Five of the best shows to watch on Netflix this week, August 3–7, 2026, are brand new releases that include a dating show to a coming-of-age drama. Last weekend, some of the greatest shows to binge on Netflix were the new Spanish teen drama series Final Project, the harrowing true crime docuseries The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare, which is currently the #1 Netflix show worldwide, and the popular family drama My Daughter’s Father. Netflix also recently added one of the best thriller shows ever made, Hannibal, to its vast library.
5 Best Shows To Watch On Netflix This Week (August 3–7)
