Here Are the Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on Netflix, Including ‘Parish’
From fresh originals to buzzy returns and true-crime deep dives, Netflix’s latest drops cover espionage, romance, organized crime, diplomacy, and more—perfect for a weekend binge. Here are ten timely picks, pulled from this week’s release lists and recent lineups.
‘The Monster of Florence’ (2025)
This Italian limited series dramatizes the infamous serial-murder case that haunted Tuscany, following rival police units, prosecutors, and journalists as theories and suspects multiply. It’s created by Leonardo Fasoli and Stefano Sollima, with Sollima directing. The cast includes Liliana Bottone, Giacomo Fadda, Francesca Olia, and Valentino Mannias. Expect a procedural look at the investigation’s missteps and conspiracies.
‘Mob War: Philadelphia vs. The Mafia’ (2025)
A three-part docuseries revisiting the violent 1990s power struggle inside Philadelphia’s La Cosa Nostra. It assembles archival footage, new interviews, and law-enforcement perspectives to reconstruct the feud linked to figures such as Joey Merlino and John Stanfa. Documentary veteran Raissa Botterman guides the project. Principals appear as themselves to recount street-level warfare and shifting alliances.
‘Nobody Wants This’ (2024– )
Created by Erin Foster, this comedy follows outspoken agnostic Joanne and progressive Rabbi Noah navigating an unlikely relationship. Kristen Bell and Adam Brody lead, with Justine Lupe and Timothy Simons in the ensemble. New episodes welcome additional cast including Leighton Meester. Jenni Konner and Bruce Eric Kaplan steer the showrunning alongside Foster.
‘Parish’ (2024)
Giancarlo Esposito stars as Gray Parish, a former getaway driver pulled back into crime after a family crisis in New Orleans. Developed for TV by Danny Brocklehurst and based on his BBC series ‘The Driver’, it features Zackary Momoh, Paula Malcomson, Skeet Ulrich, Arica Himmel, and Dax Rey. Episodes are directed by Sunu Gonera, Laura Belsey, and Ernest R. Dickerson. Esposito also serves as executive producer.
‘Splinter Cell: Deathwatch’ (2025–)
An animated espionage thriller built on Tom Clancy’s ‘Splinter Cell’, following veteran operative Sam Fisher mentoring a younger agent amid a global threat. Derek Kolstad develops the series; Guillaume Dousse leads direction. Voices include Liev Schreiber, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Janet Varney, and Joel Oulette, with music by Danny Bensi and Saunder Jurriaans. Produced by Ubisoft Film & Television.
‘No One Saw Us Leave’ (2025–)
Inspired by real events in Mexico, this drama centers on a mother whose husband disappears with their children, drawing her into a battle shaped by class, influence, and the legal system. Created by María Camila Arias, with episodes by Lucía Puenzo and Nicolás Puenzo. The cast features Tessa Ía, Emiliano Zurita, Juan Manuel Bernal, Karina Gidi, and Flavio Medina. It frames custody and truth as a high-stakes power struggle.
‘The Diplomat’ (2023–)
Debora Cahn’s political drama follows career diplomat Kate Wyler after she’s abruptly appointed U.S. ambassador to the U.K. Keri Russell leads with Rufus Sewell and a strong supporting ensemble including David Gyasi, Ali Ahn, Ato Essandoh, and Rory Kinnear. Episodes are directed by filmmakers such as Simon Cellan Jones and Alex Graves. It blends crisis management with the pressures of public service and marriage.
‘Turn of the Tide’ (2023–)
A Portuguese crime saga set in the Azores, it begins when a cocaine-laden boat sinks off the coast, tempting local friends into dangerous choices. Created by Augusto de Fraga and led by José Condessa, Helena Caldeira, Rodrigo Tomás, and André Leitão. The series draws on notorious events from the village of Rabo de Peixe. Island life, cartel pressure, and local politics collide across the season.
‘Romantics Anonymous’ (2025–)
A Japanese–South Korean reimagining of the French favorite, this gentle workplace romance pairs a gifted but shy chocolatier with a shop owner who struggles with touch. Directed by Sho Tsukikawa, with writing that includes Yoshikazu Okada. Stars Shun Oguri and Han Hyo-joo, with Yuri Nakamura in a key role. Confectionery craft and anxiety-aware storytelling drive the series’ charm.
‘Starting 5’ (2024–)
A basketball docuseries following top NBA players through the grind of a season—practice, travel, recovery, and playoff pushes. Featured names include Kevin Durant, Jaylen Brown, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, with coaches and family shaping their routines. Structured around parallel arcs, it weaves game footage with candid off-court access. Strategy, recovery, and leadership anchor each episode.
Got a favorite from this week’s lineup—or one we should add next time? Share your picks in the comments!