Looking ahead to the coming months, these are the new and returning shows to Netflix that I’m most excited for. Get them added to your watchlist!
1 (limited series)
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I thought the 2021 Netflix seriesMaidcreated by Molly Smith Metzler was excellent, so I was instantly on board when I heard about her latest creation,Sirens. The fact that it stars talent like Julianne Moore and Meghann Fahy makes it even better.
Sirensis described as a dark comedy, set over the course of a weekend at a beach estate, about two sisters who struggle to connect due to the presence of the younger sister’s entrancing animal activist boss. I love a good mystery, so it sounds right up my street.
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TheAsterixcomic series that began in 1959 may not be well known in the United States, but it remains popular in its native Europe to this day. That’s evident by the fact that Netflix has adapted one of the hilarious stories for the upcomingAsterix & Obelix: The Big Fightshow. Judging by the trailer, it looks perfect for kids (or grown-up fans ofAsterix, like me).
For those not in the know, Asterix and his friend Obelix are Gauls living in a small village and resisting Roman rule, in part thanks to the super-strength magic potion provided by their druid. InThe Big Fight, the druid forgets how to prepare his potion, so Caesar makes his move. If the show can capture the silliness and pun-filled nature of the comics, this will be a treat for family viewing time.
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With a cast including Steve Carell, Tina Fey, and Colman Domingo,Four Seasonsis looking to be a must-watch. It’s based on the 1981 movie of the same name, about three couples who vacation together every quarter, but the group is thrown into turmoil when one of the couples is about to split up.
Speaking toTudum, Fey wishes for the comedy show to make “audiences feel like they are inside a big sweater with us, and also having a dinner party with us.” I’m ready for some unabashed rom-com joy.
3 (final season)
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The second season ofSquid Gamereleased late last year and ended on a shocking cliffhanger, but thankfully there isn’t much longer to wait until we see the aftermath. The violent South Korean drama has hooked many millions of viewers with its twisted story of people competing in deadly games to earn riches.
Arguably,Squid Gamemight have worked better as a limited series, but the second season was still entertaining. I’m keen to see how Seong Gi-hun’s tale ends.
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8 (unconfirmed)
Wednesdayis Netflix’s most popular English-language series, so of course a second season was inevitable. The fact it has taken three years is unfortunate, but you’ll get no complaints from me when it finally arrives because the first season was charming and macabre, with a great deadpan lead performance from rising star Jenna Ortega.
The second season will continue Wednesday Addams' adventures at Nevermore Academy, with characters like Enid, Bianca, and Eugene set to return for the fun. Great actors like Steve Buscemi and Billie Piper are also joining as regulars, with the likes of Christopher Lloyd and Joanna Lumley popping up as guest stars.
5 (final season)
When the first season ofStranger Thingslaunched on Netflix in 2016, no-one could have predicted the cultural phenomenon it quickly became. Set in the 1980s and drawing on popular media of the time, the show is set in the fictional town of Hawkins as it’s plagued by supernatural horrors from another dimension.
As you might expect, details on the fifth and final season’s story are sparse, but no doubt there will be thrills, visual spectacle, and heartfelt moments—I’ve watched this cast grow, many of whom are now young adults, so it’ll be sad to say goodbye to these characters. Fingers crossed the show sticks the landing.
Netflix is full of great shows you can’t stream anywhere else. I’m hopeful that these new shows will join those ranks, and that the returning shows will meet or exceed the quality of their previous seasons.
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These shows all stream exclusively on Netflix, so you’ll need a membership if you don’t want to miss out on the inevitable water cooler conversations.
