3 best new to Netflix shows you should binge-watch this weekend (May 22-24)
Netflix has released several new shows worth watching this weekend. Highlights include a sci-fi drama from the creators of 'Stranger Things' and a docuseries about Abraham Lincoln. These additions aim to refresh viewers' watchlists as summer approaches.
- ▪The biggest release this week is 'The Boroughs,' a sci-fi mystery series produced by the Duffer Brothers.
- ▪'The Boroughs' centers on residents in a retirement community who investigate strange disappearances.
- ▪The docuseries 'Abraham Lincoln' is a three-part event that aired on The History Channel and is based on Doris Kearns Goodwin's bestselling book.
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- ▪ The 8 Best New Movies and Shows to Stream This Weekend on Netflix, Prime Video and More — TheWrap
- ▪ Stream These 9 Movies and Shows Before They Leave Netflix in June — NYT — Arts
- ▪ The 7 best new movies and TV shows streaming this weekend — Business Insider
- ▪ 7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more this weekend (May 22) — TechRadar
- ▪ New Shows & Movies To Watch This Weekend: Netflix’s ‘The Boroughs,’ ‘The Chi’ on Paramount+ and More — Decider
- ▪ The 10 Best TV Shows to Stream This Month (May 2026) — WIRED
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Entertainment Streaming Netflix 3 best new to Netflix shows you should binge-watch this weekend (May 22-24) News By Alix Blackburn published 22 May 2026 Refresh your watchlist with these new Netflix shows When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Netflix; Shutterstock) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Did you know it’s the last day of May next week? Yep, that means we’re basically heading into summer, and a new month only means one thing: more shows dropping on the biggest streaming service.
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