Here Are All the TV Shows Coming to Netflix This Week, Including ‘The Bad Guys: Breaking In’

Here’s a friendly, straight-to-the-point guide to the week’s TV arrivals, with quick primers on plots, creators, and key cast so you can decide what to queue up next without any fuss.

‘My Sister’s Husband’ (2025)

A domestic drama, ‘My Sister’s Husband’ follows a wife whose seemingly happy marriage begins to unravel when her college-age sister moves in and captures her husband’s attention. The series stars Deva Mahenra, Tatjana Saphira, and Nicole Parham. Set against contemporary family pressures, it explores jealousy, betrayal, and shifting loyalties. Expect a character-driven story anchored by its trio of leads.

‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ (2023–)

‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ transforms the world of the hit drama into a real-life competition where 456 contestants face strategy-heavy games for a $4.56 million prize. Produced by Studio Lambert and The Garden, it preserves the tension and alliance-building that defined the original phenomenon. The format emphasizes psychological gameplay, social maneuvering, and endurance. It quickly became a global hit upon its debut, drawing massive viewership across dozens of countries.

‘Minx’ (2022–2023)

Set in 1970s Los Angeles, ‘Minx’ follows earnest feminist Joyce as she teams with low-rent publisher Doug to create the first erotic magazine for women. The comedy was created by Ellen Rapoport, with executive producing from Paul Feig, and stars Ophelia Lovibond and Jake Johnson alongside Jessica Lowe and Oscar Montoya. It blends sharp social commentary with workplace hijinks around censorship, financing, and the politics of desire. Across two seasons, it tracks the magazine’s messy rise and the evolving relationships within the staff.

‘Heweliusz’ (2025)

‘Heweliusz’ is a Polish limited series inspired by a catastrophic ferry disaster and an off-duty captain’s pursuit of justice for victims and survivors. The cast includes Magdalena Różczka, Michał Żurawski, and Konrad Eleryk. It weaves personal grief with investigative drama as systemic failures and human errors come to light. Expect a sober, procedural tone grounded in real-world tragedy.

‘Just Alice’ (2025)

In the Colombian dramedy ‘Just Alice’, Alicia secretly marries two men—one a celebrated writer and the other a former priest—while juggling the escalating chaos of a double life. The series stars Verónica Orozco, Sebastián Carvajal, and Michel Brown. Its premise plays romantic farce against questions of identity, faith, and modern love. The ensemble leans into situational comedy and complications that threaten to expose Alicia’s secret.

‘Soulmates’ (2020)

‘Soulmates’ is a science-fiction anthology that imagines a test capable of identifying your perfect partner—and the personal fallout that follows. Created by William Bridges and Brett Goldstein, the series features guest turns from actors like Sarah Snook and Kingsley Ben-Adir across its standalone episodes. Each chapter probes ethics, free will, and the dark corners of compatibility. It ran one season, with intimate, twisty stories that echo near-future cautionary tales.

‘The Bad Guys: Breaking In’ (2025–)

A CG-animated prequel to the hit heist franchise, ‘The Bad Guys: Breaking In’ chronicles how the crew first became the Bad Guys. Voice actors include Michael Godere, Ezekiel Ajeigbe, Raul Ceballos, and Chris Diamantopoulos. The series draws on Aaron Blabey’s bestselling graphic novels and the DreamWorks film world, focusing on early schemes, gadgetry, and team dynamics. Expect fast-paced capers, running gags, and origin-story beats for Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Mr. Shark, Mr. Piranha, and Ms. Tarantula.

‘Death by Lightning’ (2025)

‘Death by Lightning’ dramatizes the rise and assassination of U.S. President James A. Garfield and the unhinged path of his killer, Charles J. Guiteau. Created by Mike Makowsky and directed by Matt Ross, the limited series stars Michael Shannon and Matthew Macfadyen, with Nick Offerman and other notable performers in supporting roles. Executive producers include David Benioff and D. B. Weiss alongside Makowsky and Ross. The adaptation draws from Candice Millard’s acclaimed nonfiction, blending political intrigue, medicine, and 19th-century power struggles.

‘The Vince Staples Show’ (2024–)

‘The Vince Staples Show’ is a surreal, comedic slice of life starring rapper Vince Staples as a heightened version of himself in and around Long Beach. Co-created by Staples with Ian Edelman and Maurice Williams, it features recurring appearances from Andrea Ellsworth and Vanessa Bell Calloway, with guest spots from artists like Rick Ross. The series mixes deadpan humor with satirical misadventures, often blurring lines between fame, family, and low-key crime capers. Kenya Barris executive produces alongside the creators.

‘As You Stood By’ (2025)

A Korean crime-thriller, ‘As You Stood By’ follows two women who plot to escape an abusive marriage through murder—only to face a shocking twist that disrupts everything. It’s written by Kim Hyo-jeong and directed by Lee Jeong-lim, adapted from Hideo Okuda’s novel ‘Naomi and Kanako’. The cast includes Jeon So-nee, Lee You-mi, and Jang Seung-jo. The series blends tense character study with moral ambiguity and escalating cat-and-mouse stakes.

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