Grab your remote and get ready to hit that “add to my list” button because Netflix is about to drop some serious heat next month. The streaming giant has just released the complete list of new titles coming to its library, and as is the case every month, the lineup has something in store for everyone. From returning original series to all-new TV shows and movies, this roster of content will keep you entertained throughout the next few weeks and beyond.
What’s new on Netflix in May 2023?
Returning Netflix Original Series
African Queens season 2
The second season of the docu-series African Queens will be available to stream on Netflix starting May 10th. The sophomore run of the documentary anthology series will feature Queen Cleopatra, the world’s most famous, powerful, and misunderstood woman — a daring queen whose beauty and romances came to overshadow her real asset: her intellect. Cleopatra’s heritage has been the subject of much academic debate, which has often been ignored by Hollywood. So season 2 of African Queen will re-assess this fascinating part of her story.
Queer Eye season 7
The reality TV series Queer Eye is coming back for a new batch of episodes premiering on May 12th. Join the party with the Fab Five in the city of New Orleans for a new season of inspirational heroes — and beautiful before-and-afters.
I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson season 3
The third season of the sketch comedy show I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson arrives on Netflix on May 30th. For the new season, creators and writers Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin bring their distinct comedy style and observational humor to the forefront, continuing to poke fun at life’s most bizarre and mundane situations.
New Netflix Original Series
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story
A prequel spinoff of the Netflix series Bridgerton, this brand-new show will focus on young Queen Charlotte’s rise to prominence and power. Set to premiere on May 4th, the spinoff stars Golda Rosheuvel as the titular character, along with Adjoa Andoh, Ruth Gemmell, and Hugh Sachs in supporting roles.
Black Knight
Set in the year 2071, when it is impossible to live without a respirator due to extreme air pollution and when the majority of the Korean peninsula is now a wasteland, Black Knight centers on the titular deliverymen, who play a crucial role in the survival of the remaining inhabitants. The series opens with the legendary delivery man who goes by the name “5-8” (Kim Woo-bin) meeting
“Sa-wol” (Kang Yoo-seok), a refugee who dreams of becoming a delivery driver. The South Korean series is set to debut on May 12th.
XO, Kitty
Created by Jenny Han, XO, Kitty is a spin-off of the To All the Boys film series. The new series centers on Kitty Covey (Anna Cathart), who believes she is extremely knowledgeable on love, moves halfway across the world to Korea, aiming to reconnect with her long-distance boyfriend. She finds, however, that a relationship is much more complex when it is your own feelings of love at risk. Premiering on May 18th, the series also stars Choi Min-yeong, Anthony Keyvan, Gia Kim, Sang Heon Lee, Peter Thurnwald, and Regan Aliya.
The Ultimatum: Queer Love
A spinoff of The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On, this new dating reality TV series follows five long-term LGBTQIA+ couples who are put under pressure to get married or move on. Hosted by Sweet Magnolias star JoAnna Garcia, The Ultimatum: Queer Love arrives on Netflix on May 24th.
FUBAR
Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Monica Barbaro, FUBAR (Fucked Up Beyond All Repair/Recognition) is a spy-adventure series that revolves around father-daughter Luke and Emma. The two have lied to each other for years, but when they learn that both of them have secretly been working as CIA Operatives for years, they realize their entire relationship has been a lie and they truly don’t know one another at all. Forced to team up as partners, the series tackles universal family dynamics set against a global backdrop of spies, action, and humor. The Nick Santora-created series will drop on Netflix on May 25th.
New Netflix Original Films
The Mother
Starring Jennifer Lopez in the title role, The Mother centers on a deadly female assassin who comes out of hiding to protect the daughter that she gave up years before. Also starring Joseph Fiennes, Omari Hardwick, and Gael García Bernal, the Niki Caro-directed movie will drop on Netflix on May 12th.
Anna Nicole Smith: You Don’t Know Me
From the heights of her modeling fame to her tragic death, this documentary film reveals Anna Nicole Smith through the eyes of the people closest to her. The movie will be available to stream on Netflix starting May 16th.
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What’s new on Netflix in April 2023?
Returning Netflix Original Series
Next month marks the highly anticipated return of the following fan-favorite original series:
The Boss Baby: Back in the Crib season 2
The sophomore run of The Boss Baby: Back in the Crib is set to premiere on April 13th. In the new batch of episodes, the Boss Baby (JP Karliak) and Tina (Mary Faber) form a fledgling startup to corner an untapped market: “difficult” babies who are the hardest to love.
Firefly Lane season 2, part 2
Part 2 of Firefly Lane season 2 is dropping on Netflix on April 27th. In the final seven episodes of the show’s sophomore run, Kate (Sarah Chalke) and Tully’s (Katherine Heigl) relationship is put to test. For the two, no obstacle is too big when it comes to their lifelong friendship. But this batch of new episodes will introduce one mistake that could tear them apart forever.
Sweet Tooth season 2
Also returning on April 27th is the fantasy drama series Sweet Tooth. In the show’s sophomore run, Gus (Christian Convery) and his fellow hybrids are held captive by the Last Men in order to find a cure for the Sick. To save his friends, Gus must find new strength as he uncovers the origins of The Great Crumble.
New Netflix Original Series
Netflix is launching a number of original series in April and below are seven of them:
The Signing (La firma)
Premiering on April 4th, The Signing is a reality talent competition where young Latino artists must impress music legends like Lex Borrero, Tainy, and Rauw Alejandro to score the contract of a lifetime.
Beef
Starring Steven Yeun and Ali Wong, Beef is a comedy-drama series that opens with a road rage incident between two strangers — a failing contractor and an unfulfilled entrepreneur. This sparks a feud that brings out their darkest impulses. It will be available to stream starting April 6th.
American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing
Scheduled to be released on April 12th, American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing is a three-part documentary series that delves into the massive manhunt that followed the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. It features interviews with law enforcement officials who brought the bombers to justice and the survivors caught in the crossfire 10 years ago.
Florida Man
Florida Man is a crime dramedy series that centers on Mike Valentine (Édgar Ramírez), a disgraced cop in debt who is forced to return to his home state of Florida for a shady mission only to get swept up in a wild — and deadly — treasure hunt. The series will come out on Netflix on April 13th.
Obsession
Also debuting on April 13th is Obsession, a British series about a respected London surgeon whose affair with his son’s fiancée turns into an erotic infatuation that threatens to change their lives forever.
The Diplomat
Coming out on April 20th, The Diplomat is a political thriller that centers on a career diplomat that lands a high-profile job she’s unsuited for in the midst of an international crisis.
The Nurse
Based on a true story, The Nurse follows a new nurse at a hospital who begins to suspect her colleague’s desire for attention may be tied to a series of patient deaths. The series is set to debut on April 27th.
New Netflix Original Films
On the movie front, here are some of the new movies arriving on Netflix in April:
Lewis Capaldi: How I’m Feeling Now
Set to premiere on April 5th, Lewis Capaldi: How I’m Feeling Now is an intimate, all-access documentary that chronicles Lewis Capaldi’s journey from a scrappy teen with a viral performance to a Grammy-nominated pop star.
Chupa
The fantasy adventure film Chupa tells the story of a lonely boy who befriends a mythical creature hiding on his grandfather’s ranch and embarks on the adventure of a lifetime. The movie will be available to stream on Netflix beginning April 7th.
Seven Kings Must Die
Based on The Saxon Stories by Bernard Cornwell, Seven Kings Must Die is a sequel to the TV series The Last Kingdom. Arriving on Netflix on April 14th, the movie picks up after the death of King Edward and finds Uhtred of Bebbanburg and his comrades adventuring across a fractured kingdom in the hopes of uniting England at last.
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always reunites the original cast members of the Power Ranger franchise. Here’s the synopsis for the movie: “When Rita Repulsa returns, the Power Rangers are the only ones who can stop her! But after 30 years, can the team still be the heroes the world needs?” The film is set to be released on April 19th.
A Tourist’s Guide to Love
Debuting on April 21st, A Tourist’s Guide to Love follows Amanda (Rachael Cook), a travel industry professional who agrees to undertake a covert mission to gain insight into Vietnam’s tourism sector. She arrives just in time for the Vietnamese Lunar New Year celebration Tết, and soon embarks on a voyage of self-discovery and falls in love with her Vietnamese expatriate tour guide, Sinh (Scott Ly). They decide to hijack a tour bus to experience life and love in unconventional ways.
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What’s new on Netflix in March 2023?
Returning Netflix Original Series
March marks the comeback of some of the most popular Netflix original series. Below are some of the much-awaited shows returning to the streamer for new seasons.
Sex/Life Season 2
Sex/Life returns for its second season on Netflix on March 2nd. Inspired by the novel 44 Chapters About 4 Men by BB Easton, Sex/Life is the story of a love triangle between a woman, her husband, and her past that takes a provocative new look at female identity and desire. The show’s sophomore run picks up right in the moment of Billie’s (Sarah Shahi) stunning proposal to Brad (Adam Demos) which ended the first season, and then rides the emotional fallout which comes in its wake.
Next in Fashion Season 2
Season 2 of the design competition series Next in Fashion will be available to stream on Netflix starting March 2nd. For the new season, fashion designer and TV personality Tan France is joined by a new co-host: A-list global superstar, supermodel, and style icon Gigi Hadid. A group of up-and-coming, incredibly talented designers will compete for the chance to walk away with a prize of $200,000 and the chance to share their designs with the world. The new batch of episodes also features guest judges, including Hailey Bieber, Emma Chamberlain, Bella Hadid, and Donatella Versace.
You Season 4 Part 2
The second half of You season 4 will arrive on Netflix on March 9th, one month after the first half debuted on the streamer. In the new season, Joe (Penn Badgley) Joe vows to bury the past and be his best self as he starts anew in London. But on the rocky road to redemption, a new obsession starts to take hold.
Shadow and Bone Season 2
Almost two years after its first season premiered on Netflix, Shadow and Bone is finally coming back for its second season on March 16th. In the new season, on-the-run Alina (Jessie Mei Li) and Mal (Archie Renaux) find new allies and face heartrending choices in their quest for more mythical amplifiers following their showdown with Kirigan (Ben Barnes) last season.
Love Is Blind Season 4
Season 4 of the dating reality TV series Love Is Blind will premiere on Netflix on March 24th, with subsequent new episodes dropping every week.
New Netflix Original Series
Netflix will launch a number of new original series in March, and two of those are as follows:
Outlast
Set to premiere on March 10th, Outlast is raw survival competition series where 16 lone wolves must outlast each other in the Alaskan wilderness in an attempt to win 1 million dollars. There is only one rule in this cutthroat game: they must be a part of a team to win.
The Night Agent
Based on the novel of the same name by Matthew Quirk, The Night Agent stars Gabriel Basso as Peter Sutherland, a vigilant FBI agent who answers a call that plunges him into a deadly conspiracy involving a Russian mole at the White House. To save the nation, Peter dives into a desperate hunt for the traitor, as well as works with the terrorized CEO Rose Larkin (Luciane Buchanan) and protects her from the people she called her uncle and aunt.
New Netflix Original Films
Also coming to Netflix next month are new original films, such as:
Luther: The Fallen Sun
Available to stream starting March 10th, Luther: The Fallen Sun is a crime thriller film that serves as a continuation of the 2010–19 British TV series of the same name. In the movie, a gruesome serial killer is terrorizing London while brilliant but disgraced detective John Luther (Idris Elba) sits behind bars. Haunted by his failure to capture the cyber psychopath, who now taunts him, Luther decides to break out of prison to finish the job by any means necessary.
The Magician’s Elephant
Based on the 2009 novel of the same name by Kate DiCamillo, The Magician’s Elephant is a computer-animated fantasy adventure film that tells the story of Peter, a determined boy who accepts a king’s challenge to perform three impossible tasks in exchange for a magical elephant and the chance to chase his destiny. The movie will be out on Netflix on March 17th.
Murder Mystery 2
Murder Mystery 2, the much-awaited sequel to the 2019 film Murder Mystery, is set to premiere on Netflix on March 31st.
Four years after solving their first murder mystery, Nick and Audrey Spitz (Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston) are now full-time detectives struggling to get their private eye agency off the ground when they’re invited to celebrate the wedding of their friend the Maharaja (Adeel Akhtar) on his private island. But trouble follows the Spitzes again when the groom is kidnapped for ransom soon after the festivities begin — making each glamorous guest, family member, and the bride herself a suspect. This sends Nick and Audrey Spitz on a high-stakes case that finally gives them everything they’ve ever dreamed of: a shot at their detective agency finally becoming successful…and their long-awaited trip to Paris.
Watch the video below to find more new titles coming to Netflix in March 2023:
