What to watch on Netflix this weekend (Sept. 6): Rebel Ridge, Selling Sunset, and more
By Reed Gaudens
Before the fall TV and movie season goes into full effect, Netflix continues to drop great new releases for our weekend watch lists. The streamer begins to roll out its lineup of fall movies with the Sept. 6 release of Rebel Ridge, but this weekend brings even more star power to our watch lists thanks to one of Tom Cruise's most underrated action movies.
As for binge-watching, most of us will be spending the weekend on Nantucket with Nicole Kidman. The new Netflix original limited series The Perfect Couple has already skyrocketed to the peak of the daily top 10 most popular shows ranking as mystery fans flock to the sudsy thriller to find out whodunit. Speaking of drama, Selling Sunset is back, too!
Looking for something good to watch on Netflix this weekend for a cozy night in? Here are four titles you can pick for movie night or a full binge-watch weekend!
Watch the new movie Rebel Ridge
Aaron Pierre, Don Johnson, and AnnaSophia Robb star in the new Netflix original movie Rebel Ridge. In the drama film, a former Marine named Terry attempts to post bail for his cousin to be released from jail, but the gestures leads to an unwanted encounter with the local police. Terry now has to wade through corruption and danger in order to claim justice. Rebel Ridge boasts both suspense and a message, making for a perfectly entertaining and thought-provoking weekend movie night.
Selling Sunset season 8 brings the drama
All's fair in drama and real estate! Selling Sunset returns to Netflix with season 8, which is another collection of 11 juicy episodes. This season tackles many of the scandalous happenings that have hit the headlines, including the drama between Chelsea and Bre, the malicious rumor that was spread about Emma, and what's going on between Chelsea and her husband. Escape into the wild and luxurious world of the real estate reality series and see all the drama unfold for yourself.
Catch up on Emily in Paris season 4 before part 2
As of this weekend, there's less than one week to go before Emily in Paris season 4 part 2 premieres on Sept. 12. See, that wait between the two parts really flew by! If you were one of the viewers who opted not to watch part 1 before part 2, or you haven't gotten around to watching those five episodes, now's the time to catch up before the last five episodes arrive. It's sure to be some of the most exciting twists and turns yet as Emily goes on a ski trip with Gabriel (...and Camille) and then jets off to Italy for a Roman holiday. Catch up on or rewatch Emily in Paris season 4 part 1 now!
Find out who the killer is in The Perfect Couple
No spoilers here! You're not going to find out who the killer is in The Perfect Couple in this recommendations list, but the answer is out there, so beware. While the new Netflix murder mystery limited series has been garnering some mixed reviews (including our own review), there's no doubt it's going to be one of the biggest Netflix shows of September, maybe even of the year. Dive into the six-episode series and learn all the secrets of the Winbury family and how they led to someone being killed during a summer holiday weekend wedding. Get the wine and popcorn ready!
More to watch on Netflix this weekend:
- Worst Ex Ever
- Call the Midwife season 13
- Edge of Tomorrow
- The Deliverance
- Sonic the Hedgehog
- Aloha
- Outlast season 2
What are you watching on Netflix this weekend?