Black Friday is here! Discover the top films and series to stream all weekend long, including new Netflix releases, holiday picks and binge-worthy shows.

Black Friday may not look quite like the chaotic scenes of years past — with crowds storming shopping malls and queues forming outside electronics stores at dawn — but the day remains one of the biggest shopping moments on the calendar.

The difference? Today’s bargain hunters are just as likely to be curled up on the sofa with a laptop as they are to be racing through a store.

And for anyone planning a quiet weekend of browsing deals from home, there’s plenty to stream that captures the atmosphere of the season, whether you’re in the mood for a light-hearted rom-com, a smart critique of consumer culture, or a stylish series filled with fashion inspiration.

Below is a look at what’s new, what’s unmissable, and what deserves a spot on your watchlist for the long weekend.

What’s New on Netflix This Week

The week’s biggest streaming release is without question the return of Stranger Things. The first volume of the show’s fifth and final season arrives on Nov. 26, marking the beginning of the end for one of Netflix’s most-watched series of all time.

Dropping at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET, the new episodes pick up the saga in Hawkins as the characters face their last — and darkest — chapter. Volumes 2 and 3 will follow on Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve, making this a blockbuster holiday season for fans.

If sci-fi intensity isn’t what you’re looking for, Netflix is rolling out a festive alternative with Jingle Bell Heist. Directed by Michael Fimognari, the rom-com follows two ambitious thieves as they attempt to pull off a department store robbery in London at Christmastime — a quirky blend of romance, comedy, and holiday sparkle.

There’s also a fresh helping of light-hearted competition with Is It Cake? Holiday, the seasonal spin-off of the hit baking show. Expect festive flavours, elaborate fakery, and plenty of sugar-fuelled drama.

If You Only Have One Night

For a shorter streaming session, consider pairing two films that offer contrasting — but equally entertaining — views on consumer culture.

Start with Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy, a 2024 documentary from filmmaker Nic Stacey. The film tackles the mechanics of modern shopping, revealing how big brands and corporations use psychology, advertising, and technology to keep consumers spending.

It’s insightful, at times unsettling, and a sharp reminder of the environmental cost of unchecked consumption.

Then lighten the mood with Confessions of a Shopaholic, the 2009 comedy starring Isla Fisher and Hugh Dancy. Fisher plays Rebecca Bloomwood, a fashion-obsessed journalist whose love for shopping outpaces her bank account.

The film is warm, funny, and a good reminder that sometimes the real value lies not in what you buy, but in the people you meet along the way.

If You Have a Full Day

Auction lovers will find it hard to resist King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch, the reality show centred on Goldin Auctions and its founder, Ken Goldin.

Whether it’s rare sports memorabilia or historical artifacts, the series dives into the high-stakes, high-price world of collectibles. With two seasons already available and a third on the way, it’s bingeable, energetic, and a fascinating look at the value we place on nostalgia.

If You’re Settling In for the Whole Weekend

For something stylish, escapist, and fashion-forward, Emily in Paris remains a top pick. The series, created by Darren Star, follows marketing executive Emily Cooper as she navigates life in the French capital — complete with romance, drama, and an endless supply of eye-catching outfits.

Costume designer Marylin Fitoussi’s work has become a cultural talking point, and the show is an ideal watch if you’re seeking inspiration for your post-Black Friday wardrobe. Season 5, which moves part of Emily’s journey to Rome, is already in the works.

Last Chance Before It Leaves Netflix

Before the month ends, viewers have one final opportunity to watch Quentin Tarantino’s 2009 classic Inglourious Basterds. Featuring standout performances from Brad Pitt and Oscar-winner Christoph Waltz, the film offers a bold, revisionist take on World War II.

If you haven’t watched it yet — or want to revisit its sharp dialogue and memorable scenes — this weekend is the perfect moment.