Top 3 Must-Watch Netflix Shows This Weekend: August 14–16, 2026

The top 3 shows to watch this weekend on Netflix include a viral YA drama, a laugh-out-loud comedy series, and a gripping docuseries built for a quick binge. Some of the best new releases on Netflix so far in the month of August 2026 include Conversations with a Killer: The Charles Manson Tapes, which currently ranks #2 in the United States, and Outer Banks season 5, which will finally be released next week. Both of these popular series were featured on ScreenRant’s weekly roundup of the best Netflix shows to watch last week.

This weekend, August 14–16, 2026, there are no better shows to get hooked on than the following three original Netflix series. The first has been a worldwide streaming sensation since its third season was released earlier this month, while the second is a fan-favorite comedy series that critics are already saying is one of Netflix’s funniest shows of the year. Lastly, one true crime series has maintained high viewership since its late July 2026 release, making it a must-watch for Netflix subscribers who haven’t seen it already.

My Life With The Walter Boys

While shows like Sterling Point and Off Campus are dominating on Prime Video this summer, My Life with the Walter Boys is Netflix’s answer to the recent boom in YA drama series. After initially premiering back in 2023, the coming-of-age teen drama has become one of Netflix’s most consistently viewed YA shows and has already been renewed for a fourth season just days after season 3 arrived. Right now, My Life with the Walter Boys is Netflix’s #1 show worldwide, a position it’s held for a week straight and counting.

My Life with the Walter Boys begins in tragedy as Manhattanite teenager Jackie Howard is forced to start her life again after a shocking tragedy. She moves out of the city to a ranch in rural Colorado to live with her new guardian, Katherine Walker, who is part of an unusually large family consisting of none boys and one girl. Jackie must maintain her composure so she can make her dream of getting into Princeton come true, all while processing unimaginable grief and catching feelings for two of the Walter brothers.

Tires

If you’re looking to binge something hilarious to fill up your weekend, Tires is one of the very best shows worth watching on Netflix right now. Co-created by comedian and podcaster Shane Gillis, Tires is an edgy workplace comedy set in an auto body shop in rural Pennsylvania where Shane, who plays an exaggerated version of himself, works as a mechanic. ScreenRant just gave the newly released third season 9/10 stars, calling it the “best season yet.”

The greatness of Tires comes from the natural chemistry between Shane, co-creator and co-star Steve Gerben, and a strong ensemble cast that includes Thomas Haden Church, Stavros Halkias, Chris O’Connor, and Kilah Fox. Comic guest stars in the 12-part season 3 include Andrew Schulz, Bobby Lee, Joe DeRosa, and H. Foley, who each bring their signature comedic style to the table. It’s evident that Tires is solely focused on making viewers laugh, and its third season further proves that it’s one of Netflix’s best original comedy series.

The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare

The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare has been one of the most-viewed true crime docuseries on Netflix this year, totaling nearly 29 million views in its first two weeks alone. The chilling 3-part docuseries continues to be popular heading into the latter half of August, currently ranking #3 in the United States and #9 worldwide. Due to its difficult subject matter, this docuseries won’t be for everyone, but viewers who naturally gravitate toward true crime stories won’t want to miss this one.

The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare examines the tragic story of a vicious quadruple homicide that took place in Moscow, Idaho, in November 2022. The documentary follows four University of Idaho students, Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin, who were murdered in an off-campus home, and the subsequent hunt for their killer. With a total runtime of just 2 hours and 14 minutes, this is one of the easiest new shows to binge this weekend on Netflix.

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