Awesome Netflix

An upcoming Netflix documentary series that profiles some of the world’s best designers and artists, including Nike’s Tinker Hatfield and graphic designer Paula Scher. Premieres 2/10/17.

Bill Milner, Maisie Williams, Rory Kinnear, and Miranda Richardson star in this Netflix original film about a boy who finds himself with strange powers after being attacked by thugs, and bits of his smartphone end up wedged in his brain. Based on the book by Kevin Brooks.

Jason Momoa plays Declan Harp, a half-Irish, half-Native American, all-Badass hellbent on taking down the fur trade. We’re pretty sure Khal Drogo would have taken down the bear in The Revenant without flinching. Series premieres 1/20/17 on Netflix.

A new Netflix series about a girl who vanishes and reappears many years later, as she recalls the strange and mystical experiences she encountered while she was gone. We’re just excited to see Herschel from The Walking Dead on screen again. Premieres 12/16/16.

Kari Byron, Tory Belleci, and Grant Imahara return with their own series, in which they’ll head “down the rabbit hole to investigate weird and wonderful events from pop culture, science and history.” So basically it’s Mythbusters 2.0. Coming to Netflix 12/9/16.

Every year, 20-year-olds from the desolate Inland are subjected to rigorous tests. Those who pass gain entry to the promised land known as the Offshore. This Brazilian-produced Netflix series has a low-budget production, but makes up for it with storytelling and acting.

The trailer for Netflix’s adaptation of Lemony Snicket’s dark kid’s book series introduces us to the Baudelaire orphans as they have their first encounter with their loathsome new guardian Count Olaf. We’re getting an Addams Family movie vibe, and that’s a good thing.

Netflix offers another brief tease of its upcoming adaptation of Lemony Snicket’s classic book series, this time giving us our first glimpse at the villainous Count Olaf, as played by the always wonderful Neil Patrick Harris. We’ve blocked out our calendars for 1/13/16.

(PG-13: Language) One of the most depressing and cynical, yet important TV series is coming exclusively to Netflix. The third season of Black Mirror will tackle the effects of technology on identity, privacy and more. Premieres 10/21/16.

Marvel’s Defenders continue to assemble on Netflix, as the glowing Danny Rand joins the ranks of Matt Murdock, Jessica Jones, and Luke Cage to help clean up the Big Apple. We wonder if Doctor Strange will cross over from the big screen to bring them together.

“Look away before this dire tale is even filmed, and avoid the cruel whimsy and whimsical cruelty of what’s to come.” Netflix is going to release a serial adaptation of A Series of Unfortunate Events. Naturally, Lemony Snicket doesn’t want you to see it. Premieres 1/13/17.

From Selma director Ava DuVernay comes a Netflix documentary about America’s problems regarding mass incarceration and the privatization of its prisons, both stemming from the abuse of the US Constitution’s Thirteenth Amendment. Drops 10/7/16.

A Netflix documentary about the Syrian Civil Defense, commonly known as White Helmets after their distinctive protective gear. They are unarmed volunteers that rescue civilians caught in bombing strikes. According to the BBC, they have saved 56,000 lives so far. Premieres 9/16.

Christopher Guest’s latest mockumentary is about sports mascots competing for the World Mascots Association’s coveted Golden Fluffy Award. Stars Jane Lynch, Chris O’Dowd, Zach Woods and much of Guest’s regular posse. Drops 10/13/16 on Netflix.

Marvel and Netflix continue their collaboration as Mike Colter takes on the role of the unbreakable Mr. Cage. While he may initially struggle with his badass new abilities, he eventually puts them to good use on the baddies of Harlem. Drops 9/30/16.

(PG-13: Language) The second season of Netflix’s fictionalized account of the rise and fall of Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar will either be about his capture, or more displays of his cunning use of money and power. Premieres 9/2/16. Carillo’s comin’.

Luke Cage rips the doors of the place for a fight sequence that was clearly devised to evoke memories of the epic hallway fight sequence from the first season of Daredevil, only Luke doesn’t bleed quite as easily as Matt Murdock. Season 1 drops on Netflix 9/30/16.

A Netflix documentary series about East Mississippi Community College, one of the middle of nowhere schools where many Division I football and NFL hopefuls try and prove themselves once more. Based on Drew Jubera’s eponymous article.

(PG-13) From filmmaker Baz Luhrmann (Moulin Rouge, Romeo + Juliet, Strictly Ballroom) comes a Netflix musical miniseries. The Get Down is about a group of teenagers in New York City’s South Bronx during the 1970s – the peak of disco and the birth of hip hop.

(PG-13 Language) In his closing skit for his Netflix special Make Happy, comedian Bo Burnham imitates Kanye’s infamous concert rants. He complains about Pringles, burritos and ultimately, how fans eat up whatever comes out of a celebrity’s mouth.

A Netflix series which pays homage to ’80s sci-fi flicks like E.T. and Poltergeist, about a young boy who vanishes, and the community’s search for answers that leads to a web of government intrigue, and the discovery of strange supernatural forces. Premieres 7/15/16.

Gather the kids and blow their minds with this sneak peek at some of the dramatic and action-packed sequences in the upcoming Netflix-exclusive Voltron reboot. You should also check out the team’s transformation sequence here.

(PG-13: Language) Paul Rudd plays a writer who becomes a caregiver in a bid to start anew after his disastrous marriage. His first client is an obnoxious and paralyzed teen played by Craig Roberts (Neighbors). Based on Jonathan Evison’s novel. Premieres 6/24/16 on Netflix.