This week presents a unique challenge as we transition from the holiday excitement and gear up to welcome the new year. These are those wonderfully peculiar days when our usual routines are paused, making it difficult to keep track of time.

Many consider this “Dead Week” to be the ideal opportunity to unwind, indulge in binge-watching, and finally catch up on all the shows and films you've been meaning to watch. Netflix offers an array of perfect titles for this special time of year.

As you move past the holiday romantic comedies, you might want to check out season six of Virgin River, which premiered on December 19. Featuring Alexandra Breckenridge, Martin Henderson, and Tim Matheson, this series follows a nurse practitioner seeking a new beginning. Upon relocating to a secluded town in northern California, she encounters unexpected surprises in her new life.

If a gripping thriller is more to your taste, season two of the acclaimed series Squid Game debuted on December 26, starring Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, and Yim Si-wan. Over the course of seven episodes, viewers can watch as numerous financially struggling participants accept a bizarre invitation to engage in children's games, with a tantalizing prize at stake. The dangers are just as intense as in the first season.

For those who enjoyed the latest season, there are ten new international Netflix series that are equally captivating and worth exploring. Additionally, fans can engage with the mobile game Squid Game: Unleashed, which promises fast-paced, adrenaline-fueled action and fierce competition in a multiplayer format.

One thing is clear: Netflix has something for everyone and every mood as we await the arrival of 2025. Here are five beloved series available for your viewing pleasure, whether you're catching up or re-watching.

XO, Kitty

Following her passion, Kitty Song Covey embarks on a new chapter at an elite high school in Seoul, discovering that the complexities of life, love, and family are far greater than she anticipated. Returning to KISS for a fresh semester, Kitty finds herself single for the first time in ages and eager for a new beginning. However, her love life is not her only concern; a letter from her mother's past propels her into an unexpected adventure, while new acquaintances at KISS introduce significant changes. Featuring Anna Cathcart, Minyeong Choi, Gia Kim, and Sang Heon Lee, this beloved series is set to premiere its second season on January 16.

The Night Agent

An FBI agent and a cybersecurity expert are drawn together by a late-night phone call, leading them to untangle a complex web of political intrigue. Starring Gabriel Basso, Luciane Buchanan, and Hong Chau, the first season achieved remarkable success for the streaming platform. The second season is scheduled to debut on January 23.

Love Is Blind

Hosted by Nick and Vanessa Lachey, this social experiment invites single men and women to seek love and get engaged without ever meeting face-to-face. Seasons one through seven are currently available for streaming, with season eight set to launch on February 14. Additionally, fans can engage with the mobile game, Netflix Stories: Love is Blind, where they can navigate their own romantic journey from the initial date to engagement, making choices that shape their love story. Will you opt to meet numerous potential partners, or will you focus on cultivating deeper connections during your dates?

Stranger Things

The mysterious disappearance of a young boy leads a small town to uncover a series of secrets involving covert experiments, chilling supernatural forces, and an enigmatic girl. Viewers can catch up on the first four seasons before the highly anticipated fifth and final season, featuring Winona Ryder, David Harbour, and Millie Bobby Brown, premieres in 2025.

Wednesday

Wednesday Addams, characterized by her intelligence, wit, and a hint of emotional detachment, delves into a series of murders while forging new friendships and encountering adversaries at Nevermore Academy. The inaugural season of this engaging series, featuring Jenna Ortega, Emma Myers, Hunter Doohan, and Percy Hynes White, quickly garnered acclaim. The second season is scheduled to debut in 2025. Wishing you a new year filled with good health, joy, success, and plenty of time for binge-watching!