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Here you have it! 2021 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!

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Prior years: 2011 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015,  2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020

With no further ado here are your release dates! 

2021 Netflix Releases

Netflix Streaming TV leaving soon: The Mist – Season 1 (10/23); Billy on the Street – Seasons 1-5 (10/31); Forged in Fire – Season 6 (10/31); America’s Next Top Model Seasons 19-20 (11/14); K-On – Seasons 1-2 (11/14); Survivor – Seasons 20 and 28 (11/14); Broadchurch – Seasons 1-3 (11/26); Man Down – Seasons 1-4 (11/29); Are You the One – Seasons 1-2 (11/30

All DVD releases subject to inexplicable and infuriating change

Coming in December

Lost in Space – Season 3 (Netflix Streaming, 12/1)
Money Heist – Season 5B (Netflix Streaming 12/3)
The Witcher – Season 2 (Netflix Streaming 12/17)
Emily in Paris – Season 2 (Netflix Streaming 12/22)
Cobra Kai – Season 4 (Netflix Streaming 12/31)

Coming in November

Ridley Jones – Season 2 (Netflix Streaming 11/2)
Big Mouth – Season 5 (Netflix Streaming 11/5)
Narcos: Mexico – Season 3 (Netflix Streaming 11/5)
Dexter: New Blood – Limited Series (Showtime 11/7)
Snowpiercer – Season 2 (DVD 11/9)
Gentefied – Season 2 (Netflix Streaming 11/10)
Legacies – Season 3 (Netflix Streaming 11/12)
America’s Next Top Model, seasons 21-22 (Netflix Streaming 11/15)
Survivor, Seasons 6 and 37 (Netflix Streaming 11/15)
The Queen of Flow – Season 2 (Netflix Streaming 11/17)
Tiger King 2 (Netflix Streaming 11/17)
The Princess Switch 3 (Netflix Streaming 11/18)
Cowboy BeBop – Season 1 (Netflix Streaming 11/19)
The Mind: Explained – Season 2 (Netflix Streaming 11/19)
Selling Sunset – Season 4 (Netflix Streaming 11/24)
F is for Family – Season 5 (Netflix Streaming 11/25)

November 1st

Netflix Streaming

60 Days In – Season 6 (Reality TV) – Infiltrating county prisons to uncover corruption. U.S. Streaming, downloadable

Forged in Fire – Season 7 (Reality TV competition) – The bladesmiths are back! This is listed as season 2 on the site, but that only means the second season on Netflix. There are actually eight. U.S. Streaming, donwloadable

The Claus Family (Dutch family film, Jan Declier, Mo Bakker) – Dutch language holiday movie about family and magic. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

October 30th

Netflix Streaming

Inspector Koo – Season 1 (Korean TV thriller, Lee Young-ae, Kim Hye-jun) – Korean language series about a cop turned insurance investigator hunting a serial killer. I believe this airs one episode a week. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

October 29th

Netflix Streaming

Call My Agent: Bollywood – Season 1 (Indian TV drama, Soni Razdan, Rajat Kapoor) – Hindi language series about a Mumbai talent agency. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Colin in Black and White – Limited Series (TV biography/docuseries) – This is a dramatized docuseries narrated by Colin Kaepernick about his childhood. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Mythomaniac – Season 2 (French TV dramedy, Marina Hands, Mathieu Demy) – This French language series is about a woman trying to win back her partner with a fake medical diagnosis. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

The Time it Takes – Season 1 (Spanish TV drama, Nadia de Santiago, Álvaro Cervantes) – Spanish language series about a long-time couple who break up and try a day at a time to move forward. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Thomas and Friends: All Engines Go – Season 1 (TV kids’ cartoons) – This is a reboot of the classic Thomas the Tank Engine series. U.S. Streaming, downloadable

Army of Thieves (comedy/thriller, Matthias Schweighöfer, Nathalie Emmanuel) – This is an Army of the Dead prequel about safe crackers. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Dear Mother (French comedy, Laurent Lafitte, Karin Viard) – French language story of a man whose heart stops beating, leading him to have to ask his mother a difficult question within three days and face his Oedipal issues. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

October 28th

Netflix Streaming

Luis Miguel: The Series – Season 3 (Mexican TV musical, Diego Boneta, Juan Pablo Zurita) – Spanish language series about the life of Mexican singer Luis Miguel. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

The Motive – Limited Series (Israeli docuseries) – Hebrew language documentary mini-series about a horrible crime in Jerusalem in 1986. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

HBO Max

Love Life – Season 2 (TV comedy, Anna Kendrick, Zoe Chao) – This is an anthology series with Anna Kendrick starring. Each episode follows a failed romance leading up to The One. HBO Max Only

October 27th

Netflix Streaming

An Astrological Guide for Broken Hearts – Season 1 (Italian TV romantic comedy, Claudia Gusmano, Michele Rosiello) – Italian language comedy series about a newly single woman looking to the stars to find love. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Sintonia – Season 2 (Brazilian TV musical drama, Christian Malheiros, Jottape) – Brazilian Portuguese language series about three teenagers trying to follow their dreams in Sao Paulo. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Hypnotic (thriller, Kate Siegel, Jason O’Mara) – Hypnotherapy leads to deadly mind games. Kate Siegel also starred in Midnight Mass. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Nobody Sleeps in the Woods Tonight Part 2 (Polish horror, Mateusz Więcławek) – This Polish language sequel has an insecure rookie police officer protecting a survivor from Part 1. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Netflix Canada

This Is Us – Season 5 (TV drama, Mandy Moore, Milo Ventimiglia) – Lucky Canada! This does not stream on Netflix in the U.S., but season 5 is coming to Netflix Canada.

October 26th

Netflix Streaming

Roswell, New Mexico – Season 3 (TV sci-fi, Jeanine Mason, Nathan Parsons) – A woman returning to her hometown after 10 years finds some unusual things. U.S. Streaming, downloadable

Sex Unzipped – Season 1 (comedy/documentary) – Rapper Saweetie is joined by experts, comedians, and puppets to celebrate sexual health and positivity. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Netflix DVD Subscribers

Don’t Breathe 2 (horror, Stephen Lang, Brendan Sexton III) – The blind, home intruder conqueror veteran from the original is back, this time to rescue a young girl. DVD Only

On the Rocks (comedy, Bill Murray, Rashida Jones) – Directed by Sofia Coppola who rejoins her Lost in Translation star Murray in this comedy about a father and daughter staking out a (maybe) unfaithful husband. DVD Only

Stillwater (thriller, Matt Damon, Camille Cottin) – A father attempts to bring his daughter, accused of a crime, home from France. DVD Only

The Suicide Squad (action, Margot Robbie, Idris Elba) – Great cast for this DC Universe supervillains/superheroes actioner. DVD Only

Warning (sci-fi, Alex Pettyfer, Alice Eve) – A storm causes all the electronics to malfunction in this near-future sci-fi thriller. DVD Only

October 25th

HBO/HBO Max

Insecure – Season 5 (TV comedy, Issa Rae, Yvonne Orji) – This is the final season of this award winning series about an awkward young Black woman, based on Issa Rae’s web series. HBO/HBO Max Only

October 22nd

Netflix Streaming

Adventure Beast – Season 1 (TV adult animation, mockumentary) – This animated series for adults is a mockumentary about a zoologist saving wild animals and educating the audience. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Dynasty – Season 4 (TV drama, Elizabeth Gillies, Grant Show) – The new Carringtons and the new Colbys continue their old feuds. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Inside Job – Season 1 (TV adult animation) – This animated comedy for adults is about the team who manages the conspiracies of the world. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Locke & Key – Season 2 (TV fantasy, Darby Stanchfield, Connor Jessup) – I’m looking forward to some new adventures with the Locke family! U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

More than Blue: The Series – Season 1 (Taiwanese TV musical, Gingle Wang, Fandy Fan) – Mandarin language series, based on a movie, is about a man with a terminal illness helping his partner find a new partner. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Roaring Twenties – Season 1 (Reality TV) – This series follows a group of people in their 20s in Austin, Texas. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Little Big Mouth (musical romantic comedy, Amanda du-Pont, Nay Maps) – This South African film is in English, and is about a guitarist who ends up staying with a bookkeeper and her dad. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Maya and the Three (kids’ animation) – Princess/warrior, ancient prophecies, wrathful gods, and saving humanity. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

October 21st

Netflix Streaming

Go! Go! Cory Carson – Season 6 (TV kids’ cartoons) – Cory and friends have more adventures in Bumpertown. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Insiders – Season 1 (Spanish Reality TV) – Spanish language reality competition show where the contestants are already competing even though they think they’re in the final round of casting. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Komi Can’t Communicate – Season 1 (TV anime) – A high school girl helps his classmate make friends. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Life’s a Glitch with Julien Bam – Season 1 (German TV comedy, Julien Bam, Joon Kim) – German language series about an influencer and his friend trying to get back from a parallel dimension. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Sex, Love & goop – Season 1 (Reality TV) – Gwyneth Paltrow and her team guide give sex and intimacy advice. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Flip a Coin: ONE OK ROCK (Japanese music/documentary) – Japanese language documentary about the band putting together a high-energy online concert while they were unable to tour. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

October 20th

Netflix Streaming

Gabby’s Dollhouse – Season 3 (kids’ TV musical/education) – Animated adventures with cats, crafts, and magic! U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Found (documentary) – A trio of adopted cousins find each other through DNA and go in search of their birth parents in China. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Night Teeth (thriller, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., Debby Ryan) – You probably shouldn’t have picked up those strangers for a night of partying… U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Stuck Together (French comedy, Danny Boon, Francois Damiens) – French language film about quirky apartment building residents who have to get very used to each other during COVID lockdown. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

October 19th

Netflix Streaming

In for a Murder / W jak morderstwo (Polish mystery/comedy, Anna Smolowik, Pawel Domagala) – Polish language movie about an amateur sleuth doing some cozy mystery investigating. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Netflix DVD Subscribers

Cruella (comedy, Emma Stone, Emma Thompson) – Emma Stone is young Cruella de Vil in this origin story. DVD Only

Joe Bell (drama, Mark Wahlberg, Reid Miller) – After bullying leads to the death of a gay teenager by suicide, his father embarks on a journey to promote acceptance. DVD Only

Old (thriller, Thomasin McKenzie, Gael García Bernal) – This M. Night Shyamalan is based on a graphic novel called Sandcastle and involves vacationers caught in a terrifying mystery. DVD Only

The Protege (action, Michael Keaton, Maggie Q) – Competing assassins join forces after the murder of one’s mentor. DVD Only

Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins (action, Henry Golding, Andrew Koji) – Warriors, secrets, allegiances, and terrorists. DVD only

October 17th

HBO/HBO Max

Succession – Season 3 (TV drama, Nicholas Braun, Sarah Snook) – Patriarch steps down from huge company, leaves chaos behind. HBO/HBO Max only

October 16th

Netflix Streaming

Misfit: The Series – Season 1 (Dutch TV family, Djamila, Niek Roozen) – Dutch language musical series about a group of “misfit” teenagers. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

October 15th

Netflix Streaming

CoComelon – Season 4 (kids’ educational TV animation) – Lots of learning with music and nursery rhymes! U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Karma’s World – Season 1 (kids’ musical TV animation) – This series is about a very musical middle school girl who helps solve problems. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Little Things – Season 4 (Indian TV drama, Dhruv Sehgal, Mithila Palkar) – Hindi language series about a modern couple cohabiting in Mumbai. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

My Name – Season 1 (Korean TV thriller, Ahn Bo-Hyun, So-hee Han) – Korean language series about revenge, the police force, and a crime boss. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

You – Season 3 (TV thriller, Penn Badgley, Victoria Pedretti) – I have to admit that I haven’t seen Season 2 yet, but I will be catching up on this creepy stalker series. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

The Forgotten Battle (Dutch military/action, Gijs Blom, Jamie Flatters) – Dutch language film that takes place during the WWII Battle of the Scheldt. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

The Four of Us (German comedy, Nilam Farooq, Jonas Nay) – German language comedy about the fallout from a partner swap among a group of friends. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Sharkdog’s Fintastic Halloween (kids’ cartoon) – This Halloween special has sharkdog saving trick-or-treat from a sea monster! U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

The Trip (Norwegian horror comedy, Noomi Rapace, Aksel Hennie) – Norwegian language film about a couple going to a remote cabin intent on killing each other. Remarkably, they find a larger threat than each other. I appreciate horror comedy as a genre, I may check this one out. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

October 14th

Netflix Streaming

Another Life – Season 2 (TV sci-fi, Katie Sackoff, Justin Chatwin) – This series is about a mission that sets off to find the origin of an alien artifact that crashes to Earth. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

In the Dark – Season 3 (TV drama, Perry Mattfeld, Brooke Markham) – I like the characters on this show but got lost in the plot during season 2. I need to try again. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

A World Without (Indonesian sci-fi, Amanda Rawles, Maizura) – Indonesian language story about a place where dating is prohibited and three girls join a reclusive community. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

One Night in Paris (French comedy, Roman Frayssinet, Kyan Khojandi) – This is a French language stand-up comedy, sketch show hybrid with comedy about life during Covid. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Netflix Canada

Kim’s Convenience – Season 5 (TV comedy, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Jean Yoon) – A Korean-Canadian family run a convenience store. This has been out in the U.S. for a little while, so welcome, Netflix Canada!

October 13th

Netflix Streaming

Reflection of You – Season 1 (Korean TV drama, Ko Hyun-jung, Shin-Hyun-been) – Korean language series about a painter whose young friend returns, different. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Fever Dream (Spanish thriller, Maria Valverde, Dolores Fonzi) – Spanish language story of two moms, environmental disaster, and spiritual trouble. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Operation Hyacinth (Polish drama, Tomasz Zietek, Hubert Milkowski) – Polish language film set in the 1980s about a murder in the gay community in Warsaw. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Violet Evergarden: The Movie (anime) – Violet hopes to see her commanding officer again even after the war is over and the world is moving on. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Netflix DVD Subscribers

Black Widow (action, Scarlett Johansson, Florence Pugh) – This Marvel superhero movie was one of the first to open in theaters in 2021. DVD Only

The Green Knight (sci-fi/fantasy, Dev Patel, Alicia Vikander) – This is a retelling of a story about Sir Gawain, a member of King Arthur’s round table. DVD Only

Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain (documentary, Anthony Bourdain, David Chang) – A documentary film about the life of culinary legend Anthony Bourdain. DVD Only

October 12th

Netflix Streaming

Mighty Express – Season 5 (TV kids’ cartoons) – More adventures with trains and friends. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

The Movies That Made Us – Season 3 (docuseries) – This documentary series looks at blockbuster films and takes us behind the scenes. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Bright: Samurai Soul (anime) – A human ronin and an orc assassin team up to save an elf. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Convergence: Courage in a Crisis (documentary) – This is a documentary film about the people striving to close societal gaps during COVID-19. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Making Malinche: A Documentary by Nacho Cano (documentary, Nacho Cano, Melissa Barrera) – A Spanish language behind the scenes look at the musical. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It (documentary, Rita Moreno, Morgan Freeman) – A documentary look at the life and career of Rita Moreno. U.S. Streaming, downloadable

October 11th

Netflix Streaming

The Baby-Sitter’s Club – Season 2 (TV family, Sophie Grace, Momona Tamada) – Welcome back, teenage babysitters! U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

The King’s Affection – Season 1 (Korean TV drama, Park Eun-bin, Rowoon) – Korean language about a crown prince’s sister who takes his place and must keep the secret. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Shameless (U.S.) – Season 9 (TV dramedy, William H. Macy, Jeremy Allen White) – Catching up with the Gallaghers, all except Fiona. U.S. Streaming, downloadable

Netflix DVD Subscribers

Blithe Spirit (comedy, Dan Stevens, Leslie Mann) – Also starring Isla Fisher and Judi Dench, this comedy is about a writer who hires a medium to help with his writer’s block. Her summoning of his late spouse is not what he had in mind. Great cast for this silly premise. DVD Only

October 9th

Netflix Streaming

Blue Period – Season 1 (anime) – Anime series about a high school boy wanting to get into the world of art. Airs once per week. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

October 8th

Netflix Streaming

A Tale Dark and Grimm – Season 1 (TV kids’ animation) – Hansel and Gretel visit the worlds of other scary stories. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Family Business – Season 3 (French TV dramedy, Jonathan Cohen, Gerard Darmon) – Butcher shops becomes marijuana cafe. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Pretty Smart – Season 1 (TV comedy, Emily Osment, Gregg Sulkin) – Smart girl moves in with sister and three roommates. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

House of Secrets: The Burari Deaths – Limited Series (Indian docuseries) – Hindi language documentary series about the deaths of 11 members of a family in Delhi. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Grudge / Kin (Turkish thriller, Yilmaz Erdogan, Ahmet Mumtaz Taylan) – Turkish language film about a police chief uncovering a plot that threatens his crew. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

LOL Surprise (family animation) – This is an animated kids’ movie starring fashion dolls. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

My Brother, My Sister (Italian drama, Alessandro Preziosi, Claudia Pandolfi) – Italian language film about siblings forced to live together by their father’s will. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Pokemon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle (family anime) – A boy who grew up in the jungle meets Ash and Pikachu and discovers the outside world. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

October 7th

Netflix Streaming

The Billion Dollar Code – Season 1 (German TV drama, Seumas F. Sargent, Marius Ahrendt) – German language courtroom series about two men going to court to prove they invented Google Earth. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Sexy Beasts – Season 2 (Reality TV) – Single people dress up in elaborate make-up and prosthetics for this blind date show. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

The Way of the Househusband – Season 1 Part 2 (TV anime) – A yakuza legend reappears as a house husband. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

October 6th

Netflix Streaming

Baking Impossible – Season 1 (TV reality competition, Justin Willman) – This new baking series has teams of bakers and engineers balancing great bakes. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

The Blacklist – Season 8 (TV drama, James Spader, Megan Boone) – It’s been awhile since I caught up with Red, I wonder what he’s up to? U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

The Five Juanas – Season 1 (Mexican TV drama, Juanita Arias, Sofia Engberg) – Spanish language series about five women, all with the same birthmark, uncovering their mysterious past. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Love is Blind: Brazil – Season 1 (Reality TV) – Singles pair up and get engaged before ever meeting in person. Brazilian Portuguese language. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Bad Sport – Volume 1 (docuseries) – This documentary series is a combination of sports and true crime covering scandals and controversies. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Ella Fitzgerald: Just One of Those Things (documentary) – A British documentary about the life of Ella Fitzgerald. U.S. Streaming, downloadable

There’s Someone Inside Your House (teen horror, Sydney Park, Theodore Pellerin) – This masked killer is also spilling high school secrets. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

October 5th

Netflix Streaming

Escape the Undertaker (Reality TV mystery special) – This is a WWE-themed interactive special where you help decide how the star survives the night in the haunted house. U.S. and Canada Streaming

Netflix Canada

The Great Canadian Baking Show – Season 4 (TV cooking competition, Bruno Feldeisen, Kyla Kennaley) – What? I didn’t even know this existed! I am JEALOUS Netflix Canada!

Netflix DVD Subscribers

His Dark Materials – Season 2 (TV sci-fi, Dafne Keen, Ruth Wilson) – Based on the Philip Pullman trilogy of novels, this series is about a parallel universe, magic, and a journey to find a missing friend. DVD Only

The Stand – Limit Series (TV horror, Alexander Skarsgard, James Marsden) – Dennis was not a fan of this most recent adaptation of Stephen King’s classic novel. DVD Only

Six Minutes to Midnight (thriller, Eddie Izzard, Carla Juri) – Set in 1939, this film is about a man sent to infiltrate a Nazi school as a teacher. DVD Only

Space Jam: A New Legacy (family animation, LeBron James, Don Cheadle) – This live action/animation hybrid is all about basketball and Looney Toons. DVD Only

October 4th

Netflix Streaming

On My Block – Season 4 (TV dramedy, Sierra Capri, Jason Genao) – High school tests friendships in an L.A. neighborhood. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Netflix Canada

Blue’s Clues and You! – Season 1 (kids’ educational TV) – Blue is back with more adventures! Netflix Canada

October 3rd

Netflix Streaming

Scissor Seven – Season 3 (TV adult anime comedy) – This series is about an amnesiac hair dresser and perhaps assassin who gets in the middle of warring factions. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Upcoming Summer (Chinese teen musical, Zhang Zifeng, Leo Wu) – Mandarin language coming of age film. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

October 1st

Netflix Streaming

Seinfeld – Seasons 1-9 (TV comedy, Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus) – Have you been missing Jerry, Elaine and the gang? Not anymore! All nine seasons are now on Netflix. U.S. Streaming, downloadable

A Sinister Sect: Colonia Dignidad – Season 1 (docuseries) – This is a Spanish language documentary series about a group of German Christians in Chile and their manipulative leader who becomes involved in government. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

MAID – Limited Series (TV drama, Margaret Qualley, Andie MacDowell) – A woman finds a job cleaning houses after leaving an abusive relationship. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Paik’s Spirit – Season 1 (Korean docuseries, Paik Joon-won) – Korean language documentary series about food and drink over meals. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Scaredy Cats – Season 1 (TV family comedy, Sophia Reid-Gantzert, Ava Augustin) – A girl enters a magical world as she turns 12. I can tell it’s October! U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Diana: The Musical (musical drama, Jeanna de Waal, Roe Hartrampf) – This is a live recording of the Broadway show about the life of Princess Diana. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Forever Rich (Dutch musical, Jonas Smulders, Daniel Kolf) – Dutch language film about a rap star looking to salvage his reputation. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

The Guilty (thriller, Jake Gyllenhaal, Riley Keough) – A 911 dispatch call operator tries to save the life of a caller. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

The Seven Deadly Sins: Cursed By the Light (anime) – An era of peace is threatened by a magical alliance. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Swallow (drama, Eniola Akinbo, Ijeoma Grace Agu) – Set in 1980s Lagos, Nigeria, a young woman gets involved in drug smuggling. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

September 30th

Netflix Streaming

Baki Hanma – Season 1 (TV anime) – Baki Hamna wants to be the best fighter and must battle his father. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Love 101 – Season 2 (Turkish TV drama, Pinar Deniz, Kubilay Aka) – Turkish language series about five teenagers muddling their way through friendship, love, and school. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Luna Park – Season 1 (Italian TV drama, Simona Tabasco, Alessio Lapice) – Italian language series set in 1960s Rome about a young woman who discovers she belongs in more than one world. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Netflix Canada

Grey’s Anatomy – Season 17 (TV drama, Ellen Pompeo, Chandra Wilson) – This has been streaming for a while in the U.S., welcome aboard Netflix Canada!

September 29th

Netflix Streaming

The Chestnut Man – Season 1 (Danish TV mystery, Danica Curcic, Mikkel Boe Folsgaard) – Danish language police procedural series about the search for a missing child, and a murderer. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

MeatEater – Season 10 Part 1 (TV nature, Steven Rinella) – More treks through beautiful places with Steven Rinella as he explores wild game meat. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Polly Pocket – Season 3 (TV kids’ cartoons) – Tiny Polly and friends have big adventures! U.S. Streaming, downloadable

Friendzone (French romantic comedy, Mickael Lumiere, Manon Azem) – French language film about a guy who wants to change a relationship from platonic to romantic. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

No One Gets Out Alive (horror, Cristina Rodlo, Marc Menchaca) – A desperate woman moves into a Cleveland boarding house where strange things happen. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Sounds Like Love (Spanish romantic comedy, María Valverde, Álex González) – Career is going strong when the ex who broke her heat reappears. What to do? Spanish language. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

September 28th

Netflix Streaming

Ada Twist, Scientist – Season 1 (TV educational kids’ animation) – This educational series has kid scientists working together to make discoveries. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Attack of the Hollywood Cliches! (docu-comedy, Rob Lowe) – Rob Lowe is host for this variety special about our favorite Hollywood cliches. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Netflix DVD Subscribers

Twist (action, Michael Caine, Rita Ora) – This is a very updated version of Oliver Twist, including a grafitti artist and a grand heist. DVD Only

The Forever Purge (horror, Josh Lucas, Ana de la Reguera) – The Purge franchise continues. Now, a single night is not enough and everyday is a purge. DVD Only

First Date (comedy, Tyson Brown, Shelby Duclos) – A first date is complicated by cops, criminals, and other sorts of romance squashing distractions. DVD Only

September 24th

Netflix Streaming

The Great British Baking Show 2021 (Reality TV cooking competition, Paul Hollywood, Prue Leith) – It’s back! I don’t really know what number season this is, but it’s the new one. U.S. Streaming, downloadable

Blood & Water – Season 2 (TV mystery, Ama Qamata, Khosi Mgema) – This South African series (it is in English) is about a teenager trying to prove a classmate is her sister. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Ganglands (Braqueurs) – Season 1 (French TV thriller, Sami Bouajila, Tracy Gotoas) – This French language series is about a thief pulled into a turf war to protect his family. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Jailbirds New Orleans – Season 1 (Reality TV) – This series is about women incarcerated at the Orleans Justice Center. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Kota Factory – Season 2 (Indian TV dramedy, Mayur More, Jitendra Kumar) – Hindi language series about a group of average students navigating a campus known for teaching great minds. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Midnight Mass – Season 1 (TV mystery, Kate Siegel, Zach Gilford) – A new priest brings miracles to a town filled with people desperate to believe. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Vendetta: Truth, Lies, and the Mafia – Season 1 (Italian docuseries) – This Italian language documentary series is about organized crime in Sicily. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

My Little Pony: A New Generation (family animation) – One of the ponies tries to unite all the others in this new My Little Ponies movie. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

The Starling (drama, Melissa McCarthy, Chris O’Dowd) – Oh, I love this leading cast. The movie is about a couple trying to move forward after a terrible loss. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Amazon Prime Video

Goliath – Season 4 (TV drama, Billy Bob Thornton, Nina Arianda) – I have really enjoyed past seasons of this legal drama. Thornton plays a talented but disaffected lawyer. Amazon Prime Video Only

September 23rd

Netflix Streaming

Bangkok Breaking – Season 1 (Thai TV drama, Sahajak Boonthanakit, Suda Chuenban) – Thai language series about an emergency rescue service worker trying to solve a conspiracy. I think this airs one episode per week. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Je Suis Karl (German drama, Luna Wedler, Jannis Niewohner) – German language film about a young woman lured into a terrorist group that killed her family. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

HBO Max

Doom Patrol – Season 3 (TV action dramedy, April Bowlby, Diane Guerrero) – This DC Universe gang of misfits has a great cast including Matt Bomer and Brendan Fraser. HBO Max Only

September 22nd

Netflix Streaming

Crime Stories: India Detectives – Season 1 (Indian docuseries) – This is a Kannada language documentary series about police in Bengaluru, India. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Dear White People – Volume 4 (TV dramedy, Logan Browning, Brandon P. Bell) – This series is about what it’s like to be a student of color at an Ivy League university. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Jaguar – Season 1 (Spanish TV drama, Blanca Suarez, Ivan Marcos) – This is a Spanish language series set in the 1960s, about a Holocaust survivor joining a group of Nazi hunters. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Monsters Inside: The 24 Faces of Billy Milligan – Limited Series (docuseries) – This documentary series is about a 1970s case where an accused rapist claims multiple personalities. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Confessions of an Invisible Girl (Brazilian family film) – This Brazilian Portuguese language teen movie is about an awkward new girl trying to fit into her new school. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Intrusion (thriller, Freida Pinto, Logan Marshall-Green) – A home invasion is just the beginning for a woman in her new home. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Netflix Canada

Heartland – Season 14 (TV drama, Amber Marshall, Michelle Morgan) – This family series about a teenager on a Canadian ranch doesn’t seem to be arriving in the U.S. quite yet, but I’m watching for it. In the meantime, it is on Netflix Canada

September 21st

Netflix Streaming

Love on the Spectrum – Season 2 (Reality TV) – Young adults with autism explore the world of dating. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Go! Go! Cory Carson: Chrissy Takes the Wheel (kids’ cartoons) – Cory’s younger sister is off on adventures of her own! U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Netflix DVD Subscribers

The Vigil (horror, Dave Davis, Menashe Lustig) – A man keeping vigil over a Holocaust survivor is faced with a supernatural presence. DVD Only

Lady of the Manor (comedy, Melanie Lynskey, Judy Greer) – This looks cute. Aimless woman finds job as a tour guide and meets the resident ghost. DVD Only

F9: The Fast Saga (action, Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez) – This is the 9th installment of the Fast and Furious franchise, in which revenge and assassins force Dominic back to racing. DVD Only

The Devil Next Door (Swedish horror, Dilan Gwyn, Eddie Eriksson Dominguez) – Swedish language film about a haunted duplex. DVD Only

Boys from County Hell (horror comedy, Jack Rowan, Nigel O’Neill) – Tourists at an Irish vampire’s supposed grave get more than they bargained for. DVD Only

Last Call (comedy, Jeremy Piven, Taryn Manning) – Successful businessman returns to hometown, needs to save the family business and connects with old flame. DVD Only

Sibyl (French dramedy, Viginie Efira, Adèle Exarchopoulos) – French language film about a therapist/author swiping parts of a patient’s life for her book. DVD Only

September 20th

Netflix Streaming

The Paper Tigers (action comedy, Alain Uy, Ron Yuan) – Long past their kung-fu days, a trio of former friends swear to avenge the death of another…former friend. U.S. Streaming, downloadable

September 17th

Netflix Streaming

Chicago Party Aunt – Part 1 (TV adult animation) – Debbie may be a trouble-making adulthood-avoider, but she loves her nephew. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Sex Education – Season 3 (TV dramedy, Asa Butterfield, Gillian Anderson) – Sex therapist’s son becomes sex therapist to his classmates. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Squid Game – Season 1 (Korean TV thriller, Lee Jung-jae, Park Hae-soo) – Korean language series about players invited to compete in a children’s game that turns out to be more than they thought. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Ankahi Kahaniya (Indian drama, Abhishek Banerjee, Rinku Rajguru) – Hindi language film containing three love stories. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

The Father Who Moves Mountains (Romanian drama, Adrian Titieni, Elena Purea) – Romanian language film about a man determined to find his son who went missing during a winter hike. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

The Stronghold (French action, Gilles Lellouche, Karim Leklou) – French language film about three cops about to make a major drug bust when an informant asks for something major. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

September 16th

Netflix Streaming

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe – Season 1 (kids’ cartoons) – I remember He-Man from my childhood! Now he’s back in a new series. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

My Heroes Were Cowboys (documentary) – This documentary is about a man who loved westerns as a kid and now trains horses for movies. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Netflix Canada

Final Space – Season 3 (adult animation) – This series is about spacemen Gary and his mysterious friend looking for answers in the universe. This one is not available in the U.S., but it is on Netflix Canada.

Murdoch Mysteries – Series 14 (TV drama, Yannick Bisson, Helene Joy) – I wish we got this Victorian-era detective series in the U.S.! But it is streaming on Netflix Canada.

September 15th

Netflix Streaming

Castle and Castle – Season 2 (TV drama, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Dakore Egbuson-Akande) – This Nigerian show (it’s in English) is about two lawyers on opposite sides of the justice system. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Nailed It! – Season 6 (Reality TV) – More amateur bakers give it their all. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Saved By the Bell – Seasons 1-9 (TV comedy, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Tiffani Thiessen) – In case you didn’t catch this show in the 90s, Netflix has you covered! U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Too Hot to Handle: Latino – Season 1 (Reality TV) – Spanish language version of the “hot people give up sex” reality show featuring singles from Latin America and Spain. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Nightbooks (family mystery, Winslow Fegley, Lidya Jewett) – A boy and his friend will be trapped in a witch’s apartment unless he can tell a scary story each night. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Schumacher (documentary, Michael Schumacher) – This documentary is about German Formula 1 racer Michael Schumacher. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

September 14th

Netflix Streaming

Jack Whitehall: Travels With My Father – Season 5 (TV travel, Jack Whitehall, Michael Whitehall) – It looks like this is the final season of comedian Jack Whitehall’s adventures traveling with his dad, this time they’re touring the U.K. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

The World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals – Season 2 (Reality TV) – Experts find interesting vacation spots for all budgets. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

A StoryBots Space Adventure (kids’ educational movie) – The StoryBots and Inspiration4 mission answer kids’ space questions. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

You vs. Wild: Out Cold (interactive family movie, Bear Grylls, Jason Derek Prempeh) – Bear has amnesia after a plane crash and needs help making decisions to save the pilot and survive. U.S. and Canada Streaming

Netflix DVD Subscribers

Mare of Easttown – Limited Series (TV drama, Kate Winslet, Julianne Nicholson) – This HBO series is one of the best I’ve watched all year. Winslet stars as a Pennsylvania police detective. DVD Only

Together Together (dramedy, Ed Helms, Patti Harrison) – This indie dramedy is about a middle aged bachelor and the woman who agrees to be his surrogate. It looks sweet, I’ll definitely give it a try. DVD Only

Zola (dark humor, Taylour Paige, Riley Keough) – This is based on a true story about a Detroit waitress going to Florida to become a stripper and getting caught up in all sorts of misadventures. DVD Only

Out of Death (thriller, Jaime King, Bruce Willis) – A hiker and a retired cop on the run in the wilderness. DVD Only

Censor (thriller, Niamh Algar, Nicholas Burns) – This is the story of a film censor finding that her own hazy memories of the past are being triggered by the violent images she watches. DVD Only

The Boss Baby: Family Business (family animation, Alec Baldwin, Amy Sedaris) – A new generation boss baby brings the family back together. DVD Only

September 10th

Netflix Streaming

Lucifer – The Final Season (TV drama, Tom Ellis, Lauren German) – I’m sad the series is ending, but I am looking forward to seeing how Lucifer handles his new job! U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Metal Shop Masters – Season 1 (Reality TV competition, Jo Koy) – Metal artists compete for a cash prize. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Pokemon Master Journeys The Series – Part 1 (kids’ TV anime) – It’s a series about Pokemon adventures! U.S. Streaming, downloadable

Firedrake: The Silver Dragon (family animation) – A young dragon looks for a safe place for his family, away from humans. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Kate (action, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jun Kunimura) – A poisoned assassin has 24 hours for revenge. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Prey (German thriller, David Kross, Hanno Koffler) – A group of hikers tries to escape an unseen hunter. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

September 9th

Netflix Streaming

Blood Brothers: Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali (documentary) – This doc is about the complicated relationship between the two men. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

The Woman and the Murderer (French documentary) – French language documentary about the search for a serial killer by two women. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Netflix Canada

Homeland – Season 8 (TV drama, Claire Danes, Mandy Patinkin) – This is the show’s final season. Netflix Canada

L.A.’s Finest – Season 2 (TV action, Gabrielle Union, Jessica Alba) – This series is a spin-off of Bad Boys and is now available on Netflix Canada. This second season it the last.

September 8th

Netflix Streaming

The Circle – Season 3 (Reality TV) – This catfishing competition show airs one episode per week. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Into the Night – Season 2 (Belgian TV sci-fi, Pauline Etienne, Laurent Capelluto) – French language series about a hijacked plane trying to outrun a mysterious cosmic event. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

JJ + E (Swedish teen drama, Elsa Ohrn, Mustapha Aarab) – Swedish language series about a first love that faces class and cultural obstacles. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Netflix DVD Subscribers

Snowpiercer – Season 1 (TV sci-fi, Jennifer Connelly, Daveed Diggs) – Based on the movie, the series follows the last of humanity, trapped on a train and in a class system. DVD Only

The Last Kingdom – Season 4 (TV action, Alexander Dreymon, Emily Cox) – This series is about a nobleman kidnapped by Vikings returning to his legacy in the 9th century. DVD Only

Death in Paradise – Season 9 (TV dramedy, Ben Miller, Sara Martins) – A Scotland Yard detective ends up working on a Caribbean island. DVD Only

Mystery Road – Season 2 (TV drama, Aaron Pedersen, Judy Davis) – A veteran investigator and a local officer solve crimes in the Australian outback. DVD Only

Bacurau (Brazilian action, Bárbara Colen, Thomas Aquino) – Brazilian Portuguese language film about mercenaries trying to destroy a village and the residents who fight back. DVD Only

Great White (horror, Katrina Bowden, Aaron Jakubenko) – It’s a shark movie. DVD Only

September 7th

Netflix Streaming

Kid Cosmic – Season 2 (TV family animation) – Becoming a superhero is hard. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Octonauts: Above and Beyond – Season 1 (TV kids’ cartoons) – The Octonauts are moving onto land to protect animals and habitats. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

On the Verge – Season 1 (TV dramedy, Julie Delpy, Elisabeth Shue) – Set in pre-pandemic LA, this series follows a group of four women as they face the challenges of mid-life. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Untold: Breaking Point (documentary) – This is the final episode of the Untold documentary series. This one is about American tennis player Mardy Fish and the mental health challenges he faced. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

September 6th

Netflix Streaming

Countdown: Inspiration4 Mission to Space (docuseries) – Following civilians into space! A look at the journey from the beginning. It looks like this might air weekly. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

September 3rd

Netflix Streaming

Dive Club – Season 1 (TV family mystery, Miah Madden, Georgia-May Davis) – A dive club looks for a missing member, following clues and uncovering secrets. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Money Heist – Part 5, Volume 1 (Spanish TV thriller, Ursula Corbero, Alvaro Morte) – Thieves and hostages at the Royal Mint of Spain as a mastermind manipulates police. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Sharkdog – Season 1 (family animation) – Half shark, half dog, loves fish sticks and adventures with his human friend! U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Worth (drama, Michael Keaton, Stanley Tucci) – Based on a true story, a lawyer tries to put a dollar value on the lives lost on 9/11. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

September 2nd

Netflix Streaming

Q-Force – Season 1 (adult animation) – This animated series is about an LGBTQ spy squad out to prove themselves. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Afterlife of the Party (romantic comedy, Victoria Justice, Midori Francis) – A girl who loved to party has to right her earthly wrongs after dying in an accident. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Final Account (German documentary) – This German language documentary takes on the weighty subject of the people examining their roles in the Holocaust. U.S. Streaming, downloadable

September 1st

Netflix Streaming

How to Be a Cowboy – Season 1 (Reality TV) – Social media + rodeo = Dale Brisby, Cowboy Teacher! U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror – Season 1 (docuseries) – I’m not sure if this is a first season or a limited series. It looks at the roots of Al Qaeda and documents the 9/11 attacks. U.S. and Canada Streaming, downloadable

Netflix Canada

Chicago Fire – Seasons 1-4 (TV drama, Jesse Spencer, Taylor Kinney) – This has been streaming in the U.S. for a while, and now it’s coming to Netflix Canada!

Mom – Seasons 1-8 (TV comedy, Allison Janney, Anna Faris) – This acclaimed show has finished its network run and the full series is now available on Netflix Canada!

S.W.A.T. – Seasons 1-4 (TV drama, Shemar Moore, Stephanie Sigman) – The CBS action drama is now available on Netflix Canada.

The Hardy Boys – Season 1 (Rohan Campbell, Alexander Elliot) – This isn’t available on Netflix in the U.S., but the new Hardy Boys 2020 reboot has arrived on Netflix Canada!

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.