New on Netflix: 5 movies and series you should watch this week (August 26 – September 1)
Two Netflix originals star among this week’s top TV shows and movies on Netflix.
First up is “Terminator Zero,” the Netflix series I’m by far most looking forward to this week. This animated series is set in the “Terminator” universe and Timothy Olyphant voices a Terminator. I’m now officially a real nerd.
The film “Everyone’s First to Die” is a supernatural thriller directed by Oscar-nominated director Lee Daniels and starring eight-time Oscar nominee Glenn Close. For those who prefer fact to fiction, there are also a couple of documentaries coming out this week.
Here’s a full breakdown of this week’s new Netflix releases. For more recommendations, check out this dark thriller on Netflix with a 94% on Rotten Tomatoes.
New on Netflix this week: Top picks
“Untold: Sign Thief”
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“Untold” is a series of sports documentaries from Netflix – “Untold: The Murder of Air McNair” was released on the streaming service just last week.
This installment, “Untold: Sign Stealer,” focuses on Connor Stalions and his role in the Michigan sign-stealing scandal. In 2023, the NCAA launched an investigation into allegations that a University of Michigan Wolverines football employee ran a complex sign-stealing operation that violated NCAA rules. If the allegations are true, it could give the Michigan program a reputation as a cheater and result in serious consequences.
The investigation is ongoing, and some – including Stalions – have already been disciplined or lost their jobs. In “Untold,” Stalions will address these allegations for the first time, even though doing so could cause further damage to the Michigan football program.
Watch on Netflix from 27 August
“The worst ex ever”
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Many of us have had bad relationships, but hopefully none as bad as the ones in “Worst Ex Ever.” A spin-off of “Worst Roommate Ever,” this Netflix docuseries explores four true stories of truly terrible relationships. The episodes deal with betrayal, violence, and cheating, so consider this a trigger warning if you find this stuff (understandably) too disturbing to watch.
Produced by renowned horror studio Blumhouse, the show uses a combination of eyewitness testimony, bodycam footage, and reenactments. If you’re a fan of true crime or horror, Worst Ex Ever should definitely be on your watchlist.
Watch on Netflix from 28 August
‘Chaos’
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Kaos is a British Netflix original series starring Jeff Goldblum as the Greek god Zeus. For most people, that would be enough to convince them to watch the series, but just in case you’re not convinced, I’ll give you a slightly more detailed synopsis.
Set in modern day, “Kaos” stars Goldblum as Zeus, an all-powerful but very insecure god. When he notices a frown on his forehead, Zeus begins to wonder if his reign is coming to an end. If so, it could mean the end of the world. Paranoid, he begins to lash out at his fellow gods and three humans whose existence could bring about his downfall.
Watch on Netflix from 29 August
“Terminator Zero”
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Terminator Zero is set in the same universe and timeline as the original Terminator film. It is set in a future where the AI Skynet has taken over the world. To maintain its power, Skynet sends robot assassins called Terminators to eliminate potential threats – past or present.
Terminator Zero, however, is not set in the United States. Instead, this animated series is set in 1997 Japan before the events of Judgement Day, and stars Timothy Olyphant as the murderous cybernetic assassin tasked with taking out scientist Malcolm Lee (André Holland) before Lee can harm Skynet. I am beyond excited for this series and will definitely watch it when it comes to Netflix.
Watch on Netflix from 29 August
‘The Redemption’
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“Everyone’s First to Die” is based on the true story of the Ammons haunting. The Ammons family of Gary, Indiana, claimed paranormal activity, including demonic possession, occurred in their home.
In this Lee Daniels film, the story is set in Pennsylvania, and the Ammons family is replaced by Ebony (Andra Day), her mother Alberta (Glenn Close), and their three children Andre (Anthony B. Jenkins), Nate (Caleb McLaughlin), and Shante (Demi Singleton). This Netflix original film also features a cast including several Oscar nominees, including Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Mo’Nique, and Omar Epps.
Watch on Netflix from 30 August
Everything new on Netflix: August 26 – September 1
27 AUGUST
“Untold: Sign Stealer” (Netflix documentary)
This documentary reveals how Connor Stalions, a Michigan State football staffer with a talent for decoding opponents’ signs, became embroiled in a major cheating scandal.
28 AUGUST
“Untamed Royals” (MX) (Netflix movie)
A group of super-rich teenagers abuse their social status to commit increasingly serious crimes. But the consequences fall on the weak, not the lucky.
“The Worst Ex Ever” (Netflix documentary)
From gruesome betrayals to murder plots, this true crime documentary series uses eyewitness accounts to analyze the dark side of love.
29 AUGUST
“Chastity high (JP) (Netflix series)
When an elite high school imposes a strict “no romance” rule that expels anyone caught dating, a student secretly helps her classmates to make money.
“KAOS” (GB) (Netflix series)
While discord reigns on Olympus and the almighty Zeus falls into paranoia, three mortals are destined to reshape the future of humanity.
“Represent” Season 2 (FR) (Netflix series)
Stéphane Blé’s presidency has had a rocky start, facing death threats, protests, international faux pas and some difficult domestic issues.
“TERMINATOR ZERO” (JP) (Netflix series)
A soldier from a post-apocalyptic future travels back to 1997 to protect an AI scientist who is being hunted by a relentless cyborg assassin.
30 AUGUST
“From A-List to Playlist” (KR) (Netflix series)
With a 20-year acting career behind him, Cho Jung-seok takes on the challenge of debuting as a singer in 100 days, mobilizing his entire network in a race against time!
“Breathless” (ES) (Netflix series)
A passionate team of doctors dedicate themselves to saving lives in a busy public hospital where tensions – and romance – keep patients’ pulses racing.
“Everyone is first to die” (Netflix film)
Ebony Jackson, a single mother battling her own personal demons, moves her family into a new home to make a fresh start. But when strange occurrences in the house arouse the suspicions of child services and threaten to tear the family apart, Ebony soon finds herself in a fight for her life and the souls of her children. THE DELIVERANCE was directed by Oscar nominee Lee Daniels and stars Andra Day, Glenn Close, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor and Mo’Nique in a genre-bending take on darkness, obsession and the search for a higher power.
“(Un)happy Sisters” (AR) (Netflix film)
When their father dies unexpectedly, two estranged sisters find his stash of millions behind a wall and reunite. But should they keep it?
Leaving Netflix this week
Departure on 26.08.24
“The Accountant”
Departure on 31.08.24
“The Incredible Spiderman”
“The Amazing Spider-Man 2”
“American hustle and bustle”
“Beverly Hills Ninja”
“The blind side”
“Burn after reading”
“The Conjuring: The devil made me do it”
“The Edge of Seventeen”
“First Knight”
“First Sunday”
“The gift”
“Liar, liar”
“Miami Vice”
“The Mad Professor”
“The Nutty Professor II: The Klumps”
“Pineapple Express”
“Spider Man”
“Spider Man 2”
“Spider Man 3”
“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”
“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2”
“That’s my boy”
“Total Recall” (2012)
“Unthinkable”
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