Netflix’s new murder mystery seriesUntamedis one of a handful of perfect shows to binge-watch in just one weekend. Whether you’re looking for a Friday night distraction or a lazy Sunday TV marathon, these five shows are some of the best new releases that Netflix has to offer so far this summer.
All the following Netflix original shows werereleased in either June or July 2025 and are all categorized as “Fresh” on Rotten Tomatoesby TV critics. They include a romantic comedy, a murder mystery, a family crime drama, a sports documentary series, and a raunchy comedy show.
Untamed was just released on Netflix on August 09, 2025, and is off to a promising start, currently topping the streamer’s global TV charts within its first complete day on the platform. It currently has a76% on Rotten Tomatoes, matched with an 85% audience score.
Eric Bana leads thecast ofUntamedasKyle Turner, a federal agent who works in California’s Yosemite National Park. Kyle, who is haunted by his own personal tragedy, investigates the mysterious death of a teenage girl who fell off the top of the famous El Capitan cliff.
Untamedis currently considered a miniseries with just6 total episodes, each ranging from 42 to 51 minutes in runtime. AlthoughUntamedwasn’t actually filmed in Yosemite, it features beautiful landscape shots of the historic park as Kyle dives deep into the shadows and secrets of the 748,000-acre park.
Untamedis certainly a slow-burning type of murder mysterybut does also have some thrilling and suspenseful moments, with plenty of twists and turns along the way. It may not be Netflix’s version of True Detective, but there’s enough to like about Untamed to keep viewers engaged, at least for six episodes.
Untamedis written byMark L. Smith, best known for penning the 2015 Oscar-winning movieThe Revenantstarring Leonardo DiCaprio. He also recently created anotherNetflix series,American Primeval, which became a streaming hit earlier this year.
Too Muchis another recent July release on Netflix that is generating some buzz. Developed by Lena Dunham, best known for her critically acclaimed HBO drama seriesGirls,Too Muchis a romantic comedy set in London starring Megan Statler, best known for her hilarious performance as Kayla onHBO Max’s Emmy-winning comedy,Hacks.
Too Muchalso features performances by Will Sharpe (The White Lotusseason 2), Richard E. Grant (Saltburn), Rhea Perlman (Poker Face),Emily Ratajkowski (Gone Girl), Kit Harrington (Game of Thrones), and Andrew Scott (All of Us Strangers).
StartingToo Muchon a Friday night to finish on Sunday is completely plausible and arguably the best way to watch the series.
Too Much, which was co-created by Dunham and Luis Fleber, consists of10 episodes that are each roughly half an hour long. StartingToo Muchon a Friday night to finish on Sunday is completely plausible and arguably the best way to watch the series.
Critics mostly raved aboutToo Much, resulting in aCertified Fresh 82% Rotten Tomatoes score. In her review forScreen Rant, Mary Kassel gaveToo Mucha 9 out of 10, writing,“Lena Dunham’s new series reminds us there’s a lot to love about rom-coms & the women who write them.”
At-home viewers, however, were less impressed byToo Much, as highlighted by the show’s surprising 52% audience score. All signs point toToo Muchbeing a show that people will either love or hate, and checking it out for yourself sounds like the only way to know for sure.
If rom-coms or even murder mysteries aren’t really your thing, then Netflix still has you covered with animmersive behind-the-scenes look at the lives of three elite NFL playersinQuarterback. A follow-up to the acclaimed first season, which earned an 89% RT score,Quarterbackseason 2 was just released on June 08, 2025.
Although 3-time Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes didn’t return to star in the series, fan-favorite NFL QB Kirk Cousins does come back after being traded from the Minnesota Vikings to the Atlanta Falcons last year.Jared Goff of the Detroit Lions and Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals take the spotlightalong with Cousins in season 2, which chronicles their individual stories throughout the 2024-2025 NFL season.
Quarterbackseason 2 has remained in Netflix’s Top 10 global streaming chartssince its early July release. It should continue to maintain its popularity as the 2025-2026 NFL season rapidly draws nearer, kicking off on Jun 05, 2025.
Quarterbackseason 1, which was released in 2023, is not required viewing for season 2. These types of pre-season shows aremade to be watched ahead of the upcoming season, offering fans not only BTS footage and insights but also an overall recap of the biggest moments in the NFL last year.
Quarterback season 2 consists ofjust 7 episodes, each ranging from 43 to 57 minutes. The entire season can easily be knocked out in a few days, or even a single sitting, for the most diehard NFL fans.
The Waterfronthas remained in Netflix’s Top 10 for five consecutive weeks after skyrocketing to the number one spot on July 13, 2025.The Waterfrontamassed nearly 20 million views in its first two weeksalone, so odds are you may have already seen one of Netflix’s most popular original shows of 2025.
Considered a sort of watered-down version ofNetflix’s outstanding crime drama seriesOzark,The Waterfrontstars Holt McCallany as a big fish in the small pond of thefictional coastal town, Havenport, North Carolina. The Waterfront was created by Kevin Williamson, best known for writing the originalScreammovie and for creating the classic teen dramaDawson’s Creek.
The Waterfrontis a bit longer than other series on this list, consisting of eight episodes that range from 42 to 55 minutes each. The series does move by at a pretty sharp pace, however, especially onceTopher Grace’s infectious villain character shows up halfway through the seasonto spice things up.
Critics were not as impressed byThe Waterfrontas some of Netflix’s other recent original series, resulting in an RT score of just 63%. Still,The Waterfrontis by far the most popular new show of the summer on Netflix, so in this case, critical reception doesn’t come much into play.
Those who tuned intothe ESPYs on Wednesday, July 16th, and were unfamiliar with the host, Shane Gillis, should absolutely check out the second season of his hilarious comedy show,Tires. If his brand of humor works for you, there’s a strong chance you will gravitate towardsTires, if you haven’t already.
AlthoughTiresseason 2 was released back at the beginning of June and already has season 3 on the way, the underrated raunchy comedy show still feels like it flies under the radar.Tiresseason 2 was also a notable improvement from the brief film-length season 1and features guest appearances from Vince Vaughn and Jon Lovitz.
Tiresseason 2 has twice as many episodes as season 1, with a total of 12. Each of them flies by with average runtimes ranging from 22 to 26 minutes, with one 31-minute episode (which is arguably the best). If you’re looking for a great laugh this weekend, especially after the chilling tone of Netflix’sUntamed, thenTiresseason 2 is you’re best bet.
