Netflix adding 21 new movies and shows this week
In a time when what day it is is all relative, somehow, it’s the last full week of August. How that happened is anyone’s guess but a new week is here and besides the knowledge that time is indeed moving forward, it also means Netflix is releasing a bunch of new movies and shows.
Whether you’re looking for a new season of a Netflix Original, a new Netflix movie, or a YouTube series based on an 80s franchise, the streaming service has something for you to watch this week.
On Tuesday, Aug. 25, season 2 of Trinkets is coming to Netflix. The show is based on the novel by Kristen Smith and is about three girls, Moe, Elodie, and Tabitha, becoming friends after they meet at Shoplifter’s Anonymous meetings. While keeping their friendship a secret at school, they deal with family issues, high school problems, and trying to fit in while staying true to themselves.
Take a look at the trailer here:
More in the mood for a teen drama movie? All Together Now hits Netflix on Friday, Aug. 28. The film is based off the book, Sorta Like a Rockstar by Quick and stars Auli’i Cravalho, Justina Machado, Judy Reyes, Carol Burnett, Fred Armisen, and C.S. Lee. It follows Amber (played by Cravalho), a high school girl who has dreams of being a famous musician, but first, she must learn how to accept help from her friends while she’s dealing with tough times in her personal life.
Check out the trailer here:
Looking for a bit of nostalgia? You’re in luck because season 1 and 2 of Cobra Kai are coming to Netflix on Friday, Aug. 28. The series originally aired on YouTube Premium and is based on The Karate Kid franchise. In the show, it’s been 34 years since Johnny Lawrence was defeated in the All-Valley Karate Tournament and now he’s 50 years old and not living his best life.
But after he saves his neighbor from a group of bullies using karate, he decides to reopen the Cobra Kai karate dojo. He recaptures his love for martial arts but also restarts his rivalry with Daniel LaRusso.
Take a look at the trailer here:
This week also brings season 1 of I AM A KILLER: Released on Friday, Aug. 28. The docuseries follows Dale Wayne Sigler now that he’s been released from prison and must figure out how to live in the world again.
New on Netflix: Aug. 24-29
Aug. 23
1BR
Bunk’d: Season 4
Septembers of Shiraz
Aug. 25
Emily’s Wonder Lab: Season 1
Trinkets: Season 2
Aug. 26
Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol: Season 1 – New Episodes Weekly
Lingua Franc
La venganza de Analía / Ana’s Revenge: Season 1
Million Dollar Beach House: Season 1
Rising Phoenix
The Mother’s Killer: Season 1
Aug. 27
Aggretsuko: Season 3
Night Comes On
The Bridge Curse
The Frozen Ground
Aug. 28
All Together Now: Season 1
Cobra Kai: Seasons 1-2
I AM A KILLER: Released: Season 1
Masaba Masaba: Season 1
Santana
Unknown Origins
What will you be watching on Netflix this week? Let us know in the comments below!