Here Are the Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on Netflix, Including ‘The Witcher’
Looking for fresh picks for the weekend? Here are ten new and newly arriving series landing between Thursday and Friday that you can dive into right now, ranging from fantasy epics and crime dramas to music docs and global competition shows. Each entry below includes what it’s about, who’s involved, and when it hits so you can plan your queue for maximum couch time.
‘Rhythm + Flow France’ (2022–)
France’s hip-hop competition returns with MCs writing, freestyling, and battling for a career-making prize in front of star judges drawn from the francophone rap scene. Across seasons, judges have included names like Niska, SCH, and Shay, with recent editions featuring high-profile guests. The format blends city-hopping auditions, studio sessions, and live performance challenges that spotlight regional styles. New episodes arrive Friday, October 31.
‘Breathless’ (2024–)
This Spanish hospital drama from creator Carlos Montero follows a public-sector medical team navigating life-or-death cases while political efforts to privatize the system turn up ethical heat. The ensemble features Najwa Nimri, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, Blanca Suárez, and Manu Ríos. Season one established a mix of workplace tension, romance, and rivalry, with a follow-up already announced. New episodes land Friday, October 31.
‘The Witcher’ (2019–)
Based on Andrzej Sapkowski’s saga, the new chapter brings Liam Hemsworth as Geralt of Rivia alongside Anya Chalotra’s Yennefer and Freya Allan’s Ciri. This season sees Geralt assemble allies—including Regis, played by Laurence Fishburne—in a push to rescue Ciri and confront Vilgefortz. Showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich continues to steer the series as it moves toward its planned conclusion. The latest installment arrives Thursday, October 30.
‘Amsterdam Empire’ (2025–)
Set in the Dutch cannabis underworld, this crime drama tracks Jack van Doorn and his wife Betty as a personal betrayal triggers a brutal power struggle over their coffeeshop empire, The Jackal. Famke Janssen stars with Jacob Derwig and Elise Schaap, and the series is created by Nico Moolenaar, Bart Uytdenhouwen, and Piet Matthys. Expect a blend of nightlife glamor and grim underworld maneuvering. It arrives Thursday, October 30.
‘Son of a Donkey’ (2025–)
Created by and starring Theodore and Nathan Saidden, this Australian comedy follows Theo scrambling to reclaim his impounded car while his ailing father launches a desperate search for a kidney. The series expands on the duo’s sketch-comedy roots with new characters and larger set-pieces. Production is anchored in Melbourne with backing from local partners. It premieres Thursday, October 30.
‘Juan Gabriel: I Must, I Can, I Will’ (2025)
This limited docuseries profiles Mexico’s iconic singer-songwriter Alberto Aguilera Valadez through rare archival material and exclusive interviews. The creative team is led by director María José Cuevas with producers Ivonne Gutiérrez and Laura Woldenberg. The series explores his artistic legacy, personal sacrifices, and the divide between public persona and private life. It arrives Thursday, October 30.
‘Rulers of Fortune’ (2025–)
A Brazilian crime drama set in Rio de Janeiro’s gambling scene, the series follows a young upstart rising through the ‘jogo do bicho’ underworld amid betrayals and violent rivalries. The cast features André Lamoglia, rapper-actor Xamã, and Mel Maia, with Heitor Dhalia, Bernardo Barcellos, and Bruno Passeri among the creators. Storylines intertwine with moves toward gambling legalization and foreign criminal interests. New episodes drop Wednesday, October 29.
‘Selling Sunset’ (2019–)
The long-running reality series follows the Oppenheim Group’s agents as they broker ultra-luxury Los Angeles properties while navigating shifting alliances and personal milestones. Created by Adam DiVello, the show’s ensemble has featured Chrishell Stause, Mary Fitzgerald, and the Oppenheim brothers, among others. Episodes mix high-end home tours with office and off-site drama. The latest season installment arrives Wednesday, October 29.
‘Physical: Asia’ (2025–)
This continent-wide strength-and-endurance competition assembles elite athletes from eight countries for escalating trials designed by creator Jang Ho-gi. Coverage and official materials highlight notable participants, including boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, and a team-based format. Episodes emphasize raw athleticism, national pride, and knockout-style eliminations. It begins Tuesday, October 28.
‘Nightmares of Nature’ (2025)
A wildlife series told from the prey’s perspective, it stages survival stories with cinematic storytelling and field cinematography. The narration is led by Maya Hawke. Episodes focus on strategy, tension, and the intricate interplay between predator and prey in diverse habitats. It debuts Tuesday, October 28.
Tell us what you’re queuing up first this weekend—and why—in the comments!