Five of the top Netflix shows to watch this week, May 18–22, 2026, include new releases and classic series that are about to leave the streaming platform. No matter what genre of show you’re looking to dive into this week, these are some of the very best choices to binge on Netflix right now, handpicked by ScreenRant’s TV and streaming experts.

Last weekend, the best shows to watch on Netflix included Man on Fire, Legends, and Nemesis, the latter of which is the #1 show in the U.S. Between a 4-season family drama series from the 2000s, a viral new 8-part K-drama series, a gripping legal thriller led by one of the most prolific TV actors of all time, a breakout global hit currently trending #1 worldwide, and an upcoming sci-fi series produced by The Duffer Brothers, these five shows on Netflix are all worth checking out this week.

Wildfire

The classic TV series Wildfire officially leaves Netflix this week on Thursday, May 21, making now the perfect time to dive into it while viewers still have the chance. Wildfire ran from 2005 to 2008 for four seasons and 52 episodes on the discontinued channel ABC Family. Starring Genevieve Padalecki, Greg Serano, Nicole Tubiola, Micah Alberti, Nana Visitor, Ryan Speck, and more, Wildfire combines classic family drama with Western and coming-of-age themes, making it a great throwback series on Netflix for fans of forgotten 2000s hits.

The Wonderfools

The Wonderfools is a new K-drama series on Netflix that is currently ranked #3 worldwide on the streamer’s viewership chart. Consisting of eight episodes, the comedy/action series follows a group of awkward tourists who suddenly gain superpowers and begin to fight crime in their city. Similar to more unique superhero franchises such as Kick-Ass and The Boys, The Wonderfools earned a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes audience score of 97% and has become a global streaming sensation following its release on Friday, May 15.

Your Honor

While not nearly as acclaimed as Breaking Bad, Bryan Cranston’s legal thriller Your Honor has garnered mostly positive feedback from viewers based on its Rotten Tomatoes audience score of 67%. The entire 2-season series will be leaving Netflix on May 31, which means there is less than two weeks to watch the series on the platform. Your Honor follows Cranston’s protagonist, a prominent judge in New Orleans, who must fight to protect his family after his son is involved in an accident that involves a dangerous crime family. If you love Bryan Cranston, make sure to watch Your Honor before it’s gone.

Berlin And The Lady With An Ermine

Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine is the biggest surprise hit series on Netflix, ranking #1 worldwide right now. The Spanish crime thriller consists of eight episodes and is taking over viewership charts around the world, ranking #9 in the U.S. currently. The series follows a sophisticated con artist named Berlin who assembles his old crew for a job in Seville. This sets up an elaborate, high-stakes heist that drives most of the action and suspense in the series. If you’ve just finished Nemesis and are looking for a new heist thriller, this is it.

The Boroughs

The most anticipated new release on Netflix this week is The Boroughs, which arrives on Thursday, May 21. Produced by The Duffer Brothers of Stranger Things acclaim, The Boroughs features a star-studded cast led by Alfred Molina, Bill Pullman, Jena Malone, Geena Davis, Clarke Peters, and more. The story takes place in an idyllic New Mexico retirement community where a supernatural threat emerges, requiring some of the senior residents to come together and fight it. Highly inventive and perfect for sci-fi fans, The Boroughs is the #1 new Netflix show you don’t want to miss this week.