Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on Netflix, Including ‘The Beast in Me’

Looking for something new (and actually available) to dive into this weekend? Here’s a fresh, straightforward list of 10 Netflix series pulled from this month’s arrival roundups and most-watched updates, favoring the newest releases first, then Netflix originals, and finally notable classics. Each entry includes what it’s about, key cast and creators, and other essentials so you can press play without any guesswork.

‘The Beast in Me’ (2025)

This limited series follows reclusive author Aggie Wiggs as she becomes fixated on her wealthy neighbor Nile Jarvis and the mystery surrounding his missing wife. Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys star, with the series created by Gabe Rotter and produced by Conaco and partners. The show frames a tense cat-and-mouse dynamic built around surveillance, grief, and manipulation. All episodes are available to stream on Netflix.

‘Heweliusz’ (2025–)

This Polish historical miniseries dramatizes the 1993 capsizing of the ferry MS Jan Heweliusz in the Baltic Sea and the investigations that followed. The series lists Jan Holoubek and Kasper Bajon among its principal creatives and features Magdalena Różczka, Borys Szyc, and Michał Żurawski. Production emphasizes period maritime operations, rescue efforts, and procedural fallout. It’s available on Netflix as a recent 2025 arrival.

‘Just Alice’ (2025)

Set in Colombia, this drama tracks Alicia, who secretly marries two men—one a celebrated writer, the other a former priest—while trying to keep both relationships from colliding. The cast includes Verónica Orozco, Sebastián Carvajal, and Michel Brown. Episodes lean into mistaken identities, escalating stakes, and a blend of melodrama and comedy. It’s listed among this month’s new Netflix debuts.

‘The Asset’ (2025–)

A Danish crime thriller (original title: ‘Legenden’) follows a young undercover agent embedded in a drug-smuggling circle. The series stars Clara Dessau, Maria Cordsen, and Afshin Firouzi across a six-episode first season. Its focus is the psychological pressure and blurred lines inherent in long-term undercover work. It’s available to stream on Netflix following its late-October rollout.

‘Nightmares of Nature’ (2025)

This documentary series stages survival stories from prey animals’ perspectives, mixing intimate narratives with cinematic field footage. Maya Hawke leads the voice work, with production by Plimsoll Productions. Episodes highlight strategy, tension, and ecological context across varied habitats. It’s one of the newest factual additions to Netflix this season.

‘Physical: Asia’ (2025–)

This multinational strength-and-endurance competition assembles elite athletes from eight countries in escalating trials designed by creator Jang Ho-gi. Coverage has highlighted high-profile participants—including boxing legend Manny Pacquiao—in a team-based format. The series blends national-pride storylines with raw physical challenges and staged eliminations. It premiered on Netflix in late October 2025.

‘Marines’ (2025–)

A military docuseries following the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, it offers inside access to training and operations across the Pacific. Season 1 spans four episodes and emphasizes readiness, teamwork, and modern deployment complexity aboard amphibious vessels and remote terrain. The series is produced in a cinematic style by Lucky8 TV. It’s included in the November slate of Netflix arrivals.

‘As You Stood By’ (2025–)

This Korean crime thriller follows two women bound by trauma who plan to end an abusive marriage, only to face an unforeseen turn that upends their strategy. It’s based on Hideo Okuda’s novel ‘Naomi to Kanako,’ 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. It’s listed among the newest Netflix series this month.

‘My Sister’s Husband’ (2025)

This domestic drama centers on a marriage strained to breaking point after a college-age sister moves in and draws the husband’s attention. The series stars Deva Mahenra, Tatjana Saphira, and Nicole Parham and focuses on secrecy, family pressures, and shifting loyalties. It’s introduced as a brand-new Netflix title in select regions with wider rollouts following. Episodes explore trust and consequences inside a single household.

‘The Vince Staples Show’ (2024–)

Rapper Vince Staples plays a droll, fictionalized version of himself navigating surreal misadventures around Long Beach. Created by Vince Staples with Ian Edelman and Maurice Williams, the series uses compact episodes with cinematic staging and abrupt tonal pivots. Recurring players include Andrea Ellsworth, Vanessa Bell Calloway, and Watts Homie Quan. It’s available to stream on Netflix now.

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