3 Netflix Shows To Watch This Weekend (#1 Has A Star-Studded Cast)

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Published May 29, 2026, 2:36 PM EDT

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The three best shows to watch on Netflix this weekend, May 29–31, 2026, include brand new releases that are dominating on streaming charts right now. While one of these series is a 4-part sports documentary about one of the greatest athletes on the planet, the other two are both viral Netflix shows returning for their highly anticipated second seasons and are perfect for an easy weekend binge.

While the Duffer Brothers' new sci-fi adventure series The Boroughs continues to be Netflix's most-watched show heading into a second consecutive weekend, these three new series all hope to break into the streamer's Top 3 global rankings over the next few days. Other notable streaming hits include the heist thriller Nemesis, which remains the #3 most-watched Netflix show right now, and the K-drama superhero series The Wonderfools, which earned a perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score.

Rafa

Rafa is bound to be a popular streaming option this weekend following its world premiere on Friday, May 29. Featuring unprecedented access to one of the greatest tennis players of all time, Rafael Nadal, Rafa reveals never-before-seen footage and details about the personal and professional life of the worldwide superstar. Rafa consists of just four episodes, making it ideal for a quick one-night binge.

Rafa arrives on Netflix in the thick of the annual French Open tennis tournament held at the Roland Garros complex in Paris, France, where Nadal won a remarkable 14 major tennis championships. The Netflix series provides a general overview of Nadal's extraordinary career while also diving into the tumultuous period of recovery following a 2023 injury and his road to recovery in 2024. If you love Nadal, tennis, or sports docuseries in general, consider Rafa a must-watch on Netflix this weekend.

A Good Girl's Guide To Murder

After its second season arrived on Netflix on Wednesday, May 27, following a two-year wait, A Good Girl's Guide to Murder is once again one of the most popular and top trending shows on the platform. Currently ranking #5 worldwide, the viral crime thriller/murder mystery series is based on the popular book series by Holly Jackson and stars Wednesday breakout star Emma Myers as Pip, a Nancy Drew-like amateur sleuth.

While A Good Girl's Guide To Murder season 1 followed Pip as she searched for the truth about a boy's death in her hometown, season 2 switches gears to investigate the disappearance of one of Pip's friends' brothers. Both seasons are only six episodes long, making them very easy to binge in just a few or even one sitting. The show is also critically acclaimed, earning a solid Rotten Tomatoes score of 84% for both seasons combined. If you enjoy murder mysteries with a coming-of-age/teen drama feel, then A Good Girl's Guide To Murder is perfect for you this weekend on Netflix.

The Four Seasons

The best show to watch on Netflix this weekend is The Four Seasons, which just returned with most of its star-studded ensemble for its second season, released on Thursday, May 28. Co-created by comedy icon Tina Fey (30 Rock, Mean Girls), the series stars Fey, Steve Carell, Colman Domingo, Will Forte, Kerri Kenney, and more, combining to offer one of the greatest ensemble casts on the platform. Inspired by the classic 1981 film, The Four Seasons combines nostalgic rom-com with dysfunctional family drama for an enjoyable binge.

3 HBO Max Shows To Watch This Weekend (#1 Officially Ends A Legendary Era)

The top three HBO Max shows to watch this weekend, May 29–31, are all critically acclaimed hits that are dropping their finale episodes by Sunday.

At just eight total episodes, most of which are slightly longer than half an hour, The Four Seasons season 2 is incredibly easy to start and finish before the weekend ends, even if you haven't seen season 1 yet. Season 2 just earned a strong Rotten Tomatoes score of 85%, making a notable improvement from season 1's already popular entry. If you're stuck on what to watch on Netflix this weekend, The Four Seasons season 2 is one of the very best new options as it continues to surge on global streaming charts worldwide.