Insider Scoop: The Top 15 Must-Watch Netflix Shows Launching Soon
The entire world is united in the fight against an invisible enemy…
A line better suited to an apocalyptic movie is now our reality. While it’s just a matter of time before we win, we’re about to have a lot more time on our hands – hands that should be washed for 20 seconds or longer.
As a nation we’ve literally been asked to Netflix and Stay Home. We’re helping you do just that with the 15 hottest new shows coming to Netflix in the next few weeks. Go hit those “Remind” buttons now to enjoy some guilt-free binge-watching during this important isolation staycation.
THE MUST-SEES
The Innocence Files – Limited ‘docuseries’ coming 15 April
If you watched Making a Murderer then you don’t want to miss this! A hard look at where things went wrong in the American justice system for eight criminals who’ve filed for wrongful convictions through the Innocence Project.
The Willoughbys – 22 April
A wholesome Netflix original that’s bound to be loved by adults and kids alike. The Willoughby children are sick of their parents not paying them any attention, so they hatch a plan to live life without them – and, well... you’ll see. Featuring big names like Maya Rudolph, Terry Crews, and Ricky Gervais.
GRAB THE POPCORN
Love Wedding Repeat – 10 April
He wants his sister to have the perfect wedding, but everyone else is making that really difficult. Three versions of the same wedding unfold in this Groundhog Day-esque rom com – and yes, there’s an ex involved.
Betonrausch – 17 April
Fancy a foreign film? This German movie reminiscent of Wolf of Wall Street is based on the true story of three real estate fraudsters and their epic rise and fall.
FOR THE LITTLE ONES
Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon - Ultra Legends – 1 April
Ash is about to complete his final grand trial, find new Z-Crystals, make new Pokémon friends and learn how to deal with enemies.
Starbeam – 3 April
Who says eight-year olds can’t do big things? This kid-sized superhero saves the day, every day!
Spirit Riding Free: Riding Academy – 3 April
Palomino Bluffs Riding Academy is the place to be this April! New equestrian adventures await for Lucky, Spirit and their friends.
The Last Kids on Earth: Book 2 – 17 April
Zombies! Need we say more? Follow Jack Sullivan and his mates as they fight off the invasion, and have some fun along the way.
HA-HAs AND HEE-HEEs
Community Season 1 – 6 – 1 April
A bunch of misfits find each other at a community college and hilarity ensues. The punchy script will have you hitting rewind a few times and it’s peppered with heart-warming “naaaww” moments.
After Life: Season 2 – 24 April
The next instalment of this dark comedy that follows the life of man after his wife – his whole world – dies. Full of raw humour about the realities of life and how we all deal with them differently.
The Iliza Shlesinger Sketch Show – 1 April
Beauty and brains abound as this sharp-witted comedienne addresses everything from politics to clubbing, and sometimes politicians in clubs. Plus, a very real look at what it means to be a womxn – you’ll snort laugh.
LET’S GET SERIOUS
Ozark Season 3 – 27 March
Back in sleepy (or not so sleepy?!) Ozark, six months after where season 2 left off. A new family member threatens the already delicate balance of the drug cartel and riverboat casino chaos.
KEEPING IT REAL
Win the Wilderness – 22 April
Survivor meets House Hunters International in this series where six British couples compete to inherit a beautiful remote Alaskan house from an elderly couple with no children.
Crip Camp – 25 March
We’re shown empowerment through adversity as a group of disabled individuals fight for basic human rights. Produced by the Obamas and awarded Best Documentary at the Sundance Film Festival.
Absurd Planet – 22 April
A documentary with a difference, featuring the not so cute and cuddly, narrated by mother nature herself.