Check out Claire White’s highlights of what’s coming to Netflix New Zealand soon, followed by the full release schedule.
Top Picks: TV
All the Light We Cannot See (November 2)
Adapted from the Pulitzer Prize winning historical novel, this series follows a blind French girl and a German soldier whose lives cross in occupied France during WWII. A novel praised for its lyrical and intricate prose, it will be interesting to see if these impressions translate on screen (however, WWII epics generally do). The likes of Mark Ruffalo and Hugh Laurie pad the cast alongside German actor Louis Hofmann and newcomer Aria Mia Loberti.
The Crown: Season 6 Part 1 (November 16)
In its sixth and final season, Australia’s Elizabeth Debicki continues her phenomenal performance as Lady Diana in what has been a massive series tracking the life, history and trajectory of Queen Elizabeth the II and the English royal family. Part one is sure to build suspense as we near closer to Diana’s tragic death—part two, which will air in the new year, will focus on the young princes, particularly William and Kate meeting at university. As the series creeps closer to modern day, it makes sense that the buck has to stop somewhere. This being said, I have enjoyed myself, and am intrigued to see how this era will play out on screen.
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off (November 17)
Scott Pilgrim returns once again to defeat the seven evil exes of the cool and beautiful Ramona Flowers in this new anime adaptation of the beloved graphic novels by Bryan Lee O’Malley and the 2010 film directed by Edgar Wright. Featuring the original cast of the film in returning roles, not only will the series be a fun little injection of nostalgia, but hopefully new fans will emerge, and Scott Pilgrim will live forever.
Top Picks: Movies + Specials
The Killer (November 10)
In this new David Fincher neo-noir psycho-thriller, Michael Fassbender stars as a cool, methodical, and possibly psychotic hitman known only as “The Killer.” The film premiered to favourable reviews at the Venice Film Festival earlier this year, as one of a handful of other films coincidentally also about hit men (Richard Linklater’s Hit Man was also picked up by Netflix in a $20 million deal). Although the plight of a man slowly losing his mind suits Fassbender, an appearance by Tilda Swinton steals the show.
Rustin (November 17)
Many will remember the 1963 March on Washington as a momentous demonstration for civil rights in America, tent-poled by Rev. Martin Luther King’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech. Yet not many know about Baynard Rustin, the activist who organised it all. Colman Domingo stars as Rustin, as the film follows his life, and the racism and homophobia he faced in the lead up to the historic event. Glynn Turman, Chris Rock, CCH Pounder, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Jeffrey Wright and Audra McDonald also join the cast.
The Family Switch (November 30)
An ill-timed visit to an astrologer lands the Walker family into chaos as they get Freaky-Friday’d, and the whole family do a body swap. The parents (Jennifer Garner and Ed Helms) now in their teenage kids’ bodies (Emma Myers and Brady Noon), each family member will have to learn what it’s like to live in each other’s shoes in order to restore balance to the world. This new family film is directed by McG (of Charlie’s Angels and The Babysitter duology’s fame) so who knows what will happen! Rita Moreno is also there.
All titles arriving on Netflix New Zealand in November
November 1
Wingwomen
Nuovo Olimpo
Locked In
Hurricane Season
Mysteries of the Faith
Till Murder So Us Part: Soering vs. Haysom
November 2
Cigarette Girl
All the Light We Cannot See
Higuita: The Way of the Scorpion
Unicorn Academy: Chapter 1
Onimusha
November 3
Ferry: The Series
The Tailor: Season 3
Selling Sunset: Season 7
Daily Dose of Sunshine
Vacaciones de Verano
NYAD
Sly
Erin & Aaron
BLUE EYE SAMURAI
November 7
The Improv: 60 and Still Standing
November 8
The Claus Family 3
Robbie Williams
Escaping Twin Flames
The Billionaire, the Butler and the Boyfriend
Cyberbunker: The Criminal Underwodl
November 9
Temple of Film: 100 Years of the Egyptian Theatre
Akuma Kun
November 10
At the Moment
The Killer
November 14
Criminal Code
Suburræterna
The Netflix Cup: Swing to Survive
Matt Rife: Natural Selection
How to Become a Mob Boss
November 15
Feedback
November 16
The Crown: Season 6 Part 1
Best. Christmas. Ever!
In Love and Deep Water
November 17
Sagrada Familia: Season 2
The Railway Men
The Queenstown Kings
All-Time High
Rustin
Believer 2
The Dads
CoComelon Lane
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off
November 20
Stamped from the Beginning
November 21
Leo
November 22
Squid Game: The Challenge
Crime Diaries: The Celebrity Stylist
High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America: Season 2
November 23
My Little Pony: Make Your Mark: Chapter 6
My Daemon
November 24
A Nearly Normal Family
My Demon
Last Call for Istanbul
DOI BOY
Wedding Games
I Don’t Expect Anyone to Believe Me
November 27
Go Dog Go: Season 4
November 28
Comedy Royale
Love Like a K-Drama
Verified Stand-Up
Onmyoji
November 29
American Symphony
Bad Surgeon: Love Under the Knife
November 30
Obliterated
Virgin River: Season 5 Part 2
Family Switch
Hard Days
The Bad Guys: A Very Bad Holiday
Coming soon
Replacing Chef Chico
Elena Knows
