What's New to Watch on Netflix the Week of Sept. 4, 2026
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This Week on Netflix: PCMag's Top Picks
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This week, Netflix offers a diverse range of content, from edgy comedy and foreign dramas to hard-hitting documentaries. Here are our top picks.
This Week on Netflix: PCMag's Picks
Teenage Wasteland (September 4)
In Teenage Wasteland, we explore the powerful impact of youth activism through the lens of a 1991 documentary created by high school students in New York. The film highlights their efforts to expose toxic waste pollution, its consequences, and the lasting changes they inspired. It receives excellent reviews.
- Directors: Amanda McBaine, Jesse Moss
- Cast: Isaac Levi Anthony, Varda Appleton, David Birmingham
- Genre: Documentary
- Rating: TV-14
- IMDB Rating: 8.1/10
Uncle Stav (September 8)
Uncle Stav is the second Netflix special from Stavros Halkias, a rising comedy star known for his unique style and exceptional crowd work. The show delves into family dynamics, healthcare, and other topics with his signature self-deprecating humor. Not for the faint of heart, but highly entertaining.
- Director: Matt Johnson
- Star: Stavros Halkias
- Genre: Comedy
- Rating: TV-MA
The Perfect Lie (September 3)
The Perfect Lie, based on a bestselling novel, is a new Dutch series that could be a sleeper hit. It follows a young woman and her husband as they join a "dinner club" of wealthy couples in their small town, leading to unexpected consequences.
- Genre: Drama
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- (Stay tuned for more details)