Netflix Recommendations Thread 3.0

Trapped is great, Season 2 equally as good imo.

Presume the lot will arrive on Netflix at some stage given they've actually commissioned the now forthcoming third season.

The Stronghold – Tired of the small-time grind, three Marseille cops get a chance to bust a major drug network. But lines blur when a key informant makes a big ask.

Sex Education: Season 3 – With a new headmistress, new uniform and a new attitude – it’s time for change at Moordale Secondary.

Chicago Party Aunt: Part 1 – This half-hour series based on the Twitter account of the same name is exec-produced by Will Gluck and includes vocals from Chris Witaske, RuPaul Charles and more.

Squid Game Season 1 (Korean) - Hundreds of cash-strapped players accept a strange invitation to compete in children's games. Inside, a tempting prize awaits -- with deadly high stakes

The Father Who Moves Mountains (Romanian) - When his son goes missing during a snowy hike in the mountains, a retired intelligence officer will stop at nothing -- and risk everything -- to find him.

Black and Blue - When a rookie cop inadvertently captures corrupt officers committing a murder on tape, loyalties are tested when she's hunted for the footage..

Spandex Sapiens (Finnish) - In this documentary, conservative pro wrestler Michael Majalahti goes up against Jessica Love, a young and liberal trans woman in his wrestling company

Sharks: Monster Of The Media -Feared as killers, sharks are the ocean's most misunderstood creatures. This documentary tells their true story -- and examines the dangers they face

Gemini Man (Will Smith) - A recently-retired sniper faces off with a younger, stronger, cloned version of himself that a covert government agency has engineered to kill him.

Solar System: The Secrets Of The Universe - Take a stellar journey into space and learn about how Earth's neighboring planets and their moons all come together to form our solar system

Bezness as Usual (Dutch) - This documentary chronicles filmmaker Alex Pitstra's journey to discover the roots of his absent, casanova father and his own multicultural identity.

The Feminine Genius - This documentary explores the role women play in the church, 30 years after John Paul II was the first pope to write a text addressed to women....

City Of The Sun - This impressionistic documentary builds a vivid portrait of life in Chiatura, a semi-abandoned mining town in western Georgia.

Justin Bieber: This is my World (2013) - This engaging profile looks at the talent and influence of teen idol Justin Bieber, from his meteoric ascent to his phenomenal worldwide success

Keeping Up with the Kardashians Season 2

Alganesh (Italian) - This emotional doc explores Dr. Alganesh Fessah's mission to breed hope and bright futures for young lives displaced by the Ethiopian-Eritrean Conflict.

To Bolu (Italian) - Through a combination of dialogue and tenor singing, this documentary tells the story of pastoralism, a cultural tradition at the heart of Sardinia's identity.

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Totally agree both excellent.

"Case" is also decent...but doesn't seem to be available anywhere currently.

For fans of scandi drama/crime shows bbc4 have one at the minute called "the hunt for a killer" it might be too slow for some but I think it is genuinely brilliant.

just finished Clickbait and I would say its worth a watch.Reasonably well thought out and a good story line ,kept us watching until the end .

White lotus is a bloody brilliant series!! A modern Basil Faulty masterpiece and highly recommended

Papillon (2017) Framed and condemned to a penal colony in French Guiana, a safecracker bonds with a counterfeiter and fellow prisoner in a dangerous quest for freedom..

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The Accident Season 1 -A tight-knit Welsh community begins to fall apart at the seams when an explosion at a construction site instantly kills a group of teenagers.

National Treasure Season 1 - When a celebrated comedian faces accusations of sexual assault in the twilight of his career, the fallout affects everyone involved in different ways.

The Farewell - Lulu Wang’s beautifully observed family drama is a hilarious, heartfelt tale of honesty and family identity. A Chinese American woman learns that her grandmother is dying but is forced to keep it a secret during an impromptu wedding organized in China.

Django Unchained - Accompanied by a German bounty hunter, a freed slave named Django travels across America to free his wife from a sadistic plantation owner.

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Love on the Spectrum Season 2 - Finding love can be hard for anyone. For young adults on the autism spectrum, exploring the unpredictable world of dating is even more complicated..

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Did National Treasure go to a second season? Always thought it looked worth a watch but my biggest pet peeve with television at the moment is shows that could have been brilliant at 6 to 10 episode run getting extended into meandering multi-season bores.

Remakes of Tales of the Unexpected? They’re great stories but very dated now.

Season 3 of Sex Education is as good as the previous two. Nice to see they kept a few cliffhangers for a season 4. 😋

Upcoming true crime and other 'docs"

Blood & Water: Season 2 - It’s time for the truth to surface as Netflix’s teen dram returns.

The Starling - This comedy-drama follows Lilly (Melissa McCarthy), who, after suffering a loss, finds an unlikely avenue for her grief through a battle with a territorial bird (the Starling) over dominion of her garden. That conflict prompts the courage to heal her relationships and rediscover her capacity for love. Written by Matt Harris (Madame Black) and directed by Theodore Melfi (Hidden Figures), the film co-stars Chris O’Dowd, Kevin Kline, Timothy Olyphant, Daveed Diggs and Loretta Devine.

Midnight Mass: Season 1 - Mike Flanagan’s new series introduces us to Crockett Island, an isolated island community whose existing divisions are amplified by the return of a disgraced young man (Zach Gilford) and the arrival of a charismatic priest (Hamish Linklater). When Father Paul’s appearance on Crockett Island coincides with unexplained and seemingly miraculous events, a renewed religious fervour takes hold of the community – but do these miracles come at a price? Starring Kate Siegel (Oculus, Hush), Annabeth Gish (The Haunting of Hill House) and Michael Trucco (Hunter Killer).

Jailbirds New Orleans Season 1 - Feuds, flirtations and toilet talk go down among the incarcerated women at the Orleans Justice Center in New Orleans on this gritty reality series

The Starling - A woman adjusting to life after a loss contends with a feisty bird that's taken over her garden -- and a husband who's struggling to find a way forward.

My Little Pony: A New Generation - Equestria's divided. But a bright-eyed hero believes Earth Ponies, Pegasi and Unicorns should be pals -- and, hoof to heart, she's determined to prove it.

Ganglands Season 1 (French) - To protect his family from a powerful drug lord, skilled thief Mehdi and his expert team of robbers are pulled into a violent and deadly turf war

Vendetta: Truth, Lies and The Mafia Season 1 (Italian) -Sicily boasts a bold "Anti-Mafia" coalition. But what happens when those trying to bring down organized crime are accused of being criminals themselves?

Wall (Polish) -When approached by a rich Warsaw couple to help find the ruins of a church, a villager slowly steals the identity of the woman from the capital

Waiting For Barcelona (2018) 1hr 24m [15] This documentary reveals the struggles of a young undocumented immigrant living on the streets of Barcelona as he waits for a work visa

Ombra And The Poet (Italian) - In this rock opera, Icaro rekindles his dreams of being a poet when a shadowy figure from his childhood named Ombra reappears and disrupts his life

An Evening With Matt Monro - In his only filmed live performance, found 40 years after its recording, Matt Monro sings his famous hits in Melbourne on a 1967 Australia tour

7 Days To Get Famous (Italian) - When four hopeful actors seeking instant fame realize their acting master class is a scam, they resolve to cook up a scheme and get their money back

Pietra Tenera (Italian) - This impressionistic documentary follows an artisanal family of soapstone makers in the mountains of Valtellina

A la puta strasse. 2º acto (European Spanish) - For 20 years, Barcelona's Segundo Acto bar was a home for artists and bohemians. When it announced it was closing in 2013, patrons gathered for a final toast

100 Millions Swimming (Italian) - This biopic follows the life of open water swimmer Leo Callone, from his childhood years to his record-setting swims and philanthropy.

Transfert (Italian) - A young psychotherapist encounters complications in his practice when interactions with his patients dig up the skeletons in his own closet

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Anyone watched Midnight Mass yet?

What’s Coming to Netflix in October

N= Netflix original

October 1st

27 Steps of May (2018) – Award-winning Indonesian drama about a woman discovering a world beyond her traumatic past.

A Sinister Sect: Colonia Dignidad (Season 1) N – Historical documentary about a religious leader establishing a base in Chile.

Diana: The Musical (2021) N – A taping of the Broadway play Diana: The Musical which is based on the Princess of Wales. Was filmed during the height of the pandemic.

Eagle Eye (2008) – Shia LaBeouf headlines this mystery thriller about two strangers who are paired together and facing challenges and if they don’t comply, they’ll lose everything.

Eternal Summer (2006) – Taiwanese LGBTQ romance drama.

Forever Rich (2021) N – Dutch comedy about a rapper who maintains a tough-guy persona which is under threat after a violent robbery.

Live by Night (2016) – Ben Affleck stars in this crime drama about a group of gangsters from Boston who set up shop down in Florida.

Maid (Limited Series) N – Adapting a New York Times best-selling memoir you’ll join a single mother who is struggling to keep ends meet after taking up a housekeeping job.

Oats Studio – Volume 1 (Season 1) – A collection of CG short films from director Neill Blomkamp.

Our Brand is Crisis (2015) – Comedy starring Sandra Bullock and Billy Bob Thornton. The movie sees an American consultant recruited to help re-elect a relatively useless and controversial president in Bolivia.

Paik’s Spirit (Season 1) N – Korean talk show.

Project X (2012) – Todd Phillips produces this late-night comedy about three high school seniors throwing a birthday party to make a name for themselves. Things get out of hand and fast.

Scaredy Cats (Season 1) N – Kids live-action series based on three young witches.

Seinfeld (Seasons 1-9) – Winner of 10 Primetime Emmys, all 180 episodes of Seinfeld will come to Netflix exclusively around the world on October 1st. Starring Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Michael Richards.

Swallow (2021) N – Nollywood movie based on the 2010 novel.

The Cave (2005) – Horror movie where a group of divers become trapped in a cave full of blood-thirsty creatures.

The DUFF (2015) – High school comedy about a senior who seeks to disrupt the social order after being called a DUFF (Designated Ugly Fat Friend)

The Guilty (2021) N – Jake Gyllenhaal and Ethan Hawke star in this thriller about a police officer who has been moved to dispatch duty.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Cursed by Light (2021) N – The second feature film in the anime franchise.

October 4th

On My Block (Season 4) N – The conclusion season (but not the end) of the teen comedy-drama that is set two years after the event of season 3.

October 5th

Escape the Undertaker (2021) N – Interactive WWE special.

Remember You (Season 1) – Thai crime romance series about a young detective pulled in to help aid his failing memory.

October 6th

Bad Sport (Volume 1) N – New sports docu-series looking into when crime and sport intersect.

Baking Impossible (Season 1) N – A brand new baking competition show where engineers and bakers are teamed up together. Hosted by Justin Willman.

Ella Fitzgerald: Just One of Those Things (2019) – Music documentary on the female musician who was known for being the biggest female artist for half a century.

Love is Blind: Brazil (Season 1) N – A new international spin-off of the Netflix dating show.

The Blacklist (Season 8) – The latest season of the NBC series headlined by James Spader.

The Five Juanas (Season 1) N – Telenova about five women who are linked after they discover the have the same birthmark.

There’s Someone Inside Your House (2021) N – Horror thriller ahead of Halloween from producer Shawn Levy. The movie follows a group of young outsiders who are hoping to stop a serial killer.

October 7th

The Billion Dollar Code (Season 1) N – New limited series based on the true story of two German computer pioneers heading to court to sue Google.

The Ingenuity of the Househusband (Season 1) N – Japanese short-form comedy series.

The Way of the Househusband (Part 2) N – Second batch of episodes of the anime series.

October 8th

A Tale of Dark & Grimm (Season 1) N – New animated kids series based on the classic Hansel and Gretel tale.

Angeliena (2021) – South African movie from Uga Carlini about a parking attendant who sets out to travel the world.

Family Business (Season 3) N – The French comedy series about a family in the business of growing and selling pot comes to a conclusion.

Grudge / Kin (2021) N – Turkish thriller about a police chief becoming embroiled in a case that keeps unravelling.

House of Secrets: The Burari Deaths (Season 1) N – True-crime docuseries that looks into the deaths of 11 members of a Dehli family.

My Brother, My Sister (2021) N – Italian drama.

Pokemon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle (2021) N – A new animated Pokemon movie about Koko who meets Ash and Pikachu and must team up to save his home.

Pretty Smart (Season 1) N – LGBTQ sitcom about a young girl named Chelsea who moves in with her sister and her three roommates.

October 9th

Blue Period (Season 1 – New Episodes Weekly) N – Anime series about a young boy who is bored of school and expresses himself using art.

October 10th

A Sinister Sect: Colonia Dignidad (Season 1) N – Docuseries on a colony of Germans who established themselves in Chile.

October 11th

The Baby-Sitters Club (Season 2) N – The Tween comedy series from Rachel Shukert returns for a second season.

The King’s Affection (Season 1 – New Episodes Weekly) N – Korean period drama about a prince’s twin sister taking over the duties of the throne.

What’s Coming to Netflix on October 12th

Bright: Samurai Soul (2021) N – An anime feature film that serves as a spin-off to the 2017 Will Smith movie that’s set in the early years of Japan’s Meiji Restoration.

Convergence: Courage in a Crisis (2021) N – Orlando von Einsiedel directed documentary focusing on the unsung heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Making Malinche: A Documentary by Nacho Cano (2021) N – Music documentary.

Mighty Express (Season 5) N – Kids animated series.

Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It (2021) – Documentary on the Puerto Rican actress who made waves and starred in Netflix’s One Day at a Time.

Sivaji (2007) – Indian action thriller.

The Movies That Made Us (Season 3) N – More behind-the-scenes looks at your favorite movies with this season covering Aliens, Robocop, Halloween, Coming to America, and more.

October 13th

Fever Dream (2021) N – American-Chilean-Spanish co-production drama based on the novel by Samantha Schweblin.

Operation Hyacinth (2021) N – Set in Poland 1985, this sees a young officer take a case into his own hands to discover the truth.

Violet Evergarden The Movie (2021) N – Anime feature film set after the main series.

October 14th

Ghost Hunting (2017) – Documentary about a group of Palestinian men who talk about their capture and torture.

One Night in Paris (2021) N – French stand-up special.

October 15th

Another World (Season 2) N – Niko and her crew witness the annihilation of a planet in the second season of Netflix’s sci-fi thriller series.

Karma’s World (Season 1) N – Animated kids series produced and starring Ludacris about a young girl with a musical talent.

Little Things (Season 4) N – Indian romantic comedy series returns.

My Name (Season 1) N – Korean series also known as Undercover Nemesis about a woman who joins a gang to avenge her father.

Sharkdog’s Fintastic Halloween (2021) N – Animated special for the new CG-kids series.

The Forgotten Battle (2021) N – Dutch war drama.

The Four of Us / Du Sie Er & Wir (2021) N – German comedy directed by Florian Gottschick about two couples set after a four-week partner swap.

You (Season 3) N – Netflix’s creepy serial killer series based on the books sees Joe face a new challenge, his first-born child.

October 16th

Misfit: The Series (Season 1) N – Teen comedy about a group known as The Misfits prepping a school musical.

Victoria & Abdul (2017) – Judi Dench stars in this historical drama which sees Queen Victoria strike up a friendship with a young Indian clerk.

October 18th

Meeting Point / Kimya (2021) – Turkish arthouse movie about two strangers’ paths crossing. Directed by Umut Evirgen.

October 19th

Gabby’s Dollhouse (Season 3) N – Dreamworks educational series returns!

October 20th

Found (2021) N – Adoption documentary from Amanda Lipitz.

Night Teeth (2021) N – A college student picks up seemingly innocent girls who are heading on a night out however they turn out to be extremely dangerous.

Stuck Together (2021) N – Dany Boon directs this comedy set in Paris during the pandemic and sees families try to get along while confined to their shared apartments.

October 21st

Flip a Coin -ONE OK ROCK Documentary- (2021) N – Musical documentary on the Japanese band, ONE OK ROCK.

Insiders (Season 1) N – Spanish reality series.

Life’s a Glitch with Julien Bam (Season 1) N – German series starring German YouTube star Julien Bam.

Sex, Love, and goop (Season 1) N – Gwyneth Paltrow along with team goop look into how to enhance your relationship for deeper intimacy.

October 22nd

Adventure Beast (Season 1) N – Animated adult comedy series about a brave zoologist and his assistant saving wild beasts.

Inside Job (Season 1) N – Alex Hirsch and Shion Takeuchi team together on this brand new animated series set in the underground HQ of the Deep State.

Locke & Key (Season 2) N – The story continues with more keys and more problems. Based on the Joe Hill comic series.

Maya and the Three (Limited Series) N – Animated fantasy series about a princess embarking on a mission to fulfill an ancient prophecy.

October 27th

Hypnotic (2021) N – Horror thriller about a young woman seeking self-improvement but the hypnotherapist she hires comes with a lot of secrets.

Nobody Sleeps in the Woods Tonight Part 2 (2021) N – Sequel to the Polish horror movie.

Sintonia (Season 2) N – Portuguese teen drama.

October 28th

Luis Miguel: The Series (Season 3) N – The final season of the musical biopic series.

October 29th

Army of Thieves (2021) N – Prequel to Zack Snyder’s Army of the Dead that sees Matthias Schweighofer reprise his role as Ludwig who is recruited for another heist.

Colin in Black & White (Limited Series) N – Avu DuVernay helms this new series based on the life of the activist and sportsman, Colin Kaepernick.

The Time It Takes (Season 1) N – Spanish romance series about a woman looking for a new career and is willing to get into some strange things to make it. Starring Nadia de Santiago and Álvaro Cervantes.

Not a movie but has anyone watched Brand New Cherry Flavor? I thought it was bonkers in the best possible way, I absolutely loved it.

It's not entirely dissimilar to a season of American Horror Story, just significantly better.