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5 Binge-Worthy Titles To Stream On Netflix This Weekend

By Sydney Scott · Updated October 24, 2020

The weekend has arrived, bringing good news along with it. 

Netflix has renewed its hit show On My Block for a second season, meaning fans will find out what Jamal plans to do with all that RollerWorld money and if Ruby and Olivia’s love will continue after the show’s dramatic first season finale. 

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But, while we wait for the second season, there are a number of titles headed to the streaming service that are worth a watch. Here are five titles to check out this weekend and a full list of titles headed to Netflix so you can plan the perfect marathon.

01
Lost in Space – Taylor

Based on 1965’s Lost in Space, this reboot gives the series a new, imaginative update. The Robinsons are still battling aliens and their own personal demons, but the look and feel of this version is something new. 

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02
Fary Is The New Black

French comedian Fary brings wit and humor to everyday struggles with his new standup special, Fary Is The New Black. Relatable and hilarious, viewers will cry laughing as Fary tackles everything from dating stereotypes to barbershop dilemmas. 

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03
Come Sunday

Chiwetel Ejiofor stars in this drama based on the life of Evangelist minister Carlton Pearson. Pearson, who led one of the largest churches in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Higher Dimensions Family Church, faced damage to his reputation when he questioned Hell’s existence. Condola Rashad, Lakeith Stanfield, and Danny Glover also star.

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04
My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman

Rapper and mogul JAY-Z opens up to Letterman about fatherhood, infidelity, and his mom coming out in this revealing interview. Jay joins a number of notable names, including former president Barack Obama, in this series from the former Late Night host. 

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05
Amateur

While we still feel some type of way about Michael Rainey Jr.’s Power character Tariq, we’re happy to see the actor taking on the role of Terron Forte, a young basketball star who struggles to fit in at his new school as he balances two different worlds. 

What else is headed to Netflix this month? Check out the full list below. 

April 1:
A Sort of Family

Along Came Polly

Bad Boys

Battlefield Earth

Beethoven’s Christmas Adventure

Big Time

Body of Lies

Cabin Fever

Cabin Fever 2: Spring Fever

Cats & Dogs

Cold Mountain

Dare to Be Wild

Deep Blue Sea

Fish People

Friday Night Lights

Jackass 2.5

Life Is Beautiful

Looney Tunes: Back in Action

Mortal Kombat

Nancy Drew

Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest

Scarface

Seven

Sin City

Speed Racer

Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines

The Duchess

The Family Man

The Flintstones

The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas

The Iron Giant

The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale (Streaming every Sunday)

The Lost Boys

The Queen of the Damned

The Spy Next Door

Wakfu: Season 3

April 2:

La Piloto: Season 1

April 3:

Fary Is the New Black 

April 5:

Behind The Curtain: Todrick Hall

Despicable Me 3

April 6:

6 Balloons 

Amateur 

Fastest Car: Season 1

Money Heist: Part 2 

My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman: JAY-Z 

Orbiter 9

Ram Dass, Going Home

Sun Dogs 

The 4th Company 

The Boss Baby: Back in Business: Season 1

Todo lo que sería de Lucas Lauriente

Troy: Fall of a City: Season 1

April 7:

24 Hours to Live

April 9:

AMO: Season 1

April 10:

Greg Davies: You Magnificent Beast 

April 12:

Pickpockets 

April 13:

Chef’s Table: Pastry 

Come Sunday

I Am Not An Easy Man

Lost in Space: Season 1 

The Magic School Bus Rides Again: Season 2

April 15:

Lakeview Terrace

Seven Pounds

April 17:

The Chalet: Season 1 

The Honeymoon Stand Up Special: Collection 

April 18:

Friend Request 

Pelé

April 19:

Charité: Season 1

Chasing The Dragon

April 20:

Aggretsuko: Season 1

Dope: Season 2 

Dude

Kodachrome 

Mercury 13 

Spy Kids: Mission Critical: Season 1

April 21:

The Letdown: Season 1 

April 24:

Call the Midwife: Series 6: “Christmas Special 2017” 

Kevin James: Never Don’t Give Up 

April 25:

Bill Nye: Science Guy

Psychokinesis

April 27:

3%: Season 2 

Bobby Kennedy for President

Candy Jar

Holy Goalie

The Man Who Knew Infinity

The New Legends of Monkey: Season 1

The Week Of 

Coming in April – TBD:

Jane The Virgin: Season 4

Seth Rogen’s Hilarity for Charity
 

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