11 Recommendations for Series to Watch During the Weekend and Want to Marathon All Day

Kapanlagi.com - For those of you who are looking forward to free time on the weekend, a marathon of your favorite series is certainly a must-do agenda. From action-packed Korean dramas to epic fantasy sagas, there are plenty of viewing options ready to accompany you all day long.

To make your search easier, here we summarize eleven series that are perfect to watch during the weekend and want to marathon all day. Each title is accompanied by a brief synopsis, ready to be your loyal companion in spending your free time.

1. Teach You a Lesson (2026)

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This Korean series in the action and thriller genre raises a quite relevant social issue, namely the collapse of the authority of teachers in the classroom due to various student protection rules that are often misused. Set in an alternate South Korea, the story begins when the National Council and the Minister of Education pass an amendment to the law protecting teachers' rights, which then gives birth to a new institution called the Educational Rights Protection Bureau (ERPB). This institution is given special authority to send inspectors to problematic schools to discipline students and parents who act beyond limits, without being bound by conventional legal restrictions.

The story centers on Na Hwa-jin, an ERPB inspector who uses martial arts skills and unconventional approaches to fix schools that are dominated by student gangs and cases of cyberbullying. Throughout ten episodes, viewers will witness various cases of physical violence, substance abuse, and defamation being handled one by one, with full chemistry interactions between Hwa-jin and her teammates who help eradicate crime in the school environment.

• Release Date: June 5, 2026, on Netflix
• Cast: Kim Moo-yul, Lee Sung-min, Jin Ki-joo, Pyo Ji-hoon

2. The East Palace (2026)

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This Korean drama, which is a mix of fantasy horror and sageuk, presents a different atmosphere from the typical royal dramas, as it combines palace intrigue with the terror of the spirit world. The story centers on Gu-cheon, an arrogant yet tough ghost hunter who possesses the rare ability to traverse between the human world and the spirit world, and can slash the gwi (ghosts) with his own sword. When a series of strange and chilling events begin to shake the palace, the King secretly summons Gu-cheon to investigate and resolve a curse that has long been hidden behind the walls of the eastern palace.

In his mission, Gu-cheon is assisted by Saeng-gang, a palace maid who has the unique ability to hear the voices of spirits, while also harboring a major secret related to her own past. Together, they navigate the dark corridors of the palace to seek out and destroy the threatening pool spirit that endangers the royal lineage, while slowly uncovering the web of power, dark history, and interconnected curses behind the throne.

• Release Date: July 17, 2026, on Netflix, consisting of 8 episodes
• Cast: Nam Joo-hyuk, Roh Yoon-seo, Cho Seung-woo

3. Executioner (2026)

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This original Vidio series titled Executioner presents an action story full of tension from the very first episode, with a storyline built intensively through well-executed action scenes. As a local viewing option, this series shows that the Indonesian film industry is capable of delivering action genres with production quality that rivals foreign series, both in terms of cinematography and fight choreography.

Throughout eight episodes, viewers will be taken on a journey through the dynamics of the character played by Arya Saloka as he faces various conflicts and threats that come one after another. This series is a great choice for a weekend marathon for viewers who want to support local creations without sacrificing the thrill usually found in international action dramas.

• Release Date: January 16, 2026, exclusively on Vidio, consisting of 8 episodes
• Cast: Arya Saloka

4. His & Hers (2026)

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This psychological thriller series, adapted from the bestselling novel by Alice Feeney, tells the story of Anna Andrews, a former news anchor who lives in isolation after stepping away from her career and social circle in Atlanta. When she hears news of a murder that has occurred in Dahlonega, the small town where she grew up, Anna seems to awaken from her numbness and dives back into the world of investigation, driven by her journalistic instincts as well as unresolved ties to her past.

Anna's investigation repeatedly clashes with Detective Jack Harper, her ex-husband, who has been assigned to handle the case and suspects Anna's involvement in it. Over the course of six episodes, the story unfolds from dual perspectives of Anna and Jack, revealing layer upon layer of family secrets, past traumas, and lies that gradually come to light until reaching a shocking conclusion.

• Release: January 8, 2026, on Netflix, consisting of 6 episodes
• Cast: Tessa Thompson, Jon Bernthal, Pablo Schreiber, Marin Ireland

5. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (2026)

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This Game of Thrones prequel is adapted from the novella The Hedge Knight, the first part of the Tales of Dunk and Egg trilogy by George R.R. Martin. Set around 90 years before the events of Game of Thrones and decades after the Targaryen civil war in House of the Dragon, this series offers a different vibe from its predecessor, with a more personal, warm storytelling style and a sense of adventure rather than large-scale royal political intrigue.

The story follows the journey of Ser Duncan the Tall, a wandering knight who loses his lord and must seek his own identity, along with his petite squire named Egg, who turns out to hold a great secret related to royal lineage. Together, they navigate the world of Westeros filled with intrigue, participate in knightly tournaments, and uncover themes of honor, friendship, and the true meaning of being a knight in a harsh and often unfair world.

• Premiering: January 18, 2026, on HBO and HBO Max, consisting of 6 episodes
• Cast: Peter Claffey, Dexter Sol Ansell

6. The Last of Us Season 2 (2025)

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Continuing the story five years after the events of the first season, Joel and Ellie now live in the relatively safe community of Jackson, but their relationship secretly begins to fray due to the secrets Joel kept at the end of the previous season. This tension escalates when a new figure named Abby appears, bringing a past grudge that drastically changes the direction of the story, forcing Ellie and those around her to face the heavy consequences of the decisions Joel once made.

This season adapts much of the story from the video game The Last of Us Part II, introducing new perspectives and additional characters such as Dina, Jesse, and Isaac, enriching the complexity of this post-apocalyptic world filled with fungal infection. The emotional tension built throughout the seven episodes makes this second season one of the most talked-about since its airing.

• Air Date: April 13–May 25, 2025, on HBO and Max, consisting of 7 episodes
• Cast: Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey, Kaitlyn Dever, Isabela Merced

7. Ripley (2024)

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This serial thriller with its distinctive black-and-white cinematography adapts the classic novel "The Talented Mr. Ripley" by Patricia Highsmith. It tells the story of Tom Ripley, a small-time con artist in New York who receives an unexpected offer to go to Italy to persuade Dickie Greenleaf, a wealthy heir living a carefree life on the Italian coast, to return to America at his father's request.

Instead of completing his mission smoothly, Ripley becomes captivated by Dickie's luxurious lifestyle and begins to infiltrate his circle of friends. The growing envy and obsession slowly transform into a series of lies, identity fraud, and increasingly uncontrollable crimes, making this series a gripping character study about ambition and self-masking.

• Release Date: April 4, 2024, on Netflix, consisting of 8 episodes
• Cast: Andrew Scott, Johnny Flynn, Dakota Fanning

8. Fallout (2024)

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This adaptation series from the popular video game franchise is set in a grim post-apocalyptic world, yet wrapped in the dark humor characteristic of the game series. The story follows Lucy, a resident of the underground Vault 33 who lives comfortably and protected, until an event forces her to venture to the surface, which has been devastated by nuclear war, to rescue her kidnapped father.

On the surface, Lucy encounters various unique characters with their own motivations, including a former soldier named Maximus and a mysterious figure named Ghoul who has survived for hundreds of years in a harsh, mutant-filled world. Their intersecting journeys weave a narrative that combines action, social satire, and the distinctive comedy of the Fallout universe.

• Release Date: April 12, 2024, on Amazon Prime Video, consisting of 8 episodes
• Cast: Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten, Walton Goggins

9. Wednesday (2022)

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This series follows Wednesday Addams, a flat-faced teenager with a cold and sarcastic personality, as her parents transfer her to Nevermore Academy, a boarding school specifically for "outcasts" like vampires, werewolves, and sirens. Although initially reluctant to socialize and preferring to be alone, Wednesday gradually becomes involved in various social dynamics at her new school, including a complicated relationship with her roommate, Enid.

While adapting to her new environment, Wednesday also uses her psychic abilities to investigate a supernatural murder mystery that has shaken the town of Jericho for years, where her parents, Gomez and Morticia, once attended school. The blend of dark comedy, mystery, and supernatural elements is what makes this series popular across all age groups.

• Released: November 23, 2022, on Netflix, consisting of 8 episodes
• Cast: Jenna Ortega, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Emma Myers

10. All of Us Are Dead (2022)

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This Korean horror series is adapted from the popular webtoon by Joo Dong-geun, raising the theme of a zombie outbreak that begins from an experiment in a science laboratory at a high school. When a student is bitten due to a teacher's negligence, the zombie virus quickly spreads throughout the school, turning students and staff into terrifying creatures that prey on anyone still alive inside the building.

The story centers on a group of students struggling to survive amidst the chaos, led by Nam On-jo and her friend Lee Cheong-san, who must make difficult decisions to save themselves and their friends. In addition to presenting action scenes and tension typical of the zombie genre, this series also highlights the social dynamics among teenagers, ranging from bullying issues, friendship, to sacrifice, making each character feel more human in the midst of a frightening situation.

• Release Date: January 28, 2022, on Netflix, consisting of 12 episodes
• Cast: Park Ji-hu, Yoon Chan-young, Cho Yi-hyun, Lomon

11. Reply 1988 (2015)

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This legendary Korean drama is set in 1988 in a simple neighborhood called Ssangmun-dong, Seoul, telling the story of the close friendship of five teenagers who grew up together as neighbors: Deok-sun, Jung-hwan, Sun-woo, Dong-ryong, and Taek. Although each comes from families with different economic conditions and issues, their bond grows stronger thanks to the warmth of the relationships between families that support each other amidst limitations.

In addition to highlighting the nostalgia of the 80s through details of pop culture, fashion, and the typical atmosphere of Korea at that time, this series is also known for raising themes of family bonds and parental sacrifice as the core of the story, rather than solely focusing on teenage love stories. The romantic tension of "who is Deok-sun's soulmate" becomes one of the main attractions that keeps viewers curious until the last episode, but the warmth of friendship and family remains the common thread that makes this drama so memorable even today.

• Aired: November 6, 2015 – January 16, 2016, on tvN, consisting of 20 episodes
• Cast: Lee Hye-ri, Park Bo-gum, Ryu Jun-yeol, Go Kyung-pyo, Lee Dong-hwi

12. Questions and Answers About Series Recommendations for Weekend Marathons

What series are listed here that aired in 2026?
There are five titles from 2026, namely The East Palace, Teach You a Lesson, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Algojo, and His & Hers.

Where can I watch Algojo?
Algojo is an original Vidio series that airs exclusively on the Vidio platform since January 16, 2026.

Which series is suitable for fans of fantasy and supernatural stories?
Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is suitable for fans of the world of Westeros, while The East Palace is perfect for fans of Korean dramas with a horror theme and the ghostly world behind the royal palace.

What is the longest series in this recommendation list?
The longest series is Reply 1988, a Korean drama that aired from 2015-2016 and is still loved today for its nostalgic feel.

Can all the series in this list be binge-watched in one weekend?
Most can, as they typically consist of only 6-9 episodes, except for Reply 1988, which has 20 episodes, requiring more than one weekend to finish.

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