Watch This Weekend: 3 Netflix Shows to Binge Over Labor Day (Band of Brothers Gone Sept. 15)
Labor Day weekend runs Aug. 30–Sept. 1 this year, and if you plan to take it easy, here are three Netflix shows worth putting on your screen. They vary in tone and length, so you can pick a quick watch or something to stretch across the long weekend.
- Band of Brothers — 10-part WWII miniseries; leaves Netflix on Sept. 15.
- Lost in Space — Netflix reimagining; three seasons and 30 episodes.
- Long Story Short — animated family sitcom from Raphael Bob-Waksberg; 10 episodes.
Band of Brothers
Band of Brothers is a 10-episode war miniseries produced for HBO that premiered in 2001. The series was developed by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks, and it follows Easy Company through major events of World War II. The cast includes Damian Lewis, James McAvoy, David Schwimmer, Tom Hardy, and Michael Fassbender, among others.
No, it wasn’t TV, it was HBO — and the series used cinematic production values and a focus on squad-level experiences to tell its story.
In addition, the show aimed for historical accuracy in its portrayal of training, combat, and the aftermath for veterans. Finally, note that Band of Brothers will leave Netflix on Sept. 15, so you may want to start it before that date if you plan to watch it on the platform.
Lost in Space
Lost in Space is Netflix’s reimagining of the 1960s series. It ran for three seasons and a total of 30 episodes. The show was created by Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless, and its pilot was directed by Neil Marshall.
The plot centers on the Robinson family, who are on an interstellar colony mission that goes wrong and leaves them stranded. Taylor Russell leads the younger cast, while Molly Parker plays Maureen Robinson and Parker Posey appears as Dr. Smith. The show includes a notable robot character and focuses on family dynamics as the characters face alien planets and survival challenges.
Long Story Short
Long Story Short is an animated series created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg, known for BoJack Horseman. The series has 10 episodes and follows the Schwooper family across multiple decades, using time jumps to explore how family traits and relationships develop.
Bob-Waksberg described the show’s emotional aims in a recent interview. He said, “Grief is interesting and scary, and I’m interested in writing about the things that scare me personally,” Bob-Waksberg said. “It takes away some of the power of those fears, but I also think it’s a healthy, cathartic way for me to explore those fears.”
Overall, Long Story Short mixes comedic and dramatic elements within the animated family sitcom format, and it may appeal to viewers who like shows that move between lighter and more serious moments.
