3 New Netflix Shows Just Added That Are Perfect To Binge This Weekend

Netflix just added three new shows that are perfect to binge this weekend, including a true crime series, an acclaimed comedy, and an action-packed thriller. All of these series received strong Rotten Tomatoes scores and are currently trending worldwide, making them the very best new streaming options on Netflix this weekend, April 10–12, 2026.

Our first selection is a 4-part true crime series that is currently the #1 most-watched show in the United States. It follows the chilling true story of a cult expert and a videographer who infiltrated an extreme religious group in Utah, discovering disturbing evidence about the group’s self-proclaimed prophet and leader.

Our second choice is a new 8-part crime series with comedic elements co-created by two of the sharpest minds in comedy, Dany Levy (Schitt’s Creek) and Rachel Sennott (I Love LA). Released on Thursday, April 9, this series has already skyrocketed to the #4 spot in the U.S. and earned a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score of 95%.

ScreenRant’s top Netflix streaming recommendation this weekend is a brilliant crime action thriller that just returned for its second season. Consisting of 15 episodes between seasons 1 and 2, this gritty series with an 89% Rotten Tomatoes critic and audience score is ideal for fans of sports dramas with crime elements and those looking for an immersive, worthwhile series worth a long-term investment.

Trust Me: The False Prophet

Trust Me: The False Prophet has become one of Netflix’s most viral new series heading into the weekend following its global premiere on Wednesday, April 8. The 4-part true crime series has instantly earned fan approval from audiences, as evidenced by its high IMDb score of 7.8 and its #1 trending status in the United States.

Trust Me: The False Prophet follows the downfall of Samuel Bateman, a leader of the FLDS (The Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints) in the remote community of Short Creek, Utah. Rather than just overviewing the true crime story, the Netflix docuseries features never-before-seen footage taken by Christine Marie (a cult expert) and her husband, Tolga Katas (a videographer), as they infiltrate the cult as FBI informants.

Big Mistakes

Big Mistakes is one of the most exciting new releases on Netflix this weekend, consisting of 8 bingeable episodes, all roughly 30 minutes each. With a total runtime of just 4 hours and 23 minutes, Big Mistakes is one of Netflix’s best new shows for an easy one-night binge. The series was co-created by Dan Levy and Rachel Sennott and stars Levy alongside Taylor Ortega (Succession) and Laurie Metcalf (Lady Bird).

Big Mistakes follows Levy’s protagonist Nicky, a gay pastor, and his sister, Morgan (Ortega), as they get blackmailed into the cutthroat world of organized crime after stealing their grandmother’s necklace. Combing thriller-esque tension with sharply crafted wit, Big Mistakes is an instant critical hit and is bound to be one of Netflix’s most-watched shows this weekend. Mashable writes, “Levy and Ortega establish themselves as a stellar comedy duo, feeding on each other’s frenetic energy to turn each illegal deal into a tour de force of cringe comedy.”

Bloodhounds

ScreenRant’s top streaming recommendation for this weekend is the hit action crime thriller Bloodhounds. This gripping 2-season Netflix series has it all, from high-octane action sequences, gritty crime elements, compelling sports drama, and a strong leading duo with great performances across the board. Its 7-part second season just arrived on Netflix last week, and the series has been one of the biggest hits of April so far.

Netflix’s 6-Part Crime Thriller Based On A Bestselling Novel Is One Of Its Best Shows

Netflix’s 6-part crime thriller series with a perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score is one of the streamer’s best shows, based on a bestselling novel.

The story follows Gun-woo (Woo Do-hwan), an ambitious boxer with a kind soul. Gun-woo tries to help his mother crawl out of crippling financial debt by teaming up with his best friend, Woo-jin (Lee Sang-yi), to take down a notorious loan shark, Kim Myeong-gil. With its dazzling cinematography, well-executed choreography, and its dark themes of corporate corruption and brotherhood formed through trauma, consider Bloodhounds a must-watch new show on Netflix this weekend, especially for fans of boxing movies like Rocky and Creed.