5 Best New Netflix Shows To Binge-Watch This Week: April 27–May 1, 2026

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Published Apr 27, 2026, 5:24 PM EDT

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If you're looking for something fresh on streaming to dive into this week, these are the five best new Netflix shows to binge-watch right now. Whether you're in search of a steamy romantic drama or an action-packed psychological thriller, ScreenRant has you covered with some of the top-performing and most viral series that everyone will be checking out this week, April 27–May 1, 2026.

If Wishes Could Kill

If Wishes Could Kill is a new 8-part K-drama horror thriller series that was just released last Friday and is currently the #3 most-watched show on Netflix. The series follows five high school friends who receive a death warning from an ominous app that grants wishes, sending them on a chaotic journey to escape their impending doom. Based on an intriguing "be careful what you wish for" premise, If Wishes Could Kill is a simple yet thrilling series that is worth watching if you're looking for a show to keep you hooked from start to finish.

Fake Profile

Fake Profile has been one of Netflix's most popular shows of April 2025 since its third season dropped nearly two weeks ago. Also titled Perfil Falso, this 3-season, 30-episode steamy soap opera is ideal for those who want an easy, casual viewing experience that doesn't necessarily reinvent the wheel. The story initially follows a woman named Camila who creates an online dating profile looking for the love of her life, only for her experience to lead her down a dark path she never could have imagined.

Straight To Hell

Straight to Hell is a new 9-part Netflix series that just came out on Monday, April 27. The Japanese docudrama follows Japan's most famous and controversial fortune-teller, Kazuko Hosoki, and her rise to prominence. Spanning 60 years from the mid-20th century to the early 21st century, Straight to Hell is now the definitive portrayal of Kazuko Hosoki's life and career, which was plagued by long-held rumors and speculation of fraudulence. Straight to Hell is one of the most fascinating new releases on Netflix this week.

Sold Out On You

Sold Out on You is another popular K-drama series that is currently trending around the world right now. After its premiere last week, new episodes of the series will be released on Wednesdays and Thursdays until late May 2026. Sold Out on You follows a farmer who works several jobs and a TV host whose lives become entangled in unexpected ways, leading to a new and exciting romance. If you're a fan of rom-coms and lighthearted K-dramas, this is one show you don't want to miss this week on Netflix.

Man On Fire

The most promising new streaming release on Netflix this week is undoubtedly Man on Fire, which is based on the same 1980 novel that inspired the modern classic 2004 movie of the same name starring Denzel Washington. The 7-part series will premiere in full on Thursday, April 30, and will feature Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (Wonder Man, Aquaman) as the hard-hitting protagonist John Creasy, a former mercenary with PTSD on a revenge-fueled path of redemption. If you love action thrillers with crime and psychological elements, you can't miss Man on Fire on Netflix this week.