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New on Netflix: 'The Umbrella Academy', 'Spiderhead', 'Man Vs. Bee'

 

New on Netflix: 'The Umbrella Academy', 'Spiderhead', 'Man Vs. Bee'


NETFLIX COMEDY
This month of June, Netflix is releasing an incredible amount of comedy specials, some of which featured in their recent comedy event 'Netflix is a Joke'. The titles are:

'Bill Burr Presents: Friends Who Kill' | June 6
'That’s My Time with David Letterman' | June 7
'Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration' | June 9
'Dirty Daddy: The Bob Saget Tribute' | June 10
'Amy Schumer's Parental Advisory' | June 11
'Pete Davidson Presents: The Best Friends' | June 13
'Jane Fonda & Lily Tomlin: Ladies Night Live' | June 14
'Snoop Dogg's F*cn Around Comedy Special' | June 16
'Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual' | June 21
'Bruna Louise: Demolition' | June 22
'Best of the Fest' | June 23
'Cristela Alonzo: Middle Class' | June 28
NETFLIX SERIES
'Borgen: Power & Glory' | June 2
Foreign Minister Birgitte Nyborg finds her career in jeopardy when a dispute over oil in Greenland threatens to become an international crisis.


'Floor Is Lava' Season Two | June 3
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The obstacles have changed but don't worry — the floor is just as red and bubbly as you remember. New this season: a very slippery volcano.

'The Perfect Mother (Une Mère Parfaite)' | June 3
Convinced of her daughter's innocence in a homicide, a devoted mother soon uncovers unsettling truths as the line between victim and perpetrator blurs.

'Mr. Good: Cop or Crook?' | June 3
In this riveting docuseries, when Norway's top cop is suspected of drug trafficking, investigators must ask: Is he a good officer or a major criminal?

'Two Summers' | June 3
A close circle of friends reunites for a lavish holiday — decades after one of them was the victim of a sexual assault committed by others in the group.

'Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey' | June 8
In 2008, a dramatic raid at the Yearning for Zion Ranch in West Texas generated attention around the world, as law enforcement agents uncovered stunning evidence of sexual, physical and psychological abuse and took 400+ children into custody. The four-part documentary series features never-before-seen archival footage and harrowing personal stories from some of the courageous women and men who escaped.

'God’s Favourite Idiot' | June 15
In 'God’s Favourite Idiot', Mid level Tech support employee Clark Thompson finds love with co- worker Amily Luck at exactly the same time he becomes the unwitting messenger of God. Also, there’s roller skating, a lake of fire and an impending apocalypse.


'Web of Make Believe: Death, Lies and the Internet' | June 15
This six-part anthology series tells stories of people caught in a dark and twisted web of modern misinformation and digital deception. Haunting, bizarre and up-to-the-moment relevant, the series explores consequences of "SWATing", takes a chilling trip down the rabbit hole of white supremacy, joins a Federal hunt for the suspect of a brazen IRS heist and investigates a murder set against the backdrop of Russian election interference. Rich with distinctive characters and surprising plotlines, reality is warped when the ordinary American household collides with a chaotic web of misinformation.

'Love & Anarchy' Season Two | June 16
After receiving heart-breaking news, Sofie's reluctance to deal with her grief sends her life, career and relationship with Max into a tailspin.

'The Upshaws' Season Two, Part One | June 16
The family comedy from Wanda Sykes and Mike Epps returns with new episodes.

'The Hidden Lives of Pets' | June 22
Bow wows and purr-fect pets! Meet amazing creatures from around the world and dig into the latest science on our animal friends' senses and skills.

'Snowflake Mountain' | June 22
This new reality show takes a bunch of clueless "kidults" who aren’t yet living to their full potential and puts them through their paces at a wilderness survival retreat to try and kickstart them into standing on their own two feet. The back-to-basics camp is a rude awakening to just how pampered their lives have been so far. At stake is a transformative cash prize for the lucky winner. There’s no running water, no parents to wait on them, and, worst of all, no Wi-Fi. But, by connecting to nature, they’ll learn to graduate as fully-functioning adults.

'The Umbrella Academy' Season Three | June 22
The Emmy-nominated series about a dysfunctional family of superheroes returns for a new season where the blended family meets their alternate universe counterparts - The Sparrow Academy. The sci-fi/fantasy stars Robert Sheehan, Elliot Page and Tom Hopper.


'Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area' | June 24
Thieves overtake the mint of a unified Korea. With hostages trapped inside, the police must stop them — as well as the shadowy mastermind behind it all.

'Man Vs. Bee' | June 24
Renowned actor and comedian Rowan Atkinson plays a new character in this riotous comedy. When lovable, but bumbling, dad Trevor lands a new job as a housesitter, his first assignment is a luxurious mansion filled with priceless artwork, classic cars and an adorable dog called Cupcake. But when a bee lands on the scene, can Trevor keep everything under control, or will their raucous rivalry just lead to increasingly disastrous consequences?

NETFLIX FILM
'Hustle' | June 8
When a down-on-his-luck basketball scout  (Adam Sandler) finds a potential superstar in Spain, he sets out to prove they both have what it takes to make it in the NBA.

'Halftime' | June 14
'Halftime' offers an intimate peek behind the curtain revealing the grit and determination that makes global superstar Jennifer Lopez. The film serves as the kickoff to the second half of her life, as she lays bare her evolution as a Latina, a mother, and an artist, taking agency in her career and using her voice for a greater purpose.

'Spiderhead' | June 17
In the near future, two convicts confront their pasts in a facility run by a visionary who gives them emotion-altering drugs. Starring Chris Hemsworth and Miles Teller.

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