3 Best Shows to Binge on Netflix This Week

Thanks to the high-profile build-up to the 98th Academy Awards, movie fans have had a chokehold over media discourse for the past couple of months. Last night, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, the biggest night on the cinema calendar finally took place, and the dust is still settling on an eventful ceremony. If you’re more of a television fan and have been waiting for all this Oscars fuss to die down, now is your time to shine. But how should you take advantage of your favorite medium getting the chance to be in the spotlight once again? With that in mind, here’s a list of three other shows you should give a try on Netflix this week.

For more recommendations, check out our list of the best shows and movies on Netflix.

Disclaimer: These titles are available on US Netflix.

1

‘A Friend, A Murderer’ (2026)

IMDb: 6.5/10

True-crime fans are in for a treat this week, courtesy of Denmark. A brand-new three-part true-crime docuseries, sure to have your jaw on the floor, A Friend, A Murderer follows one town, Korsør, haunted by a serial killer for almost a decade. Horrific assault, kidnapping, and murder keep the community fearing for their lives, and how will a trio react when the identity of the perpetrator is revealed to be one of their close friends?

A shocking story recounted by the three friends themselves, true-crime documentaries rarely come as gripping as this. Not only interested in discussing the crimes themselves, but the three episodes also look at how these crimes ripped apart a once-close-knit friendship group from the inside out. Fascinating and engrossing, this is perfect for true-crime fans.

2

‘Beastars’ (2019–Present)

Rotten Tomatoes: 85% | IMDb: 7.6/10

There is no better time than now to begin your binge-watch of this arguably underrated anime. Based on Paru Itagaki‘s manga of the same name, Beastars is set in a world where creatures and beasts co-exist, as a classmate’s murder and the awakening predatory urges of a wolf threaten to upend his friendship with a rabbit.

Earlier this month, the long-awaited second half of Beastars Season 3 finally debuted after over a year’s wait since Part 1. Back with a bang, the excitement around the series continues to grow as more discover a real anime gem. With that in mind, and with 48 gripping episodes available, make sure you don’t miss out on this supernatural coming-of-age tale this week.

3

‘Younger’ (2015–2021)

Rotten Tomatoes: 97% | IMDb: 7.8/10

If true-crime or anime aren’t to your taste, and you’d prefer a more traditional series to try this week, look no further than Younger. From the mind of Sex and the City creator Darren Star, Younger follows Liza Miller (Sutton Foster), a 40-year-old who is struggling to get ahold of her spiraling life following a messy divorce and her daughter leaving for college. However, all that changes when she is mistaken for a 26-year-old on a night out, giving her a chance to start afresh.

Hilarious, poignant, and packed with guest stars, Younger ticks all the comedy series boxes. Starring Foster at her absolute best, the series also boasts the talent of the likes of Hilary Duff, The Kill Room star Debi Mazar, Nico Tortorella, Pluribus‘ Miriam Shor, Peter Hermann, and Chicago Med‘s Molly Bernard. An acclaimed gem that deserves more love, Younger should be at the top of your watchlist.