I've pored over Netflix's release schedule to bring you the best movies and TV shows to premiere on the service this month, a month when Netflix is investing heavily in live events. To celebrate Los Angeles' annual Netflix Is a Joke festival, the streaming platform will launch a slate of live shows, including nightly live episodes from comedian John Mulaney, stand-up from Katt Comedy performance by Williams, and live performances by quarterback Tom Brady.
Beyond that, there's a full slate of original movies and shows, including Jerry Seinfeld's Unfrosted , the new season of Bridgerton , and David E. ·Premiere of the play "A Man in Full," directed by David E. Kelley and Regina King. Also: Atlas , in which Jennifer Lopez plays a super agent who battles computers.
John Mulaney presents: Everybody's in L.A.
As part of the Netflix is a Joke festival, stand-up comedian John Mulaney will host six nights of live broadcasts starting on May 3. Described as a "celebration of Los Angeles" and featuring some of the biggest names in comedy (names to be announced), Everybody's in L.A. promises Mulaney and his fellow comedian friends will come to the City of Angels to create An experience where anything can happen, comedy fans will definitely want to watch it in real time.
Live streaming will begin on May 3rd.
Carter Williams: Waking up Falk
Speaking of unpredictable live comedy, Kat Williams will perform live on Netflix in Inglewood on May 4 for what should be a provocative, history-making performance Scenes. The fast-talking star of Friday After Next and the reigning king of stand-up comedy never holds anything back. As the man himself said in the Waking Fork trailer , "This is going to be some shit ."
Live streaming will begin on May 4th.
Bridgerton, Season 3 — Part 1
You know what’s the flip side of Katt Williams’ freewheeling live stand-up routine? Bridgerton ! The romantic series set among the ladies and gentlemen of upper-class Regency London is about to enter its third season, and Netflix is dropping four episodes that follow Colin and Penelope's romance from friends to lovers. Series regulars Claudia Jessee (Eloise Bridgerton), Luke Thompson (Benedict Bridgerton), Golda Rocheville (Charlotte The Queen) and Adjoa Andor (Lady Danbury) will return, as well as new faces, including Daniel Francis as the handsome gentleman Marcus Anderson and James Penn as the dashing Harry. Dankwater.
Live streaming will begin on May 16th.
a complete man
Television giants David E. Kelley and Regina King team up to create this gripping drama based on Tom Wolfe's best-selling novel. Jeff Daniels stars as Charlie Crocker, a brash Atlanta real estate tycoon facing bankruptcy and fending off white-collar rivals eager to capitalize on his fall from grace. Diane Lane, Sarah Jones and Lucy Rae round out The Complete Man's impressive cast.
Live streaming will begin on May 2nd.
Frost-free
If you like movies about brands, you'll be very pleased with Unfrosted . Co-written, directed, co-produced and starring Jerry Seinfeld, this comedy tells the origin story of America's favorite breakfast oblong cake - Pop-Tarts. Set in Michigan in 1963, "Unfrosted" details the fierce competition between breakfast giants Kellogg's and Post as they race to develop and sell breakfast pastries to the masses and outdo each other. Before the limelight.
Star live broadcast on May 3.
atlas
In Atlas , Jennifer Lopez defeats artificial intelligence. She plays Agent Atlas Shepard, a wisecracking badass who has dedicated his life to hunting down rogue artificial intelligence Harlan. Agent J-Lo is stranded on a distant planet, his life is threatened, and he is forced to rely on a computer program named Smith to survive. But in classic Odd Couple fashion, Agent Shepard hates all artificial intelligence, so this isn't going to be an easy friendship. "Jennifer Lopez plays a sci-fi action hero fighting supercomputers" wasn't on my bingo card, but now that I've heard about it, it has a weird vibe.
Live streaming begins on May 24th.
Eric
Benedict Cumberbatch stars in the thriller series, co-created by BAFTA and Emmy winner Abi Morgan. Cumberbatch stars as Vincent, a puppeteer who created the highly successful children's show It's Always Sunny . But when his nine-year-old son disappears on his way to school, Vincent's world implodes and he spirals into a personal nightmare of guilt, rage, obsession and madness. According to Morgan, " Eric is a dark and wild journey into the heart of 1980s New York and into Vincent's world of the good, the bad, and the ugly." Sounds good to me.
Live streaming will begin on May 30th.
strength
This month's high-priced Netflix originals may be comedy and period costumes, but there's a serious side, too , and that's reflected in "Power," a hard-hitting documentary that examines our relationship with the police and asks "the people and the police." Who is the “stronger” police officer? "Ball," directed by Academy Award nominee Yance Ford, examines the history of policing and asks hard questions about whether and how we are oppressed by boys and girls in blue.
Live streaming will begin on May 17th.
Tom Brady's BBQ
Most fans are eager to see former Patriots quarterback Tom Brady get knocked down, while Jeff Ross, Kevin Hart and a bunch of the world's best The vicious comedians are here, and they're hitting Brady harder than a 260-pound man. Defender. They don't make helmets for how you feel. The show will be broadcast live and unedited to ensure a night of insults and comedic possibilities.
Live streaming will begin on May 5th.
Neanderthal secrets
Sir Patrick Stewart narrates this documentary that tries to figure out what those Neanderthals were hiding from us 300,000 years. In its search for answers, "Secrets of the Neanderthals" takes viewers around the world to study the fossil record and ask top researchers in the field "What's it about cavemen?"
Live streaming will begin on May 2nd.
Rachel Feinstein: Big Shot — Netflix Comedy
No matter how much you beg, the comedy is definitely not stopping on Netflix this month. Rachel Feinstein is a comedian's comedian who's winning fans with her sharp, observational comedy. She's the kind of pro who's always on, making people laugh whether she's playing some small club on a Wednesday night or co-hosting The View . Don't miss her Netflix special.
Live streaming begins on May 21st.
Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies and Scandal
When hackers known as "The Impact Team" took over the affair website Ashley Madison in 2015, they told its owners "Welcome to your worst nightmare," but the nightmare went beyond business owners. All of Ashley Madison's users, from everyday people to politicians and entertainment industry leaders, have their sordid details leaked for anyone who wants to see it. "Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies and Scandal" tells the full sordid story without shying away from the emotional devastation of real-world entanglements.
Live streaming will begin on May 15th.
Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult
As of this post, Netflix hasn't released a ton of details about its original documentary Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult , but an Instagram post from co-creator Katie Paulson called the documentary " Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult ” brings light. The exploitation of “talented dancers and entertainers” by criminals in Hollywood. There was also mention of a lawsuit to shut down the documentary, and there were hints that it was a huge, intricate web series. As a huge fan of cult documentaries, I had to watch this one.
Live streaming will begin on May 29th.
Living with leopards
I'm a sucker for nature documentaries, so I was intrigued by this British-made film that details the lives of a pair of leopard cubs from birth to adulthood. Living with Leopards will give you an up close and personal look at the development of some of the most majestic creatures on earth.
Live streaming will begin on May 10th.
tire
Starring stand-up comedian Sean Gillis, this six-episode comedy series follows the crazy happenings in a car repair shop. Gillis is also an executive producer and co-creator of Tires , so this has the potential to be a unique, hit streaming show. We'll find out when it debuts on May 23.
Live streaming will begin on May 23rd.
Last month's picks
Ripley
The play is adapted from Patricia Highsmith's novel "The Talented Mr. Ripley" and stars Dakota Fanning, Johnny Flynn and Andrew Scott as Tom Ripley. A charming but immoral liar and liar. Director Steven Zaillian's moody black-and-white visuals set the tone for "Ripley's" cold but charming life. Hired by a wealthy industrialist to retrieve his wayward son from Italy, the crafty Mr. Ripley sees an opportunity and intervenes in Dickie's life, leading to a dark spiral of psychological abuse, mayhem and murder. If you like plot twists and stylish evil, you'll love "Ripley . "
Live broadcast starts on April 4th
Rebellious Moon - Part 2: The Cutters
The climax of Zack Snyder's epic sci-fi tale features breakneck pace, action larger than the galaxy, and a heroic battle to the death against all odds. Traitor Moon - Part Two: The Scarred Ones continues the story of Cora and her surviving allies as they fight against Admiral Atticus Noble and the Imperial Legion. As the collective power of the kingdom gathers to destroy them, the ragtag rebel army mounts a final stand to free the villagers of Wirth. In other words, it's a thrilling space adventure.
Live broadcast starts on April 19th
scoop
This ripped-from-the-headlines film tells the story of how BBC's Newsnight obtained a TV interview with Prince Andrew, leading to his downfall. Scoop takes us behind the scenes of the scoop of the century, as reported by Newsnight contributor Sam McAlister, detailing McAlister's How Leigh Piper) got a "hard-to-get" interview with Prince Andrew (Rufus Sewell), and how journalist Emily Maitlis (Gillian Anderson) was on the show The prince was questioned during the cross-examination about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, which led to his withdrawal from official royal duties.
Live broadcast starts on April 5th
dead boy detective
The ghosts in Dead Boy Detective don't spend their time haunting people; Instead, they solve crimes. "Dead Boy Detective" is adapted from the comics by Neil Gaiman and Matt Wagner. It is set in Gaiman's Sandman world and tells the story of Edwin and Charles (played by George Rextruth and Charles Roland). The story of two dead friends who solve supernatural crimes in the afterlife. With the help of their clairvoyant friend Crystal (Cassius Nielsen), the Dead Boys will battle witches, monsters, and other supernatural foes to unravel the Earth Realm's most perplexing mysteries.
Live broadcast starts on April 25
good time
Netflix relaunches Norman Lear's 1970s sitcom Good Times with help from executive producer Seth MacFarlane Reimagined as an R-rated animated series. Featuring the voices of JB Smoove, Yvette Nicole Brown, Jay Pharoah and others, "Good Times" tells the story of the latest generation of the Evans family as they struggle to survive and hang themselves in a Chicago housing project. Details have been modernized, but the theme of unity in the face of hardship remains the same.
Live broadcast starts on April 12th
Unlocked: Prison Experiment
This documentary tells the riveting story of a radical experiment conducted in an Arkansas prison. Faced with deteriorating conditions, mistreatment of inmates and high recidivism rates, Sheriff Eric Higgins ordered all cell doors opened and gave inmates the power to determine how the prison was run. The aim was to see whether self-government would lead to a greater sense of community, more humane prisons and fewer alleged criminals returning to prison. Check out Unlocked: The Prison Experiment to see how well it works.
Live broadcast starts on April 10th
baby reindeer
This dark comedy series exemplifies the adage "no good deeds go bad." Written, directed and starring comedian Richard Gad, "Baby Reindeer" is a fictionalized version of true events from his life. Gad plays bartender Donnie Dunn, who shows kindness to a troubled customer named Martha. Dunn's naive altruism leads to Martha's obsession and throws their lives into chaos. Little Reindeer consciously avoids the typical tropes of stalker stories, choosing to focus on the reality of being the center of a deranged man's world.
Live broadcast starts on April 11th
unexplained file
If you're in the mood, a documentary series about strange encounters, unexplained disappearances, haunted houses and UFOs is for you. The Unexplained Files has eight episodes, each exploring a different mind-bending mystery, including alien abductions, scores of human feet washing up on beaches, and people seemingly disappearing into thin air. There may be a logical explanation for these events, but what if there isn't ?
Live broadcast starts on April 3
Fern Brady: Autistic Bikini Queen
If you love stand-up comedy but are tired of the same old comedy, watch Vern Brady: Autistic Bikini Queen . The Scottish stand-up comedian, podcaster and author's unique life story, personality and neurodivergence guarantee a unique and hilarious take on sex, drinking, autism, feminism and everything else.
Live broadcast starts on April 22
what jennifer did
Police were baffled when a Vietnamese immigrant couple was brutally murdered in their home. The sole survivor of the crime, the couple's daughter Jennifer, blamed the rampage on masked intruders, but there's something fishy about her account. "What Jennifer Did" digs deep into the shocking crime through footage of Jennifer's interrogation and interviews with those involved, revealing an unexpected twist, puzzling motives and the most unlikely The story of the perpetrator.
Live broadcast starts on April 10th
The Anti-Social Network: Memes to Chaos
This Netflix documentary opens up 4Chan’s metaphorical closet, allowing us to see the cockroaches scurrying online. As noted in The Antisocial Network: Memes to Mayhem , 4chan began as an online hangout for creative nerd villains, but evolved into a hive of scum and evil that pierced the veil between the web and the real world, Our entire culture turned into message boards during the flame wars.
Live broadcast starts on April 5th
our living world
Cate Blanchett narrates this family-friendly nature documentary that travels the world exploring the interconnectedness of nature. Our Living World's stunning wildlife photography, awe-inspiring locations, and timely and poignant observations on the beauty and fragility of the natural world may not slow down humanity's destruction of the planet for a second, but you never will You know, we might as well look at it while it's here.
Live broadcast starts on April 17th
