Netflix's best shows to watch in early August 2026 include 'My Life with the Walter Boys' and a new Ricky Gervais comedy

See what shows Netflix viewers can't stop streaming and read our reviews for each one.

"One Hundred Years of Solitude" aims to end its ambitious adaptation on a high note, while "Leanne," "Outer Banks," and Major League Baseball all return to Netflix in August.

Critics have given the best new show on Netflix a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score, a new hit that has emerged from Korea.

Discover Netflix shows that are better than remembered, offering hidden strengths and emotional depth on a rewatch, from Ragnarok to Sense8.

Netflix has released the trailer for George Kay‘s new crime thriller, Blood Sacrifice. The TV show comes from the creator of Lupin and Hijack. First announced in June, Blood Sacrifice is a five-episode Swedish series following an investigator trying to untangle the mystery of a cop killer.

Netflix estimates that it will spend $20 billion on content this year, which is a 10% increase from last year. And while the cost of Netflix's originals often gets the spotlight, Parrot Analytics' Streaming Economics data shows that licensed programming is outpacing originals in driving subscriber growth.

From a 'Bachelor'-esque series starring Harry Jowsey to a Ricky Gervais cat comedy, these are the titles worth adding to your Netflix queue this weekend.