Top 3 Must-Watch Netflix Shows This Weekend: August 7–9, 2026

Published Aug 7, 2026, 4:45 PM EDT Greg is a Lead TV Writer & Critic at Screen Rant with expertise in new streaming releases. He's published over 2800 articles at SR, including weekly recommendation guides and dozens of reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. He previously worked in Development at ABC Television & Lawrence Bender Productions. Greg majored in Film Production at Chapman University's Dodge College. Greg also has years of broadcast TV production experience at major networks such as NBC, TNT, and ESPN. He currently lives in Greater Boston. The following three new and exciting TV streaming releases make up ScreenRant's Netflix binge-watching guide this weekend, August 7–9, 2026. Netflix has already been off to a great start this August, offering subscribers new series such as the sports action thriller Wrath, the supernatural mystery Spooky in Love, and the docuseries The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare, which remains the #1 show worldwide. A handful of July releases have maintained their streaming popularity throughout the first week of August, with titles such as Elite Force, The Hawk, and Ransom Canyon still topping charts weeks after their premieres. Meanwhile, one of Netflix's biggest hit series of 2026, Harlan Coben's I Will Find You, is still garnering massive viewership, currently ranking #3 worldwide after premiering nearly two months ago. As for this weekend, ScreenRant's TV experts have chosen the best three new series on Netflix that are perfect for viewers looking for something fresh right now. Between an original animated series produced by a comedy giant, a network medical drama that was just added to the platform, and a gripping limited series based on a real-life tragedy, these three shows are not to be missed on Netflix this weekend. Alley Cats Alley Cats is a brand new adult animated series on Netflix from the twisted comedic mind of Ricky Gervais (The Office, Extras). The 6-part comedy series follows a group of wild cats across England with various backgrounds and personalities. Gervais ​​​​​​created the series and also stars as the protagonist, Gus. He's joined by the voice-acting talents of Tom Basden, Andrew Brooke, David Earl, Kerry Godliman, and more. At just six episodes, each between 15 and 17 minutes apiece, Alley Cats is one of the easiest new shows on Netflix to binge in just one night this weekend. With its lightning-fast runtime of just 98 minutes, Alley Cats is shorter than most movies and is worth checking out for fans of Gervais​​​​​​' signature dark comedy style. Best Medicine The first season of Fox's medical drama series Best Medicine was just added to Netflix and is currently surging in viewership, ranking #4 on the US chart heading into the weekend. Best Medicine premiered back in January 2026, wrapped up its first season in April, and has a second season already on the way. The series features a strong ensemble cast led by Josh Charles, Abigail Spencer, Josh Segarra, Cree, and more. Created by Liz Tuccillo, Best Medicine follows Charles' protagonist Dr. Martin Best, a masterful surgeon who leaves Boston, Massachusetts, to become a doctor in one of his favorite places on Earth – the small town where he spent his summers as a kid. Even though he is highly respected, Martin has trouble adjusting to the small town sensibilities of the community and quickly finds himself alienated due to unresolved struggles and interpersonal issues. If you love The Good Doctor, consider Best Medicine a must-watch. The Bombing Of Pan Am 103 The best show to watch on Netflix this weekend, The Bombing of Pan Am 103, is currently #2 in the world and has a perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score. The 6-part miniseries portrays the 1988 Lockerbie bombing, in which an explosion on Pan Am Flight 103 killed all 259 people on the plane and 11 on the ground in Lockerbie, Scotland. The plane was flying from London to New York, and a joint investigation between Scotland and the United States immediately followed the tragedy. The cast of The Bombing of Pan Am 103 is led by Connor Swindells as Ed McCusker, a Scottish police officer who played a key role in the bombing investigation, and Patrick J. Adams as Dick Marquise, who led the FBI task force on the matter. If you enjoy docudramas based on true events like Legends and Society of the Snow, don't miss The Bombing of Pan Am 103 on Netflix.