Netflix UK has had an eventful week, unveiling a plethora of new assets for its upcoming titles over the next year. Additionally, Netflix’s Nordic lineup has been fully revealed. Meanwhile, the complete TV series and movie lineup for April 2024 has been disclosed.

Best New Movies and Series Added to Netflix US This Week

“Shirley” (2024)

– Rating: PG-13

– Language: English

– Genre: Biography, Drama, History

– Director: John Ridley

– Cast: Regina King, Lance Reddick, Terrence Howard

– Writer: John Ridley

– Runtime: 118 mins / 1h 58m

Netflix released two Original movies. Alongside the political biopic “Shirley,” which features Regina King in the lead role, the big new family title, “The Casagrandes Movie” from Nickelodeon, was also released. “Shirley” recounts the life of Shirley Chisholm, the United States’ first Black woman elected to Congress who ultimately ran for the presidency.

“The film feels sanitized & hesitant compared to the actual footage of Chisholm’s campaign trail that was filled with impassioned speeches & brazen interviews. King & Ridley should be applauded for bringing Shirley’s story back into our lives in such an election year, but it won’t be held in the same esteem as their Oscar-nominated peers.”

“3 Body Problem” (Season 1)

– Number of episodes: 8

– Rating: TV-MA

– Language: English

– Genre: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy

– Cast: Marlo Kelly, Saamer Usmani, Jess Hong

– Runtime: 61 mins / 1h 1m

Netflix’s marketing and PR engine has been operating at full throttle this week for “3 Body Problem,” the ambitious new sci-fi series from the creators of Game of Thrones. Although opinions on the internet are divided, the majority of viewers are enjoying it. Adapting the Chinese novels was previously deemed impossible, but the effort by the duo David Benioff and D.B. Weiss is, at the very least, commendable. The story follows five friends across multiple continents as they make Earth-shattering scientific discoveries.

“On the Line” (2022)

– Rating: R

– Language: English

– Genre: Thriller

– Director: Romuald Boulanger

– Cast: Mel Gibson, William Moseley, Alia Seror-O’Neill

– Writer: Romuald Boulanger

And finally, for those seeking a recent Mel Gibson action thriller, Netflix has become the SVOD home for “On the Line,” marking its debut on a streaming service for the first time. Gibson plays the role of Elvis, a radio talk show host who is threatened live on air by a caller claiming he will kill his entire family. Reviews for the title thus far aren’t particularly strong, but if you’re a fan of Gibson, this could be a nice weekend watch.

Full List of New Arrivals on Netflix US This Week

15 New Movies Added

*30 for 30: I Hate Christian Laettner (2015)* – TV-14 – English – This documentary delves into the polarizing persona of basketball star Christian Laettner, exploring unseen footage and differing perspectives on his looks, intelligence, and game.

*30 for 30: Survive and Advance (2013)* – TV-14 – English – In 1983, the NC State Wolfpack, coached by Jim Valvano, kept their postseason hopes alive by winning nine do-or-die games in a row — seven of which they were losing in the final minute.

*30 for 30: The Fab Five (2011)* – TV-MA – English – This documentary profiles the University of Michigan’s “Fab Five,” a group of players who stirred controversy and changed the landscape of college basketball.

*A Taste of Sin (2023)* – TV-PG – English – This film explores themes of faith, forgiveness, redemption, and hope as two pastors navigate their temptations—one tempted by money, and the other by desire.

*Andragogy (2023)* – TV-MA – Indonesian – A school guidance counselor faces backlash when a video of her public outburst goes viral, threatening her career and family’s livelihood.

*Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022)* – R – English – When a group of wealthy 20-somethings plans a gathering at a remote family mansion, a fun party game devolves into backstabbing, duplicity, and murder.

*Brian Simpson: Live from the Mothership (2024) Netflix Original* – TV-MA – English – Comedian Brian Simpson delivers an unfiltered stand-up special, touching on topics from embracing his inner hater to navigating the rigid rules of masculinity.

*El paseo 7 (2023)* – TV-MA – Spanish – A quirky family is joined by two documentarians on their annual trek along a local river to celebrate a peculiar Colombian tradition.

*On the Line (2022)* – R – English

*Shirley (2024) Netflix Original* – PG-13 – English

*Southpaw (2015)* – R – English – Former boxing star Billy “The Great” Hope is forced to start over after tragedy strikes, but questions remain: Does he still have what it takes to be a champion?

*The Casagrandes Movie (2024) Netflix Original* – TV-Y7 – English – During a birthday trip to Mexico, 12-year-old Ronnie Anne accidentally frees a demigod trapped in a mountain, and now her family must help set things right.

*The Persian Version (2023)* – R – English – After revealing a surprising secret to her family, an Iranian American filmmaker must confront her long-fractured relationship with her immigrant mother.

*There’s Something in the Barn (2023)* – R – English – An American family inherits a home in Norway, only to find their Christmas festivities sparking murderous rage in a small but vengeful entity.

*Young Royals Forever (2024) Netflix Original* – TV-14 – Swedish – This special goes behind the scenes, showcasing how the cast and crew of “Young Royals” brought Wilhelm and Simon’s heartwarming journey to life.

8 New TV Series Added

*3 Body Problem (Season 1) Netflix Original* – TV-MA – English – Across continents and decades, five brilliant friends make earth-shattering discoveries as the laws of science unravel and an existential threat emerges.

*Buying Beverly Hills (Season 2) Netflix Original* – TV-MA – English – Mauricio Umansky’s family-run firm, The Agency, represents some of the most lavish properties in Beverly Hills. But drama lurks around every corner.

*Forever Queens (Season 2) Netflix Original* – TV-MA – English – This series follows the lives of Mexican showbiz queens Luci­a Mendez, Laura Zapata, Sylvia Pasquel, and Lorena Herrera as they reinvent themselves.

*Homicide (Season 1) Netflix Original* – TV-MA – English – Detectives and prosecutors revisit their most challenging homicide cases in this chilling true-crime docuseries from the creator of Law & Order.

*Judge Dee’s Mystery (Season 1)* – TV-MA – Chinese – A brilliant investigator incurs the wrath of a shadowy foe when he travels to a border town to tackle crimes and misdeeds on behalf of Empress Wu Zetian.

*Love & Hip Hop New York (2 Seasons)* – TV-14 – English – A group of women work to carve out careers and build lasting relationships in the flashy, fast-moving world of New York City’s hip-hop music scene.

*Physical: 100 (Season 2) Netflix Original* – TV-14 – Korean – One hundred contestants in top physical shape compete in a series of grueling challenges to claim the honor — and cash reward — as the last one standing.

*Vida the Vet (Season 1)* – TV-Y – English – Join Vida, a 10-year-old with a big heart for animals and even bigger dreams of becoming a vet, on fun-filled adventures in her new town, Sweetwood!