Here Are the Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on Netflix, Including ‘Alice in Borderland’

A fresh batch of series just landed on Netflix this week, spanning prestige period drama, twisty thrillers, reality sleuthing, international hits, and family-friendly picks. Everything below is new to the service between Monday and Sunday, so you can jump in right away and still feel caught up.

We prioritized the latest arrivals first, then leaned toward Netflix originals, with one fan-favorite classic making a timely return. Each pick includes the essentials—what it’s about, who’s in it, and who’s behind it—so you can lock in your weekend queue without the guesswork.

‘Ángela’ (2024)

This limited drama follows a woman whose carefully curated domestic life begins to fracture after unsettling discoveries about her spouse, pulling her into choices that test loyalty, self-preservation, and the lines she’s willing to cross. The story focuses on psychological tension inside the home, with timelines and confidants that may not be as reliable as they first appear.

Built as a character-driven mystery, the series uses a tight ensemble to chart one woman’s attempt to regain control as secrets surface. Its arrival on Friday sets it up perfectly for a weekend binge, with an emphasis on escalating stakes and a final reckoning.

‘House of Guinness’ (2025)

Set in Dublin in 1868, ‘House of Guinness’ begins with the death of Sir Benjamin Guinness and follows his four children as they wrestle with inheritance, ambition, and the future of the family brewery. The main cast features Anthony Boyle, Louis Partridge, and Emily Fairn in a story that moves between household politics and city power plays.

The series is created by Steven Knight and developed from an idea by executive producer Ivana Lowell, a descendant of the Guinness family. It blends dramatized family history with the social and political undercurrents of the era, tracking how decisions inside a powerful dynasty ripple outward through business and civic life.

‘Wayward’ (2025)

In this limited thriller, a small-town police officer grows suspicious of a school for troubled teens and its intensely charismatic founder. As questions pile up, interviews, paper trails, and witness accounts reveal a layered web of control and manipulation. Mae Martin leads the cast, joined by Toni Collette and Sarah Gadon.

Created by Mae Martin, the show pairs procedural momentum with a slow burn about institutional oversight and coercive environments. Each episode peels back another layer at the school, tightening the case against those in charge while complicating the personal risks for the investigator.

‘Alice in Borderland’ (2020– )

This live-action adaptation of Haro Aso’s manga drops players into a deserted, parallel Tokyo where lethal games—coded by playing cards—dictate survival. Kento Yamazaki stars as Arisu opposite Tao Tsuchiya’s Usagi, with ensemble turns from Nijirō Murakami, Aya Asahina, Dori Sakurada, and Ayaka Miyoshi.

Directed by Shinsuke Sato with scripts by Yoshiki Watabe, Yasuko Kuramitsu, and Sato, and produced by Robot Communications, the series is known for elaborate set-pieces and puzzle-box game design. Each suit signals a different kind of challenge, and the increasing difficulty drives a relentless, high-concept narrative.

‘Crime Scene Zero’ (2025)

A reality competition built around closed-loop mysteries, ‘Crime Scene Zero’ has players rotating through detective and suspect roles to piece together each case. Jang Jin, Park Ji-yoon, and Jang Dong-min guide teams through evidence drops, timed interrogations, and reconstructed timelines as they test theories and alibis.

Created by Yun Hyun-joon and Hwang Seul-woo, the format emphasizes logic, observation, and social deduction. Each episode is structured so viewers can track the procedure step by step and try to solve the puzzle before the final reveal.

‘The Guest’ (2025)

This four-part British thriller charts a toxic bond that forms between a wealthy woman and a young staffer, escalating as secrets surface and loyalties fracture. Gabrielle Creevy and Eve Myles headline a story set inside upscale domestic and workplace spaces where power imbalances drive the suspense.

Created and written by Matthew Barry and directed by Ashley Way, the miniseries comes from Quay Street Productions, with executive producers including Barry, Rebecca Ferguson, Nick Andrews, Davina Earl, and Nicola Shindler. The compact run makes it an easy, edge-of-your-seat weekend watch.

‘Blippi’s Job Show’ (2025)

A preschool series that turns real workplaces into kid-size adventures, ‘Blippi’s Job Show’ follows Blippi and co-host Meekah as they explore hangars, animal habitats, garages, and more. Along the way, they meet professionals who demonstrate tools and tasks step by step and introduce job vocabulary in a friendly, hands-on way.

Produced by Moonbug Entertainment, the series features Clayton Grimm as Blippi and Cashaé Monya as Meekah. Episodes are designed around curiosity-led walk-throughs and age-appropriate demonstrations, highlighting how people collaborate safely and responsibly across different careers.

‘Spartacus’ (2010–2013)

The swords-and-sandals epic tracks the Thracian gladiator from the ludus to open rebellion against Rome. Across its run, the cast includes Andy Whitfield and later Liam McIntyre as Spartacus, with Lucy Lawless, Manu Bennett, Peter Mensah, John Hannah, and Viva Bianca in pivotal roles.

Created by Steven S. DeKnight and produced in New Zealand, the franchise encompasses the prequel ‘Spartacus: Gods of the Arena’ and the sequel seasons ‘Vengeance’ and ‘War of the Damned’. It blends arena combat and political scheming with serialized alliances and betrayals inside the uprising.

‘Black Rabbit’ (2025)

This limited series follows New York restaurateur Jake Friedken and his brother Vince as old debts and criminal entanglements collide with the city’s nightlife world. Jude Law plays Jake and Jason Bateman plays Vince, with Odessa Young, Cleopatra Coleman, Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, Troy Kotsur, Abbey Lee, and Dagmara Dominczyk in supporting roles.

Co-created by Zach Baylin and Kate Susman, the series lists Jason Bateman as an executive producer and director of the opening episodes, with Laura Linney, Ben Semanoff, and Justin Kurzel directing subsequent chapters. The story unfolds in and around a Manhattan restaurant and VIP lounge as escalating threats close in.

‘Haunted Hotel’ (2025)

An adult animated horror-comedy about a single mother running a hotel that’s literally haunted, ‘Haunted Hotel’ pairs her with an estranged brother who returns as a ghost. The voice cast features Will Forte, Eliza Coupe, Skyler Gisondo, Natalie Palamides, and Jimmi Simpson.

Created by Matt Roller for Netflix Animation with Titmouse, the series lists executive producers including Roller, Dan Harmon, Chris McKenna, Steve Levy, Erica Hayes (supervising director), Chris Prynoski, Shannon Prynoski, Antonio Canobbio, and Ben Kalina. Serialized encounters and “house rules” for the resident spirits power the show’s supernatural workplace antics.

Share your picks—what are you streaming first this weekend on Netflix?