Netflix is adding just 6 new shows and movies to the streaming service this week, but there are a few must-watch new titles you'll want to add to your watchlist. At the top of the list is "The Thursday Murder Club," a murder mystery movie loaded with older stars, including Helen Mirren, Ben Kingsley and Pierce Brosnan.
If you prefer a binge-watch, though, check out season 2 of "My Life With the Walter Boys." The coming-of-age drama series hasn't been a massive hit with critics, but Netflix viewers have loved the teen romance show.
For more to watch, read on for all of my top picks, a full list of everything new on Netflix this week and the scoop on what's leaving Netflix this week. If you need more, check out our guide to everything new to Netflix in August, and check out this latest update on "A Man on the Inside" season 2 if you want to know what's coming next.
New on Netflix this week: Top picks
'Thursday Murder Club'
What's better than a book club? How about a club that solves murders instead of reading books or building jigsaw puzzles? Even better, what if you had to solve a not-so-cold case once a real murder happens nearby?
That's the premise behind "The Thursday Murder Club," an adaptation of a hit murder mystery novel of the same name. It stars Helen Mirren as Elizabeth, a retired spy, Pierce Brosnan as Ron, a retired union leader, Ben Kingsley as Ibrahim, a retired psychiatrist and Celia Imrie as Joyce, a retired nurse.
The star-studded lineup doesn't stop there, though. The movie also features David Tennant, Jonathan Pryce, Tom Ellis and Richard E. Grant in what should be a charming murder mystery.
Watch on Netflix starting Aug. 28
'My Life With the Walter Boys'
"My Life with the Walter Boys" is a teen romance drama that originally started as an online romance story that's since transformed into a novel and, now, a hit Netflix original with two seasons to its name. It stars Nikki Rodriguez as Jackie Howard, a recently orphaned teenage girl from Manhattan.
Being a 15-year-old girl is never easy, but having to relocate to rural Colorado after losing your parents in a car accident would upend anyone's life. Thankfully, Jackie has the Walters, a family of seven sons and one daughter led by parents George (Marc Blucas) and Katherine Walter (Sarah Rafferty), the latter of whom was Nikki's late mother's best friend.
If you love a romance drama, a teen drama, or heck, just drama, then this bingeable show could be one to add to your watchlist. Based on the reviews from the first season on Rotten Tomatoes, you'll either love it or hate it, so set your expectations accordingly.
Watch on Netflix starting Aug. 28
'Fantasy Football Ruined Our Lives'
All is fair in love, war and fantasy football. Or as Americans like myself might call it, fantasy soccer. "Fantasy Football Ruined Our Lives" centers around Simone (Giacomo Ferrara), Gianni (Enrico Borello), and their group of friends, who are all in the long-running Mai una gioia fantasy league. Gianni is the reigning champ and is mere moments from scoring another win by getting married.
But suddenly, Gianni has disappeared, vanishing just before his wedding and before setting his fantasy football lineup. It's the final day of the season, so his failing to set a lineup immediately signals that something has gone horribly wrong.
Now, a judge (Caterina Guzzanti) with an acerbic wit is investigating for foul play, and the group is frantically working out what happened at Gianni's bachelor party with the hope of finding a clue. The chief suspect? Andrea (Silvia D’Amico), who is the most recent addition to the group and may be harboring a dark secret.
Watch on Netflix starting Aug. 27
'Unknown Number: The High School Catfish'
Cyberbullying wasn't really a thing when I was growing up — not until MySpace came around. But for today's high schoolers, it's a constant concern, and many students have horrible tales of awful messages being sent their way.
But most instances of cyberbullying pale in comparison to what happened to this high school girl. She lived in the small town of Beal City, Michigan, and her life seemed like a normal high school life. She even had Owen, a high school sweetheart she had known for years.
Then, the messages started coming in from an unknown number, cyberbullying her for more than a year. It wrecked her life, but nobody was prepared for the shocking revelation of who was actually behind the messages. You'll have to watch "Unknown Number: The High School Catfish" to see how this tragic tale ends.
Watch on Netflix starting Aug. 29
'Two Graves'
If you love a dark crime drama, then "Two Graves" is for you. This limited series centers around the disappearance of 16-year-old girls Verónica and Marta, two friends, who vanished seemingly without a trace.
Unfortunately, the investigation doesn't go anywhere, and after a lack of evidence or suspects, the police close the case. That's not good enough for Isabel (Kiti Mánver), the grandmother of Verónica, who has nothing to lose without her granddaughter.
With the law no longer willing to help her, she teams up with Rafael (Álvaro Morte), a dangerous man and Marta's father. He wants revenge and he's not going to let anyone stand in his way.
Watch on Netflix starting Aug. 29
Everything new on Netflix: Aug. 25-31
AUGUST 27
"Fantasy Football Ruined Our Lives" (IT) (Netflix film)
When a member of their fantasy football league vanishes on his wedding day, a motley group of friends recount the lead-up to his chaotic bachelor party.
AUGUST 28
"Barbie Mysteries: Beach Detectives" (Netflix family)
Brooklyn and Malibu's summer plans take a turn for the spooky when the podcast hosts stumble upon a series of beachside mysteries.
"My Life With the Walter Boys" season 2 (Netflix series)
Hoping for a fresh start in Silver Falls, Jackie discovers second chances aren't guaranteed when unresolved feelings and small-town tensions resurface.
"The Thursday Murder Club" (Netflix film)
Based on Richard Osman’s international bestselling novel of the same name, THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB follows four irrepressible retirees - Elizabeth (Helen Mirren), Ron (Pierce Brosnan), Ibrahim (Ben Kingsley) and Joyce (Celia Imrie) - who spend their time solving cold case murders for fun. When an unexplained death occurs on their own doorstep, their casual sleuthing takes a thrilling turn as they find themselves with a real whodunit on their hands. Directed by Chris Columbus, the film is the latest to be produced through the Netflix and Amblin Entertainment partnership.
AUGUST 29
"Two Graves" (ES) (Netflix series)
When the disappearance of two teen girls shocks a quiet coastal town, a bereft grandmother risks everything to uncover the truth and seek revenge.
"Unknown Number: The High School Catfish" (Netflix documentary)
Vulgar, taunting texts blow up the phones of a Michigan teen and her boyfriend. Who's sending them — and why? This twisty documentary investigates the shocking answer.
Leaving Netflix This Week
Leaving 8/25/25
"Melancholia"
Leaving 8/31/25
"The Hitman’s Bodyguard"
"The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard"
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Malcolm has been with Tom's Guide since 2022, and has been covering the latest in streaming shows and movies since 2023. He's not one to shy away from a hot take, including that "John Wick" is one of the four greatest films ever made.
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