Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on Netflix, Including ‘My Sister’s Husband’

Looking for something fresh to queue up? This week’s Netflix drops mix true-crime, prestige drama, comedy, and animation—from a Polish maritime disaster retelling and a Colombian double-marriage caper to a history-driven political epic and a prequel set in the world of a hit family film. Here are ten newly landing or newly available series you can stream right now, pulled from the latest weekly roundups of TV arrivals.

‘Heweliusz’ (2025–)

This Polish historical miniseries dramatizes the 1993 capsizing of the ferry MS Jan Heweliusz in the Baltic Sea and the subsequent investigations. Director Jan Holoubek and writer Kasper Bajon lead the creative team, with a cast that includes Magdalena Różczka, Borys Szyc, and Michał Żurawski. The production emphasizes period detail around maritime operations, rescue efforts, and the inquiry that followed. It blends docudrama texture with thriller elements as officials, crew, and families reckon with the tragedy.

‘Just Alice’ (2025)

Alicia secretly marries two men—a famous writer and a former priest—forcing her to juggle double lives before her charade unravels. The Colombian series stars Verónica Orozco, Sebastián Carvajal, and Michel Brown. Storylines play with mistaken identity, escalating stakes, and the fallout across romance and family. Expect brisk pacing that pivots between comedic setups and melodramatic turns.

‘Death by Lightning’ (2025–)

This historical drama chronicles the assassination of U.S. President James A. Garfield by Charles J. Guiteau and the political shockwaves that followed. Michael Shannon portrays Garfield, with Matthew Macfadyen as Guiteau; the ensemble also features Nick Offerman as Chester A. Arthur and Betty Gilpin as Lucretia Garfield. The series is written by Mike Makowsky and directed by Matt Ross, with involvement from high-profile producers. It examines ambition, delusion, and 19th-century political machinery around the presidency.

‘The Bad Guys: Breaking In’ (2025–)

Set before the events of ‘The Bad Guys,’ this CG-animated prequel tracks Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Mr. Shark, Mr. Piranha, and Ms. Tarantula through early capers and team-building misadventures. Voice performers include Michael Godere, Chris Diamantopoulos, Raul Ceballos, Ezekiel Ajeigbe, and Mallory Low. Executive producers Bret Haaland and Katherine Nolfi steer the DreamWorks Animation Television production. The series draws from Aaron Blabey’s books and the 2022 film to fill in backstories and running gags.

‘The Vince Staples Show’ (2024–)

Rapper Vince Staples plays a dry, fictionalized version of himself navigating surreal misadventures in and around Long Beach. Created by Staples with Ian Edelman and Maurice Williams, the show blends satire, deadpan humor, and occasional bursts of absurdity. Recurring players include Andrea Ellsworth, Vanessa Bell Calloway, and Watts Homie Quan. Compact episodes favor cinematic staging and sharp tonal pivots.

‘As You Stood By’ (2025–)

This Korean crime thriller follows two women bound by trauma who plot to end an abusive marriage, only to face an unpredictable turn that threatens their plan. It’s based on Hideo Okuda’s novel ‘Naomi to Kanako.’ The series is written by Kim Hyo-jeong and directed by Lee Jeong-rim. The lead cast features Jeon So-nee, Lee Yoo-mi, Jang Seung-jo, and Lee Moo-saeng, with production by Studio S and partners.

‘My Sister’s Husband’ (2025)

A seemingly stable marriage fractures after a college-age sister moves in and draws the husband’s attention, igniting jealousy, secrecy, and family fallout. The series stars Deva Mahenra, Tatjana Saphira, and Nicole Parham. It’s framed as a character-driven relationship story centered on shifting loyalties inside one household. Themes include trust, temptation, and the consequences of blurred boundaries.

‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ (2023–)

This competition series imports the iconography of the hit K-drama into a real-world format with 456 contestants vying for a massive cash prize. Produced by Studio Lambert and The Garden, with Stephen Lambert among the executive producers, it scales up alliance-building and strategy under pressure. New game mechanics are designed for real players rather than scripted characters. The show emphasizes elimination stakes and social dynamics at large scale.

‘Dark Winds’ (2022–)

Set in the 1970s American Southwest, this series adapts Tony Hillerman’s Leaphorn & Chee novels as Navajo Tribal Police investigate crimes that intersect with Diné culture and community. Zahn McClarnon stars as Joe Leaphorn and Kiowa Gordon as Jim Chee, with executive producers including Robert Redford and George R. R. Martin. Created for television by Graham Roland, the show has featured direction from Chris Eyre. Episodes weave procedural plotting with cultural context and character-driven cases.

‘The Witcher’ (2019–)

Based on Andrzej Sapkowski’s fantasy saga, this season features Liam Hemsworth as Geralt of Rivia alongside Anya Chalotra as Yennefer and Freya Allan as Ciri. New materials highlight Geralt assembling allies—including Laurence Fishburne as Regis—while additions like Sharlto Copley and James Purefoy join the ensemble. Lauren Schmidt Hissrich continues as showrunner as the series moves toward its planned conclusion. The production maintains the franchise’s blend of monster-hunting, political intrigue, and found-family dynamics.

Tell us which of these you’re starting first—and why—in the comments!