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

If your queue needs something fresh, this weekend’s slate on Netflix brings a mix of brand-new premieres, buzzy licensed arrivals, and a few fan-favorite franchises returning with new seasons or reboots. From sweeping period drama and globe-trotting reality to anime staples and high-concept thrillers, there’s plenty to slot into your downtime.

Below are ten notable picks drawn from this week’s drop schedules. We’ve prioritized the newest arrivals first, then platform originals, and rounded things out with classic or historically important titles making their way to the service. Each entry highlights the premise plus key cast and creatives so you can zero in on what fits your mood.

‘Genie, Make a Wish’ (2025– )

This romance-fantasy reunites Kim Woo-bin and Bae Suzy, centering on a mischievous genie who returns to the modern world and crosses paths with a woman unable to feel emotions. The story blends wish-granting hijinks with an emotional through-line about connection, with Ahn Eun-jin among the principal cast.

From Hwa&Dam Pictures with writing from Kim Eun-sook, the series has been positioned as a marquee Korean title in Netflix’s fall lineup. Promotional materials emphasized the reunion of the leads from ‘Uncontrollably Fond’ and teased a balance of comedy, romance, and magical set-pieces.

‘The New Force’ (2025– )

Set in Stockholm in 1958, this period drama follows the first cohort of female police trainees as a district pilots a groundbreaking inclusion effort. Josefin Asplund, Agnes Rase, and Malin Persson headline as recruits navigating tradition, institutional resistance, and cases that test their resolve.

Created by Patrik Ehrnst and produced by Art & Bob, episodes feature direction by Rojda Sekersöz and others. The show has been billed as Netflix’s first Swedish period police drama, with a production focus on mid-century detail and ensemble character work across the precinct.

‘Old Dog, New Tricks’ (2025)

A Spanish-language comedy about Antón, a rural veterinarian who takes a job at a chic city pet boutique and finds himself hilariously out of depth with urban pet culture. Luis Zahera leads the cast, joined by Lucía Caraballo and Carmen Ruíz, as everyday cases spiral into fish-out-of-water misadventures.

Created by Víctor García León for Alea Media, the mini-series lists writers Germán Aparicio and Ana Boyero among its key contributors. The production blends workplace comedy with slice-of-life stories, with additional appearances from Nuno Gallego and others across the season.

‘Rurouni Kenshin’ (2023– )

Liden Films’ re-adaptation of Nobuhiro Watsuki’s classic manga follows former assassin Himura Kenshin as he wanders Meiji-era Japan wielding a reverse-blade sword under a vow never to kill. Voice leads include Sōma Saitō as Kenshin and Rie Takahashi as Kaoru, with the narrative revisiting foundational arcs from the source.

The creative team includes director Hideyo Yamamoto, series composition by Hideyuki Kurata, character designs by Terumi Nishii, and music by Yū Takami. Subsequent cours expanded the re-telling with updated choreography and design while keeping the original’s character dynamics front and center.

‘Winx Club: The Magic Is Back’ (2025)

A CG reboot of Iginio Straffi’s ‘Winx Club’, the series returns Bloom to Alfea College where she forms the Winx with fellow fairies to confront magical threats across the Magic Dimension. The premise revisits the school-years setup, team-building, and episodic quests that powered the franchise’s global rise.

Produced by Rainbow, the reboot modernizes visuals and music while preserving the core ensemble and lore. Early previews focused on refreshed character models and a back-to-basics arc structure designed to welcome newcomers and longtime fans alike.

‘The Game: You Never Play Alone’ (2025)

This Tamil-language psychological thriller follows a game developer targeted by orchestrated online and real-world attacks after releasing a mysterious title. Shraddha Srinath stars alongside Santhosh Prathap and Chandini Tamilarasan as the conspiracy tightens around the protagonist.

Directed by Rajesh M. Selva, the series sits in Netflix’s slate of Indian originals, leaning into tech-noir elements and stalker-thriller mechanics. Publicity materials emphasize social-engineering set-pieces, a focus on digital footprints, and a puzzle-box structure across its episodes.

‘Dudes’ (2023– )

Known in Spanish as ‘Manes’, this Colombian dramedy centers on a group running a fintech startup while juggling romance, friendship, and workplace power plays. Diego Cadavid and Laura Londoño headline an ensemble that threads office politics with personal crossroads.

Developed as a contemporary riff on the 1996 series ‘Hombres’, the new version lists Mauricio Cruz among directors and Daniel Ayala López and Diego Ayala López among writers. Episodes track the crew’s pivots between boardrooms and Bogotá nightlife, using the startup’s growth as a catalyst for character decisions.

‘Love Is Blind’ (2020– )

The unscripted social experiment asks singles to date and even get engaged sight-unseen from within isolated “pods,” before facing the realities of life together. Hosts Nick and Vanessa Lachey guide the process as couples progress from voice-only conversations to meet-ups, cohabitation, and commitment milestones.

Created by Chris Coelen and produced by Kinetic Content, the franchise has expanded to multiple seasons and international editions while keeping its format intact. Each run features a new cast navigating the same structure, offering fresh dynamics under a consistent production approach.

‘One Piece’ (1999– )

Toei Animation’s long-running adaptation of Eiichirō Oda’s manga charts Monkey D. Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates as they chase the fabled treasure across the Grand Line. The Japanese voice cast features Mayumi Tanaka as Luffy, Kazuya Nakai as Zoro, and Akemi Okamura as Nami, among others in a vast ensemble.

The anime’s production has spanned countless arcs, specials, and films, with the series recognized for world-building that steadily expands its regions, factions, and backstories. Core creative stewardship aligns with Toei’s long-term pipeline for the property, ensuring continuity across major sagas.

‘Interview with the Vampire’ (2022– )

Adapted from Anne Rice’s ‘The Vampire Chronicles’ and developed for television by Rolin Jones, the series frames Louis de Pointe du Lac recounting his life as a vampire and his volatile bond with Lestat de Lioncourt. Jacob Anderson stars as Louis, with Sam Reid as Lestat, Assad Zaman as Armand, and Eric Bogosian as journalist Daniel Molloy.

Produced for AMC Studios with Mark Johnson and Rice’s estate among executive producers, the show is known for richly designed New Orleans and European settings. Over its seasons, supporting turns from Ben Daniels and others deepen the ensemble as the confession expands in scope.

Share your picks for this weekend—and what you’re starting first—in the comments!