These are the 3 best Netflix shows to binge-watch this weekend, December 5–7, 2025. From viral new releases to acclaimed hidden gems, these top-rated series are perfect for your watchlist.
Whether you want a gripping thriller, a hilarious comedy, or a cozy drama, these must-watch Netflix hits are trending worldwide and binge-worthy from start to finish. #1 is Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes and considered a TV masterpiece.
Check out Screen Rant’s weekend streaming guides for Prime Video, HBO Max, Paramount+, and Apple TV. Get ready to discover the greatest series to binge on Netflix right now.
Owning Manhattan
Logline: “Real estate mogul Ryan Serhant leads one of the biggest firms in New York and pushes his agents to greatness while tackling the most expensive listings.”
Season 2 of the hit reality series Owning Manhattan drops on Netflix this Friday, December 5. Season 1 premiered in June 2024 to mostly positive reviews and a 71% Rotten Tomatoes audience score.
This brand new season consists of 8 episodes, perfect for a weekend binge you can finish by Sunday, especially for fans of trending Netflix original reality shows like Selling the OC and Selling Sunset.
The Price Of Confession
Logline: “A woman accused of killing her husband is offered a deal by a mysterious stranger – but to prove her innocence, she must commit murder.”
This gripping new crime thriller, The Price of Confession, just dropped on Netflix this Friday, December 5. Consisting of 12 episodes, this brand new K-drama is poised to become one of the biggest global streaming hits on Netflix this month.
Early reviewers have given The Price of Confession unanimous praise on Rotten Tomatoes. The series received a 9.5/10 star rating from But Why Tho? A Geek Community, which noted, “From absolute chills to agonizing tension, The Price of Confession absolutely succeeds at getting under the skin.” Don’t miss Netflix’s next viral thriller this weekend.
The Believers
Logline: “Three young and ambitious entrepreneurs must find a way to repay a mountain of debt from their failed startup, when they stumble upon an unthinkable “business” opportunity exploiting people’s beliefs in religion for money.”
All fans of immersive crime thrillers should check out The Believers on Netflix this weekend. The Believers returned for its second season on Netflix this Thursday, December 4, after its masterful first season was released back in March 2024.
The Thai crime thriller earned an 89% Rotten Tomatoes audience score and a 7.6 IMDb rating for its acclaimed first season. Consisting of 17 episodes total, The Believers is one of the best new Netflix shows to binge-watch this weekend for viewers looking to get lost in an addictive series.
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