Unwind with Streaming this Black Friday Weekend

What's New on Netflix?

Lindsay Lohan is back with a bang! In "Our Little Secret," she and her ex (Ian Harding) find themselves in a tricky situation when they discover they're dating siblings. They must keep their past a secret while spending Christmas with their partners' families. For a lighter touch, check out the holiday edition of "Is It Cake?" where anything could be a dessert in disguise. And if you're looking for a shocker, try "The Madness," a conspiracy thriller starring Colman Domingo as a media personality framed for a murder.

After indulging in these shows, it's time to take a break and deprogram ourselves. "Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy" by Nic Stacey unpacks how corporations keep us compulsively shopping and the environmental cost of overconsumption. It's a eye-opening documentary that makes you think.

If You Have a Whole Day...

Dress to survive with "Survival of the Thickest"! Season 1 stars Michelle Buteau as Mavis Beaumont, a passionate stylist who has to start fresh after a breakup. Co-created by Buteau and Danielle Sanchez-Witzel, this dramedy follows Mavis as she takes on diverse and glamorous clients. And the upcoming Season 2 promises to continue her stylish evolution.

Embrace your inner child with "Black Barbie." This 2024 documentary celebrates the women who brought the Black Barbie doll to life, 20 years after the white counterpart. Follow it up with "The Toys That Made Us" by Brian Volk-Weiss, which traces the history of beloved toy lines. By Sunday night, you'll feel like a kid again in a Toys "R" Us.

Don't Forget, You Have One Last Chance...

Don't miss "Living," adapted by Kazuo Ishiguro from Akira Kurosawa's 1952 film. Bill Nighy stars as a British bureaucrat in post-WWII London who changes his ways when faced with a grim diagnosis. Watch it this weekend while it's still available on Netflix.