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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?

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With no further ado here are your release dates! 

2020 Netflix Releases

TV leaving Netflix Streaming soon: Highway to Heaven – Seasons 1-5 (10/31)

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 TBD)

Coming in November

Undercover – Season 2 (Netflix Streaming 11/9)
American Horror Story: 1984 (Netflix Streaming 11/13)
The Crown – Season 4 (Netflix Streaming 11/15)
The Boss Baby: Back In Business – Season 2 (Netflix Streaming 11/17)
Midsomer Murders – Series 21 (DVD 11/17)
Westworld – Season 3 (DVD 11/17)
Bitter Daisies – Season 2 (Netflix Streaming 11/18)
The Great Pretender – Season 2 (Netflix Streaming 11/25)
The Christmas Chronicles – Part 2 (Netflix Streaming 11/25)
Virgin River – Season 2 (Netflix Streaming 11/27)
Sugar Rush Christmas – Season 2 (Netflix Streaming 11/27)
Better Call Saul – Season 5 (DVD TBD)

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 teeagers 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 5th

Netflix DVD Subscribers

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

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

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

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.