June has just begun and monsoon, too, seems to have set in. What better way to spend the rainy weekends than just sit at home and binge-watch shows on Netflix? We will make your life easier by listing original series, films and documentaries that are streaming or will be dropped on the platform.
Series
Leila
We have all been eagerly waiting for this dystopian drama. Directed by Deepa Mehta, Shanker Raman and Pawan Kumar, the series stars Huma Qureshi in the lead. Leila centres around Shalini, who tries to find her missing daughter in a totalitarian region in near future.
Date: 14/06
Black Mirror Season 5
The fifth season of Black Mirror is streaming on Netflix, and you surely wouldn’t want to miss it. The new season consists of of 3 original episodes written by series creator Charlie Brooker along with Annabel Jones. The new season’s cast includes Miley Cyrus, Avengers star Anthony Mackie, Sherlock-star Andrew Scott, Guardians of the Galaxy star Pom Klementieff, Topher Grace, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Damson Idris, Nicole Beharie, Angourie Rice, Madison Davenport and Ludi Lin.
Take a look at the trailer:
Date: 5/06
Jessica Jones Season 3
The third and final season of the American web television series Jessica Jones, based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name, will be dropped on Friday. The series follows Jones as she takes on a new case.
Date: 14/06
Others:
Dark Season 2: 21/06
Designated Survivor Season 3: 7/06
Glee Seasons 1-6: 30/06
Adam Devine: Best Time of Our Lives: 18/06
Mike Epps: Only One Mike: 25/06
Movies
Murder Mystery
We all loved the pair Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston in the 2011 film Just Go With It. Now, they are all set to return for a comedy titled Murder Mystery, to be dropped on Netflix on 14 June. The adventure comedy is directed by Workaholics co-creator Kyle Newacheck. Netflix has released the official trailer of the film, and and it promises some great fun along with a thrilling ride.
Watch the trailer:
Date: 14/06
The Revenant
Directed by Alejandro Gonzarez Innaritu, The Revenant stars Leonardo DiCaprio in the lead role. The film recounts Hugh Glass’ experiences in 1823. If you haven’t already watched the film, it’s time to marvel at the stellar performance of Leonardo. He bagged an Oscar for his role.
Date: 22/06
It
If you are ready for a spine-chilling horror, It is the film you should watch. Based on Stephen King’s novel, It is the story of the shape-shifting clown Pennywise, who appears from the sewer after every 27 years, to hunt down children.
Date: 15/06
Others:
Meet the Fockers: 1/06
Romeo Akbar Walter: 30/06
Documentaries
The Chef Show
Actor-director Jon Favreau and chef Roy Choi embark on an adventure, experimenting with favourite recipes and cooking techniques. They sit down to share meals with some of the biggest names in the entertainment and culinary worlds. It is already streaming on Netflix, so what are you waiting for?
Date: 7/06
Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese
Martin Scorsese chronicles the turbulent times of America in 1975 along with the joyous music that Bob Dylan performed during the fall of that year.
Date:12/06
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