The best new Netflix series to binge-watch during the third week of September 2026 include a viral new thriller, a coming-of-age drama, and a highly anticipated horror. Whether you’re looking for a feel-good series to watch during the final week of summer 2026 or are already gearing up for the Halloween season, ScreenRant has you covered with the very best new releases everyone will be watching on Netflix.
While these five series were all recently released or will be arriving on Netflix later this week, September 14–18, the streaming platform still has plenty of other great series worth diving into right now. They include trending new shows like The Gentlemen season 2 and 2026 Emmy contenders like Beef season 2 and Black Rabbit. That said, here’s everything we’ll be binge-watching on Netflix this week.
Crew Girl
Crew Girl has officially become the #1 most-watched series on Netflix worldwide after it premiered on Thursday, September 10, surpassing The Gentlemen season 2. The coming-of-age series follows Teagan (Miku Martineau), a high-school student who transfers to an elite prep school in New England where she competes as the only female rower on her crew team. The new Netflix series consists of just 8 episodes – all 40 to 55 minutes each – and earned a strong 77% Rotten Tomatoes score, making it critically acclaimed as well as a streaming hit.
The Perfect Lie
The Perfect Lie is another massive hit on Netflix this week following its debut last Thursday. Currently ranking #3 in viewership worldwide, the series only consists of seven episodes and is perfect for fans of dark crime mysteries. The Perfect Lie takes place in a wealthy area of the Netherlands where Karen (Loes Haverkort) is a member of an elitist friend group. When one of them suddenly dies in a house fire, the friend group is broken and tested as an investigation opens up, revealing secrets and true intentions. The Perfect Lie is based on the bestselling novel The Dinner Club by Saskia Noort.
The Doll
The Doll is a new 6-part limited series that arrives on Netflix this Wednesday, September 16. The series is an adaptation of the classic 1890 novel of the same name, which translates to Lalka, written by Polish author Boleslaw Prus. The Doll tells the story of Stanislaw Wokulski, played by Tomasz Schuchardt, a wealthy middle-aged millionaire who lives in Warsaw, Russia, during the late 19th century. Stanislaw is hopelessly in love with the aristocratic Izabela Łęcka, played by Sandra Drzymalska, who believes she is too good for Stanislaw but accepts his generous financial assistance.
Stranger Things: Tales From ’85
Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 season 2 arrives on Netflix this Thursday, September 17, less than five months after its debut season premiered back in April 2026. The first official scripted spinoff series of Netflix’s massive hit Stranger Things, Tales From ’85 takes place during the winter of 1985 in Hawkins, Indiana, where the original show took place. The animated series also features many of the original cast members portrayed by new voice actors, such as Eleven, Mike, and Dustin. Season 1 only earned a 61% Rotten Tomatoes score, so season 2 will look to turn things around this week.
Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story
The most anticipated new series on Netflix this week is Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story, the latest installment of Ryan Murphy’s controversial horror franchise that previously centered on infamous serial killers such as Jeffrey Dahmer and Ed Gein. Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story is expected to be one of the biggest streaming hits on Netflix this week, even though the franchise as a whole only averages a Rotten Tomatoes score of 42%. The Netflix series will take on its first female serial killer, Lizzie Borden, who was accused of killing her father and stepmother in rural Massachusetts in 1892.
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