Watch on Netflix this weekend (July 19): Cobra Kai, Find Me Falling, and more
By Reed Gaudens
After this weekend, there's only one full week left in July, and that brings us one step closer to summer coming to an end. But we're still in the thick of summertime, as the latest week of exciting Netflix new releases definitely proves. Last weekend might have been a bit on the lighter side, but for the weekend of July 19, Netflix has dropped plenty of titles perfect for a marathon.
While last week saw the final series premiere of Vikings: Valhalla, this week saw another Netflix original series off into the sunset and another beginning its final run. Sweet Home season 3 made its debut and brought the series to a close, while Cobra Kai season 6 part 1 kicked off the three-part final season celebration of the fan-favorite and Emmy nominated comedy-drama series.
Apart from Cobra Kai being the week's biggest and most popular new release on Netflix, the streamer also releases another new summer romantic comedy, a documentary series about an Olympian, and an acquired war movie that's already blowing up. Here's what to watch this weekend!
Cobra Kai season 6 part 1
One of Netflix's most popular original series has returned to begin its ending. Cobra Kai season 6 part 1 made its premiere on July 18, and it didn't take long for the five all-new episodes to shoot the series straight to the peak of the daily top 10 ranking. The beginning of season 6 has plenty of drama and emotion, including a shocking death that sends Tory over the edge. There's more drama to come in the five-episode parts 2 and 3, which will be released on Nov. 15 and in 2025 respectively. Restart from the beginning or dive into season 6 part 1, just don't miss out on catching up!
Find Me Falling
Romantic comedies have been on quite the hot streak this year on Netflix, between the streamer's original movies Players, Irish Wish, Mother of the Bride, and A Family Affair. Not to mention, Anyone But You was a huge hit when it made its Netflix debut. It's all set the stage for another summer rom-com with Harry Connick Jr. starring in Find Me Falling. The movie has music and love and a beautiful setting. What more could you possibly want from a romantic comedy meant for a bit of weekend escapism?
Simone Biles Rising
Ready to get into the Olympics spirit? Before she begins competing in the 2024 Olympics, gold medal-winning gymnast Simone Biles brings her story to Netflix in the four-part Netflix documentary series Simone Biles Rising. The docuseries began its run on July 17 with the first two episodes, and the second part of the series, the last two episodes, will arrive this fall. Get the never before seen behind the scenes look at the star athlete's life on and off the mat!
Land of Bad
Before he takes over as the leading man of The Witcher, Liam Hemsworth has already made quite the splash on Netflix with his latest movie role. The action-thriller war film Land of Bad arrived on the streamer on July 18 and didn't take long to reach No. 1 on the top 10 by the following day. Russell Crowe also leads the film that features Luke Hemsworth, Ricky Whittle, and Milo Ventimiglia in supporting roles. If you're a fan of war movies or any of these actors, you don't want to miss the most popular movie on Netflix right now this weekend!
More to watch on Netflix this weekend:
- Sweet Home season 3
- Too Hot to Handle season 6
- Skywalkers: A Love Story
- Trolls Band Together
- The Long Game
- Homicide: Los Angeles
- Fifty Shades Darker and Freed