The top 3 shows you need to binge this weekend

After a long week at work, you deserve some you time. Microwave that popcorn, bring the doona into the living room, and snuggle up with the remote. Here's a list of great new shows for you to watch this weekend from Netflix, iTunes and 9Now.

Weekend of August 24, 2018

Bates Motel

What: The fifth and final season of Bates Motel has landed on Netflix. If you've been patiently waiting to finish this amazing show starring the incredible Freddie Highmore (The Good Doctor) and Vera Farmiga (The Conjuring), then now is your chance. Just checking in to the Motel? Start from Season 1 and follow the journey of Norman Bates in events that took place prior to the classic film. 

When: Season 1 - 5 are all available to stream.

Where: Netflix

The Sinner

What: The Sinner, which starred Jessica Biel in its first season, is back with a brand new case. In Season 2, Detective Harry Ambrose (played by Bill Pullman) returns to his rural New York hometown to investigate the deaths of parents murdered by their 11-year-old son. Season 2 also stars Carrie Coon and Tracy Letts.

When: Season 1 is available in full, while Season 2 episodes are dropping weekly on iTunes. 

Where: iTunes (and Netflix, later this year)

Doctor Doctor

What: Australia's Roger Corser stars as an arrogant, successful heart-surgeon forced to leave the city life to take a GP position in his rural home town.

When: Seasons 1 - 3 are already available for your binge-watching pleasure. 

Where: 9Now

Bet you can't wait to get home and collapse onto the couch. In the meantime, catch up on our monthly Netflix and Stan lists.

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