3 things that must be streamed on Netflix this weekend

You've made it, Netflix fans. You (hopefully) get a long weekend where you can stretch, take a deep breath, and relax. You might be off on Monday, Memorial Day, and you can be you. Let no one get in your way.

Unless you have a family, of course. In which case, spend time with them. You're off work, so what else are you going to do? Oh, yeah. Binge-watch stuff on Netflix.

The suggestions below can be watched by your entire family. Maybe one cannot, but even that is not too bad. In essence, sit on your couch and tell your family to gather round. Maybe order a pizza. And...breathe.

3 things worth binge-watching on Netflix over the Memorial Day weekend

She the People

If you like Tyler Perry projects (and let's be real...why wouldn't you?), this is the latest in his oeuvre. Perry didn't just stop being good with the Madea films, however. He understands how to mix the funny with the drama; this series is a blend of both.

The fictional narrative follows Mississippi's first Black lieutenant governor as she deals with a boss with different views. She also has a family that lacks control and, at times, logic. It is a lot to deal with for the character, but Perry produces the show so well that we are happy with our disbelief.

Sirens

Forget what you think you know of the 1994 film with the same name, as this limited series is nothing like it. Instead, we get to watch a billionaire boss (Julianne Moore) oversee a new employee, Simone (Milly Alcock), while Simone's sister, Devon (Meghann Fahy), worries that Simone is somehow in danger.

The series features amazing acting talent, such as Moore, Kevin Bacon, and Glenn Howerton. It's a dramedy, and it's well-written. It was released on May 22, just in time to binge-watch over Memorial Day weekend.

Mike Birbiglia: The Good Life

You must wait until Monday, May 26, to catch this magic, but it is worth it. Birbiglia's stand-up specials are always must-watch, and one benefits if they watch his early specials first. His evolution as a comic is fantastic.

With this one, he stays retrospective, but there is less melancholy. He mixes his early observational humor with the self-awareness of a comedian in complete control of his genre. You'll laugh and might almost cry, but you will certainly cry from laughter.

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