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With 22 episodes across five seasons, you could binge all of Black Mirror in a weekend. But since its episodes are all self-contained stories and aren’t all great, you won’t miss anything by skipping around. (Pro-tip: Don’t skip the Christmas special.)
If you’re looking for a series to get completely absorbed in, check out the mind-bending Dark. Just be aware that it gets hard to follow and quite... dark. It’s not best for casual viewing, but great for a long, cold weekend.
This Korean sci-fi series puts its heroes in a deadly competition for survival. Its eight episodes are packed with action and striking visuals, which makes it a blast to watch even if your attention is divided.
There’s enough Star Trek on Netflix alone to get you through an entire long weekend. We recommend the generally episodic Next Generation, which is easy to dip in and out of and rarely gets too intense to watch with the family.
The Umbrella Academy follows a dysfunctional family of superheroes through world-changing adventures and family drama. It has two seasons on Netflix, with a third inbound in 2022.
Compared to the majority of sci-fi, My Holo Love is light and sweet. It’s a romance between a woman and a hologram, with just 12 bingeable episodes.
After a long hiatus due to Covid-19, Stranger Things is coming back in 2022. Whether you’re watching for the first time or just want a refresher, this crowd-pleasing series is a great way to fill your weekend.
From the producers of Dark, Tribes of Europa is a fascinating post-apocalyptic story that centers around a mysterious artifact. With just six episodes, it’ll leave you with plenty of weekend to enjoy afterward.
This spin-off from the Stargate movie blends mythology and technology for a one-of-a-kind sci-fi show. If you want to watch it, now’s the time, because it’s leaving Netflix on November 30.
Netflix’s animated hit Arcane is based on League of Legends but doesn’t require any knowledge of the game. Even if its gritty story of revolution isn’t your thing, it’s worth checking out for the beautiful animation alone.