This week’s batch of the best shows to watch on Netflix includes new releases ranging from anime and romantic dramas to period pieces and crime thrillers. For the week of July 6–10, Netflix is adding an impressive slate of new TV releases, both original series and licensed shows, to keep subscribers hooked on the latest and greatest of what the world’s largest streaming platform has to offer.

Viewers looking to extend the 4th of July holiday weekend into the first full week of the month should check out ScreenRant’s binge guide for last weekend, which includes a handful of patriotic and American-themed series. Other top picks that are off to a great start this summer include the true crime docuseries Worst Neighbor Ever, the suspenseful K-drama Human Vapor, and the French murder mystery Summer ’36.

Sparks Of Tomorrow

Sparks of Tomorrow is a brand-new anime series that premiered on Netflix on Sunday, July 5, and will continue with weekly episode drops each Sunday. Set in early 20th-century Kyoto, the story takes place in an alternate past when an unlikely duo embarks on a journey to bring electricity to their city after steam power had already become more prominent. The protagonist, Kihachi Sakamoto, searches for a blueprint called the 20th Century Electrical Catalog, which his brother, who was killed in action, carried with him into war. Anime fans won’t want to miss Sparks of Tomorrow on Netflix this week.

Sullivan’s Crossing

Season 4 of Sullivan’s Crossing was just added to Netflix on June 30, and the series currently ranks #3 on Netflix’s U.S. viewership charts. For the first time ever, all 40 episodes of the celebrated romantic drama series are available to watch from start to finish on Netflix. Based on the bestselling book series by Robyn Carr, Sullivan’s Crossing follows a talented Boston neurosurgeon named Maggie Sullivan who returns to her small hometown for a fresh start in the fictional town of Timberlake in rural Nova Scotia, Canada. Starring Morgan Kohan and Chad Michael Murray, this is an easy show to binge this week on Netflix.

Agent Kim Reactivated

Agent Kim Reactivated, which is currently the third most-watched Netflix show in the world at the time of writing, just dropped a new 2-episode batch over the holiday weekend. The highly-rated Korean action thriller now has four of its 10 expected episodes available to stream now, with each episode running over 62 minutes long. Agent Kim Reactivated follows Chief Kim (So Ji-sub), who must come out of retirement as a secret agent to locate his missing daughter. If you’re a fan of slow-burning and suspenseful thrillers, tune into Agent Kim Reactivated each weekend.

Little House On The Prairie

The biggest new streaming release on Netflix this week is Little House on the Prairie, an epic period piece based on the classic book series by Laura Ingalls Wilder. The Netflix adaptation was developed by Rebecca Sonnenshine, best known for her work on The Boys, Archive 81, and the recent smash hit movie The Housemaid. The story follows the Ingalls family as they live on a farm in the American Midwest during the late 19th century. The 8-part series has already been confirmed for a second season ahead of its premiere on Thursday, July 9, and is expected to be one of the most popular new Netflix shows heading into the upcoming weekend.

Dark Winds

One of the most exciting new additions on Netflix recently is season 4 of Dark Winds, the critically acclaimed crime thriller series that holds a perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score. Although it premiered back in February on AMC+, Netflix finally acquired Dark Winds season 4 and added it to its massive streaming catalog on July 4, 2026. Featuring a career-best performance by Zach McClarnon and season 4 newcomer Titus Welliver, best known for playing Harry Bosch in Prime Video’s Bosch series, Dark Winds is already one of the most-viewed shows in the U.S. this week and is one of SR’s top recommendations for what to watch on Netflix right now.