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Published Feb 2, 2026, 7:18 PM EST
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Greg majored in Film Production at Chapman University's Dodge College. Greg also has years of broadcast TV production experience at major networks such as NBC, TNT, and ESPN. He currently lives in Greater Boston.
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If you're looking for the best new shows to binge-watch from start to finish in just one night, you've come to the right place. These five series are all easy to binge in one sitting and are trending worldwide during the early days of February 2026.
Each of these series consists of only 3–8 episodes, making them ideal to complete in one night. These selections include a few steamy sports dramas, a chilling true crime docuseries, a historical drama, and a viral murder mystery series on Netflix.
Finding Her Edge
Finding Her Edge became an instant streaming hit when it premiered on Netflix on January 22. Combining a coming-of-age story with sports elements and a messy love triangle, the 8-part series can be enjoyably binge-watched in just one sitting. Finding Her Edge is based on the celebrated YA novel of the same name and is currently the 4th most popular show on Netflix right now.
Handsome Devil: Charming Killer
Handsome Devil: Charming Killer is a popular true crime doscuseres streaming exlcuvley on Paramount+. Designed to be binged in one sitting, the 3-part docuseries sheds light on a 25-year-old Florida man's arrest for double homicide and the bizarre social media frenzy that ensued. If you consider yourself a true crime lover, don't miss this highly bingeable 3-part series, which was released on January 20.
The Seduction
The Seduction is a 6-part French historical drama streaming now on HBO Max. A prequel to Dangerous Liaisons, which was adapted into a celebrated 1988 film, the story follows the rise of the young Isabelle de Merteuil, a powerful and manipulative aristocrat. Starring Anamaria Vartolomei and Diane Kruger, this steamy series is a breeze to binge in one sitting.
His & Hers
His & Hers has been one of the most viral series on Netflix in 2026, ranking in the Top 3 series worldwide since it first dropped on January 8. Another 6-part series, this show was made to watch in just one sitting, roughly totaling the runtime of two movies. Similar to The Beast in Me, His & Hers is led by a strong lead duo, Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal, who share electric chemistry in this psychological thriller.
Heated Rivalry
There is no more viral show right now than Heated Rivalry, which continues to make waves on HBO Max's viewership charts and all across social media, even over a month since its season 2 finale aired. Starring breakout actors Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie, the latter of whom will be hosting the next episode of Saturday Night Live later this month, Heated Rivalry is the best new show to binge in one night, and may continue to be for the foreseeable future.
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