3 Netflix Documentaries to Stream This Weekend

Key Takeaways

• Worst Ex Ever returns with four new episodes covering high-profile cases including the Deadpool Killer trial
• Full Swing continues bringing the Drive to Survive format to professional golf
• All three documentaries are available to stream starting this weekend

This Weekend's Documentary Lineup

Netflix has been on a roll with prestige scripted content lately. Shows like Lord of the Flies and Man on Fire are getting plenty of attention. But sometimes you need a break from fiction. The platform's documentary library offers that grounding, and this weekend brings three solid options.

The picks range from true-crime tales of relationships gone wrong to behind-the-scenes sports coverage. One profiles an Argentine serial killer whose story takes unexpected turns. Here's what's worth your time.

Worst Ex Ever: Season 2

Think you have some wild relationship stories? This series will make you reconsider. Two years after its first season left viewers shaking their heads, Worst Ex Ever is back with four new episodes. Director Cynthia Childs, who also made Worst Roommate Ever, returns to do what she does best.

The format stays the same. Each episode blends testimonial interviews, police bodycam footage, court documents, and stylized animated reenactments. The result is a true-crime series that's equal parts shocking and bingeable.

Episode one covers the Deadpool Killer case. Wade Wilson, a tattoo-faced Florida man, killed two women in 2019. His 2024 trial drew national attention. Paramount+ already covered the story in Handsome Devil: Charming Killer, but Netflix's version takes a different angle. It tells the story through Wilson's ex-girlfriend Kelly Matthews, who survived an attack by Wade just months before the murders.

The remaining episodes cover other cases of romance turned dangerous. One follows a girlfriend who uncovers her partner's criminal past. Each story stands alone, so you can watch in any order.

Full Swing: Golf's Answer to Drive to Survive

Formula 1's Drive to Survive proved that behind-the-scenes sports documentaries can create new fans. Full Swing attempts the same trick with professional golf. The series follows PGA Tour players through their seasons, capturing the pressure, drama, and personalities that don't always come through in tournament coverage.

Golf might seem like an odd fit for this treatment. The sport has a reputation for being staid. But Full Swing finds the human stories beneath the polos and khakis. Players deal with injuries, slumps, family pressures, and the mental game that makes golf uniquely punishing.

Argentine Serial Killer Profile

The third documentary profiles one of Argentina's most notorious serial killers. Details on this one are limited, but the source promises a story that will surprise viewers. True-crime fans looking for something outside the usual American cases should find this worth a watch.

How to Watch

All three documentaries are available on Netflix now. Worst Ex Ever season 2 dropped last week. You'll need an active Netflix subscription to stream. If you haven't watched the first season of Worst Ex Ever, you don't need to. Each episode covers a standalone case.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to watch Worst Ex Ever season 1 before season 2?

No. Each episode is a standalone story covering a different case. You can start with any episode in either season.

What is Full Swing about?

Full Swing is a behind-the-scenes documentary series following PGA Tour golfers through their seasons. It uses the same format that made Drive to Survive popular for Formula 1.

Are these documentaries included with Netflix subscription?

Yes. All three documentaries are available to stream with any Netflix subscription tier.

How many episodes are in Worst Ex Ever season 2?

Season 2 has four episodes, each covering a different case of a relationship gone dangerously wrong.

Source: How-To Geek