{
  "id": 250045,
  "title": "3 new to Netflix shows you need to binge-watch this weekend (Aug. 7-9)",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/3-new-to-netflix-shows-you-need-to-binge-watch-this-weekend-aug-7-9",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-07T04:01:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/entertainment/netflix/3-new-to-netflix-shows-you-need-to-binge-watch-this-weekend-aug-7-9"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "This weekend offers a variety of new shows to binge-watch on Netflix. For fans of teen drama, the latest season of \"My Life with the Walter Boys\" has returned, following Jackie Howard as she navigates life and love in Silver Falls after her family's tragic car accident. The melodramatic series has captivated viewers, making it a perfect choice for a weekend of comfort watching.\n\nIf you prefer humor, Netflix's latest adult animated series, \"Ricky Gervais Alley Cats,\" is a chance to see the mind behind \"The Office\" and \"The Ricky Gervais Show\" in action. The show follows a pack of street cats as they navigate city life, delivering Gervais's trademark dark comedy. Expect a show for adults, not children, with unpredictable mishaps and misadventures.\n\nFor true crime aficionados, \"The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare\" is a must-watch. This three-part documentary series delves into the chilling 2022 murder of four college students, offering a chilling account of the crime from start to finish. Using archive footage and interviews, the doc offers a grim but compelling look at the case. If true crime is your preferred genre, this series is a gripping, if harrowing, watch.",
  "summary": "Netflix wants to keep you indoors this weekend, watching its latest TV shows, and these 3 new series are designed to be binge-watched.",
  "key_points": [
    "\"My Life with the Walter Boys\" returns for new season",
    "Ricky Gervais stars in adult animated series \"Ricky Gervais Alley Cats\"",
    "\"The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare\" explores 2022 college student murders"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Netflix's latest offerings cater to diverse tastes, with comfort viewing for teen drama fans, dark comedy for adults, and a gripping true crime documentary for aficionados of the genre.",
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}