Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on Netflix, Including ‘Sesame Street’

Netflix’s lineup this weekend mixes brand-new international premieres with buzzy returning favorites and a couple of evergreen staples. Below you’ll find fresh arrivals spanning thrillers, dramas, reality, and family picks—each with a quick primer on what it’s about, who’s involved, and when it lands so you can queue up exactly what you’re in the mood for.

‘Marines’ (2025– )

Arrives Monday, November 10. This military docuseries follows the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit through high-stakes exercises across the Pacific, offering inside access aboard amphibious vessels and on remote terrain. Season 1 unfolds across four episodes focused on readiness, teamwork, and modern deployment planning. The production leans on a cinematic, on-the-ground style to showcase training and mission preparation.

‘Dynamite Kiss’ (2025– )

Arrives Wednesday, November 12. This South Korean romantic comedy stars Jang Ki-yong and Ahn Eun-jin, centering on a woman who pretends to be a married mom to secure a job and the team leader who falls for her. Created by Kim Jae-hyun, Kim Hyun-woo, and Ha Yoon-a, it blends workplace hijinks with mistaken-identity twists. Episodes are feature-length, linking a Jeju meet-cute to the duo’s complicated office life.

‘Mrs Playmen’ (2025)

Arrives Wednesday, November 12. Set in 1970s Rome and inspired by true events, this Italian limited series follows a woman who inherits an erotic magazine and turns it into a statement of autonomy and ambition. Carolina Crescentini headlines, with Filippo Nigro and Giuseppe Maggio in key roles. The show draws on the real-world legacy of the provocative Playmen publishing era.

‘The Beast in Me’ (2025)

Arrives Thursday, November 13. Created by Gabe Rotter, this psychological thriller stars Claire Danes as a grieving author drawn into a dangerous game with her wealthy neighbor, played by Matthew Rhys. The story probes grief, obsession, and manipulation as their cat-and-mouse dynamic escalates. Brittany Snow appears in a supporting role.

‘Had I Not Seen the Sun’ (2025– )

Arrives Thursday, November 13. This Taiwanese psychological drama tracks a documentarian whose prison interview with a notorious serial killer triggers visions tied to an old campus tragedy. Cast members include Tseng Jing-hua and Moon Lee. Plans note a follow-up installment, with a two-date rollout extending through late 2025.

‘Last Samurai Standing’ (2025)

Arrives Thursday, November 13. Set in the Meiji era, the series follows undefeated swordsman Shujiro Saga (Junichi Okada) as he enters a survival contest among 292 samurai for a 100-billion-yen prize. The production adapts Shogo Imamura’s ‘Ikusagami’ and includes direction from Michihito Fujii. Kaya Kiyohara and Yumia Fujisaki co-star.

‘The Crystal Cuckoo’ (2025)

Arrives Friday, November 14. Adapted from Javier Castillo’s bestselling novel, this Spanish mystery-thriller follows a young doctor who visits her heart donor’s mountain hometown and uncovers decades of missing-person cases. Catalina Sopelana, Álex García, and Itziar Ituño lead the six-episode miniseries from Atípica Producciones. Netflix has released teasers and first-look material ahead of launch.

‘Selling the OC’ (2022– )

Arrives Wednesday, November 12. From creator Adam DiVello, this ‘Selling Sunset’ spin-off trails Oppenheim Group agents in Newport Beach as they juggle luxury listings and office rivalries. The ensemble has featured Alex Hall, Gio Helou, Brandi Marshall, and Alexandra Jarvis alongside broker Jason Oppenheim. Episodes blend high-end real-estate tours with interpersonal drama on the Orange County coast.

‘Delhi Crime’ (2019– )

Arrives Thursday, November 13. Created by Richie Mehta, this police procedural stars Shefali Shah as DCP Vartika Chaturvedi and chronicles major investigations in India’s capital with a grounded, institutional lens. The ensemble includes Rasika Dugal, Adil Hussain, and Rajesh Tailang. Episodes typically run 36–64 minutes and draw on high-profile real cases.

‘Sesame Street’ (1969– )

Arrives Monday, November 10. The long-running educational staple, created by Joan Ganz Cooney and Lloyd Morrisett and produced by Sesame Workshop, blends live action, animation, and Jim Henson’s Muppets to teach early literacy, numeracy, and social skills. Signature characters like Big Bird, Elmo, and Cookie Monster anchor songs, sketches, and real-kid interviews. Recent coverage notes a refreshed format with an 11-minute narrative plus returning favorites like ‘Elmo’s World.’

What will you be streaming first—drop your weekend picks in the comments!