Having officially watched everything on my Netflix list during the lockdown, we are super excited about all the new programming dropping on Netflix in June.
There are lots of new episodes of our favorite shows on Netflix, including Thirteen Reasons Why, Ryan Murphy’s The Politician, The Order, and Dark. We are also excited about new Mexican thriller series The Search, and Polish mystery The Woods.
Netflix has invested in some interesting new films including new Spike Lee offering Da 5 Bloods, Will Ferrell comedy about the Eurovision Song Contest, and Wasp Network, about Cuban spies in America.
There is also a strong offering in documentaries including Athlete A, about abusive gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar, and Spelling the Dream about young spelling bee hopefuls.
There are quite a few gems in the back catalog of films including Saoirse Ronan in Lady Bird, drama The Help, and V for Vendetta. Any fans of K-drama will have lots of new materials in the back catalog shows.
Let’s jump in.
Highlights
13 Reasons Why (Season 4) – 5 June
The popular but controversial show is back with a short ten-episode season to wrap everything up. Things have taken an unexpected turn, but anyone who has committed to the show is sure to enjoy the closure.
The Last Days of American Crime – 5 June
Based on the graphic novel by Rick Remender and Greg Tocchini, this sci-fir thriller is set in the near future. Responding to increasing terrorist activity, the government decides to broadcast a signal that will prevent anyone from committing an unlawful act.
Da 5 Bloods – 12 June
New Spike Lee war drama starring Delroy Lindo and Jonathan Majors. It is about four African American Vietnam veterans return to Vietnam to search for the remains of their dead squad leader, plus the promise of buried treasure. They engage in adventure, while dealing with the ghosts from the past.
Pokemon: Journeys (New Season) – 12 June
A fan of the original series will enjoy this new throwback with all of our favorite characters, including Ash and the adorable Pikachu. We’ll be treated to 12 episodes in this first run… so that will take about two days.
The Search (Limited Series) – 12 June
This limited Spanish language series is set in the posh end of Mexico City, when a child vanishes, and the search to retrieve and save them. It feels like it might be a series version of Man on Fire, though without the amazingness of Denzel Washington.
The Woods (Season 1) – 12 June
This new Polish mystery series is an adaptation of a Harlan Coben novel, which starts with the unsolved disappearance of a young woman 25 years before. Things come up again when evidence emerges that she might still be alive.
The Politician (Season 2) – 19 June
We are back for a second dose of Ryan Murphy’s comedy about the path to political power. Ben Platt and Lucy Boynton are back at the center of things alongside a new selection of guest stars, including Bette Midler and Judith Light.
Athlete A – 24 June
While this promises to be grueling, this documentary will follow the Indianapolis Star reporters that broke the story of Larry Nassar, the USA Gymnastics coach that was abusing young athletes under the noses of their parents and coaches.
Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga – 26 June
While Coronavirus may have canceled Eurovision, we can get our fill with this comedy starring Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams. They play Icelandic singers that get the chance to compete, and follows their role to success.
Dark (Season 3) – 27 June
The German sci-fi series that is reminiscent of Stranger Things is back for its third season. We are looking forward to them unraveling some of the mysteries, and it will fill a hole left by having already watched all the episodes of Stranger Things.
Netflix Films
True: Rainbow Rescue – 2 June
Yet one more True special to keep the kids happy. Prepare for them to watch it repeatedly over the next few weeks.
Spelling the Dream – 3 June
A documentary that follows a group of talented youngsters as they compete in the national spelling bee.
Choked: Pasai Bolta Hai – 5 June
Hindi language film telling the story of a bank cashier who finds cash flowing out of her kitchen sink. Good news? The film is set during the 2016 demonetization of India.
Jo Koy: In His Element – 12 June
New special featuring the Filipino-American and his unique perspective.
A Whisker Away – 18 June
A new anime fantasy, Miyo is in lover with her classmate Kento and tries to get his attention by transforming into a cat.
Father Soldier Son – 19 June
A long view documentary that follows a family over a number of years, Brian Eisch is critically wounded in Afghanistan, which changes the life of his family forever.
Feel the Beat – 19 June
Another dancing film. A young woman looking for success on Broadway finds herself reluctantly teaching a group of misfits in her hometown how to dance.
Make Way to Tomorrow – 19 June
This Turkish film follows two strangers that cross paths on a train and bond as they share their highly turbulent romantic histories.
Wasp Network – 19 June
Starring Penelope Cruz and Edgar Ramirez, this film tells the story of Cuban spies at work in American during the 1990s.
Eric Andre: Legalize Everything – 23 June
Filmed live in New Orleans, the comedian talks about all the things in our lives that perhaps should not be legal.
George Lopez: We’ll Do It For Half – 30 June
New stand up from Lopez, this time filmed live in San Francisco.
Netflix Series
Fuller House (Season 5b) – 2 June
The return of the popular 1980/90s series has been surprisingly popular, and is back again for the second half of season five.
Baki (Season 2, Part 3) – 4 June
More episodes from the manga series about a wrestler and how he regularly tests his fighting skills.
Can You Hear Me? (Season 1) – 4 June
Sex in the City with a twist, our three friends come from a low-income neighborhood, but still manage to find joy and humor in life together, as they deal with love and other life challenges.
Queer Eye (Season 5) – 5 June
Yet more episodes as we watch our queer stylists transform the lives of some needy straight clients.
Lenox Hill (Season 1) – 10 June
This documentary series follows four doctors at New York’s Lenox Hill hospital as they try and balance their lives with their responsibility to their patients.
Marcella (Season 3) – 14 June
The British crime drama starring the always excellent Anna Friel as the titular detective solving fascinating crimes.
Reality Z (Season 1) – 10 June
In this new Brazilian series, Rio de Janeiro is under attack from zombies, and contestants on a reality tv show are taking shelter in the studio.
Dating Around (Season 2) – 12 June
New American dating reality TV show, as we watch our favorite characters trying to find love
F is for Family (Season 4) – 12 June
Our favorite Irish-American family is back tackling classic comedy adventures in the 1970s.
Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts (Season 2) – 12 June
Delightful kid’s series from DreamWorks Animation Television. Our protagonist Kipo continues her adventures in the urban wasteland populated by mutant animals.
Alexa and Katie (Season 3B) – 12 June
The sitcom is back about two best friends supporting each other through the trials of high school, made complicated by the arrival of cancer.
Mr Iglesias (Part 2) – 17 June
Gabriel Inglesias plays a highschool teacher working for his own alma mater who wants to help young people suffering from the same challenges as he did.
The Order (Season 2) – 18 June
New season about a college Hermetic Order that teaches and practices magic, and also seems to be linked with a dark secret of our protagonist’s family.
Babies (Season 2) – 19 June
Documentary series looking at how exactly infants discover the world around them and early development.
Floor is Lava (Season 1) – 19 June
Reality show that sees teams compete to navigate rooms flooded with lava by leaping from chairs and other pieces of furniture.
Crazy Delicious (Season 1) – 24 June
New game show with famous chefs Carla Hall, Niklas Ekstedt and Heston Blumenthal judging aspiring amateurs.
BNA (Season 1) – 30 June
New anime show, it follows a human who seeks refuge in a city if humanoid animals known as beastkin.
Back-catalog Films
365 Days (2020) – IMDB Score 3.6/10 – Michele Marrone, Anna Maria Sieklucka
Act of Valor (2012) – IMDB Score 6.5/10 – Alex Veadov, Roselyn Sanchez
Alexandria: Again and Forever (1989) – IMDB Score 6.7/10 – Toussra, Youssef Chahine
All Dogs Go to Heaven (1989) – IMDB Score 6.8/10 – Dom DeLuise, Burt Reynolds
Baby Mama (2008) – IMDB Score 6/10 – Tina Fey, Amy Poehler
Bad News Bears (2005) – IMDB Score 5.8/10 – Billy Bob Thornton, Greg Kinnear
Before I Fall (2017) – IMDB Score 6.4/10 – Zoey Deutch, Halston Sage
The Boy (2016) – IMDB Score 6/10 – Lauran Cohan, Rupert Evans
The Car (1997) – IMDB Score 6.2/10 – James Brolin, Kathleen Lloyd
Casper (1995) – IMDB Score 6.1/10 – Bill Pullman, Christina Ricci
Clueless (1995) – IMDB Score 6.8/10 – Alicia Silverstone, Stacey Dash
Cook Off (2017) – IMDB Score 6.9/10 – Tendaiishe Chitima, Tomas Brickhill
Dark Skies (2013) – IMDB Score 6.3/10 – Keri Russell, Jake Brennan
The Darkness (2016) – IMDB Score 4.4/10 – Kevin Bacon, Radha Mitchell
The Disaster Artist (2017) – IMDB Score 7.4/10 – James Franco, Dave Franco
An Evening with Beverly Luff Linn (2018) – IMDB Score 5.7/10 – Aubrey Plaza, Jemaine Clement
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (2002) – IMDB Score 7.8/10 – Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore
Frost/Nixon (2008) – IMDB Score 7.7/10 – Frank Langella, Michael Sheen
Goldie (2019) – IMDB Score 5.3/10 – Slick Woods, George Sample III
The Healer (2017) – IMDB Score 6.2/10 – Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Jonathan Pryce
The Help (2011) – IMDB Score 8.1/10 – Emma Stone, Viola Davis
Inside Man (2006) – IMDB Score 7.6/10 – Denzel Washington, Clive Owen
Kalek Shanab (2006) – IMDB Score 6.5/10 – Saad Abdullah, Mohamed Alkendi
Killing Gunther (2017) – IMDB Score 4.7/10 – Taran Killam, Dave Ward
Lady Bird (2017) – IMDB Score 7.4/10 – Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf
Lust, Caution (2007) – IMDB Score 7.5/10 – Tony Chiu-Wai Leung, Wei Tang
Merry men 2: Another Mission (2019) – IMDB Score 8/10 – Damilola Adegbite, Alex Asogwa
Middle Men (2009) – IMDB Score 6.8/10 – Like Wilson, Giovanni Ribisi
Mirai (2018) – IMDB Score 7/10 – Rebecca Hall, Daniel Dae Kim
The Night Clerk (2020) – IMDB Score 5.2/10 – Tye Sheridan, Ana de Armas
Observe and Report (2009) – IMDB Score 5.8/10 – Seth Rogan, Anna Faris
Priest (2011) – IMDB Score 5.7/10 – Paul Bettany, Cam Gidget
The Queen (2006) – IMDB Score 7.3/10 – Helen Mirren, Michael Sheen
Rosemarie (2017) – IMDB Score 7.2/10 – Popi Avraam, Marios Ioannou
The Show (2017) – IMDB Score 5.6/10 – Josh Duhamel, Giancarlo Esposito
The Show Must Go On: The Queen and Adam Lambert Story (2019)
The Silence of the Lambs (1991) – IMDB Score 8.5/10 – Documentary
Starship Troopers (1997) – IMDB Score 7.2/10 – Casper Van Dien, Denise Richards
The Stolen (2017) – IMDB Score 5.2/10 – Alice Eve, Graham McTavish
Twister (1996) – IMDB Score 6.4/10 – Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton
Underdogs (2013) – IMDB Score 6.5/10 – Gabriel Almiron, Frederico Cecere
V for Vendetta (2005) – IMDB Score 8.2/10 – Hugo Weaving, Natalie Portman
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007) – IMDB Score 6.8/10 – John C. Reilly, Jenna Fischer
The West Side Story (1961) – IMDB Score 7.5/10 – Natalie Wood, George Chakiris
You Don’t Mess with the Zohan (2008) – IMDB Score 5.5/10 – Adam Sandler, John Turturro
Zodiac (2007) – IMDB Score 7.7/10 – Jake Gyllenhaal, Robert Downey Jr
Back-Catalogue Series
Alone (Season 6) – IMDB Score 8.4/10 – Nicole Apelian
Cardcaptor Sakura (Season 1 & 2) – IMDB Score 8/10 – Sakura Tange, Huyen Chi
Dear My Friends (Season 1) – IMDB Score 8.3/10 – Hyun-Jung Go, Hyeon Ju
Garth Brooks: The Road I’m on (Season 1) – IMDB Score 7.4/10 – Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood
Hannibal (Season 1-3) – IMDB Score 8.5/10 – Hugh Dancy, Mads Mikkelsen
How to Get Away with Murder (Season 6) – IMDB Score 8.1/10 – Viola Davis, Billy Brown
Midnight Diner (New Season) – IMBD Score 8.6/10 – Kaoru Kobayashu, Mansaku Fuwa
Milea (Season 1) – IMDB Score 6.1/10 – Iqbaal Dhiafakhri Ramadhan, Vanesha Prescilla
My Mister (Season 1) – IMDB Score 8.9/10 – Sun-kyin Lee, Ji-eun Lee
My Shy Boss (Season 1) – IMDB Score 7.3/10 – Yoon Bak, Seung-Yeon Gong
One Piece (Season 1-3) – IMDB Score 8.7/10 – Mayumi Tanaka, Tony Beck
Pose (Season 2) – IMDB Score 8.6/10 – Mj Rodriguez, Dominique Jackson
Queen of the South (Season 4) – IMDB Score 7.9/10 – Alice Braga, Hemky Madera
Revolutionary Love (Season 1) – IMDB Score 6.8/10 – Si Won Choi, So-ra Kang