What to watch on Netflix – quick links
Netflix: new this week
You, Always – 1 May
Film (2026). Jen and Ethan have been best friends since high school. But when new romance enters their lives, their feelings for one another face the ultimate test.
Starring Adrian Grenier, Jessica De Gouw and Desmond Chiam.
Glory – 1 May
Series. In a small-town boxing hub, two brothers investigate a shocking murder while navigating a troubled reunion with their father, a renowned coach. Starring Divyenndu, Pulkit Samrat and Suvinder Vicky.
My Dearest Señorita – 1 May
Film (2026). A young woman from a traditional family learns she’s intersex, sparking a journey of self-discovery, gender identity and love found in unexpected places. Starring Elisabeth Martínez, Anna Castillo and Paco León.
Netflix: recent highlights
Apex – 24 April
Film (2026). A grieving woman pushing her limits on a solo adventure in the Australian wild is ensnared in a twisted game with a cunning killer who thinks she’s prey.
Starring Charlize Theron, Taron Egerton and Eric Bana.
From ScreenHub’s review:
‘It’s a bit of a cliché to say that the big attraction when it comes to Australian films is Australia itself. That said, Australia – specifically the Blue Mountains, where much of this was filmed – definitely puts its best foot forward in Apex. Icelandic director Baltasar Kormakur (Beast, 2 Guns) delivers shot after shot of gorgeous scenery and striking locations. It’s all so stunning to look at it’s tempting to book in a visit… if not for all the brutal murders, of course.
‘Sasha (Charlize Theron) and her partner Tommy (Eric Bana) are starting to wonder if they should put a life of extreme climbing behind them. The fact that they’re having this discussion on a tent attached to the side of a cliff in the frozen wastes of Norway suggests that the correct answer is hell yes. Read more …
Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 – 23 April
Series. Winter 1985. Hawkins. Welcome back to a town crawling with secrets, where beloved heroes are facing fresh mysteries… and an all-new breed of strange.
Starring Brooklyn Davey Norstedt, Jolie Hoang-Rappaport and Luca Diaz.
Funny AF With Kevin Hart – 20 April
Series. This new comedy competition series is on a mission to crown the next big name in stand-up. Guided by Kevin Hart and a crew of comedy titans, this unfiltered, uncensored and unapologetic competition will pull back the curtain on the gritty, hilarious and often unpredictable path of a stand-up career.
Starring Kevin Hart, Keegan-Michael Key and Nikki Glaser.
A Gorilla Story: Told By David Attenborough – 17 April
Veteran naturalist Sir David Attenborough tells the story of a remarkable group of gorillas, from his first encounter in the 70s to the present day.
Starring David Attenborough.
Beef Season 2 – 16 April
Series. At an elite country club, two young employees film an alarming fight between their boss and his wife – and ignite a blackmail war neither side can win.
Starring Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan and Charles Melton.
XO, Kitty Season 3 – 2 April
Series. With her love life heating up, Kitty’s all set to kick off an iconic senior year. But will secrets, scandals and her own insecurities get in her way?
Starring Anna Cathcart, Choi Min-yeong, Gia Kim and Sang Heon Lee.
Aaron Chen: Funny Garden – 31 March
Comedy special. As Aussie comedian Aaron Chen – star of the Netflix hit series FISK and loyal assistant to Guy Montgomery on the ABC smash Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee – continues to sell out theatres across the globe, you can now watch this live recording of his latest show, Funny Garden.
The show features Chen’s signature deadpan, observational style and includes material about his life in New York, his marriage and interactions with the audience.
Untold: The Death and Life of Lamar Odom
Docuseries (2026). Netflix’s acclaimed Untold sports doco series returns in a major way with four new films blazing with drama. Premiering weekly, these gripping stories extend well beyond the playing field and feature raw, first-person perspectives from those at the heart of the action, revealing surprising truths fans have yet to hear.
The first instalment traces the life of Lamar Odom, from his rise to NBA fame and marriage to Khloé Kardashian to his near-fatal overdose in a Nevada brothel.
