Long, tiring weekdays demand happy and enjoyable weekends. If you are someone who doesn’t like going out and spending time at home, OTT platforms are a road for happy weekends. But are you confused about what to watch? To help you select from the best, we have filtered the best shows for you. Be it adventurous, thriller, comedy, family drama, all that you demand on a weekend.
So, are you ready to burst all your stress and shift to a world you like? Here are twelve Netflix shows to binge-watch.
One Piece
Release date: 31 August 2033
Rating: 8.5/10
Genre: Action, Comedy, Adventure drama
Cast: Iñaki Godoy, Emily Rudd, Mackenyu, Taz Skylar and others
One Piece is a Japanese adventurous series where pirate crew members explore a new world full of endless possibilities in search to find out who will be the next Pirate King. It is an adaptation of an anime series that was released in 1999. This series seems like a perfect watch when you are having a slumber party with friends or cousins. Moreover, if you are waiting for the upcoming seasons, there’s good news for the fans of the One Piece series. Netflix will be launching the next season somewhere in the first or mid-week of October.
Virgin River Season 5
Release date: 7 September 2023
Genre: Drama and Romance
Rating: 7.6/10
Cast: Alexandra Breckenridge, Martin Henderson, Tim Matheson, Annette O’Toole
The popular writer Richard Keith has produced the show, and each episode of the show is made to increase the inquisitiveness of the public as the plot involves scenes of a fresh relationship, a painful breakup, and a tough court trial. Virgin River made its debut in the year 2019, and people all around the world are crazy behind this show. Everyone is hooked on this drama because of its dramatic plot lines and interesting characters, which make people come back for more and wait patiently for the next season to premiere.
Who is Erin Charter?
Release date: 24 August 2023
Rating: 7/10
Genre: Action and Adventure
Cast: Evin Ahmad, Sean Teale, Denise Gough, Indica Watson
This television mini-series is produced by Left Bank Pictures and features a young British school teacher who lives in Spain and gets trapped in a robbery. The series has created an inspiring sensation among young independent women.
Top Boy Season 3
Release date: 7 September 2023
Rating: 8.5/10
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Cast: Kano, Ashley Walters, Jasmine Jobson, Little Simz and others
Created by Ronan Bennett, “Top Boy” is one of the most popular British crime thrillers based on two drug dealers who were practically involved in drug dealing and violence. Viewers all around the world are eagerly waiting for the premiere of the third season for the one last time. Similar to the previous seasons, where we have already witnessed some jam-packed action scenes. Nonetheless, this season also continues with violent encounters, horrifying prison experiences, disputes between rival groups, and excessive tragic moments.
Selling The OC Season 2
Release date: 8 September 2023
Genre: Reality television
Rating: 5.5/10
Cast: Jason Oppenheim, Brett Oppenheim, Alex Hall, Alexandra Jarvis
The first season of ‘Selling The OC’ made its debut in the year 2022. Now, the spin-off of the Selling Sunset, Selling the OC, is all set for its long-awaited second season. The first season of this exciting show got fans hooked up on the line, with different classes of people coming for a perfect reality show.
Shane Gillis: Beautiful Dogs
Release date: 5 September 2023
Rating: 8/10
Genre: Stand-up comedy
Cast: Shane Gillis, Travis Harvel.
This comedy debut by John McKeever has created great craze and suspense among young adults. The very first season of the show has already been dropped on Netflix and has earned enough audiences. In the show, a popular stand-up comedian, Shane Gillis, cracks non-stop jokes about his girlfriend, who is busy roaming in the house of George Washington.
Surviving Summer Season 2
Release date: 15 September 2023
Rating: 6.6/10
Genre: Drama, Family
Cast: Sky Katz, Kai Lewins, Joao Gabriel Marinho, Mitchell Hardaker and others
Created by Joanna Werner and Josh Mapleston, Surviving Summer is an Australian young adult surfing show that dropped its first season in 2022. Now it’s all set to release its second season on the 15th of September, 2023. The plot of the story is all about a love square between four main characters, Wren, Summer, Ari, and Baxter. Throughout the show, we witness a considerable amount of teen love stories revolving around Wren, who always used to come in between Summer and Ari. Hook on to the show to watch what happens next!
Glow Up (Season 5)
Release date: 12 September 2023
Rating: 7.0/10
Genre: Game-show, TV reality
Cast: Axel, Howard, Keiran, Morgan, Sarah and others
“Glow Up” is a British reality game show, and it’s all set to drop its fifth season on Netflix. Netflix took the authenticity of this particular show in 2019, and this year too, which will also be released on BBC Three after a few months of its release on Netflix. As in the previous season, the judges remained the same, Val Garland and Dominic Skinner, but this time, the host is Leomie Anderson. The show is all about a makeup competition where the contestants have to recreate a specific character inspired by the famous period drama series Bridgerton in the first episode.
Predators (2023)
Release date: 6 September 2023
Rating: 6.2/10
Genre: Science Fiction and Action
Cast: Millie Rose Crossley, Liam Mpholle, Amelia Rose Smith.
The enigmatic show is based on one of the bestselling comic series screens over a deadly creature dwelling in a dense forest who attacks a group of teenagers. It is evident from the trailer that the director, Jack King, has tried to garnish the plot with mouth-opening action scenes, which leaves the audience crazy about the show.
Inside the World’s Toughest Prisons Season 7
Release date: 15 September 2023
Rating: 7.5/10
Genre: Documentary
Cast: Raphael Rowe (Presenter)
One of the most famous and long-run documentaries, “Inside the World’s Toughest Prisons,” has already dropped its seventh season on Netflix on the 15th of this month. We will again witness the British journalist Raphael Rowe, as the broadcaster of the coming episodes, who was forcefully sent to prison without committing any crime. In the previous season, we have already seen the experiences of the prisoners and their tough lifestyle who were living inside the world’s threatening and wild prisons. Hook onto the show to experience something new in the brand new season.
You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah
Release date: 25 August 2023
Genre: Comedy and Drama
Rating: 6.4/10
Cast: Adam Sandler, Sadie Sandler, Sunny Sandler, Idina Menzel.
The director Sammi Cohen has filmed You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah, which stars comedy legend Adam Sandler, who chooses a side role, while her daughter leads the forefront. Two besties who have always dreamed of becoming permanent members of the Jewish Community face trouble when a boy in their school threatens their friendship.
Love Is Blind: After the Altar Season 4
Release date: 1 September 2023
Rating: 6.2/10
Genre: Romance and Love
Cast: Amber, Irina, Ava, Bill, Brett, Conner and others
This Netflix show is hosted by Kinetic Content and directed by Chris Coelen, which screens the lives of couples and Singletons. The happy couples are found raising a toast on their anniversaries; meanwhile, the singles are busy dating one another. Both singles and committed ones can equally enjoy the show. Hurry up! Grab your popcorn and enjoy this love show while sitting on your couch.