The sun has been keeping us occupied over the last few weeks but now that a deluge of rain has arrived, we’re seeking shelter indoors. Sure, the bad weather is annoying but, secretly, we’re excited that we get to slob out on the sofa without fear of ‘sun guilt’.
With no more texts from pals asking to meet up for drinks in the park, we can sit back and enjoy what the small screen has to offer over the weeks ahead. Last month Netflix gave us a bevy of content, notably the second and final season of Mae Martin’s indie comedy Feel Good. Other big hitters included the latest season of French crime drama Lupin and a new instalment of Spanish teen thriller Elite.
This month, the platform is switching gears with a ton of new documentaries including one about big-time crimes and another about a super famous sporting star. If it’s horror movies or coming-of-age comedies you’re after, there are plenty of those on the viewing menu too.
To take a look at everything making its way to Netflix this July, click through the slideshow ahead…
With no more texts from pals asking to meet up for drinks in the park, we can sit back and enjoy what the small screen has to offer over the weeks ahead. Last month Netflix gave us a bevy of content, notably the second and final season of Mae Martin’s indie comedy Feel Good. Other big hitters included the latest season of French crime drama Lupin and a new instalment of Spanish teen thriller Elite.
This month, the platform is switching gears with a ton of new documentaries including one about big-time crimes and another about a super famous sporting star. If it’s horror movies or coming-of-age comedies you’re after, there are plenty of those on the viewing menu too.
To take a look at everything making its way to Netflix this July, click through the slideshow ahead…
If you enjoyed Deaf U, Audible is a more in-depth look at the world of deaf schooling in the United States. Filmed at the Maryland High School for the Deaf, the documentary follows an athlete and his friends as they navigate the stresses of their final year. Discussing the complications of graduating into a hearing world, the doc aims to shed light on the adversity that young deaf people face while addressing universal coming-of-age fears.
Available 1st JulyPhoto Courtesy of Netflix.
Following Prince Wilhelm as he turns up at a fancy Swedish boarding school, this series is all about royals exploring their true identities. Dreaming of a life far removed from his noble duties (sound familiar?), Prince Wilhelm gets sidetracked from his romantic aspirations when he unexpectedly becomes next in line for the throne. With his obligations to the crown on one hand and true love on the other, the young royal has some tough decisions to make.
Available 1st JulyPhoto Courtesy of Netflix.
This Hindi-language mystery thriller looks to be the next Netflix whodunnit hit. When a woman is called into the police station as a suspect in her husband’s murder, she tries to defend her innocence. But as the details of their marriage unfold, it becomes clear that she may have had more involvement in his death than she’s letting on.
Available 2nd JulyPhoto Courtesy of Netflix.
You might describe the Fear Street franchise as a combination of American Horror Story and Stranger Things. Set across 300 years, the first episode starts in 1994 as a group of teenagers find out about a generations-long curse afflicting the town of Shadyside. Based on the bestselling books, the teens are forced to figure out the cause of multiple brutal murders while making sure they don’t fall victim to the horrors themselves.
Available 2nd JulyPhoto Courtesy of Netflix.
Want even more horror? Then Korean thriller The 8th Night is exactly what you need. The story follows a monk as he fights to prevent a powerful, centuries-old spirit from unleashing a world-destroying force.
Available 2nd JulyPhoto Courtesy of Netflix.
The French fantasy TV drama returns to the small screen this month for its much-anticipated second season. To catch you up, the first series introduced us to a pair of teens who make a deal with a supernatural figure to help solve a murder. In season two, Sofiane, Victor and Luisa must navigate their powers and work together to help save Reda, who has become possessed by the evil spirit.
Available 2nd July
For those who feel like they need to brush up on their American civics knowledge, this new animated musical show is here to help. Made of 10 music videos, the series features original songs from H.E.R, Janelle Monáe and Lin-Manuel Miranda discussing topics around governments and citizenship in the US. There’s even a lesson from sensational inauguration poet Amanda Gorman.
Available 4th JulyPhoto Courtesy of Netflix.
Everybody knows somebody who calls themselves a dog person and this reality docuseries is for those people. In its second season, Dogs tells the individual stories of four canine friends and their owners. From an army veteran to an astronaut, this is a wholesome show about how humans meet their pups and what that bond looks like around the world.
Available 7th JulyPhoto Courtesy of Netflix.
Well, they couldn’t leave out the cat people, could they? Dogs might enjoy a reputation as the most lovable pet around but the best people know that felines are everything you could want from a furry friend. Discussing the unbreakable ties that exist between cats and their owners, this series takes a look at moggies around the globe and the people who love them most.
Available 7th JulyPhoto Courtesy of Netflix.
Looking for a new true-crime docuseries? Netflix has you covered. Charting one of Brazil’s most famous cases, the documentary dives into the crimes of Elize Matsunaga, who shot and dismembered her wealthy husband. Following the arrest, the attempted cover-up and subsequent trial, the series features new, exclusive interviews with Elize and the families involved in the case.
Available 8th July
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German Netflix shows are seriously good and Biohackers is one of the best. The second season of the series hits the platform this July, continuing its exploration of the world of genetic enhancements. After exposing illegal experiments with DNA, med student Mia is suffering from short-term memory loss. Once she finds a message written to her future self, she understands that she has to solve the mystery in order to survive. But first she must ask for help from her arch-nemesis…
Available 9th JulyPhoto Courtesy of Netflix.
In the second instalment of the Fear Street franchise, we head back to the 1970s for a youthful summer of fun. During a stay at Camp Nightwing, one teen is possessed with the urge to kill, turning the camp into a battle for survival.
Available 9th JulyPhoto Courtesy of Netflix.
Back with a third season, Virgin River is bringing along all the small-town drama you could wish for. No matter what soapy trope you want to see, the new season has it covered, packing in a fire, a hurricane, a funeral and more across 10 brand-new episodes.
Available 9th JulyPhoto Courtesy of Netflix.
We all know that Naomi Osaka is a boss but this new documentary series is about to prove it. Offering an intimate look at the tennis player’s life, the three-part series explores what it means to be a champion at such a young age as it follows the 23-year-old through two years of tournaments. Discussing her political activism, personal life and winning sporting career, this is the athletic doc to end all athletic docs.
Available 13th July
Don’t you hate it when you watch a crime documentary and you don’t get to hear from the people involved? Well, Heist is here to provide you with the goods. Interviewing people who committed some of the biggest heists in American history, the docuseries explores how large-scale crimes are planned and the triumphs and pitfalls of life as a big-time burglar.
Available 14th JulyPhoto Courtesy of Netflix.
Mindy Kaling’s coming-of-age comedy is back and we, for one, couldn’t be happier. Telling the story of Indian American teenager Devi and her life at her local high school, the series delves into everything from first loves and breakups to friendship fights and family feuds. If you’re searching for a teen comedy with a ton of heart, Never Have I Ever is it.
Available 15th JulyPhoto Courtesy of Netflix.
In the final instalment of Fear Street, we finally get to uncover the origins of the curse. Heading back to 1666, we learn that a local colony was once plagued by a vicious witch hunt. Will the teenagers in 1978 and 1994 manage to put the clues together and save the town? You’ll have to watch all three films to find out.
Available 15th JulyPhoto Courtesy of Netflix.
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The Pogues are back just in time for summer in the second season of Outer Banks. Picking up where we left off with John B and Sarah’s near-death experience, the teens set off on the run to the Bahamas. Will the discovery of a new mystery reunite the whole group?
Available 30th JulyPhoto Courtesy of Netflix.
At a time when no one is travelling anywhere particularly exciting, escapist adventure films are satisfying our wanderlust. Following an influencer on an impromptu girls’ trip to Brazil, Carnaval is all about betrayal, break-ups and banding together with your besties to forget about your troubles.
Available 2nd JunePhoto Courtesy of Netflix.
Manga fans, rejoice! Sailor Moon is coming back to Netflix with a brand-new adventure. As a total solar eclipse plunges Tokyo into darkness, Usagi, Chibiusa and new pal Pegasus search for someone who can break the seal of the Golden Crystal. With the Dead Moon Circus plotting to seize the crystal and take over the moon and Earth, the fate of the universe is at stake.
Available 3rd JunePhoto Courtesy of Netflix.
Though it might sound like it, this film isn’t a new ABBA biopic (although it does take place in Sweden). 23-year-old Dylan has big dreams of becoming a professional dancer and as the film opens we see her take a cleaning job at a local drag bar. When the club’s choreographer discovers she can dance, Dylan decides to shoot her shot and join the drag show – by whatever means necessary.
Available 3rd JunePhoto Courtesy of Netflix.
After a massively successful first season, Mae Martin is back with a new series of BAFTA-nominated comedy Feel Good. The story picks back up with Mae on the way to a drug rehabilitation centre after their break-up with George. But the idea of intense therapy sessions throws Mae for a loop and so they decide to ditch the whole thing and head back to London to try and figure it out on their own.
Available 4th JunePhoto Courtesy of Netflix.
Ten years into the future, this fantasy series takes place in a world recovering from a global pandemic (sound familiar?). The Great Crumble has led to the emergence of hybrids — people who are part human, part animal. Unsure whether this genetic mutation is a result of the virus, many people hunt the hybrids, making their survival incredibly difficult. When a deer-boy unexpectedly meets a fellow lost soul, they decide to put their fears aside and set out together to see the world.
Available 4th JunePhoto Courtesy of Netflix.
At the grand old age of 95, Sir David Attenborough is still gifting us documentaries about the natural world. Here, he collaborates with scientist Johan Rockström to discuss Earth’s biodiversity collapse and how the human race can work together to stop it.
Available 4th JunePhoto Courtesy of Netflix.
Fair warning for those who suffer from insomnia: this new Netflix film might be one to avoid. Set in an electronic-free world, Awake tells the story of a global event which leads to humans no longer being able to sleep. Gina Rodriguez plays a shaky ex-soldier who discovers that the world’s ills could be cured with the birth of her unborn child. But in a state of sleepless delirium, this is easier said than done.
Available 9th JunePhoto Courtesy of Netflix.
News of a second season of French crime drama Lupin will be music to its many fans’ ears. As Assane deals with the fallout of his vengeful quest against Hubert Pellegrini, he is once again forced to decide how he can achieve his goal – even if it ends with him getting hurt.
Available 11th JunePhoto Courtesy of Netflix.
Calling all skate heads! This new Netflix movie is precisely the uplifting sports film we need right now. In rural India, a teenage girl named Prerna discovers a passion for skateboarding but with tons of blockades along the route to becoming a champion, she has to take some tumbles along the way.
Available 11th JunePhoto Courtesy of Netflix.
It’s rare to find somebody who doesn’t love a heartwarming true story. Fatherhood stars comedian Kevin Hart as a real-life widower who has to take on parenting alone. Chronicling the ups and downs of caring for a child, this series is bound to produce some This Is Us-style tears.
Available 18th JunePhoto Courtesy of Netflix.
Picking up where season three of the Spanish teen thriller left off, Guzmán, Samuel, Rebeca, Ander and Omar are all still enrolled at their prestigious private academy. However, life at Las Encinas is notoriously fractious and some new students could soon shake things up.
Available 18th JunePhoto Courtesy of Netflix.
Could the title of Netflix’s latest rom-com, which is all about discovering if somebody is really The One, be inspired by the Love Island catchphrase “my type on paper”? In this almost-true story, stand-up comedian Andrea employs the help of her best friend to find out if her near-perfect date is the real deal.
Available 23rd JunePhoto Courtesy of Netflix.
This series is set in 1989 at the beginning of Japan’s Heisei era and explores the newly evolving porn industry. The story centres around controversial adult film director Toru Muranishi, who revolutionised the world of adult entertainment with the use of satellite broadcasting.
Available 24th JunePhoto Courtesy of Netflix.
Have you ever wanted to watch a somewhat historical film about America’s Founding Fathers, starring Channing Tatum? Well, your wish is Netflix’s command! Charting the journeys of famous figures like George Washington, Samuel Adams and Thomas Jefferson, this animated feature tells the story of the American Revolution with a tad more creative licence than normal.
Available 30th JunePhoto Courtesy of Netflix.
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