5 Netflix Shows To Watch This Week (#1 Is A New 8-Part Sci-Fi Produced By Stranger Things Creators)

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This week, from May 18th to 22nd, 2026, Netflix has five must-watch shows. The list includes both brand new releases and popular series that will soon be leaving the platform. ScreenRant’s TV experts have carefully selected these top picks, so there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Netflix had a great lineup last weekend, with top picks including Man on Fire, Legends, and Nemesis. Nemesis is currently the most popular show in the U.S. Viewers could choose from a long-running family drama, a trending Korean series with just eight episodes, or a suspenseful legal thriller starring a well-known actor. Plus, with a global hit and a new sci-fi series from the creators of a popular show, there was plenty to watch on Netflix this week.

Wildfire

The popular TV show Wildfire is leaving Netflix this Thursday, May 21st, so now’s the time to watch it if you haven’t already! The series, which originally aired on ABC Family from 2005 to 2008, has four seasons and 52 episodes. Featuring stars like Genevieve Padalecki, Greg Serano, and Nana Visitor, Wildfire is a fun mix of family drama, Western adventures, and coming-of-age stories – perfect for anyone looking to revisit some favorite shows from the 2000s.

The Wonderfools

Currently a hit on Netflix, the K-drama series The Wonderfools is ranked among the top three most-watched shows worldwide. This eight-episode comedy blends action and superheroes, following a group of clumsy tourists who unexpectedly develop powers and start fighting crime. Like the unconventional superhero series Kick-Ass and The Boys, The Wonderfools has received overwhelmingly positive reviews, boasting a 97% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, and quickly became a global streaming success after its release on May 15th.

Your Honor

Though it didn’t reach the same level of popularity as Breaking Bad, Bryan Cranston’s series Your Honor has generally been well-received by audiences (earning a 67% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes). The show’s two seasons will be removed from Netflix on May 31st, so you have less than two weeks to watch it. Your Honor centers around a respected judge in New Orleans who is forced to cover up his son’s involvement in a hit-and-run connected to a powerful crime family. If you’re a fan of Bryan Cranston, don’t miss Your Honor before it leaves Netflix.

Berlin And The Lady With An Ermine

Currently the #1 show on Netflix worldwide, Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine is a huge success. This eight-episode Spanish crime thriller is quickly gaining popularity, currently ranking at #9 in the U.S. The story centers around Berlin, a skilled con artist, who reunites his former team for a complex and risky heist in Seville. If you enjoyed Nemesis and are looking for another thrilling heist story, this series is a great choice.

The Boroughs

This week, the most talked-about new show on Netflix is The Boroughs, premiering on Thursday, May 21st. From the creators of Stranger Things, the Duffer Brothers, The Boroughs boasts a fantastic cast including Alfred Molina, Bill Pullman, Jena Malone, Geena Davis, and Clarke Peters. The story unfolds in a seemingly perfect retirement community in New Mexico, but a strange, supernatural danger arises, forcing some of the residents to band together and fight back. It’s a clever and imaginative series, making it a must-watch for sci-fi enthusiasts and the #1 new show on Netflix this week.

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2026-05-19 00:49