balances sensitivity with suspense. It is never exploitative and never dramatises trauma for entertainment. Instead, it builds its tension through quiet details and human resilience. With only eight episodes, it is emotional but tightly told. Unbelievable is a story that stays with you long after the credits roll.

Behind Her Eyes (Erik Richter Strand, 2021)

At first, it feels like a standard love triangle. A woman begins an affair with her boss while secretly befriending his wife. But Behind Her Eyes is not what it seems. As the story deepens, it spirals into a haunting psychological thriller with supernatural twists that you will not see coming. It is stylish, slow-burning, and designed to mess with your head.

What makes it perfect for the weekend is its pace. Just six episodes, each one more disorienting than the last. By the time the finale hits, you will be questioning everything you thought you knew about love, identity, and control. It is the kind of show that demands a group chat debrief right after.

Bodies (Marco Kreuzpaintner and Haolu Wang, 2023)

This British sci-fi thriller is one of Netflix’s most ambitious recent shows. It begins with a murder mystery and then repeats the same body, found in four different timelines. A detective in 1890, one in 1941, another in 2023, and one in a dystopian future all investigate the same crime. The result is a gripping puzzle that connects past, present, and future.

Despite its complex structure, Bodies remains engaging and accessible. Each episode reveals new layers, moving between time periods without losing momentum. The mystery deepens, the connections tighten, and by the final episode, everything clicks. It is one of those rare shows that rewards your full attention and fits into one weekend.

All the Light We Cannot See (Shawn Levy, 2023)

Adapted from the bestselling novel, All the Light We Cannot See tells the story of a blind French girl and a German boy during World War II. Their paths cross in a bombed-out town, as both struggle to survive and make sense of a world at war. The series is emotional, visually rich, and filled with quiet moments of hope in the middle of destruction.

It is not a traditional war drama. The show leans more into character than combat, focusing on communication, courage, and the idea that even in darkness, there is light. With just four episodes, it is beautifully digestible and emotionally powerful, the kind of show that gently breaks your heart and then tries to piece it back together.

Eric (Lucy Forbes, 2024)

Benedict Cumberbatch plays a father searching for his missing son in 1980s New York. But Eric is far from a typical crime drama. It mixes grief, guilt, paranoia, and even puppets into a dark and emotionally layered story about loss and madness. Cumberbatch gives one of his best performances yet, manic and impossible to ignore.

What makes Eric so compelling is its unpredictability. It explores childhood trauma, addiction, systemic failures, and love in all its broken forms. The show feels chaotic but never careless, and it lands with the emotional weight of something far bigger than just a missing-person case. Only six episodes, but it leaves a lasting mark.