3 Binge-Worthy Netflix Series to Watch This Weekend (June 5-7)

Created by Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews and produced by Stranger Things duo the Duffer Brothers, The Boroughs was the hottest new arrival on Netflix for the past couple of weeks, with an inventive sci-fi concept and some stellar performances from the likes of Alfred Molina, Bill Pullman, and Geena Davis gluing it to the top of the streaming charts. However, that all came to an end last weekend when the hit 2025 release The Four Seasons, an adaptation of the 1981 movie of the same name, returned for a must-watch second outing. As we move into the second week of June, what else should you be watching? With that in mind, here’s a list of three shows you should binge-watch on Netflix this weekend.

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Disclaimer: These titles are available on US Netflix.

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‘The Witness’ (2026)

For anyone looking for the next big thing to watch on Netflix, an exciting new British mystery series has just made its debut on the platform. The Witness, created and written by Rob Williams, retells the 1992 killing of Rachel Nickell (Eleanor Williams), a case that rocked London more than 30 years ago. The aftermath is made particularly complicated in light of the fact that her son, just three weeks from his third birthday, was the only witness.

For fans of true crime and fictional mystery, The Witness is the perfect blend of the two to keep you gripped this weekend. The series boasts a cast led by Jordan Bolger and Max Fincham, alongside the likes of Neil Maskell, Kevin Eldon, Jon Pointing, Kerry Godliman, and more. Prepare for a harrowing case sure to chill you to your core as The Witness takes you back in time and into the thick of a stomach-churning true nightmare.

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‘Lawmen: Bass Reeves’ (2023)

Rotten Tomatoes: 79% | IMDb: 7.3/10

Who doesn’t love a Taylor Sheridan series? The creator of some of the most popular shows on modern television, from Landman to Yellowstone, is always a safe bet when looking for something bingeable to stream. This weekend, following its arrival on Netflix at the start of the month, you can catch the full first season of one of his most underrated projects, produced by Sheridan and written by Chad Feehan.

Lawmen: Bass Reeves follows the life and times of the titular Bass Reeves (David Oyelowo), a legendary lawman who made history as the first Black deputy U.S. Marshal west of the Mississippi River. Also starring the likes of Donald Sutherland, Dennis Quaid, Barry Pepper, Rob Morgan, and more, this gritty procedural is as gripping as it is inspiring, with Oyelowo’s starring turn the highlight across eight easy-to-binge episodes.

3

‘The Queen’s Gambit’ (2020)

Rotten Tomatoes: 96% | IMDb: 8.5/10

One of the best miniseries of all time and famously one of the finest options in the Netflix catalog, The Queen’s Gambit debuted in 2020 and has since become one of the streamer’s most-watched shows. The series follows the orphaned Beth Harmon (Anya Taylor-Joy), who discovers she has a remarkable talent for chess. After mastering the game at a young age, she shoots to superstardom, but at what cost?

One of the best performances in Taylor-Joy’s impressive filmography to date, The Queen’s Gambit shows off the best of her and her talented ensemble’s abilities. Even for those who have never enjoyed this chess, this series manages to ooze every ounce of dramatic tension from each small move, making for one of the most enthralling and surprising shows available this weekend.