Shea Simmons
Mid-month is always light for new releases on Netflix. Still, there are plenty of fun picks in the mix. Here’s what’s new and fresh on Netflix this week.
If you’re a Patton Oswalt fan, or you’ve been waiting for Kumail Nanjiani and Issa Rae’s new rom-com, you’ll be excited about this week’s new titles.
- May 18
- Light in the Dark: A group of misfits must band together to figure out what’s led them to where they are.
- The Big Flower Fight: Florists compete for a title in this new series.
- May 19
- Patton Oswalt: I Love Everything: A comedy special from the beloved comedian.
- Sweet Magnolias: Three friends love and support one another in a small Southern town.
- Trumbo: A Hollywood screenwriter is ostracized for his politics.
- May 20
- Anchor Baby: This Nigerian film follows a couple who wait to have their child in the U.S. to help with their immigration status.
- Ben Platt: Live from Radio City Music Hall: The star of Dear Evan Hansen gets his own special.
- Mutiny of the Worker Bees: A man takes a job at a tech company.
- Mystic Pop-Up Bar: K-drama fans will want to tune into this weekly series about a bar that transports people to other worlds.
- The Flash (Season 6): The latest season of the show based on the DC comic.
- The Queen and the Conqueror: A woman plans revenge in this Latin American period drama.
- May 22
- Control Z: A hacker gets access to students’ secrets in this new series.
- Just Go with It: Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler pretend to be married.
- Selling Sunset: Hollywood real estate agents sell luxury property in this series.
- The Lovebirds: Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani star in this rom-com. Originally slated for a theatrical release, it’s coming to Netflix instead.
- Trailer Park Boys: The Animated Series: Think of this as the Canadian version of Family Guy or American Dad.
- May 23
- Dynasty: Season 3 of The CW reboot of the classic series.
- One Day We’ll Talk About Today: A family has to confront past issues in this Indonesian drama.
- Si Doel the Movie 3: The third season of the Indonesian series.
- Spelling the Dream: Lovers of the National Spelling Bee will want to tune into this documentary about students competing to get there.
- May 24
- Beetaal: British soldier zombies invade in this Indian film.
