5 Best Netflix Shows To Binge This Week (#1 Is Based On A Novel That Sold Over 50 Million Copies)

The top five Netflix shows to binge-watch this week, August 10–14, 2026, include several brand new releases and one modern classic set to leave soon. Last weekend, the best shows to watch on Netflix included Rickey Gervais' new comedy series Alley Cats, the hit Fox medical drama series Best Medicine, and the gripping docudrama The Bombing of Pan Am 103, which remains the #3 most-watched show on the platform.

This week, Netflix has a variety of new releases that range from laugh-out-loud workplace comedy to chilling true crime docuseries focusing on one of the most notorious killers of all time. One series in particular only has a few weeks left on the platform before it is removed indefinitely, which makes now a great time to dive into it and its accompanying spinoff series. Additionally, ScreenRant's #1 Netflix recommendation this week is based on one of the most popular novels of all time that has sold over 50 million copies worldwide.

Orphan Black

Orphan Black and its spinoff series Orphan Black: Echoes will officially be leaving Netflix on September 1, 2026. The highly-rated conspiracy thriller series originally aired on AMC for five seasons from 2013 to 2017 and has become one of the best hidden gems on Netflix in recent years. Orphan Black spans 50 episodes across five seasons, while the 2023 spinoff series starring Krysten Ritter adds 10 episodes. Orphan Black follows the intriguing story of a street-smart woman named Sarah (Tatiana Maslany) whose world flips upside down after she witnesses the death of a woman who looks exactly like her.

Outer Banks

There are few better summertime shows to watch on Netflix than Outer Banks, which makes the fan-favorite teen drama series a must-watch during the month of August. After premiering back in 2020, Outer Banks has become a consistent streaming hit for Netflix, amassing more than 15.5 million views for its season 4 premiere in 2024. Outer Banks season 5 is set to be released in just a matter of days on August 20 and will mark the end of the celebrated series, which has maintained a strong 79% Rotten Tomatoes score so far.

Conversations With A Killer: The Charles Manson Tapes

One of the most thrilling new docuseries on Netflix this week, Conversations with a Killer: The Charles Manson Tapes, arrives on Wednesday, August 12. Spanning only three episodes, each roughly 50 minutes apiece, this is also one of the easiest new Netflix shows to binge in just one night, especially for fans of true crime. Charles Manson continues to be one of the most infamous killers of all time, known for leading a cult called the Manson Family, which resulted in the 1969 murder of actress Sharon Tate. Based on its subject matter and true crime approach, Conversations with a Killer: The Charles Manson Tapes is expected to be a big streaming hit this week.

Tires

Comedy fans can look forward to the long-awaited release of Tires season 3 this week, which drops on Thursday, August 13. Featuring twelve new episodes, the workplace comedy show stars comedian and podcaster Shane Gillis as a mechanic at an auto body shop in rural Pennsylvania. Inspired by co-creator and co-star Steve Gerben's real life, Tires features a hilarious ensemble cast that includes Thomas Haden Church, Stavros Halkias, Andrew Schulz, and more of the top names in the comedy world. If you're looking for guaranteed laughs this week, Tires season 3 is a safe bet.

One Hundred Years Of Solitude

The best show to binge this week on Netflix is One Hundred Years of Solitude, which is adapted from the famous classic novel of the same name written by Gabriel García Márquez that has sold over 50 million copies worldwide. One Hundred Years of Solitude season 2 was just released on August 5 on Netflix and is already a certified fan-favorite, earning a resounding 90% Rotten Tomatoes audience score. The story depicts an epic tale of seven generations of one family living in Colombia, dealing with major themes such as love and fate. For a truly immersive experience this week, One Hundred Years of Solitude is a masterful adaptation worth watching on Netflix.