Settle in, grab some popcorn and pray that you’ll get some work done after coming across these new shows...
The Duchess
Comedian Katherine Ryan stars in this new sit-com, where she explores her relationship with her daughter. The show centers around Katherine wanting a second child, and contemplating whether to ask her ex, a lead singer in a boyband that she despises, or a sperm donor. Katherine Ryan played a heightened version of herself, which she doesn’t consider a bad thing- “I mean, she’s so much cooler than I am.” With six episodes around half an hour-long, and a guest appearance from the fabulous Maya Jama, what more could you want?
UK Netflix release date: Friday 11 September
Bookmarks
Bookmarks is a new poignant show which aims to give rise to black voices and stories, in which prominent celebrities and authors each read a children’s story which centers around race and identity. Featuring the likes of Lupita Nyong and Tiffany Haddish this series is more important than ever in teaching kids from a young age about racial inequality. Not to mention its hosted by bad-ass teenage activist Marley Dias, who created the hashtag #1000BlackGirlBooks in response to inadequate representation of black female voices on her school reading list.
UK Netflix release date: Tuesday 1 September
The Devil All the Time
With an all-star cast, from Tom Holland (mostly known for being Marvel’s current teen Spiderman) to Twilight’s Robert Pattinson, this movie is certain to be a hit. Set in the town of Knockemsitff in between WW2 and the Vietnam War, Tom Holland’s Character fights off all the evil forces that converge on him and his family in a sinister and enthralling tale adapted from Donald Ray Pollock’s award-winning novel. My schedule has just been cleared for Wednesday night.
UK Netflix release date: Wednesday 16 September
Enola Holmes
Enola Holmes is yet another adaptation of the Sherlock Holmes tales, however, it offers a fresh and feministic approach to the classic stories. Millie Bobby-Brown, known for her classic character in Netflix’s own stranger things, stars as Sherlock Holme’s witty and eccentric sister. Not to mention a couple of heart-throbs thrown in, in true Netflix style such as Henry Caville from the Witcher. When their mother goes missing, a mystery is afoot- and Enola takes it into her own hands.
UK Netflix release date: Wednesday 23 September
Zodiac
Based on the true story of the notorious serial killer and the intense manhunt he inspired, Zodiac is a superbly crafted thriller form the director of Se7en and Panic Room. Featuring an outstanding ensemble cast led by Jake Gyllenhaal, Robert Downey Jr, and Mark Ruffalo, this is the perfect thriller to get stuck into on those cold September nights.
UK Netflix release date: Tuesday 1 September
If that’s not enough to tickle your fancy, here’s. the full September calendar:
Tuesday 1 September
A Beautiful Mind (2001)
Bookmarks
Borgen, seasons 1-3
Demolition Man (1993)
Indecent Proposal (1993)
The Sum of All Fears (2002)
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971)
Zodiac (2007)
Wednesday 2 September
Chef’s Table: BBQ, season 1
Thursday 3 September
Afonso Padilha: Classless
Call the Midwife, Season 8
Young Wallander
Friday 4 September
Away
I’m Thinking of Ending Things
Wednesday 9 September
Get Organised With the Home Edit
La Linea: Shadow of Narco
The Social Dilemma
So Much Love to Give
Thursday 10 September
Julie and the Phantoms
Friday 11 September
The Duchess
Family Business, season 2
Tuesday 15 September
Hope Frozen: a Quest to Live Twice
Michael McIntyre: Showman
Misfits, seasons 1-5
Wednesday 16 September
Challenger: The Final Flight
Criminal, season 2
The Devil All the Time
Thursday 17 September
GIMS: On the Record
The Last Word
The School Nurse Files
Friday 18 September
Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous
Ratched
Whipped
Monday 21 September
A Love Song for Latasha
Monday 21 September
The Playbook
Wednesday 23 September
Enola Holmes
Friday 25 September
The School Nurse Files
Sneakerheads
Wednesday 30 September
American Murder: The Family Next Door
TBA
The Babysitter: Killer Queen
Black Books, seasons 1-3
Blow (2001)
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
Deadpool (2016)
Donnie Brasco (1997)
Early Man (2018)
First Man (2018)
Freddy vs Jason (2003)
Gogglebox, seasons 9-12
Halloween (2018)
Johnny English (2003)
Johnny English Reborn (2011)
Johnny English Strikes Again (2018)
Keeping Up With the Kardashians, Season 3-4
Kick-Ass (2010)
Love, Guaranteed
Parenthood (1989)
The Prince of Egypt (1998)
Shameless (US), season 9
Slaughterhouse Rulez (2018)
Watchmen (2009)
Zoolander (2001)
