August has a ton in store for Netflix subscribers in the U.S., particularly if you're a fan of thrillers (), insane documentaries (), and Shane Gillis ( season 3).But the streaming gods do like to tease us, so unfortunately, it's not all available just yet.But what is available isn't too shabby either, and I've got some new and new-to-Netflix shows you can binge all weekend long, below.
The lineup includes the dramatic conclusion of one of the world's greatest literary works-turned-epic-series, Ricky Gervais' love for felines manifested in animation, a grumpy doctor show prowling the Top 10, and my top pick this weekend, a palate cleanser you can literally drink.4 One Hundred Years of Solitude (Part 2) The beginning of the end of Macondo's family saga Netflix's big-swing take on Gabriel García Márquez's celebrated Nobel Prize-winning novel, , wowed audiences when the Spanish-language epic's first part landed on the streamer in 2024.It's been a long wait for fans of the series, but part two arrived August 5—all seven glorious episodes and a feature-length finale to come on the 26th—to bring the story to its dramatic conclusion.
Broken up into two 50-year spans, part one tells the story of the first generations of the Buendía family and the founding of the fictional Colombian utopia of Macondo, the early years of plagues and hardships, and a brutal civil war.Part two's concluding 50 years resumes after the armistice, but turns to the new threat of industrial exploitation and imperialism as the American banana company descends on the once-idyllic town, and the future of the Buendía family is threatened.One Hundred Years of Solitude TV-MA Drama Fantasy Release Date 2024 - 2026-00-00 Where to watch Close WHERE TO WATCH Streaming Network Netflix Cast Gino Montesinos, Claudio Cataño, Ruggero Pasquarelli, Marco Antonio González, Susana Morales, Cristal Aparicio, Carlos Suárez, Laura Alonso Escobar, Jacqueline Arenal, Loren Sofia, Viña Machado, Alejandro Del Castillo, Diego Vásquez, Marleyda Soto Directors Laura Mora, Alex Garcia Lopez, Carlos Moreno Writers Jose Rivera Main Genre Drama Producers Josep Amorós Seasons 2 Streaming Service(s) Netflix Release Window 2024 Executive Producer(s) Alex Garcia Lopez, Andrés Calderón, Carolina Caicedo, Diego Ramírez Schrempp, Gonzalo García Barcha, Jose Rivera, Josep Amorós, Juliana Flórez Luna, Laura Moran, Rodrigo García Powered by Expand Collapse 3 Alley Cats Ricky Gervais' feral, foul-mouthed strays pounce on Netflix The quick, vulgar, and very British banter and stellar voice acting in this new animated Netflix series from Ricky Gervais are worth checking out on their own.
Still, also has a soft spot that adds an unexpected layer.Created by Gervais, a well-known animal lover and advocate, the comedian voices Gus, a fat, ornery, and opinionated ginger feral cat who hangs out in a run-down house watching TV with his mates: Puke (David Earl, ), Ponce (Tom Basden, ), Kitten (Jo Hartley, , Fang (Andrew Brooke,), and Olive (Diane Morgan, ). Quiz 8 Questions · Test Your Knowledge Emmy-nominated Netflix shows in 2026Trivia challenge From rom-coms to serial killers — how well do you know Netflix's biggest Emmy contenders of 2026? DramaComedyTrue CrimeRomanceCast & Crew Begin 01 / 8 Romance In Nobody Wants This, what is the occupation of Adam Brody's character Noah, which creates tension with Kristen Bell's podcast-hosting protagonist Joanne? AA Catholic priestBA Reform rabbiCAn Orthodox cantorDA Buddhist monk That's right! Noah is a Reform rabbi, which sets up the central romantic and cultural conflict of the series.
The show drew from creator Erin Foster's own real-life relationship with her now-husband, who is also a rabbi. Not quite — Noah is a Reform rabbi, not a priest or cantor.This religious and cultural divide between him and Joanne's secular world is the heart of the show's romantic tension, and it's inspired by creator Erin Foster's real life. Continue 02 / 8 Drama Black Rabbit, the thriller series starring Jude Law, is set primarily in which city? ALondonBBerlinCNew York CityDParis Correct! Black Rabbit unfolds in New York City, where Jude Law plays a man drawn into the dangerous criminal world of his troubled brother.The urban setting adds a gritty, noir atmosphere to the story. Actually, Black Rabbit is set in New York City.
Jude Law plays a man entangled in his brother's dangerous underworld dealings, and the New York backdrop gives the thriller its tense, noir-soaked energy. Continue 03 / 8 Cast & Crew The Diplomat stars Keri Russell as U.S.Ambassador Kate Wyler.Which acclaimed creator developed the series? AShonda RhimesBDebora CahnCJenji KohanDMichelle King Exactly right! Debora Cahn, a veteran writer from The West Wing and Homeland, created The Diplomat.
Her political drama background gave the show its sharp, witty dialogue and credible insider-Washington atmosphere. The correct answer is Debora Cahn.She's a seasoned television writer known for her work on The West Wing and Homeland, and she brought that same political intelligence and sharp wit to The Diplomat. Continue 04 / 8 True Crime Monster: The Ed Gein Story is part of Ryan Murphy's Monster anthology franchise.Ed Gein's crimes took place primarily in which U.S.
state? AOhioBMinnesotaCWisconsinDIllinois Correct! Ed Gein committed his horrifying crimes in Plainfield, Wisconsin, in the 1950s.His case shocked the nation and inspired fictional killers like Hannibal Lecter, Buffalo Bill in Silence of the Lambs, and Norman Bates in Psycho. The answer is Wisconsin.Ed Gein operated out of Plainfield, Wisconsin, and his disturbing crimes in the 1950s became the real-life inspiration for iconic fictional villains like Norman Bates and Buffalo Bill. Continue 05 / 8 Comedy The Four Seasons, a limited series adapted from a classic 1981 film, stars which actress as one of the lead characters navigating a friendship group's summer getaways? AJulia Louis-DreyfusBTina FeyCAmy PoehlerDMaya Rudolph That's right! Tina Fey stars in The Four Seasons, which she also co-created and co-wrote.
The series reimagines the 1981 Alan Alda film of the same name and follows three couples whose longtime friendship is tested over a series of vacations. It's actually Tina Fey — and she didn't just star in it, she also co-created and co-wrote the series.The show is a modern reimagining of the beloved 1981 Alan Alda film about three couples navigating friendship and change. Continue 06 / 8 Documentary Love on the Spectrum, the Emmy-nominated Netflix series, originally premiered in which country before becoming an international hit? AUnited KingdomBCanadaCAustraliaDNew Zealand Correct! Love on the Spectrum originated as an Australian series on the ABC network before Netflix produced a U.S.version.
The show follows autistic adults navigating the world of dating and relationships with warmth and authenticity. Love on the Spectrum actually originated in Australia, airing on the ABC network there before Netflix brought it to global audiences and later produced a U.S.version.Its compassionate portrayal of autistic adults dating made it a worldwide sensation. Continue 07 / 8 Drama Death by Lightning is a drama series about which U.S.
president's life and political rise? AAbraham LincolnBJames A.GarfieldCAndrew JacksonDUlysses S.Grant That's right! Death by Lightning chronicles the life of story of James Garfield, reluctant 20th president of the United States, and his greatest admirer Charles Guiteau — the man who would come to kill him. The answer is James A.
Garfield.The series dramatizes his election and presidency, and how Charles Guiteau, a deluded admirer, who ended up shooting him, leading to Garfield's death. Continue 08 / 8 Comedy Beef Season 2, the follow-up to the acclaimed Emmy-winning first season, was created by which showrunner who also helmed the original? ALulu WangBLee Sung JinCKogonadaDDaniel Kwan Correct! Lee Sung Jin created and showran Beef, and returned for Season 2.The first season won multiple Emmys including Outstanding Limited Series, making the sophomore outing one of the most anticipated returns of the year. Lee Sung Jin is the creator and showrunner behind Beef.
He helmed the first season to extraordinary acclaim — it won multiple Emmys including Outstanding Limited Series — and returned to helm the second season as well. See My Score Challenge Complete Your Score / 8 Thanks for playing! Try Again Between scavenging for food, lazing about, and talking crap about life, death, and moronic humans, the gang gets a wrench thrown in their mundane routine when a lost kitten arrives, giving the gang something to care about for a change.Alley Cats is quick and hilarious (especially if you like dry, harsh British humor), and supremely bingeable, with each of season one's six episodes clocking in at roughly 17 minutes.Alley Cats Comedy Animation Release Date August 7, 2026 Directors Ricky Gervais, Elliot Dear Writers Ricky Gervais Cast Ricky Gervais, Diane Morgan, Tom Basden, David Earl, Andrew Brooke, Kerry Godliman, Jo Hartley, Natalie Cassidy, Tony Way Main Genre Animation Creator(s) Ricky Gervais Director Ricky Gervais, Elliot Dear Producers Hugo Donkin Seasons 1 Executive Producer(s) Ricky Gervais, Steve Hamilton Shaw Powered by Expand Collapse 2 Best Medicine Josh Charles' charming fish-out-of-water doctor dramedy I've been a fan of actor Josh Charles since he carpe'd the heck out of the diem in back in old '89.
Since then, he's built a broad base of character roles, most notably as lawyer Will Gardner on and as creepy Gilead Commander Gabriel Wharton on .Charles' latest role is a perfect fit, too, as he takes on hotshot surgeon Dr.Martin Best in the hit Fox series , which has just arrived for streaming on Netflix.
Based on the super-popular British dramedy Doc Martin that ran from 2004 to 2022 in the UK, the series follows Best, who gives up the fast pace of Boston's operating rooms to be the only GP in the small town of Port Wenn, Maine.As a family doctor, his bedside manner is terrible; he's got a big-city chip on his shoulder and no sense of humor, but eventually he warms to the locals, which includes schoolteacher Louisa (Abigail Spencer, ), lobsterwoman Joan (' Annie Potts), and sheriff Mark Mylow (Josh Segarra, ).All 13 episodes are now streaming.
Best Medicine Comedy Drama Release Date January 6, 2026 Where to watch Close WHERE TO WATCH Streaming BUY Network FOX Cast Josh Charles, Abigail Spencer, Josh Segarra, Cree, Alexandria Benford, Patch Darragh, Ellen Boscov, Annie Potts, Leah Janae Thomas, Charlotte Hacke, John Edward Miller, Kathy Searle, Michael Potts, Ava Bodnar Directors Jaime Eliezer Karas, Jamie Babbit Main Genre Comedy Creator(s) Liz Tuccillo Producers Tony Glazer, Billy Redner, Summer Crockett Moore Seasons 2 Release Window 2026 Executive Producer(s) Mark Crowdy, Ben Silverman, Philippa Braithwaite, Liz Tuccillo, Rodney Ferrell, Jaime Eliezer Karas, Tyson Bidner, Howard Owens Powered by Expand Collapse 1 The Cocktail Lab Learn how to channel your inner Tom Cruise this weekend My top pick should vastly improve your weekend and quench your thirst for knowledge.From the prestigious folks at America's Test Kitchen, public television's cooking institution, is perhaps the most useful suggestion on this list.With 10 crushable, 10-minute tutorial episodes you can cherry-pick from or just power through, host Joe Gitter—a senior editor at ATK—unpacks some of the world's tastiest and most refreshing cocktails and shows you how to master them.
From the difference between a martini that's shaken and one that's stirred and why the daiquiri is the drink all bartenders should know how to make, to why the classics are so popular, Gitter's videos are clean, quick, and easy to follow.There's even an episode on zero-proof drinks for those who don't imbibe.Equal parts happy hour and chemistry lesson, it's a binge you'll actually learn something from.
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Operating System Fire OS Resolution 4K $50 at Amazon $50 at bestbuy $50 at Target Expand Collapse Pour yourself something new this weekend "New to Netflix" doesn't always mean brand new, but there are a bunch of fresh TV titles on this weekend's list to choose from.If you're into documentaries, though, we have suggestions for that, too.Or if you want a more holistic overview across several streamers, we do nothing but scour them all to bring them to you.
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