15+ Little-Known Netflix Series to Watch in a Weekend

In each country, Netflix has a total of 1,600 to 6,000 own or acquired entertainment productions to offer users. Faced with such a varied menu of content, the service filters the titles according to our preferences, a fact that makes us forget about other series and other movies that are also worth watching, but which are in the background on the famous platform.

Tired of getting lost in search of new series? Don’t know what else to see, why can’t you find anything that catches your eye? O awesome.club researched and selected a list of little-known series that will hold your attention and that can be marathoned in a weekend.

It is a police drama, of Polish origin, which revolves around the murder of a girl in a rural area. The plot takes a turn when the fact is linked to an unsolved crime that occurred in the past, and which has the same characteristics. Andrzej Konopka, as Commissioner Michal Trela, will have to lead the investigation to find the real culprit. The series has eight chapters full of intrigue and twists that make it a must on your list of shows to watch.

It is a Mexican series that tells the story of a group of rich young people who, tired of living the luxurious life that their parents provide them, decide to get involved in the dangerous world of drug trafficking. It’s a crime drama that will leave you stuck to the screen thanks to the obstacles that the characters will encounter and the way they will have to solve them in order to learn to defend themselves. Alejandro Speitzer and Minnie West are part of the cast that presents this adventure from a different perspective. millennial🇧🇷

Yes, you read that right, it’s a series-format adaptation of Federico Moccia’s literary phenomenon. The Italian novel moves to the Adriatic coast to shape the story of Summer, a young woman who hates summer — the protagonist has the same name as the season — and wants to live far from her hometown. The plot takes a turn when she falls in love with Alessandro, a somewhat unpredictable and rebellious motorcycle racer. The two will have to make a decision that will change their future as a couple. In addition to showing the landscapes of the Italian coast, the series also has great musical themes, such as the classic “Estate”, by Bruno Martino.

Nicole is a mother who is challenged to raise her son Dion alone after losing her husband in a tragic accident. The plot becomes interesting when she discovers that the boy has superpowers and must teach him how to control them, in addition to ensuring that no one finds out, since there are very powerful rulers who want to use him for their own benefit. The drama, which is based on a comic book of the same name, contains amazing special effects that make the series a very fun visual production.

It’s a French miniseries to be finished in one day, because it’s definitely very addictive. It tells the story of the disappearance of a student in a very quiet town, which will be investigated by her high school teacher, Eva, when she notices strange behavior and attitudes among some of the missing girl’s classmates. What makes the plot even more intriguing is the fact that the same teacher was found 20 years ago in the woods without any memories. The series will make you doubt who is innocent and who is guilty in this complicated plot.

Mia is a student who, with a group of teenagers, goes on vacation to a summer camp on a distant island. There is no Wi-Fi, cell phone coverage, or any kind of adult supervision. The protagonist will face Amber, another young woman who wants to be queen of the camp and who hides a very dark side, like the island itself, where strange and mysterious events occur. An English series that has a smooth start, but ends up becoming the exact opposite. It’s worth seeing.

Jinta Yaomi and her group of longtime friends break up after seeing their lives affected by a tragic accident in which a member of the group passes away. Over the years, in high school, they will have to meet again, because that friend’s spirit returns to fulfill a promise he made before his death. Old and new feelings will reappear among group members until they fulfill the promise. This exciting series of Japanese origins will delight anime lovers.

Victoria Du Bois plays Emma in this chilling story set in Elden, a fictional French town. The protagonist, who is a famous writer of the horror genre, sees the fantasies told in her novels come to life. One of the characters she invented, the witch Marianne, will turn her days into nightmares when Emma decides to stop writing and return to her hometown, to which the writer vowed never to return. Stephen King himself recommended this series and compared it to his iconic style of horror.

This series, based on the famous novels of the same name by Ann M. Martin, tells the story of a group of teenagers who decide to start a babysitting business in a fictional Connecticut neighborhood. During the ten episodes, the life of each member of the group is explored from the point of view of each of the girls. The series talks about family, friendship and self-discovery in a light, comedic tone that will make you smile more than once.

Willa Fitzgerald and Herizen Guardiola star in this drama that will hook you from the first minute. Colette and Addy are two best friends who are part of the high school cheerleading team, whose fates will change with the arrival of a new coach. They unintentionally become involved in a crime, and end up distancing themselves because of the relationship filled with jealousy and envy and the recent presence of the coach. The series is based on the novel by Megan Abbott.

In Seoul, the story of Kim Jo-jo, a student who has a difficult life marked by the tragic accident in which her parents died, unfolds. The young woman, initially skeptical of downloading an app to find love at ten meters, ends up in a love triangle with a rich young man with whom she shares a turbulent childhood, and her best friend who has been attracted to her since the beginning. This teen drama, which has eight episodes, will easily hook you and make you feel in the character’s shoes, because of the situations that Jo-jo goes through.

Richard Madden plays David Budd, a young war veteran assigned by the British government to protect a politician. O thriller psychological and political becomes very interesting, because the sergeant will have to deal with a very aggressive speech of his protégé against the fight against terrorism and that goes against the experiences that traumatized him. The protagonist must decide whether he cares more about his job as a bodyguard or about his political ideals. You can’t miss this action gem.

This American series tells the life of Devi, a teenager of Indian descent who wants to gain popularity at her school and adapt her ancient culture to Western modernity. The protagonist carries the weight of her father’s death, a fact that will make her question her identity, her tradition and her sexuality. This delightful comedy is based on the life of the creator, Mindy Kaling, and explores the typical conflicts of puberty from a totally different point of view than we are used to.

Star Naomi Watts brings the character of Jean Holloway to life in this thriller full of intrigue and mystery. The protagonist is a psychotherapist who establishes relationships with all her patients, a fact that is not strange given the nature of her profession. She leads a “normal” life with her husband and 9-year-old daughter. The series shows the conflict of reconciling a double life, adding to the problem that the passage of time, insecurities and jealousy pose for Jean both physically and emotionally.

This Spanish production stars Paz Vega, who plays an upper-class mother who will have to change her identity and that of her children, after a kidnapping related to her husband’s business. Throughout the plot she will have to face extreme situations and must flee from anyone who wants to know her whereabouts. The series has ten very addictive episodes, so prepare your popcorn and enjoy.

This eight-episode miniseries, based on a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalistic investigation, focuses on a police investigation to find a serial rapist. The plot, faithful to the testimonies of the witnesses, is told from three different points of view and it is necessary to understand the weight that the victims carry, without being overwhelmed by the sensation that the theme can arouse. Toni Collette, Kaitlyn Dever and Merrit Wever are part of the main cast of this drama.

It is a crime drama inspired by the life of the psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud and set in Europe at the end of the 19th century. The fiction, which premiered at the Berlin Film Festival in February 2019, chronicles the doctor’s skills as an investigator of a series of murders. Fleur is the medium who will accompany him on this adventure and with whom he will maintain a certain romantic tension in the plot, which combines the concept of hypnosis with the paranormal. The series is ideal for mystery lovers looking for something unusual and original.

Do you know of other little-known series to watch in a weekend? Which one did you like best? Tell us in the comments.