3 Best Netflix Shows To Watch This Weekend (Mar 6–8, 2026)

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Published Mar 6, 2026, 3:20 PM EST

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The 3 best Netflix shows to watch this weekend, March 6–8, 2026, include brand new releases across a variety of genres. From a historical nature documentary to a true crime series and a steamy dark comedy, these are the top 3 Netflix shows everyone will be watching this weekend.

The Dinosaurs

The Dinosaurs is a brand-new historical nature docuseries streaming now on Netflix. Featuring four total episodes, all between 44 and 48 minutes each, this series is perfect for a one-night weekend binge. Released on Friday, March 6, 2026, The Dinosaurs offers a comprehensive yet entertaining depiction of the rise and fall of the dinosaur dynasty that ruled the Earth for millions of years.

One of the most appealing aspects of The Dinosaurs is that it is narrated by Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman and produced by Steven Spielberg. The Dinosaurs also debuted to a rare perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score, indicating that it's definitely worth watching. If you enjoy nature documentaries about ancient animals like Apple TV's Prehistoric Planet, then consider The Dinosaurs a must-watch new series on Netflix this weekend, March 6–8. 2026.

The TikTok Killer

Another binge-worthy new Netflix series worth checking out this weekend is the 2-part true crime documentary The TikTok Killer, or El Asesino de TikTok, which was just released on Friday, March 6, 2026. The TikTok Killer is a recently added Netflix limited series that consists of only two episodes, which is interesting since together they only have a total runtime of 93 minutes, a typical length of a feature film.

Regardless, The TikTok Killer is a new Netflix series to watch this weekend on Netflix that is perfect for true crime fans. The Spanish crime documentary follows the disappearance of a 42-year-old woman named Esther Estepa, who suddenly vanished in Spain without a trace. Esther's family uncovers the dark past of a seemingly friendly TikToker who is living proof that online personas and social media influencers are sometimes not who they appear to be, and cannot be trusted.

Vladimir

The best new show to watch on Netflix this weekend is Vladimir, which is already the #2 most-watched show on Netflix in the U.S. and worldwide following its premiere on Thursday, March 5, 2026. The series is based on a popular novel of the same name, which follows a professor losing her lust for life and her messy entanglement with her coworker, which quickly becomes an obsessive and toxic affair.

Vladimir stars Rachel Weisz, Leo Woodall, John Slattery, and more in this steamy romance with dark comedic elements. The series is quite bingeable and easy to finish over the course of a weekend, or even one day, consisting of 8 episodes, all 32 minutes or less. Vladimir received mostly positive reviews from critics, earning a Rotten Tomatoes critic score of 66% and an audience score of 76%.

Part of what makes Vladimir the best show to watch on Netflix this weekend, March 6–8, 2026, is the intriguing story that features a breaking of the fourth wall component, much like the acclaimed series Fleabag and House of Cards. The story also dives into themes of finding purpose in life, especially after being deceived and cheated on, and taking power of one's own circumstances, which can sometimes go completely off the rails. These qualities and more make Vladimir the best series to watch on Netflix right now.