Every week, Netflix expands its offer with new films and series. This week we see, among other things, new seasons of animated series Carmen Sandiego in Disenchantment and a documentary about the Original series of 2020.
Series
Disenchantment
Season 3 of Disenchantment is now on Netflix. Or rather: part 3, as the makers call it. In this animated series by The Simpsonscreator Matt Groening, we follow the medieval adventures of the alcohol-addicted Princess Bean, her personal demon Luci and the naive elf Elfo.
Carmen Sandiego
Another animated series also returned: Carmen Sandiego. The comical action adventure about this modern ‘Robin Hood’ (voiced by Jane the Virginfame Gina Rodriguez) comes to an end with the fourth and final season.
Dawson’s Creek
A trip down memory lane for many millennials! Dawson’s Creek captivated teenagers for six seasons, from 1998 to 2003. The series is set in the fictional town of Capeside and revolves around a young group of friends. We see very young versions of James Van Der Beek and Katie Holmes. Season 1 is now online.
Bling Empire
Ready to dive into the lives of the rich and famous? In the reality series Bling Empire you follow a select group of super rich Asian and Asian-American people. The group is completely immersed in the parties, drama and glamor of LA.
Kuroko’s Basketball
Six teenagers were tired of always winning with their school basketball team. That’s why they all decided to go to different schools. One of them, Kuroko, now wants to beat those ex-classmates with his new team.
When the dikes break
The Dutch-Belgian drama series When the dikes break (previously broadcast by the EO) focuses on five different storylines around an approaching flood disaster. With Gijs Scholten van Aschat, Loek Peters, Susan Visser and Aart Staartjes, among others.
The Secrets of Barslet
Another Dutch series: The Secrets of Barslet from 2012. In seven episodes we see the same strange events that take place in the fictional rural village of Barslet. Each episode focuses on a different character and so we always get to see a different perspective.
Films
Outside the Wire
A brutal new Netflix Original action movie about a drone pilot who is sent to a war zone in the near future. There, he must help a super-powered and secret android officer (Anthony Mackie) prevent a nuclear attack.
Easy A
Low-profile high school student Olive (Emma Stone) lies about a one-night stand, after which she is surrounded by wild rumors and acquires a completely different reputation. She is not sure what to do with it, but decides to fully exploit her new image.
Line of Duty
Aaron Eckhart’s character Frank Penny is a police officer looking for redemption. When the police chief’s eleven-year-old daughter is kidnapped, Frank risks everything to save her. To find the girl, he enlists the help of journalist Ava Brooks, who broadcasts the search live on her news channel. What follows is a thrilling race against time.
The Big Trip
A clumsy stork delivers a cute baby panda to the wrong place. Bear, Moose, Tiger and Rabbit catch the little one and embark on the ultimate quest. Will they manage to get baby Panda home safely?
Chris Rock: Tamborine
A stand-up special that makes you forget all corona woes for a while? They are always welcome, of course. This week you can go to Chris Rock. His show Tamborine (about fatherhood, infidelity and American politics) is now on Netflix.
Docu Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer
The chilling series Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer is Netflix’s new true crime sensation. The conversations about the monstrous serial killer – and especially the stories of people who have run into him – give you chills.
Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy
A bulky documentary about the crack epidemic in America in the eighties. The impact on the black community, how it was portrayed in media and pop culture, the role of President Reagan – everything passes.
Creating The Queen’s Gambit
The Queen’s Gambit was one of the most popular series of 2020. In this mini-documentary, the makers and the cast tell everything. From the beautiful sets to the wigs for every era. A nice extra for the fans!
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