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

A fresh wave of series just landed, so building a weekend lineup is easy. From new seasons and spin offs to returning favorites, this roundup focuses on titles that arrived recently and that cover different tastes, including romance, mystery, family friendly stories, and time hopping adventures.

The selections are organized with the newest arrivals first, then Netflix originals where that applies, followed by acclaimed classics that keep drawing viewers. Each entry shares a quick story setup plus key cast and creator details so you can press play without guessing.

‘Love Is Blind: UK’ (2024)

This edition of the dating experiment introduces British singles who form connections in the pods before ever seeing one another. Couples who decide to get engaged then meet face to face and move through cohabitation and wedding planning, with the process designed to test whether those early bonds can stand up to everyday life.

The UK version is hosted by Emma Willis and Matt Willis, who guide participants from first conversations to the altar and into the reunion stage. Production follows the global format with filming in UK locations and a cast drawn from across the country, bringing regional voices and local culture to a familiar relationship timeline.

‘My Life with the Walter Boys’ (2023)

After a devastating loss, New York teen Jackie Howard moves to rural Colorado and settles into the big and lively Walter household. The story follows Jackie as she adjusts to small town routines and finds herself between brothers Cole and Alex, a dynamic that powers the series through school life, ranch chores, and first love turns.

The adaptation of Ali Novak’s novel stars Nikki Rodriguez as Jackie with Noah LaLonde and Ashby Gentry as Cole and Alex. Sarah Rafferty and Marc Blucas appear as Katherine and George Walter, rounding out the ensemble. Developed for Netflix by Melanie Halsall, the show brings the spirit of the book to screen with episode arcs built around family bonds and coming of age choices.

‘Fatal Seduction’ (2023)

A professor enters a passionate affair that quickly entangles her in a murder case, pulling suspicion toward those closest to her. The narrative shifts across timelines and interrogations as hidden motives surface, linking romance, betrayal, and crime in present day Cape Town.

Kgomotso Christopher leads the series with Prince Grootboom and Thapelo Mokoena in central roles that drive both the investigation and the relationship at the heart of the story. Produced by Quizzical Pictures, the show uses coastal settings and sharp interiors to frame a modern noir look, with episodes structured around reveals that connect domestic tension and legal stakes.

‘Sullivan’s Crossing’ (2023)

A successful neurosurgeon returns to her coastal hometown and reconnects with her estranged father, who runs a rustic campground called Sullivan’s Crossing. The drama explores second chance careers and complicated family ties, while a guarded newcomer becomes an ally and potential love interest.

Morgan Kohan stars as Maggie Sullivan with Scott Patterson as Sully and Chad Michael Murray as Cal Jones. Based on Robyn Carr’s novels, the series was developed for television by Roma Roth, who also produced ‘Virgin River’. Filming uses Nova Scotia scenery and a small town ensemble to build community centered storytelling across the season.

‘CoComelon Lane’ (2023)

This preschool spinoff shifts from music video compilations to story driven episodes that follow JJ and friends through everyday adventures. Plots focus on moments like first sleepovers, learning to ride, and helping neighbors, with gentle problem solving and repetition built for young viewers.

Produced by Moonbug Entertainment for Netflix, ‘CoComelon Lane’ features bright CG animation and clear dialogue designed for early learners. The familiar neighborhood ensemble returns with consistent voice performances, and each episode offers a complete slice of life story that families can watch in any order.

‘Quantum Leap’ (2022)

Set in the world of the original series, ‘Quantum Leap’ follows physicist Ben Song after he reactivates the project and becomes unstuck in time. Each leap places Ben in a different life where he must fix a problem to move on, while the present day team works to understand his mission and bring him home.

Raymond Lee stars as Ben with Caitlin Bassett as Addison, who appears via a holographic link to guide him through each situation. The headquarters ensemble includes Ernie Hudson, Mason Alexander Park, and Nanrisa Lee. Developed by Steven Lilien and Bryan Wynbrandt, the revival honors the concept created by Donald P Bellisario with period settings and music cues that ground every leap.

‘Titans: The Rise of Wall Street’ (2022)

This docuseries traces how American finance evolved from early trading to modern global power. Episodes cover the rise of investment banks and asset managers and examine boom and bust cycles, regulatory waves, and the technologies that reshaped trading and culture on the floor.

The production blends archival footage with interviews from historians, journalists, and former industry insiders to explain how choices made in lower Manhattan can ripple worldwide. A chapter based structure highlights institutions and turning points, creating a concise history of markets that remains accessible to newcomers.

‘Fisk’ (2021)

‘Helen Tudor Fisk’ is a contracts lawyer who starts over after personal and professional upheaval and lands in a small suburban firm that handles wills and probate. Cases involve family disputes and estate mix ups, with episodes built on precise office details and the awkward realities of dealing with grief and paperwork.

Kitty Flanagan leads as Helen with Marty Sheargold as partner Ray Gruber and Julia Zemiro as Roz Gruber, while Aaron Chen appears as all purpose staffer George. Created by Kitty Flanagan with Penny Flanagan and produced for Australian broadcaster ABC before reaching Netflix, the series uses tight half hour stories that are easy to sample and continue.

‘Outlander’ (2014)

A World War II nurse is transported to eighteenth century Scotland and becomes entwined with the Jacobite struggle and the life of a Highland warrior. The series adapts Diana Gabaldon’s novels and blends historical detail with time travel as the central relationship faces war and political intrigue.

Caitríona Balfe and Sam Heughan star as Claire and Jamie with Tobias Menzies in key dual roles that frame the show’s past and present threads. Developed by Ronald D Moore and produced by Sony Pictures Television, the production uses extensive location work in Scotland to create castles, moors, and period towns that match the scope of the books.

‘Extant’ (2014)

An astronaut returns from a solo mission and discovers she is mysteriously pregnant, drawing her family into a larger conspiracy. The story connects a robotics project at home with secret programs tied to space exploration, creating a science thriller that centers on the impact of the mission.

‘Extant’ stars Halle Berry as Molly Woods with Goran Višnjić as engineer John Woods and Pierce Gagnon as Ethan. Created by Mickey Fisher and produced by Amblin Television with Steven Spielberg as executive producer, the ensemble also includes Camryn Manheim, Grace Gummer, and Hiroyuki Sanada, and the production combines lab builds and mission footage to present a near future world.

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