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3 Addictive Netflix Series to Binge This Weekend (Aug 8-9)
The eyes of the world are currently on the theater. Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which debuted last weekend, has followed in the footsteps of another Tom Holland movie, Christopher Nolan‘s epic adaptation of Homer‘s The Odyssey, in smashing box office records. Brand New Day has earned the biggest opening weekend in domestic cinema history, edging past the $357 million earned by Avengers: Endgame to take top spot. It has also already surpassed the billion-dollar mark in almost record speed and is looking to make even more history this weekend. But what if you’ve already watched Brand New Day? What should you binge this weekend? To help you decide, here’s a list of three shows you should binge-watch on Netflix.
For more recommendations, check out our list of the best shows and movies on Netflix.
Disclaimer: These titles are available on US Netflix.
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‘My Life With the Walter Boys’ (2023–Present)
Rotten Tomatoes: 56% | IMDb: 6.8/10
Of the many shows returning to streaming this weekend, the most enticing on Netflix is the perfect YA replacement for the recent Paramount+ smash Dutton Ranch. My Life With the Walter Boys, often likened to Prime Video’s The Summer I Turned Pretty, follows Jackie (Nikki Rodriguez) as she finds herself stuck in a tricky love triangle with brothers Cole (Noah LaLonde) and Alex Walter (Ashby Gentry).
The first season of My Life With the Walter Boys was one of Netflix’s best sleeper hits of 2023, with Season 2 propelled to new heights thanks to better exposure. With the series going from strength to strength, this third season is set to be the most unmissable yet, as more indulgent drama unfolds in rural Colorado. The series has already been renewed for a fourth installment.
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‘Alley Cats’ (2026)
Fans of adult animation are in for a treat this weekend, as British comedic favorite Ricky Gervais finally returns with his latest Netflix project. Alley Cats, produced by Blink Industries, follows an irreverent group of feral cats as they deal with the trials and tribulations of their difficult lives, causing mayhem and fighting back in a human world.
Gervais has never been one to hide from his own musings on modern society, and this isn’t expected to be any different. The likes of Diane Morgan, Tom Basden, Andrew Brooke, and Kerry Godliman all lend their voices alongside Gervais in the series, which is already expected to be one of the late-summer gems in the Netflix library. For some thought-provoking humor this weekend, don’t miss Alley Cats.
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‘You’ (2018–2025)
Rotten Tomatoes: 89% | IMDb: 7.6/10
If you’re looking for an already established Netflix smash hit this weekend, then look no further than one of the biggest shows of 2025: You. Based on Caroline Kepnes’ novel series, the series follows charismatic serial killer Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley) as he inserts himself seamlessly into the lives of women who capture his intense attention.
Utterly gripping and easily binge-watched, this thrilling dark romance has long been heralded as a favorite of many Netflix subscribers, and now that it has come to an end after seven years, it’s ready and waiting to be discovered in its entirety by those few yet to fall under its spell. It might not be perfect, but You is so addictive that you’ll find yourself forgiving glaring plot holes in the name of must-watch drama.
- Release Date
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2018 – 2025-00-00
- Directors
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Marcos Siega, Lee Toland Krieger, Cherie Nowlan, DeMane Davis, Kellie Cyrus, Marta Cunningham, Martha Mitchell, Victoria Mahoney, Erin Feeley
- Writers
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Justin W. Lo
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