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

It’s a busy weekend on Netflix, with new series premieres, timely specials, and a few returning favorites landing in the catalog. From historical action and global thrillers to animated adventures and a behind-the-scenes fashion docuseries, there’s plenty to line up for a quick binge or a slow, steady watch.

Below you’ll find ten picks drawn from this week’s drop schedules and recent arrivals, laid out with what each project is about, who stars, and who’s behind the camera. The newest releases lead the list, followed by notable originals and a key library addition to round out your queue.

‘Kurukshetra’ (2025–)

This Hindi-language animated series reimagines the 18-day war from the ‘Mahabharata’, telling the story through multiple warriors’ perspectives while exploring themes of duty, honor, and moral conflict. The voice cast includes Vinod Sharma, Sahil Vaid, and Saumya Daan as the show stages the epic’s major battles and pivotal courtroom-like confrontations.

Created by Anu Sikka, ‘Kurukshetra’ is positioned as a large-scale mythology project with a serialized approach to the characters’ rivalries and alliances. Episodes trace key arcs from the source text, using animation to visualize strategy, divine weapons, and shifting loyalties across the battlefield.

‘Old Money’ (2025–)

Set among Istanbul’s elite, ‘Old Money’ follows Nihal as her privileged life collides with a self-made tycoon whose ambition—financial and romantic—disrupts the city’s entrenched power balance. The ensemble features Aslı Enver, Engin Akyürek, and Serkan Altunorak in a story that mixes corporate maneuvering with social-class tensions.

Created by Meriç Acemi, the series blends romantic drama and boardroom intrigue while charting how “old guard” wealth fends off—or partners with—aggressive new money. The production frames Istanbul’s high society as both setting and character, with power plays unfolding in offices, mansions, and media glare.

‘The Resurrected’ (2025–)

This Taiwanese thriller follows two grieving mothers who resurrect a scam ringleader to help avenge their kidnapped daughters, only to uncover painful truths that complicate their plan. Shu Qi, Lee Sinje, and Fu Meng-po lead the cast as the show balances supernatural elements with a crime-driven mystery.

Directed by Chao-jen Hsu and Leste Chen, and written by Shen Yang, Yi Shuai-jie, and Luo Hsiao-rui, ‘The Resurrected’ builds its revenge narrative around consequences and shifting motives. The series was showcased in Busan’s On Screen section ahead of release, signaling its blend of genre stylings and character-focused storytelling.

‘Boots’ (2025–)

‘Boots’ centers on a bullied teenager who impulsively enlists in the U.S. Marine Corps and discovers purpose and camaraderie during recruit training. Miles Heizer stars with Max Parker and Vera Farmiga as the series charts friendships, identity, and the pressures of military life.

Created by Andy Parker, the show is a coming-of-age military drama that uses the crucible of boot camp to frame personal growth and unit cohesion. Episodes follow the rhythms of training, mentorship, and setbacks while tracking the lead’s shifting sense of self inside a high-stakes environment.

‘Victoria Beckham’ (2025)

This limited docuseries steps inside Victoria Beckham’s London atelier as she prepares for Paris Fashion Week, opening up about her life and the day-to-day of her fashion and beauty businesses. Appearances include Tom Ford, Roland Mouret, Anna Wintour, Eva Longoria, and David Beckham.

Produced with access to fittings, show prep, and brand operations, the series follows Beckham’s creative process and professional challenges among her teams. The episodes function as a studio-floor chronicle, tracing concept-to-runway decisions and collaboration with seasoned industry voices.

‘Néro the Assassin’ (2025–)

Set in France in 1504, ‘Néro the Assassin’ follows a ruthless killer who goes on the run with his estranged daughter to shield her from enemies and darker forces. Pio Marmaï, Alice Isaaz, and Olivier Gourmet headline the period action drama as it moves across a Renaissance backdrop of court politics and hired blades.

Created by Jean-Patrick Benes, Martin Douaire, and Allan Mauduit, the series positions its father-daughter dynamic at the center of a chase narrative. Production emphasizes historical settings and clandestine networks, while the storyline interweaves survival choices with the era’s power struggles.

‘Is It Cake? Halloween’ (2025)

A seasonal special from the baking-competition format, ‘Is It Cake? Halloween’ brings host Mikey Day back to preside over hyper-realistic confections designed to fool celebrity judges. The challenges are built around spooky themes, props, and trick-or-treat motifs as cake artists aim to stump the panel.

Produced by Alfred Street Industries, the special retains the flagship show’s reveal-driven structure, adapted for one-off, Halloween-themed set pieces. Contestants craft decoys and edible replicas under time pressure, while the judging emphasizes visual deception and technique.

‘Nurse Jackie’ (2009–2015)

‘Nurse Jackie’ centers on ER nurse Jackie Peyton, who balances high-pressure hospital work with an addiction she struggles to manage. Edie Falco leads the ensemble with Merritt Wever and Paul Schulze, and the series traces how personal choices reverberate through family and workplace dynamics.

Created by Liz Brixius, Evan Dunsky, and Linda Wallem, the multi-season medical dramedy blends clinical cases with character arcs for doctors, nurses, and patients. The complete run arrives together, allowing a start-to-finish view of its shifts in staff relationships, hospital politics, and Jackie’s efforts to keep her life intact.

‘Dr. Seuss’s Horton!’ (2025–)

Based on the world of Dr. Seuss, ‘Dr. Seuss’s Horton!’ follows Horton and his bird friend Samson as they leap into mini-rescues across the jungle. The voice cast includes Ethan Monaghan, Max Mittelman, and Kitana Turnbull in an episodic format built for families and younger viewers.

Produced by Brown Bag Films, the series uses Seussian language and design cues while emphasizing problem-solving and teamwork. Short adventures focus on gentle lessons and jungle-scale help missions, with characters and settings that draw directly from the author’s imaginative canon.

‘Genie, Make a Wish’ (2025)

This fantasy rom-com reunites Kim Woo-bin and Bae Suzy as a mischievous genie reenters the modern world after a millennium and crosses paths with a woman who cannot feel emotions. Ahn Eun-jin also features as the story blends magic-tinged encounters with a contemporary romance setup.

Written by Kim Eun-sook, ‘Genie, Make a Wish’ arrives with a high-profile creative team and cast known from prior collaborations. The series frames its premise around emotional awakening and fate-tinged meetings, using urban settings and folklore rules to structure its episodic conflicts.

Share your weekend picks—and any hidden gems you’ve found on Netflix—in the comments!