Tired of watching the same old, same old on Netflix?
Don’t worry: the streamer has you covered with its April releases. From brand new exclusive content (after all, who could say no to more Riverdale?) to old favourites finally making their way onto the streamer, here’s the best of what’s coming out next month.
Original Content
Riverdale Season 6 - Ongoing
Riverdale watchers fall neatly into two camps: those who love Riverdale and those who love to hate Riverdale. Regardless of which side of the fence you fall on, it’s compelling viewing. The show is currently in the middle of its sixth season, with new episodes dropping every Monday, so tune in for supernatural hijinks, crime capers and everything else you can stuff into a drama about high school kids.
Ozark Season 4, Part 2 - Out April 29
Your favourite criminal dynasty returns! Part two of season four follows the Byrde family’s story as they continue in their attempts to evade the law. With the net tightening around them, Marty and Wendy want to cut ties with the cartel – but will they manage it?
Selling Sunset Season 5 - Out April 22
The show that made reality TV real estate a thing is back for another season. Tune in for an insight into Los Angeles’ high powered housing industry and clients throwing more money at houses that you may have believed possible. With British-Nigerian newcomer Chelsea Lazkani making her debut on the show and reports of an “electric” season ahead, it’s not one to miss…
Russian Doll Season 2 - Out April 20
Something a little more unusual for those in need of some magical escapism. The first season of Russian Doll featured Natasha Lyonne as Nadia Vulvokov, a software engineer stuck in a time loop on the day of her 36th birthday party. Though (spoilers) the time loop was broken at the end of season one, it looks like there are plenty of surprises left in store for Nadia this year.
Anatomy of a Scandal - Out April 15
This anxiety-ridden British drama focusses on Sophie Whitehouse (played by Sienna Miller), whose comfortable life comes crashing down when her politician husband is discovered having an affair with a parliamentary aide – and is later accused of rape. Based on the bestselling novel of the same name, it’s a deep dive into privilege and the class system.
Choose or Die - Out April 15
Get ready for the sci-fi ride of a lifetime! In this Netflix film, Iola Evans stars as a young coder who unleashes a hidden curse hidden in a 1980s survival computer game, and enlists friend Isaac (Asa Butterfield) to help her survive the increasingly deadly game. She’s no longer playing for money, she’s playing for her life.
Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story - Out April 6
Not to be confused with the upcoming BBC biopic starring Steve Coogan. This chilling documentary takes a deep dive into how notorious sex abuser and paedophile Jimmy Savile managed to get away with his crimes for so long – and what needs to be done so nothing similar ever happens again.
New to Netflix
Joker - Out April 11
The movie that spawned a thousand memes. Joaquin Phoenix stars as the titular character, as aspiring comedian and party clown Arthur Fleck, whose descent into madness involves dancing on stairs and generally causing havoc.
Better Call Saul Season 5 - Out April 4
What better time to catch up with the latest season of Better Call Saul than right before the new one drops? Season 5 will be airing on Netflix in April – with season 6 airing on AMC in the same month. Tune in for the (almost) latest exploits of Saul Goodman, the good lawyer gone bad, in what has to be one of the best spinoff shows of all time.
Her - Out April 1
Anybody for a deeply weird sci-fi rom com? In this film, Theodore (Joaquin Phoenix) is trying to cope after the end of his marriage. How he does it is by forming a relationship with Samantha, a virtual assistant AI who is personified through a female voice. Although, to be fair, it is Scarlett Johansson’s voice.
How to Train Your Dragon - Out April 1
This beloved children’s film sees aspiring young Viking Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III attempt to change his tribe’s view on killing dragons, by befriending one instead. The dragon is called Toothless. He behaves like a big cat. What’s not to like?
Inception - Out April 1
Needs no introduction. The iconic Christopher Nolan film stars Leonardo DiCaprio as a professional thief who steals information by infiltrating the subconscious of his targets. Expect mind-boggling stunts of VFX and several A-list faces – and an imposing Hans Zimmer score.
Love Actually - Out April 1
(Nearly) everybody’s favourite Christmas romcom. The cream of British noughties acting talent gather for a film like no other, involving Hugh Grant dancing on stairs as the Prime Minister, Alan Rickman as everybody’s least favourite cheating husband, Liam Neeson and Thomas Brodie-Sangster as a grieving father and stepson and Bill Nighy as a washed up old rocker. Plus Martine McCutcheon.
Saving Private Ryan - Out April 1
This brutal World War Two film stars a host of famous American faces as they storm the Normandy beaches to reclaim France - and find lost soldier Private Ryan, a paratrooper whose brothers were killed in action.
Nightcrawler - Out April 10
Indie darling Nightcrawler stars Jake Gyllenhaal playing the most unpleasant version of himself: Lou Bloom, a desperate journalist who muscles his way into the world of L.A. crime journalism by recording violent events at night to sell to news stations. However, he soon finds himself in deeper trouble than he had bargained for.
