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Here you have it! 2020 Netflix Instant Streaming and DVD release dates as they become available. I’ll add to it every week as information becomes available. One Stop Shopping for Netflix Release Dates. Gotta love it.

There are also some Amazon Prime, Hulu, and Netflix Canada dates in here, because that’s how much I care for you. If you don’t see something you’re looking for, leave a comment and I’ll do my best to dig it up!

A few options for streaming your Netflix: a TCL Roku TV (a pretty good price for a big TV); an Acer laptop (this version is far nicer than my ancient model!); this Roku Express is only $29! How do you usually watch – are you a computer watcher or a big screen watcher?

Prior years: 2011 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015,  2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019

With no further ado here are your release dates! 

2020 Netflix Releases

Streaming TV leaving soon: Cold Case Files – Season 1 (9/14); Person of Interest – Seasons 1-5 (9/21)

All DVD releases subject to inexplicable and infuriating change

Coming in November

The Crown – Season 4 (Netflix Streaming 11/15)

Coming in October

Star Trek: Picard – Season 1 (DVD 10/6)
The Last Kingdom – Season 4 (DVD 10/6)
Chicago P.D. – Season 7 (DVD 10/6)
Bull – Season 3 (DVD 10/6)
Vikings – Season 6 Vol 1 (DVD 10/14)
Titans – Season 2 (DVD TBD)

Coming in September

The Good Place – Season 4 (Netflix Streaming 9/26)
Van Helsing – Season 4 (Netflix Streaming 9/27)
Wentworth – Season 8 (Netflix Streaming 9/30)

September 25th

Netflix Streaming

A Perfect Crime – Season 1 (docuseries) – This German language documentary series looks at the 1991 murder of German politician Detlev Rohwedder. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Country-Ish – Season 1 (TV reality, Coffey Anderson, Criscilla) – The married artists balance their different musical worlds. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

The School Nurse Files – Season 1 (Korean TV fantasy, Jung Yu-mi, Nam Joo-hyuk) – This nurse has a sword and protects students from monsters. Korean language. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Sneakerheads – Season 1 (TV comedy, Allen Maldonodo, Andrew Bachelor) – This family man is about to head back into his past obsession: sneakers. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Netflix Canada

Modern Family – Season 11 (TV comedy, Ty Burrell, Sofia Vergara) – The final season comes to Netflix Canada Streaming (you can stream it on Hulu in the U.S.)! I thought they did a really nice job with keeping this season – last seasons are so hard and it managed to regain some of the edge it had lost. Netflix Canada

September 24th

Netflix Streaming

The Chef Show – Season 2/Volume 4 (TV food and travel, Jon Favreau, Roy Choi) – Jon and Roy explore the joys of food and cooking with celebrity guests. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Netflix Canada

This Is Us – Season 4 (TV drama, Milo Ventimiglia, Mandy Moore) – Lucky Canada! This is not a Netflix streamer in the U.S. (where streaming is on Hulu). It has been renewed for at least two more seasons, and season 5 debuts on November 10, 2020. Netflix Canada

September 23rd

Netflix Streaming

Enola Holmes (action, Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill) – Netflix taps actors from Stranger Things and The Witcher for this movie about Sherlock Holmes’ younger sister. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

September 22nd

Netflix Streaming

Chico Bon Bon: Monkey With a Tool Belt – Season 3 (kids’ educational TV, Robbie Draymond, Dayci Brookshire) – Chico is back in Blunderberg, solving problems with his friends. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Jack Whitehall – Travels With My Father – Season 4 (TV food and travel, Jack Whitehall, Michael Whitehall) – Jack and Michael continue their journeys with a trip to Australia. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Kiss the Ground (documentary, Patricia Arquette, Tom Brady) – Narrated by Woody Harrelson, this doc is about a diverse group of proponents of something called “Regenerative Agriculture”, that has the potential to tackle food and water shortages as well as climate change. U.S. Streaming

Mighty Express – Season 1 (TV kids’ cartoons, Jay Hatton, Zoe Hatz) – A group of trains and their children friends solve problems and make deliveries. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

The Playbook: A Coach’s Rules for Life (documentary) – Championship coaches share advice for success in sports. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Netflix DVD Subscribers

The Twilight Zone – Season 1 (TV sci-fi, Jordan Peele) – This is exciting! I’ve been looking forward to this new version of the classic Rod Serling show. DVD Only (you can stream it on CBS All Access)

The Good Fight – Season 4 (TV drama, Christine Baranski, Cush Jumbo) – This is a continuation of The Good Wife. There is a fifth season coming. DVD Only (you can also stream this one on CBS All Access)

Grand Isle (thriller, Nicolas Cage, Kelsey Grammer) – This is about a couple who lure a man to their home, then he has to reveal their secrets after being charged with murder. DVD Only

Deathstroke: Knights & Dragons (anime, Michael Chiklis, Sasha Alexander) – This superhero-themed animated movie is about an assassin whose two worlds collide. DVD Only

Babyteeth (comedy, Eliza Scanlen, Toby Wallace) – This is a coming-of-age comedy about the first love of an ill teenager and how it teaches the family to embrace life. DVD Only

Beckman (action, David A.R. White, William Baldwin) – This is cross listed as faith and spirituality about a hitman turned pastor who has to reign in his old ways after his daughter is kidnapped. DVD Only

The Secret: Dare to Dream (drama, Katie Holmes, Josh Lucas) – This romantic drama is about a widow raising her children who meets a mysterious man after a storm. DVD Only

September 21st

Netflix Streaming

A Love Song for Latasha (documentary) – This doc is about the life of a 15-year-old girl killed in 1992 whose killing led to the L.A. uprising. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

September 18th

Netflix Streaming

American Barbecue Showdown – Season 1 (TV food competition, Lyric Lewis, Rutledge Wood) – The title says it all! This is a pit barbecue competition. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous – Season 1 (family animation, Paul-Mikel Williams, Jenna Ortega) – Even animated dinosaurs break out of captivity! Hopefully, since this is a family show, things don’t get quite as gory. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Ratched – Season 1 (TV thriller, Sarah Paulson, Finn Wittrock) – This series is the origin story of Nurse Ratched from One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, taking place in 1947. Awesome, awesome cast. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Amazon Prime Video

All In: The Fight For Democracy (documentary) – This is a doc about voter suppression and features Stacey Abrams. After a limited theatrical run it will be Amazon Prime Video Only.

September 17th

Netflix Streaming

Dragon’s Dogma – Season 1 (TV anime, Greg Chun, Erica Mendez) – This anime is about a resurrected boy seeking revenge on the dragon who took his heart. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

The Last Word – Season 1 (German TV dramedy, Anke Engelke, Thorsten Merten) – German language series about a woman who find life after loss by becoming a eulogist. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

September 16th

Netflix Streaming

Baby – Season 3 (Italian TV drama, Benedetta Porcaroli, Alice Pagani) – Italian language series about wealthy teenagers who begin a double life. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Challenger: The Final Flight – Limited Series (docuseries) – A look back at the space shuttle disaster and what came after for families, engineers, and other officials. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Criminal: UK – Season 2 (TV drama, Katherine Kelly, Lee Ingleby) – This crime drama’s second season features four suspects, taking place completely in the interrogation room. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

MeatEater – Season 9 (TV food and travel, Steven Rinella) – Hunter and conservationist cooks game meat. This is the 9th season – Netflix picked it up at season seven, so there are only three streaming. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Signs – Season 2 (Polish TV drama, Andrzej Konopka, Helena Sujecka) – Polish language series about a murder in a small town. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Sing On – Season 1 (TV reality competition) -Tituss Burgess is hosting a karaoke competition! U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

The Devil All the Time (drama, Tom Holland, Bill Skarsgard) – Post WWII period piece about a small town and those who corrupt it. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

The Paramedic (Spanish drama, Mario Casas, Deborah Francois) – A newly paralyzed man develops a frightening obsession on an ex-girlfriend. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

September 15th

Netflix Streaming

Izzy’s Koala World – Season 1 (kids’ TV docuseries, Izzy Bee) – A young girl and her family rescue animals in Australia and return them to the wild. Cute! U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Taco Chronicles – Volume 2 (TV food and travel) – Exploring the history of tacos! U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Hope Frozen: A Quest to Live Twice (Thai documentary) – Oh gosh. This is a Thai documentary about a family that decides to cryonically freeze their dying daughter. Oh gosh oh gosh. I’m already crying. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Michael McIntyre: Showman (comedy special) – Netflix calls him charming and this is his first special. I could definitely use some charming comedy, I’ll check out his stand-up special. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Netflix DVD Subscribers

Killing Eve – Season 3 (TV thriller, Sandra Oh, Jodie Comer) – These women continue to be amazing in their lead roles. The show was renewed for a fourth season but filming has been delayed. DVD Only (you can stream the first two seasons on Hulu)

Succession – Season 2 (TV dramedy, Brian Cox, Jeremy Strong) – This much lauded HBO series about a dysfunctional family business boasts an outstanding cast. It has been renewed for a third season. DVD Only

Outlander – Season 5 (TV drama, Caitriona Balfe, Sam Heughan) – Time travel romance – who can resist? There will be a sixth season. DVD Only

Weathering With You (Japanese anime, Kotaro Daigo, Nana Mori) – Japanese language (you can likely watch it in English) anime about a runaway teenager who meets a girl who can stop the persistent rain. DVD Only

Hulu

PEN15 – Season 2 (TV comedy, Maya Erskine, Anna Konkle) – Wikipedia describes this as “cringe comedy”, a term that seems perfect for middle school sitcoms. In this one, grown Erskine and Konkle play themselves at 13 – alongside actual 13-year-olds. I haven’t seen the first season, but I’m going to get on that. Hulu Only

September 14th

Netflix Canada

Close Enough – Season 1 (adult animation) – This is an animated series that is distributed by HBO Max in the U.S., but by Netflix in the rest of North and South America. It’s about a couple moving from their 20s to their 30s. Netflix Canada

September 12th

Netflix Canada

Zumbo’s Just Desserts – Season 2 (TV cooking competition) – Hey, now Canada can join in the second season of these incredible edibles! It’s been available in the U.S. for a while, and is now on Netflix Canada.

September 11th

Netflix Streaming

The Duchess – Season 1 (TV dramedy, Katherine Ryan, Rory Keenan) – Single mom contemplates a second child – with her ex. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Family Business – Season 2 (French TV dramedy, Jonathan Cohen, Gerard Darmon) – Family turns butcher shop into marijuana cafe after France makes pot legal. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Pokemon Journeys: The Series – Season 2 (TV family) – Pokemon have absolutely remarkable staying power. Good for them! U.S. Streaming, downloadable

Pets United (family animation, Patrick Roche, Natalie Dormer) – Dogs and cats lead the fight against the evil mayor! U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Se Busca Papa / Dad Wanted (Mexican family comedy, Natalia Coronado, Juan Pablo Medina) – Tween hires actor to be her dad so she can get permission to be in a BMX race. Spanish language. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

September 10th

Netflix Streaming

The Gift – Season 2 (Turkish TV drama, Beren Saat, Mehmet Gunsur) – Turkish language series about a painter unearthing secrets at an archeological site. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Greenleaf – Season 5 (TV drama, Merle Dandridge, Kim Hawthorne) – This series is about a family who runs a megachurch. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

The Indhun Chronicles – Season 1 (TV anime) – This is a Spanish language anime series (you can watch it in English) about a boy fighting the killer of his parents to save the planet. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

The Babysitter: Killer Queen (teen dark comedy, Judah Lewis, Jenna Ortega) – This is a dark teen comedy about a Satanic blood cult, demons…and high school. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Julie and the Phantoms (TV family, Madison Reyes, Charlie Gillespie) – Girl starts a band with her three ghost friends! U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

September 9th

Netflix Streaming

Get Organized With the Home Edit – Season 1 (reality TV makeover) – Home organizing experts help celebs and others tackle their clutter. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

La Linea: Shadow of Narco – Limited Series (Spanish docuseries) – Officials in this Spanish town want to change its reputation for drug smuggling. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Mignonnes / Cuties (French drama, Fathia Youssouf, Medina El Aidi-Azouni) – Young teen rebels against conservative family. French language. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

The Social Dilemma (documentary) – This doc is about the dangers of social media. It’s a documentary/drama hybrid – not sure if that means re-enactments or what. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Corazon Loco / So Much Love to Give (Argentinian comedy, Adrian Suar, Soledad Villamil) – One man, two families. That’s not going to end well. Spanish language. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Netflix DVD Subscribers

Mr. Mercedes – Season 3 (TV drama, Brendan Gleeson, Harry Treadaway) – This is what looks like the final season of the TV adaptation of the Bill Hodges trilogy by Stephen King. It was on the Audience network, which no longer exists, so maybe someone else will pick it up. DVD Only

Keeping Faith – Season 2 (TV mystery, Eve Myles, Mark Lewis Jones) – This series is about a Welsh lawyer searching for her missing husband. I can’t find any indication of the third series, so I think this may be the last. DVD Only (you can stream season 1 on Amazon Prime Video).

Bad Education (drama, Hugh Jackman, Allison Janney) – This drama/dark comedy stars Jackman as an embezzling high school principal and is based on a true story. DVD Only

First Cow (drama, John Magaro, Alia Shawkat) – This is a pioneer days period piece about a cook and a Chinese immigrant on the Oregon frontier and the business they launch that somehow involves a cow. DVD Only

True History of the Kelly Gang (western, George MacKay, Essie Davis) – This western is set in 19th century Australia and tells the story of outlaw Ned Kelly. DVD Only

Waiting for the Barbarians (drama, Mark Rylance, Johnny Depp) – This is based on a book and it’s about a frontier settlement where a demanding colonel upsets the equilibrium. DVD Only

The Courier (action, Olga Kurylenko, Gary Oldman) – A motorcycle courier fights off mobsters to protect a witness. DVD Only

Hulu

Woke – Season 1 (TV comedy, Lamorne Morris, Blake Anderson) – This Hulu original comedy is about a cartoonist who can hear inanimate objects talking after a traumatic experience, forcing him to deal with the racism all around him. Hulu Only

September 8th

Netflix Streaming

StarBeam – Season 2 (kids’ cartoons) – Kid superhero StarBeam (aka Zoey) saves the day! U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

September 7th

Netflix Streaming

Record of Youth – Season 1 (Korean TV drama, Park Bo-gum, Park So-dam) – Korean language series about three young people trying to live their dreams despite their backgrounds – which are apparently seen as unsuitable. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

My Octopus Teacher (documentary) – This is a documentary filmed in South Africa about a friendship between a filmmaker and his subject – an octopus. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Elizabeth Harvest (thriller, Abbey Lee, Ciarán Hinds) – Woman gains entry into the only locked room on her husband’s estate. I don’t think that’s a good choice. U.S. Streaming, downloadable

Children of the Sea (Japanese anime, Hiiro Ishibashi, Mana Ashida) – Japanese language anime about boys who were raised by sea mammals. Huh. U.S. Streaming

September 4th

Netflix Streaming

Away – Season 1 (TV sci-fi, Hilary Swank, Josh Charles) – Commander leaves her family for three years to go on a Mars mission. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Spirit Riding Free: Riding Academy – Part 2 (kids’ animation, Amber Frank, Bailey Gambertoglio) – We get to find out how things are going at the new riding academy. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

I’m Thinking of Ending Things (drama, Jessie Buckley, Jesse Plemons) – A woman who isn’t quite sure about her new boyfriend goes to meet his parents. Things go awry. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

The Lost Okoroshi (drama, Seun Ajayi, Judith Audu) – This Nigerian movie about a mute, purple spirit (absolutely did not make that up) is in English. U.S. Streaming

Netflix Canada

The Blacklist – Season 7 (TV drama, James Spader, Megan Boon) – Well, I figured this would stream eventually, but it looks like Canada gets it first! Netflix Canada Only for now.

Amazon Prime Video

The Boys – Season 2 (TV action, Jack Quaid, Karl Urban) – I am so excited for this! I really enjoyed Season 1 – I’m looking forward to seeing some bad boys take down some bad superheroes. Amazon Prime Video Only

September 3rd

Netflix Streaming

Young Wallander – Season 1 (TV drama, Adam Palsson, Richard Dillane) – This series is the Wallander origin story! It is a Swedish show, but it’s in English. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Love, Guaranteed (comedy, Rachael Leigh Cook, Damon Wayans, Jr.) – Attorney and client sue dating site. I wonder what happens?? And of course I’ll watch it. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Afonso Padilha: Alma de Pobre (comedy special) – This is a Brazilian Portuguese language stand-up special. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

September 2nd

Netflix Streaming

Bad Boy Billionaires: India – Season 1 (docuseries) – This is a British documentary series about tycoons in India. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Chef’s Table: BBQ – Volume 1 (TV food and travel) – Visits to chefs in Australia, Mexico, and the U.S. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Freaks: You’re One of Us (German action, Cornelia Groschel, Tim Oliver Schultz) – German language superhero movie about a fry cook who discovers she is decidedly not ordinary. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Netflix Canada

Murdock Mysteries – Season 13 (TV drama, Yannick Bisson, Helene Joy) – This Victorian Toronto crime drama does not stream in the U.S., but it does in Canada! Netflix Canada Only

September 1st

Netflix Streaming

Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices (TV family) – Celebrities read aloud books by Black authors and have some kid friendly talks about things like empathy and equality. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

The Boss Baby: Get That Baby (family animation) – I have no idea who keeps asking for these things, but they keep making them! I should try one, maybe I would like it. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Felipe Esparza: Bad Decisions (comedy special) – There are two live shows in this stand-up special – one in English and one in Spanish. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

La Partita / The Match (Italian drama, Francesco Pannofino, Alberto Di Stasio) – Italian language movie about a soccer game – but more about the lives of a player, coach, and owner. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

True: Friendship Day (kids’ animation) – You know, True always has a lot going on and this time she’s under the sea! U.S. Streaming, downloadable

Netflix DVD Subscribers

Irresistible (comedy, Steve Carell, Chris Cooper) – This is a political comedy directed by Jon Stewart is about a local race for mayor. I love Jon Stewart, but I can’t handle political movies right now. DVD Only

Rogue (action, Megan Fox, Philip Winchester) – Mercenaries trying to free hostages fight rebels and lions. DVD Only

Cut Off (German thriller, Moritz Bleibtreu, Jasna Fritzi Bauer) – German language thriller about a murder and a kidnapping. DVD Only

Sometimes Always Never (dramedy, Bill Nighy, Sam Riley) – If Scrabble can break a family, can Scrabble mend a family? I probably need to see this one. DVD Only

August 28th

Netflix Streaming

Cobra Kai – Seasons 1-2 (TV drama, Ralph Macchio, William Zabka) – I am fascinated that this exists – it’s a sequel (30 years later) to the Karate Kid movies, starring the same two actors as adults. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

I AM A KILLER: Released (docuseries) – A released convict makes a confession in this spin-off series. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

All Together Now (teen drama, Auli’i Cravalho, Justina Machado) – A teenager learns how to accept help from her friends. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Origenes Secretos / Unknown Origins (Spanish thriller, Javier Ray, Veronica Echegui) – Handsome detective and nerdy side kick search for a serial killer. Spanish language. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Amazon Prime Video

Prime Rewind: Inside the Boys (TV talk) – This is an after-show for the second season of The Boys (like Talking Dead). It will be hosted by Aisha Taylor – I’m assuming this is a little pre-show episode. Amazon Prime Video Only

August 27th

Netflix Streaming

Aggretsuko – Season 3 (anime) – This Japanese anime (whcih you can watch in English) is about a red panda who doesn’t like her job and does heavy metal karaoke after work. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

The Bridge Curse (Taiwanese horror, Ning Chang, Cheng Ko) – Chinese language story of college kids testing an urban legend. I suspect it goes poorly. U.S. Streaming

August 26th

Netflix Streaming

Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol – Season 1 (Korean TV dramedy, Go A-ra, Lee Jae-wook) – A pianist who is down on her luck finds new hope. This might air weekly – I’m not sure. Korean language. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

La venganza de Analía – Season 1 (Colombian TV drama, Carolina Gomez, Marlon Moreno) – Spanish language political intrigue and thriller. U.S. Streaming, downloadable

Million Dollar Beach House – Season 1 (TV reality) – Real Estate Agents try to sell luxury properties in the Hamptons. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Rising Phoenix (documentary) – This is a British documentary about the Paralympic Games – which is the third largest sporting event in the world! U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

August 25th

Netflix Streaming

Trinkets – Season 2 (TV drama, Brianna Hildebrand, Kiana Madeira) – Shoplifters Anonymous provides unexpected connections for a grieving teenager. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Emily’s Wonder Lab – Season 1 (family educational TV) – Scientist Emily Calendrelli does experiments and demonstrations, making science fun. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Netflix DVD Subscribers

Yes, God, Yes (comedy, Natalia Dyer, Timothy Simons) – You may recognize Natalia Dyer from Stranger Things. Here she stars as a Catholic school girl suddenly faced with a whole lot of sexual temptation. DVD Only

The Burnt Orange Heresy (thriller, Claes Bang, Elizabeth Debicki) – This is based on a book about art, greed, and theft. Interestingly, it also stars Mick Jagger and Donald Sutherland. DVD Only

The King of Staten Island (comedy, Pete Davidson, Bel Powley) – This Judd Apatow helmed comedy is somewhat based on the life of Pete Davidson. I’ve never really understood the appeal of his comedy, but reviews of the movie have been quite positive. DVD Only

The Trip to Greece (mockumentary, Steve Coogan, Rob Brydon) – I really like Steve Coogan. This is, I believe, the fourth installment of this duo’s adventures in food and culture. I think it’s the final one. DVD Only

Deep Blue Sea 3 (horror, Tania Raymonde, Nathaniel Buzolic) – Genetically engineering sharks to be more dangerous seems like a bad idea, no? DVD Only

August 23rd

Netflix Streaming

1BR (thriller, Nicole Brydon Bloom, Giles Matthey) – A woman trying to start fresh in L.A. has some sketchy neighbors. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

August 22nd

Netflix Canada

How to Get Away With Murder – Season 6 (TV drama, Viola Davis, Billy Brown) – This is the final season – it has been out in the U.S. for a while and now it’s coming to Netflix Canada!

August 21st

Netflix Streaming

Lucifer – Season 5 (TV fantasy, Tom Ellis, Lauren German) – YES! I’m very excited for the return of this particular devil (and only this devil). And there is going to be a sixth season! U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Alien TV – Season 1 (kids’ cartoons) – Alien reporters trying to make sense of Earth. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Fuegro Negro – Season 1 (Mexican TV drama, Tenoch Huerta, Erendira Ibarra) – Spanish language series about a criminal looking for his sister in an unsavory place. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Hoops – Season 1 (TV adult animation, Jake Johnson, Ron Funches) – High school basketball coach wants to get to the big leagues. Looks like something like maybe King of the Hill or American Dad? U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Rust Valley Restorers – Season 3 (TV reality, Mike Happ, Avery Shoaf) – Restoring cars for fun and profit. U.S. Streaming, downloadable

The Sleepover (family action comedy, Malin Akerman, Joe Manganiello) – Parents kidnapped? Mom has a secret past? Kids to the rescue! U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

August 20th

Netflix Streaming

Biohackers – Season 1 (German TV sci-fi, Luna Wedler, Jessica Schwarz) – German language university conspiracy thriller series. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Great Pretender – Season 1 (TV anime) – It’s best to be very, very careful when trying to swindle a crook. You can watch this anime series in several languages, including English. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

John Was Trying to Contact Aliens (documentary) – Scanning for aliens can lead to human connections. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Good Kisser (romance, Rachel Paulson, Kari Alison Hodge) – When two women bring a third into their relationship to spice things up, it gets complicated. U.S. Streaming

August 19th

Netflix Streaming

DeMarcus Family Rules – Season 1 (TV reality) – This is a silly reality show about the bassist from Rascal Flatts and his family. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

High Score – Limited Series (docuseries) – A look at classic video games and the people who created them. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Crimenes de Familia / The Crimes That Bind (Argentinian drama, Cecilia Roth, Miguel Angel Sola) – Spanish language story of a mother whose son is accused of horrible crimes. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

August 18th

Netflix DVD Subscribers

The Good Fight – Season 3 (TV drama, Christine Baranski, Cush Jumbo) – This series picked up where The Good Wife left off. There is already a fourth season and it has been renewed for a fifth. DVD Only

Mr. Jones (thriller, James Norton, Vanessa Kirby) – This is based on the true story of a journalist in 1933 finding out the truth about conditions in the Soviet Union. DVD Only

Military Wives (drama, Kristin Scott Thomas, Sharon Horgan) – Great cast for this true story of wives of deployed British soldiers starting a choir. DVD Only

The Outpost (thriller, Scott Eastwood, Caleb Landry Jones) – This is an adaptation of a book about a battle in Afghanistan. DVD Only

Emperor (thriller, Dayo Okeniyi , Ben Robson) – This is inspired by a legend of an outlaw slave who helped change the course of history. DVD Only

August 17th

Netflix Streaming

Glitch Techs – Season 2 (kids’ cartoons) – The video game monster hunters are back! U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Crazy Awesome Teachers (Indonesian comedy, Gading Marten, Dian Sastrowardoyo) – Indonesian language comedy about a teacher trying to recover stolen goods and discovering the joy of his profession. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Drunk Parents (comedy, Alec Baldwin, Salma Hayek) – Couple tries to hide their failing finances. U.S. Streaming

August 15th

Netflix Streaming

Rita – Season 4 (Danish TV drama, Mille Dinesen, Lise Baastrup) – Danish language dramedy about an outspoken schoolteacher. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Stranger – Season 2 (Korean TV drama, Cho Seung-woo, Bae Doona) – It looks like this is going to air one episode per week. The show is about a detective helping a prosecutor who cannot feel empathy. Korean language. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

August 14th

Netflix Streaming

3% – Season 4 (Brazilian TV scifi, Bianca Camparato, Vaneza Oliveira) – The struggle continues for the 97% who are not allowed to join the grandeur of the elite. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

El Robo Del Siglo / The Great Heist – Limited Series (Columbian TV thriller, Andres Parra, Christian Tappan) – This Spanish language limited series is inspired by the real life 1994 planning of a bank robbery in Columbia. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Glow Up – Season 2 (TV reality) – This is the second season of a British make-up artist competition show. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Teenage Bounty Hunters – Season 1 (TV dramedy, Anjelica Bette Fellini, Maddie Phillips) – Twin teenagers from an elite high school take on a wee side hustle as bounty hunters. Huh. I might need to watch this. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Fearless (family animation) – Uh-oh. What do you do as a teenage gamer when three space infants appear from your game? U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Project Power (action, Jamie Foxx, Joseph Gordon-Levitt) – An unlikely trio hunts for the source of a new pill that gives temporary superpowers. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Octonauts and the Caves of Sac Acton (family animation) – The Octonauts help their octopus friend return to the Caribbean. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Netflix Canada

Dirty John: The Betty Broderick Story (TV drama, Connie Britton, Amanda Peet) – I’m not sure why this is just coming to Netflix Canada now – it has been out in the U.S. since 2018. But welcome to the tawdry world of true life scandal and murder, Netflix Canada!

Amazon Prime Video

The World’s Toughest Race: Eco Challenge Fiji (TV reality) – From the creator of Survivor and with host Bear Grylls, this is an 11 day adventure race. Amazon Prime Video Only

August 13th

Netflix Streaming

Une Fille Facile / An Easy Girl (French comedy, Mina Farid, Zahia Dehar) – French language comedy about a girl learning about herself as she spends the summer with a wilder cousin. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

August 12th

Netflix Streaming

[Un]Well – Season 1 (docuseries) – I’m not sure if this documentary series is a limited series or a first season. It takes a hard look at the wellness industry. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

August 11th

Netflix Streaming

Rob Schneider: Asian Momma, Mexican Kids (comedy special) – Rob Schneider is back doing stand-up, if he is your cup of tea. This is his first Netflix special. Did you know singer Elle King is his daughter? U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Netflix DVD Subscribers

The Blacklist – Season 7 (TV drama, James Spader, Megan Boon) – This season sees Red kidnapped and Elizabeth and daughter Agnes in danger. DVD Only for now, but it should stream eventually.

Downhill (drama, Will Ferrell, Julia Louis-Dreyfus) – This is cross listed as a comedy, but it really isn’t. It’s a chance to see the two comedians do drama, but it’s quite sad. DVD Only

Archive (sci-fi, Theo James, Stacy Martin) – This sci-fi drama is about a research scientist building an android. DVD Only

How to Build a Girl (comedy, Beanie Feldstein, Paddy Considine) – This is a coming of age comedy about a teenage girl who invents a new identity for herself. It has an outstanding supporting cast including Alfie Allen (from Game of Thrones), Chris O’Dowd, Emma Thompson, Sharon Horgan (from Catastrophe), Jameela Jamil (from The Good Place), and Sue Perkins (from Great British Baking). DVD Only

The High Note (comedy, Dakota Johnson, Tracee Ellis Ross) – The story of Grace (superstar musician) and Maggie (struggling assistant) and a plan that could change their lives. DVD Only

The Wretched (horror, John-Paul Howard, Piper Curda) – New kid in town finds out his neighbor is possessed. Yikes. DVD Only

August 10th

Netflix Streaming

Game On: A Comedy Crossover Event – Limited Series (TV comedy) – This four episode limited series has the stars of Netflix comedies guest starring on other Netflix shows. I don’t know which ones, but crossovers are always fun, right? U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

August 8th

Netflix Streaming

We Summon the Darkness (thriller, Alexandra Daddario, Keean Johnson) – Satanic killings, a preacher’s daughter, and a heavy metal concert. What could go wrong? U.S. Streaming

August 7th

Netflix Streaming

Alta Mar / High Seas – Season 3 (Spanish TV drama, Ivana Baquero, Jon Kortajarena) – This Spanish language show takes place on a ship sailing from Spain to Brazil in the 1940s. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Nailed It! Mexico – Season 2 (Mexican TV reality) – Spanish language amateur baking show with built in meanness. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

The New Legends of Monkey – Season 2 (TV fantasy, Chai Hansen, Luciane Buchanan) – Saving the world with the help of the Monkey King. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Selling Sunset – Season 3 (TV reality) – Realtors selling luxury properties in L.A. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Sing On! Germany – Limited Series (TV reality competition, Palina Rojinski) – German karaoke contest. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Tiny Creatures – Season 1 (docuseries) – A nature series about wee animals across the U.S. and how they survive. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Wizards: Tales of Arcadia – Limited Series (family animation) – An adventure in Camelot for kids, with trolls and magic. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

World Party Songs – Season 1 (kids’ educational TV) – Animated show with singing and dancing to animated videos. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Berlin, Berlin: Lolle on the Run (German comedy, Felicitas Woll, Janina Uhse) – This is a romantic comedy follow up to the TV series. German language. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

The Magic School Bus Rides Again: Kids in Space (family animation) – Ms. Frizzle and the gang go to the International Space Station! U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Work It (comedy, Sabrina Carpenter, Jordan Fisher) – A high school senior and group of friends transform themselves into a dance team to get into college. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Amazon Prime Video

Jessy and Nessy – Season 1B (kids’ TV, Jamie Buchanan, Alexa Bauer) – This looks like a combination of live action and animation. Jessy is a curious little girl who along with her 5,500 year old sea monster best friend discover things about the world. Amazon Prime Video Only

August 6th

Netflix Streaming

The Rain – Season 3 (Danish TV sci-fi, Alba August, Lucal Lynggaard Tonnesen) – Danish language show about a post apocalyptic Scandinavia. Not now, Netflix, not now. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

The Seven Deadly Sins – Season 4 (TV anime) – This season is called Imperial Wrath of the Gods. It is a Japanese show, but you can watch it in a bunch of languages, including English. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

August 5th

Netflix Streaming

World’s Most Wanted – Season 1 (TV docuseries) – This is a show about five most wanted criminals. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Anelka : L’Incompris / Anelka: Misunderstood (French documentary) – This is a French language documentary about soccer star Nicolas Anelka. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

August 4th

Netflix Streaming

Mundo Mistério / Mystery Lab – Season 1 (Brazilian TV docuseries, Felipe Castanhari Lilian Regina) – This Brazilian Portuguese language docuseries is all about science and history and the wonders of both. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

A Go! Go! Cory Carson Summer Camp (family animation) – Cory deals with jealousy at summer camp. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Malibu Rescue: The Next Wave (comedy, Ricardo Hurtado, Breanna Yde) – This movie follows the original from 2019 as well as one season of a series about Team Flounder, a junior rescue team in Malibu. This installment has the crew hosting an International Beachmaster Competition. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Sam Jay: 3 In the Morning (comedy special) – This is SNL writer Sam Jay’s first Netflix stand-up special. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Netflix DVD Subscribers

His Dark Materials – Season 1 (TV fantasy, Dafne Keen, Ruth Wilson) – This HBO series based on a trilogy of novels has an AMAZING cast, including Lin Manuel Miranda, Andrew Scott, and James McAvoy. it’s about parallel universes and I’m absolutely going to watch it. DVD Only

The Outsider – Limited Series (TV thriller, Ben Mendelsohn, Cynthia Erivo) – Based on the Stephen King novel, this HBO mini-series has a terrific cast. DVD Only

NCIS: Los Angeles – Season 11 (TV drama, LL Cool J, Chris O’Donnell) – This franchise blows my mind. Eleven years! And it has been renewed for a 12th season. DVD Only

Tom Clancey’s Jack Ryan – Season 2 (TV action, John Krasinski, Abbie Cornish) – If you don’t have Amazon Prime Video, now you can catch up with Jack Ryan on Netflix DVD! DVD Only

Swallow (thriller, Haley Bennett, Austin Stowell) – This woman seems to have the perfect life – so why is she eating things that are not food? DVD Only

August 3rd

Netflix Streaming

Immigration Nation (documentary) – A deep dive into ICE and immigration in the United States. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

August 2nd

Netflix Streaming

Connected – Season 1 (docuseries, Latif Nasser) – A scientist studies the many different ways we are all connected. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Almost Love (comedy, Scott Evans, Augustus Prew) – I think this is the right movie – it’s an ensemble group of New Yorkers working through relationships. The movie was supposed to release to theaters in April. U.S. Streaming

August 1st

Netflix Streaming

Super Monsters: The New Class (family animation, Elyse Maloway, Vincent Tong) – The super monsters are leveling up to the purple room! U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Sue Millinocket

Sue enjoys over-mothering her adult children, riding her bicycle, and procrastinating. She is the Editorial Manager at Silver Beacon Marketing and an aspiring Crazy Cat Lady.