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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

TV leaving soon: The Bachelor – Season 13 (11/30)

All DVD releases subject to inexplicable and infuriating change

Coming in December

The Great British Baking Show: Holidays – Season 3 (Netflix Streaming 12/4)
Home for Christmas – Season 2 (Netflix Streaming TBD)
Yellowstone – Season 3 (DVD 12/8)
Death in Paradise – Season 9 (DVD 12/8)
What We Do in the Shadows – Season 1 (DVD 12/15)
Mystery Road – Series 1 (DVD 12/15)
Criminal Minds – Season 15 (DVD 12/15)
The Expanse – Season 4 (DVD 12/15)

November 30th

Netflix Streaming

Finding Agnes (Filipino drama, Jelson Bay, Sue Ramirez) – Filipino language film about a man piecing together the story of his mother’s life. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Spookley and the Christmas Kittens (family animation) – Spookley is a square pumpkin and he’s going to help a green cat and some kittens get home. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Rust Creek (thriller, Hermione Corfield, Jay Paulson) – Lost in the backwoods on the way to a job interview, a college student needs to get cunning. U.S. Streaming

A Love So Beautiful (Korean drama) – I’m not finding any other information on this Korean remake of a Chinese coming-of-age story. U.S. and Canada Streaming

November 29th

Netflix Streaming

Wonderoos: Holiday Holiday! (kids’ educational TV, musical) – A Wonderoos holiday special. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

November 28th

Netflix Streaming

The Uncanny Counter – Season 1 (Korean TV drama, Cho Byeong-kyu, Yu Jun-sang) – Korean language show about demon hunters with day jobs. I’m not sure if this airs one episode a week or arrives as a whole. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

November 27th

Netflix Streaming

Sugar Rush: Christmas – Season 2 (TV cooking competition, Hunter March, Candace Nelson) – More holiday sweet treats on this baking competition show. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Überweihnachten / Over Christmas – Season 1 (German TV dramedy, Luke Mockridge, Seyneb Saleh) – German language series about a man going home for Christmas, already down and out, and having things go poorly. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Virgin River – Season 2 (TV drama, Alexandra Breckenridge, Martin Henderson) – A small town with a whole lot of drama, Virgin River is back! U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

A Go! Go! Cory Carson Christmas (family animation) – A Cory Carson holiday special! U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

The Call (Korean thriller, Park Shin-hye, Jun Jong-seo) – Korean language thriller with a serial killer and a little phone time travel. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker (documentary, Debbie Allen) – This is about Debbie Allen’s career and highlights her yearly Nutcracker production. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Don’t Listen (Spanish horror, Rodolfo Sancho, Ana Fernandez) – A father grieving for his son calls on a paranormal expert. Spanish language. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

La Belva / The Beast (Italian action, Fabrizio Gifuni, Lino Musella) – Italian language film about a veteran trying to rescue his kidnapped daughter. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

November 26th

Netflix Streaming

Mosul (military drama, Waleed Elgadi, Hayat Kamille) – This is an Arabic language movie based on the true story of men fighting back against ISIS in Iraq. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Larry the Cable Guy: Remain Seated (comedy special) – Larry is going to tell some jokes. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

November 25th

Netflix Streaming

The Christmas Chronicles 2 (family, Kurt Russell, Goldie Hawn) – Russell is back as Santa and Hawn is his wife as they deal with a runaway teenager and a naughty elf. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Great Pretender – Season 2 (anime) – You can watch this Japanese anime series about a swindler and a crook in English. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

November 24th

Netflix Streaming

Wonderoos – Season 1 (kids’ educational TV animation) – Animated animals learn all sorts of important things in Candoo City! U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Hillbilly Elegy (drama, Amy Adams, Glenn Close) – Based on the book, which is a memoir, a story about a law student going back to his Ohio home town. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

El Cuaderno de Tomy / Notes for My Son (Argentinian drama, Valeria Bertuccelli, Esteban Lamothe) – Spanish language story of a woman with cancer writing a notebook for her son. Based on a true story. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Dragons: Rescue Riders: Huttsgalor Holiday (family animation) – A holiday special with lots of dragons! U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

DVD Subscribers

Better Call Saul – Season 4 (TV dramedy, Bob Odenkirk, Jonathan Banks) – I still love this show and can’t believe Vince Gilligan made a Breaking Bad prequel spin-off work. Hats off. DVD Only for now

Ava (action, Jessica Chastain, Common) – Assassin has to fend for herself after a hit goes wrong. DVD Only

Train to Busan Presents: Peninsula (Korean sc-fi, Dong-won Kang, Jung-hyun Lee) – This Korean language sequel is filled with zombies and chaos and anarchy. DVD Only

November 23rd

Netflix Streaming

Shawn Mendes: In Wonder (musical/documentary) – Shawn Mendes on his world tour, talking and singing. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Hard Kill (action, Bruce Willis, Jesse Metcalfe) – This mercenary actioner just came out on DVD a couple weeks ago – now it’s available on U.S. Streaming as well.

November 22nd

Netflix Streaming

Dolly Parton’s Christmas on the Square (family musical, Dolly Parton, Christine Baranski) – Can a cold-hearted woman be convinced not to sell her hometown? I think Dolly knows the answer. And yes, I’m watching this one, too. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

November 20th

Netflix Streaming

Flavorful Origins: Gansu Cuisine – Season 2 (TV food and travel, Yang Chen) – This season, we’re headed to the Gansu region. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Voices of Fire – Season 1 (TV reality/music, Pharrell Williams) – This is a docuseries/reality show about the building of a gospel choir. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Alien Xmas (family animation) – A wee elf makes a big mistake – that alien isn’t a Christmas toy! U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

If Anything Happens to You (adult animation) – Oh my. This is about parents grieving after a school shooting. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

November 19th

Netflix Streaming

The Princess Switch: Switched Again (family, Vanessa Hudgens, Nick Sagar) – Princesses, and doppelgangers, and Christmas, oh my! Yeah, I’ll watch it. But I’ll deny it. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

November 18th

Netflix Streaming

Holiday Home Makeover with Mr. Christmas – Season 1 (TV home and garden, Benjamin Bradley) – An interior designer makes over homes for the holidays. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Netflix Canada

El sabor de las margaritas / Bitter Daisies – Season 2 (Spanish TV drama, María Mera, Toni Salgado) – Spanish language series about a disappearance in a small town that was originally supposed to be only a single season. Not sure why it isn’t coming to the U.S. yet. For now, Netflix Canada Only

November 17th

Netflix Streaming

Boss Baby: Back in Business – Season 4 (kids’ TV cartoons) – Boss Baby is teaching his big brother how to do business. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

We Are the Champions – Season 1 (TV reality, docuseries) – This looks fun! It’s a look at all sorts of different competitions and the people who compete. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Netflix DVD Subscribers

Westworld – Season 3 (TV sci-fi, Evan Rachel Wood, Jeffrey Wright) – I’m looking forward to this third season – I want to see how everyone does out in the world. If you haven’t watched Westworld, best to start with season 1. DVD Only on Netflix, it’s an HBO original. There is a fourth season coming.

Midsomer Murders – Series 21 (TV mystery, John Nettles, Daniel Casey) – There are so many seasons of this British crime drama, someday I hope it streams on a platform I have. Right now it’s only on Acorn and BritBox – DVD Only on Netflix. There is another season coming.

Words on Bathroom Walls (drama, Charlie Plummer, Andy Garcia) – A young man diagnosed with schizophrenia wants to hide it from the girl he likes. DVD Only

We Are Little Zombies (Japanese drama, Keita Ninomiya, Satoshi Mizuno) – Japanese language story about orphans starting a rock band. DVD Only

Unhinged (thriller, Russell Crowe, Caren Pistorius) – Russell’s Relentless Road Rage. Seriously, that’s what it is. DVD Only

Then Came You (romantic comedy, Craig Ferguson, Kathie Lee Gifford) – A romance complicated by widowhood and marriage. DVD Only

The New Mutants (action, Anya Taylor Joy, Maisie Williams) – A new generation of X-Men. DVD Only

Summerland (drama, Gemma Arterton, Gugu Mbatha-Raw) – I different kind of look at WWII as a young isolated woman takes in a London evacuee. DVD Only

Relic (horror, Emily Mortimer, Robyn Nevin) – The disappearance of an elderly woman is at the center of this haunted house tale. DVD Only

The Devil Has a Name (drama, David Strathairn, Kate Bosworth) – A farmer takes on the industry polluting his water and the battle has consequences. DVD Only

The Broken Hearts Gallery (romantic comedy, Geraldine Viswanathan, Dacre Montgomery) – An art gallery assistant make art out of heartbreak. DVD Only

2067 (sci-fi, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Ryan Kwanten) – A climate change destroyed dystopian time traveling future? Nope, not right now. Not even for Ryan Kwanten. DVD Only

Nomad: In the Footsteps of Bruce Chatwin (documentary, Werner Herzog, Bruce Chatwin) – Werner Herzog takes a journey in memory of an old friend. DVD Only

Becky (thriller, Lulu Wilson, Kevin James) – Escaped convicts and a family lake house, that’s not good. But daughter Becky has more grit than it appears. DVD Only

November 15th

Netflix Streaming

The Crown – Season 4 (TV drama, Olivia Colman, Helena Bonham Carter) – This season takes place between 1977 and 1990. Gillian Anderson is Margaret Thatcher! U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Hometown Holiday (romance, Sarah Troyer, Bradley Hamilton) – Hotshot L.A. lawyer goes to small town, falls for small town girl. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

A Very Country Christmas (romance, Greyston Holt, Bea Santos) – A country music hotshot goes back to small town, falls for small town girl. I’m sensing a pattern here. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

November 13th

Netflix Streaming

American Horror Story: 1984 – Season 9 (TV horror, Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd) – This AHS season was lost in a DVR switch – I need to see where the slasher at camp story goes! U.S. Streaming, downloadable

The Minions of Midas – Season 1 (Spanish TV drama, Luis Tosar, Marta Belmonte) – This Spanish language series is loosely based on a Jack London book about a millionaire being blackmailed. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (family musical, Forest Whitaker, Keegan-Michael Key) – A toymaker finds new joy in his life with the entrance of his granddaughter. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

The Life Ahead (Italian drama, Sophia Loren, Ibrahima Gueye) – Italian language movie about a Holocaust survivor and a street kid she takes in. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

November 12th

Netflix Streaming

Ludo (Indian dramedy, Abhishek Bachchan, Aditya Roy Kapoor) – Hindi language 4 story overlapping anthology movie. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Graceful Friends (Korean mystery, Joon-Sang Yoo, Yun-ah Song) – Korean language murder mystery in a town filled with couples in their 40s. U.S. Streaming, downloadable

November 11th

Netflix Streaming

Aunty Donna’s Big Ol’ House of Fun – Season 1 (TV comedy, Mark Samuel Bonanno. Broden Kelly, Zachary Ruane) – This is a trio doing comedy sketches. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

The Liberator – Season 1 (TV adult animation drama, Bradley James, Martin Sensmeier) – This animated series is based on real events from WWII, about a diverse group of soldiers. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Nasce uma Rainha / A Queen Is Born – Season 1 (Brazilian TV reality, Gloria Groove, Alexia Twister) – This is a makeover show for drag queens! Brazilian Portuguese language. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

What We Wanted (Austrian drama, Lavinia Wilson, Elyas M’Barek) – German language movie about a couple struggling with fertility and the family next door on their vacation. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

November 10th

Netflix Streaming

Dash & Lily – Season 1 (TV dramedy, Midori Fancis, Austin Abrams) – A flirty little series about a couple passing notes around NYC in a red notebook. Could be cute – it’s based on a book. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Trash Truck – Season 1 (TV kids’ cartoons) – Well this little guy apparently hangs out and explores the world with his friend the trash truck and some animals. Okay then! U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Netflix DVD Subscribers

Bill & Ted Face the Music (comedy, Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter) – I have not seen the first two, but I feel like a triple feature might be in the cards. DVD Only

Guest House (comedy, Pauly Shore, Mike Castle) – It’s tough when you buy a new house and have a squatter in your guest house. It would appear that Pauly Shore is that squatter. DVD Only

November 9th

Netflix Streaming

Undercover – Season 2 (TV drama, Tom Waes, Anna Drijver) – Another one based on actual events, this time a pair of undercover agents infiltrating a drug kingpin at his weekend retreat. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

November 6th

Netflix Streaming

Country Ever After – Season 1 (musical TV reality, Coffey Anderson, Criscilla) – Married performers balance work and life. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Citation (drama, Temi Otedola, Jimmy Jean-Louis) – Based on the true story of a student who accused a professor of attempted rape in Nigeria. English language. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

The Endless Trench (Spanish drama, Antonio de la Torre, Belen Cuesta) – Based on a true story, this Spanish language movie is about a soldier who hid in his home for 30 years after the Spanish Civil War. U.S. Streaming

November 5th

Netflix Streaming

Paranormal – Season 1 (Egyptian TV fantasy, Ahmed Amin, Razane Jamal) – Arabic language series about a hematologist who reluctantly becomes a paranormal investigator. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Carel: Who Killed Maria Marta – Limited Series (Argentinian docuseries) – Spanish language investigative series about whether a woman’s death is an accident or a murder. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Operation Christmas Drop (family comedy, Alexander Ludwig, Virginia Madsen) – A political aide and a pilot connect even though she’s there to shut down his base. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

A New York Christmas Wedding (drama, Nia Fairweather, Chris Noth) – An angel visits a woman before her wedding revealing how her life could have been different. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Midnight at the Magnolia (comedy, Natalie Hall, Hannah Gordon) – Radio hosts and dating experts get dumped before a big party and pretend to be a couple. U.S. Streaming

November 4th

Netflix Streaming

Love and Anarchy – Season 1 (Swedish TV dramedy, Ida Engvoll, Bjorn Mosten) – Swedish language series about a married woman who begins a flirtation with a tech in her office that changes her perception of herself. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Christmas With a Prince (romance, Kaitlyn Leeb, Nick Hounslow) – Doctor meets prince in a hospital ward. U.S. Streaming

A Christmas Catch (drama, Emily Alatalo, Lauren Holly) – This is a bit of a twist – a Christmas movie crime drama! Police officer falls for suspect. U.S. Streaming

November 3rd

Netflix Streaming

Felix Lobrecht: Hype (comedy special) – This looks to be the first Netflix stand-up special from this comedian. Looks like his humor is pretty dark. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Mother (Japanese drama, Masami Nagasawa, Sadao Abe) – Japanese language film about a boy starting to break free of his mother’s control, disrupting the family balance. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Netflix DVD Subscribers

Ms. Fisher’s Modern Murder Mysteries – Season 1 (TV mystery, Geraldine Hakewill, Joel Jackson) – This is a spin-off with the original series protagonist’s niece taking the helm to investigate. DVD Only

My Life is Murder – Season 1 (TV mystery, Lucy Lawless, Bernard Curry) – This private investigator keeps her own secrets close as she digs up those of others. DVD Only

Antebellum (thriller, Janelle Monáe, Eric Lange) – An author on a book tour finds herself in a terrifying reality. DVD Only

Blackbird (drama, Susan Sarandon, Kate Winslet) – Great cast including Rainn Wilson and Mia Wasikowska for this story of a terminally ill woman gathering with her family. DVD Only

Hard Kill (action, Bruce Willis, Jesse Metcalfe) – Mercenaries dealing with high stakes technology and a kidnapping. DVD Only

Represent (documentary) – This documentary is about three women running for office for the first time in the Midwest. DVD Only

November 1st

Netflix Streaming

M’entends-tu? / Can You Hear Me? – Season 2 (TV drama, Melissa Bedard, Eve Landry) – This is a French language Canadian series about a group of teenagers living and trying to thrive in a low income neighborhood. U.S. Streaming, downloadable

October 30th

Netflix Streaming

Somebody Feed Phil – Season 4 (TV food and travel, Phil Rosenthal) – travel with the creator of Everybody Loves Raymond and explore world cuisine. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Suburra – Season 3 (Italian TV action, Alessandro Borghi, Giacomo Ferrara) – Corruption and organized crime in Rome. Italian language. U.S. and Canada Streaming

Rogue City (French action, Lannick Gautry, Stanislas Merhar) – French language film about police corruption and gangs in Marseilles. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

The Day of the Lord (Mexican horror, Dolores Heredia, Ximena Romo) – A retired priest helping with a possession is hainted by his own demons. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

His House (horror, Bradley Banton, Mevis Birungi) – A refugee couple make it from Sudan to England, only to find their house haunted. Jeez, that seems really unfair. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Amazon Prime Video

Truth Seekers – Season 1 (TV horror/comedy, Nick Frost, Simon Pegg) – I love this pair – I’ll definitely check out their series about paranormal investigators. Amazon Prime Video Only

October 28th

Netflix Streaming

Holidate (romantic comedy, Emma Roberts, Kristin Chenoweth) – IT’S HERE. The first Christmas movie of the season. It’s about a friendship that develops into something more, as two singles agree to be each other’s plus-ones for a year. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Nobody Sleeps in the Woods Tonight (Polish horror, Julia Wieniawa-Narkiewicz, Michal Lupa) – Polish language story of kids off the grid, in tech rehab. And duh, of course nobody should sleep in the woods, it’s OCTOBER! U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Secrets of the Saqqara Tomb (documentary) – This is about a team of archeologists investigating a 4400 year old tomb. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

October 27th

Netflix Streaming

Blood of Zeus – Season 1 (anime) – A commoner discovers not only his parentage, but also his world saving destiny. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Chico Bon Bon – Season 4 (kids’ educational TV) – This wee monkey solves all sorts of engineering problems! U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Sarah Cooper: Everything’s Fine (comedy special) – I’ not sure if this is stand-up or more like sketch comedy. I think Sarah Cooper is best known for her Donald Trump lip syncs. U.S. Streaming, downloadable

Vilas: Serás lo que debas ser o no serás nada / Guillermo Vilas: Settling the Score (Argentinian documentary) – This Spanish language doc is about a journalist who spent years trying to prove that tennis player Guillermo Vilas deserved to be ranked #1. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Netflix DVD Subscribers

Fatima (faith and spirituality, Joaquim de Almeida, Goran Visnjic) – This is a Portuguese movie (English language) about three girls who have visions of the Virgin Mary. DVD Only

October 26th

Hulu

Homeland – Season 8 (TV drama, Claire Danes, Mandy Patinkin) – I think I missed a season here – fortunately I can catch up on Hulu (also on Showtime)!

October 23rd

Netflix Streaming

Barbarians – Season 1 (German TV drama, Laurence Rupp, Jeanne Goursaud) – German language series about a Roman officer questioning his allegiance. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Move – Season 1 (docuseries) – Dancers in five countries talk about their passion and inspiration in this docuseries. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Perdida – Season 1 (Spanish TV thriller, Daniel Grao, Carolina Lapousa) – Spanish language series about a terribly risky attempt at revenge. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

The Queen’s Gambit – Season 1 (TV drama, Anya Taylor-Joy, Bill Camp) – This is a series set in the 1950s about a female chess prodigy. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Over the Moon (family animation/musical) – How do you prove a moon goddess exists? Build a rocket and find her, of course! U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Amazon Prime Video

Mirzapur – Season 2 (Indian TV action, Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal) – Hindi language series about a mafia family in India. Amazon Prime Video Only

Borat Subsequent Moviefilm: Delivery of Prodigious Bribe to American Regime for Make Benefit Once Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan – aka Borat 2 (Sacha Baron Cohen, Maria Bakalova) – Have you been wondering what Borat has been up to since his debut in 2006? Now you can find out! Amazon Prime Video Only

Hulu

Bad Hair (horror comedy, Zaria Kelley, Corinne Massiah) – It’s 1989 and a woman gets a weave to compete in the tough world of music television. She gets more than she bargained for. Hulu Only

October 22nd

Netflix Streaming

Cadaver (Norwegian thriller, Gitte Witt, Thomas Gullestad) – Norwegian language post apocalyptic dinner party. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

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. U.S. Streaming (it is also available for Netflix DVD subscribers)

Netflix Canada

The Alienist – Season 2 (TV drama, Daniel Brühl, Dakota Fanning) – This is a period series about the emergence of psychology as a tool to solve crimes. Netflix Canada Only (you can stream it in the U.S. on HBOMax)

October 21st

Netflix Streaming

My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman – Season 3 (TV interview) – This season includes in depth interviews with Robert Downey, Jr. and Dave Chapelle. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Rebecca (thriller, Lily James, Armie Hammer) – I love the original, and will certainly be seeing this remake adaptation of Daphne du Maurier’s novel about a newlywed in over her head. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

October 20th

Netflix Streaming

The Magic School Bus Rides Again: The Frizz Connection (kids’ animation/education) – Lightning strikes! And when it does, the bus is split, with multiple Frizzes! U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Netflix DVD Subscribers

Titans – Season 2 (TV action, Brenton Thwaites, Teagan Croft) – Young superheroes from the DC Universe doing almost-superhero type things. DVD Only (you can stream it on DC Universe)

Greener Grass (comedy, Jocelyn DeBoer, Dawn Luebbe) – Bizarre suburbs and jealousy? Yes please. DVD Only

Radioflash (sci-fi, Brighton Sharbino, Dominic Monaghan) – Girl is forced to go from playing survival games to trying to survive in a real world gone mad. DVD Only

Alone (thriller, Jules Willcox, Marc Menchaca) – All she wanted was to get out of the city. Now she’s been kidnapped, escaped, and is stuck in the stupid wilderness. Jeez. DVD Only

Cut Throat City (drama, Shameik Moore, T.I.) – Desperate and homeless after Hurricane Katrina, a group agrees to a heist. It does not go as planned. DVD Only

The Secrets We Keep (thriller, Noomi Rapace, Joel Kinnaman) – Great cast for this post WWII period piece about a woman haunted by her past as she tries to rebuild her life. DVD Only

The Vanished (thriller, Thomas Jane, Anne Heche) – Couple’s daughter vanishes on camping trip and the search is on. DVD Only

No Escape (horror, Keegan Allen, Holland Roden) – I don’t care if you’re a social media star, don’t vacation in an escape room in Moscow. DVD Only

Tremors: Shrieker Island (horror, Michael Gross, Jon Heder) – This is the SEVENTH Tremors (and one TV series) movie that Michael Gross has been in – I admire that level of commitment. DVD Only

Amulet (horror, Carla Juri, Alec Secareanu) – A homeless former soldier is offered a place to stay in return for doing chores, but all is not right in this house. DVD Only

October 19th

Netflix Streaming

Unsolved Mysteries – Volume 2 (TV docuseries) – This is the second season of this true crime/investigation reboot. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

October 16th

Netflix Streaming

Alguien tiene que morir / Someone Has to Die – Limited Series (Spanish TV thriller, Carmen Maura, Cecilia Suarez) – Set in 1950s Spain, this Spanish language limited series is about a forbidden relationship and its consequences. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Dream Home Makeover – Season 1 (TV reality, Shea McGee, Syd McGee) – Designers make dream homes for families. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Grand Army – Season 1 (TV drama, Odessa O’zion, Odley Jean) – This series is about five teenagers trying to succeed in the biggest public high school in Brooklyn. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

La Revolution – Season 1 (French TV drama, Amir El Kacem, Marilou Aussilloux) – French language (though you can watch it dubbed in English) alternative history series about 18th century France and a mysterious illness. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

The Last Kids on Earth – Book 3 (kids’ TV animation) – Young teen orphan still trying to survive the monsters invading his town. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

The Trial of the Chicago 7 (drama, Sacha Baron Cohen, Eddie Redmayne) – Incredible cast for this drama about the trial of protesters after the 1968 Democratic Convention. Generally the politics would make me steer clear, but I’ all in for this one. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Amazon Prime Video

Time (documentary, Paolo Ikonomi, Fox Rich) – The story of a woman who has been trying to get her husband out of prison for 20 years. Amazon Prime Video Only

What the Constitution Means to Me (drama, Heidi Schreck, Mike Iveson) – This is a recorded version of a live Broadway play about the…constitution. Amazon Prime Video Only

Hulu

Helstrom – Season 1 (TV action, Tarun Keram, Kyle Warren) – This Hulu original series is about adult children of a serial killer who hunt serial killers. Sounds A LOT like Prodigal Son. Hulu Only

October 15th

Netflix Streaming

Social Distance – Season 1 (TV dramedy, Danielle Brooks, Oscar Nunez) – This is the first show I’ve seen about the pandemic, filmed during the pandemic with everyone in isolation. It’s an anthology of eight different stories of people trying to get through the struggle of social distancing. Count me in for this one. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Power Rangers Beast Morphers – Season 2, Part 1 (kids’ TV, Rorrie D. Travis, Jazz Baduwalia) – Kid secret agents fight a computer virus. U.S. streaming, downloadable

A Babysitters Guide to Monster Hunting (family, Tamara Smart, Oona Laurence) – This secret babysitter’s society isn’t kidding around when they have to save a young charge from the Boogeyman. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Rooting for Roona (Indian documentary) – Bengali language documentary about a child with hydrocephalus and the surgery that could change her life. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Love Like the Falling Rain – I can’t find anything at all about this title other than it’s about a young man falling in love with his best friend. I guess we’ll find out who’s in it and other details when it comes out! U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

October 14th

Netflix Streaming

Blackpink: Light Up the Sky (music documentary, Blackpink) – This is a documentary about the Korean girl band called Blackpink, and their rise to stardom. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Alice Junior (Brazilian comedy, Anna Celestino Mota, Emmanuel Rosset) – This is a Brazilian Portuguese coming of age comedy about a transgender teenager. U.S. Streaming

Netflix DVD Subscribers

Vikings – Season 6 (TV action/drama, Travis Fimmel, Katheryn Winnick) – This History Channel series about medieval vikings is a fan favorite, and it appears a sequel series is in the works for Netflix. This one is DVD Only on Netflix but you can stream it on Hulu.

El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie (thriller, Aaron Paul, Jesse Plemons) – For those of you without a streaming subscription, this Breaking Bad movie about Jessie Pinkman is now available on DVD.

October 13th

Netflix Streaming

The Cabin With Bert Kreischer – Season 1 (TV reality/comedy, Bert Kreischer, Anthony Anderson) – Comedian Kreischer invites friends to his cabin for down time from their busy lifestyles. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Octonauts and the Great Barrier Reef (kids’ animated music/education) – A new friend lives in a coral reef and it needs saving in this Octonauts special. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Netflix DVD Subscribers

Critical Thinking (drama, John Leguizamo, Jorge Lendeborg Jr.) – Leguizamo directed this true story about a Miami high school chess team. DVD Only

The Doorman (action, Ruby Rose, Jean Reno) – Doorman vs. art thieves. But this doorman is a former Marine. DVD Only

Amazon Prime Video

Evil Eye (thriller, Sarita Choudhury, Sunita Mani) – Is her daughter’s boyfriend the reincarnation of an attempted murderer? I guess we’ll find out. Amazon Prime Video Only

Nocturne (horror, Ji Eun Hwang, Asia Jackson) – A pianist wants to be better than her sister. She should be careful what she wishes for. Amazon Prime Video Only

October 12th

Netflix Streaming

Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts (kids’ animation) – Mutant animals and a scrappy girl survive together. And she has powers! U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

October 9th

Netflix Streaming

Deaf U – Season 1 (docuseries) – This reality series features deaf and hearing impaired students from Gallaudet University sharing stories and living their lives. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Fast and Furious Spy Racers – Season 2 (family animation) – The government has street racing kids acting as spies. Hmm. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

The Haunting of Bly Manor – Limited Series (TV thriller, Victoria Pedretti, Oliver Jackson-Cohen) – This is the second series in the Haunting of Hill House anthology. I really liked that and am looking forward to this one. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

The Forty-Year-Old Version (musical comedy, Radha Blank, Peter Kim) – Looking for a breakthrough as she nears age 40, a poet turns to rapping. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Ginny Weds Sunday (Indian romantic comedy, Yami Gautam, Vikrant Massey) – Hindi language movie about a man who hopes to win the heart of a woman with help from his mother (!) U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Super monsters: Dia de los Monsters (kids’ animation) – The Super Monsters’ Halloween special. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

October 8th

Amazon Prime Video

Archive (sci-fi, Theo James, Stacy Martin) – This film about a man building a robot with an agenda had its theatrical run thwarted by the pandemic. Now it’s streaming on Amazon Prime Video Only

October 7th

Netflix Streaming

Schitt’s Creek – Season 6 (TV comedy, Daniel Levy, Catherine O’Hara) – YAY! I’ve been waiting for this final season. I can’t wait to watch all of the Emmy winning greatness. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

To the Lake – Season 1 (Russian TV sci-fi, Victoriya Isakova, Kirill Karo) – Russian language series about a bleak dystopian future where humanity is succumbing to a horrible plague. Sigh. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Hubie Halloween (comedy, Adam Sandler, Kevin James) – Adam Sandler keeps his town safe on Halloween – this year he’s faced with more than he bargained for. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Hulu

Books of Blood (horror, Britt Robertson, Anna Friel) – Three stories based on a collection by Clive Barker. Hulu Only

October 6th

Netflix Streaming

Dolly Parton: Here I Am (documentary) – The country music superstar tells her story. U.S. Streaming, downloadable

Saturday Church (coming of age/musical, Luka Kain, Margot Bingham) – An LGBT teenager finds a place through a church group. U.S. Streaming, downloadable

Walk Away From Love (drama, Noree Victoria, Brad James) – A lawyer reconnects with her ex, even though she’s not ready for a relationship. U.S. Streaming, downloadable

StarBeam: Halloween Hero (family animation) – No way is StarBeam going to let Captain Fishbeard steal Halloween goodies! U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Netflix DVD Subscribers

Star Trek: Picard – Season 1 (TV sci-fi, Patrick Stewart, Alison Pill) – I was lucky enough to catch the first few episodes of this series on CBS All Access – it’s good! You can still stream it there and now it’s DVD Only on Netflix. There is another season set to premiere in January 2021.

Chicago P.D. – Season 7 (TV drama, Jason Beghe, Patrick John Flueger) – There is a whole lot going on in Chicago. The show has been renewed for three more seasons, with season 8 premiering on NBC on November 11, 2020. DVD Only on Netflix, you can stream this season only on Hulu, and seasons 1-5 on Amazon Prime Video

Bull – Season 3 (TV drama, Michael Weatherly, Freddy Rodriguez) – I didn’t realize that this series was based on the pre-TV days of Dr. Phil. But it is. It has been renewed for a fifth season. DVD Only on Netflix. If you want to stream it you’ll need CBS All Access

The 2nd (action, Ryan Phillipe, Casper Van Dien) – A Secret Service Agent find himself protecting his family after going to pick up his son at college. DVD Only

Save Yourselves! (sci-fi/comedy, Sunita Mani, John Reynolds) – An off the grid camping trip leaves a couple in the dark about an alien invasion. DVD Only

The Secret Garden (family drama, Colin Firth, Julie Walters) – A new version with Colin Firth! Lovely. DVD Only

The Tax Collector (thriller, Bobby Soto, Shia LaBeouf) – A man who collects profits for a crime boss finds himself protecting his family. DVD Only

Valley Girl (musical, Jessica Rothe, Josh Whitehouse) – This is a musical version of the 1983 movie! I think I need to see it. DVD Only

American Pie Presents: Girls’ Rules (comedy, Madison Pettis, Lizze Broadway) – I…didn’t know we needed more American Pie. Apparently we do! DVD Only

Tales From the Hood 3 (horror, Tony Todd, Lynn Whitfield) – This is an anthology of four horror stories with twists and social commentary. DVD Only

Amazon Prime Video

Mr. Robot – Season 4 (TV drama, Rami Malek, Christian Slater) – This is the final season of this very weird and complicated – but intriguing – show starring Oscar winner Rami Malek. Amazon Prime Video Only

Black Box (horror, Mamoudou Athie, Phylicia Rashad) – An experimental treatment to regain his memory leaves a man with more questions than answers. Amazon Prime Video Only

October 4th

Netflix Streaming

David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet (documentary) – Sir David Attenborough (who recently broke Jennifer Aniston’s record for reaching a million followers on Instagram) discusses his life work and vision for the future. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

October 2nd

Netflix Streaming

Emily in Paris – Season 1 (TV dramedy, Lily Collins, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu) – Emily moves from Chicago to Paris and embarks upon adventures. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Song Exploder – Season 1 (music docuseries, Hrishikesh Hirway) – This is a series featuring musicians talking about their creative process and other personal things. It is based on a podcast. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

A Go! Go! Cory Carson Halloween (family animation) – Halloween special about Cory and friends looking for the best place to go trick-or-treating. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Ahi te encargo / You’ve Got This (Mexican comedy, Mauricio Ochmann, Esmeralda Pimentel) – Spanish language romantic comedy about a couple who may or may not want kids. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

The Binding (Italian horror, Riccardo Scamarcio, Mia Maestro) – Italian language film about a curse trying to take a child. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Dick Johnson is Dead (documentary) – A woman and her father stage her father’s death in different ways to help them face the end of his life. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Òlòtūré (Nigerian drama, Beverly Osu, Sharon Ooja) – This Nigerian movie is in English – it’s a crime drama about human trafficking. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Serious Men (Indian dramedy, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Nasser) – Hindi language dark comedy about a man shooting for upward mobility through a series of lies. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Vampires vs. The Bronx (horror comedy, Jaden Michael, Gerald W. Jones III) – Teenagers discover a plot to suck the life out of their neighborhood. LITERALLY. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

October 1st

Netflix Streaming

Good Morning, Veronica – Season 1 (Brazilian TV mystery, Taina Muller, Eduardo Moscovis) – This Brazilian Portuguese language series is about a police officer who discovers a couple’s secret. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Carmen Sandiego – Season 3 (TV kids’ cartoons, Gina Rodriguez, Finn Wolfhard) – It makes me happy that this character is still out there teaching kids. U.S. Streaming, downloadable

Evil – Season 1 (TV thriller, Katja Herbers, Mike Colter) – This looks a little X-Files-ish, with a team investigating various supernatural type phenomena. U.S. Streaming

Oktoberfest: Beer and Blood – Season 1 (German TV drama, Misel Maticevic, Martina Gedeck) – This is a German language period drama set in 1900 Munich and it’s about a brutal man building a beer hall. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

The Unicorn – Season 1 (TV dramedy, Walton Goggins, Rob Corddry) – This series is about a widower deciding if he’s ready to date again. U.S. Streaming

The Worst Witch – Season 4 (TV family, Bella Ramsey, Clare Higgins) – This is a series about a school for witches based on the books by Jill Murphy. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Pasal Kau / All Because of You (Malaysian action, Hairul Azreen, Janna Nick) – Malay language movie about a hotel, true love, and a hostage scheme. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Netflix Canada

The 100 – Season 7 (TV sc-fi, Eliza Taylor, Paige Turco) – Sorry guys, can’t handle much more dystopia. This is Netflix Canada Only for now, but I assume it will show up in the U.S. at some point.

September 30th

Netflix Streaming

Wentworth – Season 8 (Danielle Cormack, Nicole da Silva) – This series about life in a women’s prison has one more season coming. U.S. Streaming, downloadable

American Murder: The Family Next Door (documentary) – This true crime documentary looks at the 2018 disappearance of Shanann Watts and her children using archival footage. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

September 29th

Netflix Streaming

Michelle Buteau: Welcome to Buteaupia (comedy special) – This is Buteau’s first solo Netflix stand-up special. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Welcome to Sudden Death (action, Michael Jai White, Michael Eklund) – Terrorist kidnappers strike at a full basketball arena. U.S. Streaming. This title also comes out on DVD the same day.

Netflix DVD Subscribers

John Lewis: Good Trouble (documentary, John Lewis) – Biopic about longtime activist and U.S. Representative John Lewis. DVD Only

September 28th

Netflix Streaming

Whose Vote Counts, Explained (TV limited series) – This docuseries is about voting rights, the system, and whether or not it can be fixed. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

September 27th

Netflix Streaming

The Great British Baking Show – Season 8 (TV cooking competition, Paul Hollywood, Prue Leith) – How did I not know this was coming???? It appears to be one episode per week, and it’s current. The contestants and judges are in a COVID bubble. U.S. Streaming (can someone tell me if it appeared in Canada?)

Van Helsing – Season 4 (TV fantasy, action, Kelly Overton, Jonathan Scarfe) – Not only was she in a coma for three years, when she wakes up there are vampires everywhere. But Vanessa Helsing has a little bit of a lineage for dealing with the crisis. There is a fifth season coming. U.S. Streaming, downloadable

September 26th

Netflix Streaming

The Good Place – Season 4 (TV comedy, Kristen Bell, Ted Danson) – I’m so glad everyone can stream this whole series now (season 4 is the final season). It’s a delightful trip to hell with a lovely group of people. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

The Blacklist – Season 7 (TV drama, James Spader, Megan Boone) – I don’t know why this didn’t show up on any of my sources, but it’s here! It’s been out in Canada for a few weeks, now it’s also available on U.S. Streaming, downloadable

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

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.