These are the 3 best Netflix shows to binge this weekend, November 14–16, 2025. From global streaming hits to fan-favorite hidden gems, these top-rated TV series are must-watch picks that deserve a spot on your watchlist.
Netflix subscribers looking for something trending, binge-worthy, and Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes have come to the right place. Screen Rant has you covered with every major streaming release this week, plus expert recommendations across all major platforms.
These 3 standout Netflix series are trending worldwide and perfect for your weekend binge — short enough to start and finish by Sunday. Our #1 pick is a viral breakout sensation dominating global charts and quickly becoming the show everyone’s talking about.
Also, don’t miss our updated weekend binge guides for Prime Video, HBO Max, Paramount+, Apple TV, and Peacock. Grab your remote, fire up Netflix, and dive into some of the most bingeable and entertaining series worth streaming this weekend (November 14–16, 2025).
The Crystal Cuckoo
The Crystal Cuckoo is a brand new 6-part crime thriller that just dropped on Netflix this Friday. It follows the story of a young doctor who gets a heart transplant and visits her donor’s hometown – only to discover a family with hidden and ancient secrets, one that involves a baby’s sudden disappearance.
While Netflix is currently offering some fantastic new series this weekend, like The Beast in Me and Last Samurai Standing, this Spanish thriller is still worth making time for. With six highly bingeable episodes and a gripping, mysterious premise, The Crystal Cuckoo is a sharp, hidden gem Netflix series you do not want to miss out on.
50 Seconds: The Fernando Báez Sosa Case
Already trending in the Top 5 on Netflix’s U.S. chart, the new docuseries 50 Seconds: The Fernando Báez Sosa Case is a must-watch for true crime fans this weekend. The 3-part Spanish docuseries explores the 2020 murder of Fernando Báez Sosa, who was tragically beaten to death by a group of young men in Argentina.
While viewer discretion is certainly advised, 50 Seconds: The Fernando Báez Sosa Case is already among the most-talked-about and viral new Netflix releases this weekend. Those who remember this tragic event will appreciate the thoughtful insight and careful consideration that the Netflix series takes with the heavy subject matter.
How To Win The Lottery
One of the biggest global streaming releases for Netflix this weekend is the crime thriller dramedy series, How to Win the Lottery, or Ma late que si. At six episodes, it’s one of the most binge-worthy new series on Netflix right now. The story is largely fictional but is inspired by true events that took place in Mexico in 2012.
How to Win the Lottery follows a group of conspirators who cheat their way into winning the grand prize of the “Melate” lottery. If you’re looking for a captivating and fast-paced series that offers both laughs and thrills with a likable cast, then this series is one of the absolute best new shows to binge-watch this weekend on Netflix.
Looking For More Binge Options This Weekend?
Check out Screen Rant’s binge-watching guide for last week’s top 5 Netflix shows — still great picks if you missed them the first time around.
And don’t miss our updated streaming guides for Prime Video, Apple TV, Paramount+, HBO Max, and Peacock, featuring multi-season hits and fan-favorite classics to keep your watchlist full all November long.
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