A Weekend of Binge-Watching: Top 5 Shows on Netflix This Week
As the weekend approaches, it’s time to plan your binge-watching sessions. After a week filled with sunshine, the weather is set to cool down slightly, making it the perfect opportunity to stay indoors and explore the latest offerings on Netflix.
This week’s TV charts are packed with K-dramas, sci-fi series, and dramatic heists — there’s something for everyone. Here are the top 5 shows that are currently capturing the attention of viewers:
5. My Royal Nemesis: Limited Series – 4,100,000 views
At number five, it’s My Royal Nemesis, a brand new South Korean rom-com with a fantasy twist. The show follows a legendary villain from the Joseon era who gets reincarnated into the body of a modern, struggling actress. As she adjusts to her new life and century, she clashes with Cha Se-gye, the ruthless chaebol heir. In true romantic comedy style, these conflicts spark a romance, leading the pair to navigate a love-hate relationship while dealing with their personal issues.
Fans have been raving about the show on social media. One viewer said, “My Royal Nemesis is on Netflix. It’s a must-watch! It literally brings me so much joy,” while another called it a “fantastic drama” with “chaotic chemistry” in the best way.
4. The Boroughs: Season 1 – 5,600,000 views
From fantasy to sci-fi, season 1 of The Boroughs is currently trending. The show centers around a seemingly normal retirement community whose world is turned upside down when they must band together as heroes. With time not on their side, will their collective life experiences help them save the world?
The show is created by the Duffer Brothers, the team behind Stranger Things. It features a stellar cast, including Geena Davis, Alfred Molina, and Alice Kremelberg. Rotten Tomatoes has given it a near-perfect score of 96%, with critics praising its excellence through its plotted sci-fi trappings, star-studded cast, heartfelt narrative, and genuine ingenuity.
3. The WONDERfools: Limited Series – 7,900,000 views
Back to South Korea, The WONDERfools is an action adventure series about a group of ‘awkward townies’ who gain superpowers and fight villains threatening the peace of Haeseong city. The show also offers a nostalgic look at the 90s and Y2K eras, featuring period looks like Oasis-esque jackets, grunge jumpers, and space buns.
With a 100% Tomatometer score and a 96% Popcornmeter, the show is almost perfect. Critics have praised its balance between action sequences and character development. Screen Rant noted that “not only do the fights look good, but characterisation and emotion are never sacrificed for the sake of action sequences.”
2. Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine: Limited Series – 10,300,000 views
Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine is a prequel to Money Heist, focusing on the character Berlin, played by Pedro Alonso. The show sees him assemble his gang in Seville to steal a Da Vinci masterpiece. The series has been a hit on social media, with fans praising the cast and particularly Pedro Alonso, with one fan joking that the show’s creators “should have made him say that he can steal not only our wallets but also our hearts.”
1. Nemesis: Season 1 – 11,400,000 views
At number one, it’s Nemesis, a new American crime drama about an LAPD cop, Isaiah Stiles, who faces off against Coltrane Wilder, a master thief. The show has received mixed audience reviews, with some calling it “ridiculously entertaining” and others finding it “predictable.” However, critics have praised its intense performances and well-executed action sequences.
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