3 best Netflix shows to watch (and 2 to skip) Memorial Day weekend, May 26

With a three-day weekend ahead, you might be wondering which Netflix shows you should prioritize. Here are some recommendations for Memorial Day weekend!

It’s the end of May, and that means it’s time to start looking ahead to what’s coming out in June. The final episodes of Manifest are inching closer, and a brand new season of I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson is also releasing soon. Plus, Arnold Schwarzenegger stars in his first television series, and there’s a documentary about professional mermaids.

Which of these Netflix shows are you planning to check out this weekend? Netflix Life has curated a list of our top picks (and skips).

Best Netflix shows to watch (or skip) on Memorial Day weekend

Manifest

Watch! The final episodes of Manifest are premiering next week on Friday, June 2, so this weekend is the perfect time to watch the first part of season 4 if you haven’t yet, or use the three-day weekend to rewatch all ten episodes and ensure you’re all refreshed for season 4 part 2! The final batch of episodes will focus on the Flight 828 passengers racing to complete their Callings in the hopes of preventing a terrifying future as the Death Date looms closer.

FUBAR

Skip! Unless you’re a diehard fan of Arnold Schwarzenegger, there isn’t much incentive to watch Netflix’s new action-comedy series. Schwarzenegger plays a CIA agent on the verge of retirement until he discovers a family secret and is forced back onto the job for one last mission. FUBAR is predictable, and most of the jokes fall flat, but those who appreciate the bodybuilder’s 1980s films and are looking for an easy-to-watch, lighthearted comedy might enjoy this.

The Ultimatum: Queer Love

Watch! Whether you want to admit to watching Netflix’s dating shows or not, the fact of the matter is that Netflix knows how to make addictive reality television, and The Ultimatum: Queer Love is no different.

If you’re like me and belong to the LGBTQIA+ community, seeing a show featuring an inclusive, all-queer cast is something you’ve been looking for since that one season of Are You the One?. Queer Love is the perfect follow-up to Love is Blind season 4, and the best part is—no Nick and Vanessa Lachey! JoAnna Garcia Swisher is a breath of fresh air as the host.

MerPeople

Skip! MerPeople is an intriguing new Netflix documentary series about the fantastical world of underwater performers. It’s an easy and intriguing watch at just four episodes, but if you’re not curious or the least bit interested in professional mermaiding, this one will probably be a skip for you.

I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson

Watch! The third season of Tim Robinson’s acclaimed sketch comedy series I Think You Should Leave will be released on Tuesday, May 30, so this weekend is the perfect time to revisit the earlier seasons. Season 3 will feature an awesome line-up of guest stars, including Fred Armisen, Tim Meadows, Jason Schwartzman, Ayo Edebiri, Will Forte, and more.

Which Netflix shows are you planning to watch this weekend?