Including comedy, politics, and sports to quench your appetite for lazy days off, check out the five best Netflix shows to stream this Labor Day weekend.
Labor Day sadly marks the end of summer and a time to return to the typical daily grind of work, school, and other obligations. No matter where you live, the cooler weather and the preparations for the holiday season begin as soon as Labor Day weekend comes to an end. A great way to end the summer is to relax at home with a good book, board games with the family, or even enjoying a good movie or TV show.
With up to four days off, you might finally have time to power through that multi-episode series you have been meaning to watch. Or maybe you just want to watch a single season of a lighter but entertaining series once you relax at night in the RV, up at the cabin, or at home once the kids are in bed. We have you covered with the five best Netflix shows to stream this Labor Day weekend.The Diplomat (2023-)
Politics are always on the mind, but as you look ahead to the upcoming election, you might want some escapist entertainment that takes place within the political sphere, but is purely fictional yet also dramatic and intelligent. The Diplomat is a good option, especially since the Emmy-nominated political thriller will be returning for a second season on Halloween.
The series hails from Debora Cahn who knows the genre well having served as a writer and executive producer for Homeland and as a writer and producer for the fourth and final season of The West Wing. If you’re familiar with either or both of those shows, you can expect a similar tone and feel with The Diplomat. Keri Russell is Kate Wyler, who is newly appointed as United States ambassador to the U.K., tasked with helping to prevent an international crisis. As she tries to navigate this new position and future plans the White House has for her, she’s also trying to deal with a crumbling marriage and an equally smart but controversial husband, Hal (Rufus Sewell).
He happens to be a former U.S. ambassador and is having a tough time taking a back seat as she’s in the spotlight making the big decisions.
