Three Underrated Netflix Series You Should Watch This Weekend (February 7-9).

It's common to find comfort in watching the same series repeatedly, but there are times when one seeks something to break the monotony. Netflix offers a variety of interesting shows, although it can sometimes be tricky to know where to start. Below are three Netflix series that, while less recognized, are worth watching this weekend. The best part is that each of these series is relatively short, allowing you to enjoy them in a single weekend or spread out your viewing.

Penelope (2024)
This coming-of-age series follows a young woman who feels alienated from modern society and decides to seek a new life in nature. With a revealing performance by Megan Stott, Penelope is beautifully filmed and presents a fantasy of escaping modernity that many long for today. Unlike other stories in the same genre that repeat formulas, Penelope manages to be genuinely innovative.

One Day (2024)
Based on a best-selling novel, One Day tells the story of two star-crossed lovers who meet on the same day each year over several decades. Featuring outstanding performances by Leo Woodall and Ambika Mod, the series explores how people may not really synchronize, despite being meant for each other. One Day provides a contemporary view of love, and its structure, which shifts settings in each episode, offers a pacing that few series of this kind can match.

The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020)
This work by Mike Flanagan is one of his most underrated series. Based on Henry James's "The Turn of the Screw," it tells the story of a governess hired to care for two troubled children in the 1980s. As she becomes convinced that supernatural phenomena are occurring in the house, we learn about the dark history of the place and how it has affected the children. Bly Manor combines mystery, tenderness, and unexpected twists, supported by an excellent performance from Victoria Pedretti.