We’ve made it to summer, guys – more specifically, the ultra long bank holiday. Is anyone 100% certain exactly what we’re celebrating? No. Are we ready to enjoy a four-day weekend in glorious sunshine? Yes, yes we are.
For those who have bagged themselves a trip away, congratulations. And for those of us stopping at home, there are still plenty of things to do. Whether you’re heading to the park with speakers and a jug of cocktails or firing up the bbq at home, the bumper bank holiday presents us with a plethora of entertainment options.
But if you prefer to spend your extra days off truly relaxing, you’ll likely be looking to Netflix for some new series to binge-watch during your 96 hours of uninterrupted bliss. Last month the platform gave us both a bone-chilling documentary (courtesy of Our Father) and heaps of frivolous fun (with Bling Empire).
This month the streaming service is stepping things up with a behind-the-scenes look at one of the world’s biggest shows and the return of a well-loved, fantasy sci-fi series.
To take a look at everything coming to Netflix this June, click through the slideshow ahead…
For those who have bagged themselves a trip away, congratulations. And for those of us stopping at home, there are still plenty of things to do. Whether you’re heading to the park with speakers and a jug of cocktails or firing up the bbq at home, the bumper bank holiday presents us with a plethora of entertainment options.
But if you prefer to spend your extra days off truly relaxing, you’ll likely be looking to Netflix for some new series to binge-watch during your 96 hours of uninterrupted bliss. Last month the platform gave us both a bone-chilling documentary (courtesy of Our Father) and heaps of frivolous fun (with Bling Empire).
This month the streaming service is stepping things up with a behind-the-scenes look at one of the world’s biggest shows and the return of a well-loved, fantasy sci-fi series.
To take a look at everything coming to Netflix this June, click through the slideshow ahead…
Everyone knows that Danish dramas do it better and we have high hopes for Borgen: Power & Glory. Following Foreign Minister Birgitte Nyborg as she tries to stop an oil dispute becoming an international crisis, the series discusses everything from modern politics to the climate fight (aka very important stuff).
Available 2nd JunePhoto Courtesy of Netflix.
More Nordic noir, this time in docuseries form. Exploring how Norway’s top police officer became suspected of drug trafficking, the series charts Eirik Jensen’s journey from the top of the police force to the courtroom.
Available 3rd June Photo Courtesy of Netflix.
Who doesn’t love a good female-fronted action movie? When JJ Collins suddenly
has to captain a nuclear missile interceptor base alone, it’s up to her to put her tactical military training to use and save the day.
Available 3rd June Photo Courtesy of Netflix.
We all remember this beloved childhood game, right? Well, Netflix has taken the concept and run with it, adding a large-scale adventure assault course and big cash prizes. Season two looks even more high stakes than the first.
Available 3rd June
Adam Sandler proved his acting chops in Uncut Geahhms and now he’s back as an unlucky basketball scout. Produced by Sandler and LeBron James, this sporting story is all about rooting for the underdog – even if that means putting your reputation on the line.
Available 8th JunePhoto Courtesy of Netflix.
When we talk about triple threats, J.Lo sits high on the list of greats. From the cinema to the stage, she can do it all, which is exactly why they’ve made a documentary about her career-defining performance at the Super Bowl halftime show.
Available 14th JunePhoto Courtesy of Netflix.
Is there anything better than seeing an IRL couple play an onscreen couple? We think not. When tech support worker Clark (Ben Falcone) falls for his coworker Amily (played by Falcone’s wife, Melissa McCarthy), all seems rosy. But their romance has an obstacle: Clark has just involuntarily become God’s personal messenger.
Available 15th June
Exploring the traditional Japanese art of kabuki, this documentary series follows actor Toma Ikuta as he reunites with an old classmate to take on the challenge of new kabuki and perform on stage for the first time ever.
Available 16th June
If the success of Young Royals is anything to go by, the Swedes know a thing or two about romance. Coming back for its second season this June, Love & Anarchy picks up where it left off, charting the forbidden workplace romance between a married consultant and a young IT technician.
Available 16th June Photo Courtesy of Netflix.
The easiest way to describe this Chris Hemsworth and Miles Teller-fronted flick is Nine Perfect Strangers meets Suicide Squad. A wealthy visionary creates an ‘alternative’ prison where inmates are allowed to roam freely on a beautiful island…as long as they are happy to act as guinea pigs in increasingly precarious drug trials.
Available 17th JunePhoto Courtesy of Netflix.
Returning home from 1963’s doomsday, the Umbrella Academy can finally breathe a sigh of relief at having prevented the apocalypse. But when a new gang – dubbed the Sparrow Academy – arrives on their front doorstep, it appears that the timeline may not be fixed after all.
Available 22nd June Photo Courtesy of Netflix.
Everyone’s favourite mimic is stepping into new comedic shoes for Netflix’s latest series. Rowan Atkinson is your average British dad, quietly housesitting in a posh mansion. Before long, a bee turns his life upside down, creating a ripple effect of chaotic events.
Available 24th June
If you’re a fan of the Spanish original, this new Money Heist spinoff looks even bigger. When thieves hold hostages inside the mint of a unified Korea, it’s up to the police to unveil the hidden mastermind behind the heist.
Available 24th June Photo Courtesy of Netflix.
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