Here Are the Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on Netflix, Including ‘The Bad Guys: Breaking In’

Looking for something new to watch? This week, Netflix is adding a wide variety of content, including brand-new shows, returning favorites, international series, reality competitions, and some exciting acquired titles. You’ll find everything from historical dramas and animated adventures to suspenseful thrillers and sci-fi stories, plus a satirical look at the music industry and a high-stakes reality competition focused on strategy and eliminations. Here are ten recommendations – with details on the creators, cast, and plot – to help you get started. With shows coming from all over the world and spanning many genres, you’re sure to find something perfect for a weekend binge.

‘My Sister’s Husband’ (2025)

This series is a compelling family drama about a marriage that begins to fall apart when the husband becomes fixated on his younger sister-in-law, who moves in with them. Starring Deva Mahenra, Tatjana Saphira, and Nicole Parham, the show explores how secrets and shifting allegiances create tension within a single family. As boundaries are crossed and bad decisions pile up, trust breaks down, and each character faces increasingly serious consequences.

‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ (2023– )

Inspired by the popular K-drama, this competition challenges 456 players in a real-life game where they compete for a huge cash prize. Created by Studio Lambert and The Garden, the show focuses on players using strategy and forming alliances while facing intense challenges and eliminations. Each season introduces new twists designed for real people, not actors, and combines mental challenges with large-scale, impressive sets.

‘Minx’ (2022–2023)

This 1970s-set comedy, created by Ellen Rapoport, centers on Joyce, a passionate feminist, and Doug, a savvy publisher, as they start a magazine featuring erotic content for women. Starring Ophelia Lovibond and Jake Johnson, with support from Jessica Lowe and Oscar Montoya, the show uses a single-camera setup for each half-hour episode. It explores the challenges of navigating workplace dynamics, the media industry, and how personal goals clash with professional pressures.

‘Heweliusz’ (2025– )

This Polish miniseries tells the dramatic story of the 1993 ferry disaster involving the MS Jan Heweliusz in the Baltic Sea, and the subsequent investigation. Directed by Jan Holoubek and written by Kasper Bajon, the series stars Magdalena Różczka, Borys Szyc, and Michał Żurawski. It carefully recreates the world of maritime operations and rescue teams at the time, and shows the impact of the tragedy through the eyes of those involved – including officials, the ship’s crew, and the families of the victims.

‘Just Alice’ (2025)

Alicia leads a dangerous double life, secretly married to both a famous writer and a former priest, and struggles to keep her deception hidden. The Colombian series, featuring Verónica Orozco, Sebastián Carvajal, and Michel Brown, is filled with mistaken identities and increasing tension as romance and family drama collide. Expect a quick-moving story with plenty of unexpected turns.

‘Soulmates’ (2020)

This series presents a future where a test matches you with your perfect partner, and each episode explores what happens next. Created by William Bridges and Brett Goldstein, it features a changing cast – including stars like Sarah Snook and Kingsley Ben-Adir – and a new team of writers and directors for each chapter, giving every episode a unique style. The stories delve into questions of free will, fate, and morality using imaginative, thought-provoking situations.

‘The Bad Guys: Breaking In’ (2025– )

This animated prequel to ‘The Bad Guys’ shows how Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Mr. Shark, Mr. Piranha, and Ms. Tarantula first teamed up and pulled off their early heists. The voice cast includes Michael Godere, Chris Diamantopoulos, Raul Ceballos, Ezekiel Ajeigbe, and Mallory Low. Bret Haaland and Katherine Nolfi are executive producers of this DreamWorks Animation Television series, which expands on the stories from Aaron Blabey’s books and the 2022 movie by revealing the characters’ origins.

‘Death by Lightning’ (2025– )

This historical series tells the story of President James A. Garfield’s assassination by Charles J. Guiteau and the major political fallout that followed. Michael Shannon stars as Garfield, with Matthew Macfadyen playing Guiteau, and features supporting performances by Nick Offerman and Betty Gilpin. Written by Mike Makowsky and directed by Matt Ross, the show draws from historical accounts of Garfield’s time in office to explore themes of ambition, delusion, and the political landscape of the 19th century.

‘The Vince Staples Show’ (2024– )

Vince Staples stars as a somewhat exaggerated, fictionalized version of himself in this series, which follows his unusual experiences in and around Long Beach. He created the show with Ian Edelman and Maurice Williams, and it’s known for its dry wit, social commentary, and unexpected shifts in mood. The series also features Andrea Ellsworth, Vanessa Bell Calloway, and Watts Homie Quan. Each episode is short, visually stylish, and moves quickly from one scene to the next.

‘As You Stood By’ (2025– )

This gripping Korean thriller centers on two women, both haunted by past trauma, who team up to escape a dangerous and controlling marriage. Their carefully laid plans take an unexpected turn, throwing everything into chaos. Adapted from Hideo Okuda’s novel ‘Naomi to Kanako,’ the film is written by Kim Hyo-jeong and directed by Lee Jeong-rim, starring Jeon So-nee, Lee Yoo-mi, Jang Seung-jo, and Lee Moo-saeng. The story explores the complexities of female friendship, the will to survive, and the difficult choices people make when pushed to their limits.

Tell us what you’re pressing play on first—and why—in the comments.

2025-11-08 03:48