Netflix just released its content overview for the month, and there is no shortage of surprises. Here are the biggest new premieres for September.
Drama
Lucifer: After two seasons under Netflix's stewardship (they acquired it when Fox cancelled the show in Season 3), Lucifer is finally concluding. The sixth season will show its titular protagonist (played by Tom Ellis) dealing with a potential promotion to godhood and the impending collapse of all reality.
The Starling: Featuring an all-star cast, this film follows a couple (Melissa McCarthy, Chris O'Dowd) as they cope with new strains on their marriage, such as an obnoxious bird that nests in their backyard and former psychologist with a troubled past (Kevin Kline).
Worth: A film that deals with dark and difficult subject matter, Worth tells the story of a bureaucrat chosen by Congress to allocate financial compensation to victims of 9/11. Featuring Michael Keaton, Amy Ryan, and Stanley Tucci, this hard-hitting masterpiece is based on a true story and produced by Barack Obama's production company.
Comedy
Dear White People: The beloved comedy is back for its fourth and final season. Featuring Logan Browning and Brandon P. Bell, the show continues to delve into American race relations at an Ivy League school. The season premiere and finale are both written by Justin Simien, who created the film that inspired the show.
Sex Education: Things never seem to go right for the students and staff at Moordale Secondary School, and the third season seems to be no exception. The Netflix teaser gives away little, only showing the returning cast members expressing their "enthusiasm" in an advertisement for their school.
Afterlife of the Party: In this new Netflix original film, Victoria Justice stars as a woman who dies and is resurrected for a week — just enough time to fix everything in her broken, pathetic life.
Thriller
Kate: In this action film, Mary Elizabeth Winstead plays the eponymous Kate, a seasoned killer who is commissioned to assassinate a Yakuza leader, only to botch the hit after being mysteriously poisoned. The Yakuza then attempt to kill Kate as revenge, forcing Kate to rely on her handler (Woody Harrelson) and a zesty young street urchin (Miku Martineau) in order to get answers before the poison kills her.
Midnight Mass: Written and directed by Mike Flanagan, the mind behind The Haunting of Bly Manor, this horror series follows an isolated island community that is confronted with supernatural happenings after the arrival of a charismatic priest. The show stars Kate Siegel as villager Erin Greene.
Family
Nightbooks: In this dark take on One Thousand and One Nights, a young white boy is imprisoned by a witch (Jessica Jones star Krysten Ritter); she spares his life on the condition that he tells her a scary story every night. This arrangement can only last so long, so the boy teams up with the witch's servant to escape through a magical labyrinth before their master kills them both.
Sharkdog: This series follows a young white boy who discovers a mysterious creature, which is half shark and half dog. Knowing that adults would not understand the bond they share, the boy tries to keep his pet a secret, while also exploring the incredible possibilities that having a half-shark half-dog creature presents.
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: This CG-animated children's cartoon is a remake of the original 1980s show, with all the yelling and violence one would expect. It follows a young white boy who transforms into the fabulously powerful He-Man upon wielding a magical sword.
Reality TV
Love on the Spectrum: The Australian reality television show is back for its second season. Each episode follows individuals on the autism spectrum who enter the world of dating. The show has received overwhelmingly positive reviews.
The Circle: This American reality competition series explores themes of human interaction and social media while also being incredibly fun to watch. Contestants are isolated with their own apartments, and can only communicate to the other contestants via "The Circle", which turns their messages into text and allows them to try and win over their competitors. The most popular among them get to expel other contestants, eliminating other players one by one. The third season is hosted by Michelle Buteau.
If you thought the reign of Joe Exotic and Carol Baskin was over, you better gear up for another season of the hit show Tiger King. It's been almost a year and half since the crazy world of big cats took over pop culture, and Netflix just announced that even more chaos is set to unfold in season two.
Tiger King is coming back this year — and Season 2 promises just as much mayhem and madness as Season 1! pic.twitter.com/mFBUxtAl6i
Netflix teased fans early Thursday morning announcing the return of the popular docuseries. Netflix has not yet released the official series premiere date, only disclosing that the smash hit will be back by the end of this Fall. Rumors were previously circulating surrounding the potential for a second season of the show, and now with confirmation, fans are left with heightening anticipation.
Season one of Tiger King encapsulated society, becoming a staple part of pop culture conversation during the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. Garnering the views of over 64 million Netflix users, the series bled into various media outlets, dominating social platforms, becoming discussions on talk shows, and even boosting Baskin into a spotlight on Dancing with the Stars. It's more than safe to say that season 2 will culminate the same kind of fascination.
Joe Exotic
Courtesy of Netflix
With season one leaving the door wide open with uncertainties, the contents of season 2 are completely unknown. Fans are still speculating if the 'Tiger King' himself will be making an appearance in the new season since Exotic is currently serving his 22 year prison sentence. Likewise, Baskin's presence is also still up in the air after she was reported have criticized the producers of the documentary. Other infamous stars from season 1, Jeff Lowe and his wife Lauren, had their big cats taken by authorities earlier this May. Their appearances in season two are also unknown.
With both excitement and mystery looming over the premiere of season two, fans will just have to wait and see what the makers of Tiger King have in store. Get ready all you cool cats and kittens!
There are a bunch of new movies, series, and documentaries coming to Netflix this month. Check out all of the release dates and what new content fills your streaming needs.
Hunter X Hunter | Seasons 5-6
Hunter X Hunter is an extremely popular anime series that has seasons 5-6 now on Netflix since August 1st. As an anime fan myself, I can tell you that Netflix having these seasons is big news for fans and gives some insight into Netflix's interest in anime. Check out the later seasons of one of the all-time great anime's today.
30 Rock | Full Series
Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin, and Tracy Morgan star in this legendary satirical sitcom that aired from 2006-2013. The full series was released on Netflix on August 1st and if you haven't seen the show, it truly is fantastic. Tina Fey created the series based off of her experiences on SNL and it is quite hilarious knowing that a lot of the ridiculousness is based in reality.
Friday Night Lights | Full Series
Friday Night Lights is one of the first and best high school football dramas to ever make it on television. The critically acclaimed show received multiple Emmy wins and nominations, a Peabody award, and is now on Netflix. The show is based off of a 1990's non-fiction book and a 2004 movie that maintain the same name. If you enjoy sports dramas or high school shows, be sure to watch one of the best ever made.
Poms | Official Trailer
Diane Keaton and Jacki Weaver star in this comedy about a woman starting a cheerleading squad in a retirement community. This family film is fun for all as the cast features characters of all ages and has a leading cast of women. The feel-good movie already made it to Netflix so check it out now!
Pray Away | Official Trailer | Netflix
This new Netflix documentary focuses on the lives of 5 men struggling with homosexuality in the Evangelical church. This documentary is very dark however as it delves into these mens' roles in the ex-gay movement through their creation of the largest conversion therapy organization in the world. The film debuts tomorrow, August 3rd.
Top Secret UFO Projects: Declassified | Official Trailer | Netflix
Netflix seems to be riding the popularity surrounding UFO's after the US government released a lot of hidden documents about the topic this year. This documentary investigates the information that has and has not been released by the government and the projects designed to cover-up any sort of serious inquiry about extraterrestrial life on Earth. Check it out this Tuesday, August 3rd.
Cocaine Cowboys: The Kings Of Miami | Official Trailer | Netflix
This documentary series premieres on August 4th and tells the stories of high school friends that became some of the biggest drug dealers in US history. These young men were treated as celebrities in Miami and led the police on a chase that lasted almost two decades. Cocaine Cowboys comes out on August 4th.
Cooking With Paris | Official Trailer | Netflix
Paris Hilton returns on August 4th with a cooking show! The cultural icon is featuring a ton of famous guest stars as she struggles with cooking on this brand new show. If you are an actual cook, you might want to look away, but if you enjoy reality TV this may be one of your new favorites!
Hit & Run | Official Trailer | Netflix
This new film is reminiscent of the Liam NeesonTakenmovies as a man's wife is killed in a mysterious hit and run, leaving a grief-stricken husband with the job of tracking down the killers. The Netflix film starts streaming on August 6th.
Vivo | Official Trailer | Netflix
Lin-Manuel Miranda voices the title character in this animated musical set to release on August 6th. The Broadway phenomenon is venturing into animation while only acting in this new film and we are so excited to see Lin's voice on full display. Take a loom at this culturally-aware animated movie and have your nieces, nephews, cousins, and kids all check it out!
Shaman King | Official Trailer | Netflix Anime
This new anime series has fans excited as it is premiering on August 9th. Netflix is always on top of the movie and television series trends and anime seems to be the next big category that the streaming service is diving headfirst into.
GABBY'S DOLLHOUSE | Season 2 Trailer | Netflix
The kids show is returning on Netflix this August 10th! This series is fantastic and you may want to see it if you have any young children in your life. The show will keep them entertained for hours and has some good lessons mixed in just like any proper children's show!
UNTOLD Vol. 1 | Official Trailer | Netflix
This sports docuseries has new episodes airing every week starting this August 10th. The series takes a look at public and private stories inside of the world's biggest sports and the insane truths behind them.
Phil Wang: Philly Philly Wang Wang | Official Clip | Netflix
Stand-up comedy is finally back after the pandemic and we are very excited to see Phil Wang finally making it to the streaming service. The new special releases on August 10th and if you're a stand-up fan, it's a must-see.
Bake Squad Season 1 | Official Trailer | Netflix
Four bakers battle it out on this competitionbaking show set to premiere on August 11th. If you are a fan of cooking, baking, or any competition show, this Netflix show may be your next favorite series in the genre.
The Kissing Booth 3 | Official Trailer | Netflix
The Kissing Boothis back with its third installment releasing on August 11th. The hit movies have been extremely popular and many are very excited for the third and final movie in the trilogy.
AlRawabi School for Girls | Official Trailer | Netflix
This Arabic show is sure to make waves as the outcasts at an all-girls school take on their bullies. The show premieres August 12th and will be an exciting move for Netflix as they feature another show that does not feature English in the dialogue.
Monster Hunter: Legends of the Guild | Official Trailer | Netflix
This animated film releases on August 12th and is based on a video game series. This is an interesting move for Netflix as the target audience includes kids and adults which has many very excited.
Beckett | Official Trailer | Netflix
A US citizen finds himself running for his life in a dangerous political conspiracy after his vacation to Greece. This interesting film features John David Washington and is sure to be a great new thriller on August 13th.
Gone For Good | Official Trailer | Netflix
This film is based on the best-selling book that has the same name. It premieres on August 13th and is another one of Netflix's growing catalogue on foreign films/series.
Sweet Girl | Official Trailer | Netflix
Jason Momoa stars in this revenge story set to release on August 20th. It will be exciting to see Jason Momoa back in a major movie as he takes on the action hero role in this upcoming thriller.
The Loud House Movie Official Trailer 🏴 | Netflix Futures
This kids show has a new movie coming out on August 20th so get your kids hooked on the series before it releases!
The Chair | Official Trailer | Netflix
Sandra Oh plays the lead role in this show about a professor heading the English department at a prestigious university. This show is an interesting look at college life, representation, equity, and the hardships that come as one of the only women and people of color in a leadership position at a college.
The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf | Official Teaser | Netflix
This anime-adjacent show comes out on August 23rd and has fans very excited.
Oggy Oggy
This children's show is another that you should check out if you need a new series for the young ones in your life. It comes out on August 24th and is worth a watch for any younger child.
Clickbait | Official Teaser | Netflix
Adrien Grenier is back on August 25th in this mysterious new film about a man who leads multiple different lives.
Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal, and Greed
This documentary comes out on August 25th and will shock some with the true story behind the legendary painter and personality that is Bob Ross.
Motel Makeover Season 1 | Official Trailer | Netflix
This series premieres on August 25th and looks like it will be similar to an HGTV show as some friends and business partners redesign motels.
EDENS ZERO | Official Trailer | Netflix Anime
Another Netflix anime is coming on August 26th and may lead to a popular new series that features a female protagonist.
I ❤️ Arlo NEW Series Trailer | Netflix Futures
This kids show comes out August 27th and will definitely be a fun new series with memorable characters for your little ones.
HE'S ALL THAT (2021) Addison Rae, Netflix Movie
Addison Rae has made it to the big screen with this new film set to release August 27th. This movie has fans divided over the Tik Tok star's credentials but we are very excited to see Addison's acting chops this summer!
Fans to get inside look at Valdosta High School in Netflix series 'Titletown High'
The famous high school football program is getting its own series on Netflix starting August 27th. The reality show will be a sports drama and people are excited to see the real football drama after years of shows trying to recreate this.
Do you want to be a reality television star? Netflix is giving you the chance.
Now that it is officially Netflix Reality August, the streaming platform announced on Monday they are launching the largest reality casting call, giving all Netflix fans the chance to be on one of their hit reality shows. Everyone 18 years and older in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom has the opportunity to showcase their authentic selves with one-minute videos submitted to NetflixReality.com for the chance to be picked.
In addition to that, later this month, Netflix will also be launching a Netflix Reality Road Trip- a 'casting truck' that allows fans to submit their videos in person. The truck will be driving cross country with some of your favorite reality stars live in person.
