The summer solstice is right around the corner, and with temperatures rising nationwide, there is plenty to stream on Netflix this weekend to keep cool and entertained. From the return of several fan-favorite television series for new seasons to the last chance to binge-watch some departing programs on the premium streaming service, there are some quality movies and shows getting added to Netflix’s extensive library as June 2022 nears its halfway point. And CBR is here to offer you the perfect shows and films to enjoy this weekend and beat the heat inside.
Here are all the biggest and best movies and TV shows available to stream on Netflix this weekend, from acclaimed British television programming to poignant specials bidding farewell to a friend.
Peaky Blinders Cuts Through the Competition
If Downton Abbey provides a high society portrait of British culture at the beginning of the 20th century, Peaky Blinders serves as its bloody counterpoint. Following street gangs in the English city of Birmingham following World War I, the show has blended real-world history with engaging crime drama over the course of its run. The sixth and final season of the acclaimed series is now available to stream on Netflix, bringing audiences back for one last visceral look at the eponymous gang.
Starring Cillian Murphy as Peaky Blinders gang leader Tommy Shelby, Season 6 has his family face everything from the IRA to the growth of worldwide fascism in the 1930s. With the gang becoming increasingly embroiled in developments on the global stage, no one from Tommy’s family is safe, including Tommy himself. With the acclaimed crime series now available to stream in its entirety, Peaky Blinders is one of the most compelling crime dramas currently on television.
Top Gear Revs Up Two Additional Seasons
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When it comes to car shows, there is no program better in the world than Top Gear, with the British series showcasing a line of different automobiles and putting them through racing challenges. With over thirty seasons in all, Top Gear has been an enduring presence for motoring enthusiasts for years, and it has found a new future on Netflix. Seasons 27 and 28 are now available to stream on the digital platform, with a new set of celebrity guests to try out a fleet of vehicles.
From joyrides across Borneo and Ethiopia to filmmaker Danny Boyle and rapper KSI getting in on the fun, Top Gear shows no signs of slowing down. Accessible and entertaining even for those that aren’t the biggest car junkies, the latest seasons of Top Gear are a perfect spotlight into the long-running show doing what it does best. Inspiring countless imitators, Top Gear remains the gold standard in automobile reality television.
David Letterman Introduces Comedy’s Next Generation
Long before he was a celebrated, game-changing late-night talk show host, David Letterman was one of the most successful stand-up comedians in the world. The venerable television personality is launching a new Netflix original series, following his acclaimed talk show My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman, with the stand-up comedy series, That’s My Time with David Letterman. And rather than bring on established comedians like most talk show hosts, Letterman’s new program shines a spotlight on up-and-coming comic talent.
Slated to run for six episodes, That’s My Time has Letterman introduce an aspiring stand-up comedian, give them a five-minute set to perform and have a one-on-one conversation with them afterward. The premise helps propel new comic voices into the public eye, similar to how Letterman previously helped kickstart the career of comics like Ray Romano while hosting Late Show with David Letterman. While Netflix has had a controversial history with its stand-up comedy specials, That’s My Time offers a chance for the next wave of comics to lead the charge.
Dirty Daddy Sends Off Bob Saget in Style
One of the more shocking celebrity deaths over the past year was beloved actor and comedian Bob Saget, who passed away suddenly this past January. Saget’s friends have assembled to pay their respects to the late icon in the Netflix original special Dirty Daddy: The Bob Saget Tribute. Riffing on Saget’s legacy as the father on the popular sitcom Full House, the special features plenty of celebrity guests rallying to celebrate Saget’s life and career.
From musicians, including John Mayer and Jackson Browne, to fellow comedians Chris Rock and Michael Keaton, Saget’s tribute is a star-studded affair. However, as the title suggests, the special is not poised to be a heavy-handed matter but one that brings laughs and love to the late comic. For those looking to commiserate and reflect on Saget’s legacy with those who knew him best, Dirty Daddy is the perfect send-off.
Criminal Minds Cracks the Case for Engrossing Crime Drama
One of the most popular crime procedural series of the past decade is Criminal Minds, which aired for fifteen seasons on CBS. Featuring an impressive ensemble cast, the show followed investigators within the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit as they examined a variety of unsolved crimes. The first ten seasons will leave Netflix by the end of June, giving audiences just enough time to binge them before they depart from the streaming service for the foreseeable future.
Initially led by series stars Thomas Gibson and Mandy Patinkin, Criminal Minds was consistently a hit with audiences across its lengthy television run. Bolstered by fan-favorite performances from co-stars Shemar Moore and Matthew Gray Gubler, the core series spawned an entire franchise of spinoffs, a South Korean adaptation and a planned revival series on Paramount+. For those looking to revisit Criminal Minds’ enormously successful early years, this month is the last chance to watch the show on Netflix.