Best Weekend Binges: Shows Worth Losing Sleep Over
Why weekends were made for spooky bingeing
There’s nothing better than dimming the lights, grabbing your favorite candy, and diving headfirst into a show that gives you chills. Some series hook you with jump scares, others with slow-burn suspense or campy fun that feels perfect for October. Either way, these binges turn a lazy Saturday into a haunted marathon.
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1. Only Murders in the Building Season 5 (2025)
Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez may not be scary, but I couldn’t resist including this murder-mystery comedy. It scratches that cozy-crime itch while still feeling perfect for spooky season.
Where to stream Only Murders in the Building
2. Stranger Things Season 5 (2025)
Demogorgons, the Upside Down, and 80s nostalgia, Stranger Things is basically Halloween candy in TV form. I love rewatching it this time of year to get excited for the final season.
Where to stream Stranger Things Season 5 (Netflix)
3. The Haunting of Hill House Season 1 (2018)
Mike Flanagan’s gothic ghost story is one I still think about. It’s chilling, tragic, and beautifully acted. It’s one of those shows I had to watch with the lights on.
Where to stream The Haunting of Hill House
4. What We Do in the Shadows Season 6 (2024)
Need laughs with your vampires? This mockumentary about Staten Island bloodsuckers makes me laugh out loud every time. It’s hilarious, and surprisingly heartfelt, perfect if you want comedy with your coffin.
Where to stream What We Do in the Shadows
5. American Horror Story: Coven Season 3 (2013)
Every season of AHS is its own twisted tale, but Coven is my go-to Halloween binge. The witches, dark magic, and campy scares always get me in the spooky spirit.
