The weekend is upon us once again, and with it comes a host of exciting new films and TV shows dropping on streaming services. If you’re gearing up for a good old streaming binge this weekend, Netflix has some great content on offer.
Here, we have compiled the new releases dropping on Netflix to keep you entertained this week. Whether you fancy an acclaimed comedy-drama revolving around a road-rage feud, or a gripping French crime-thriller, there is plenty to choose from in April.
Here are the new films and shows available to stream on Netflix this weekend:
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BEEF
This darkly comedic and deeply moving series follows the aftermath of a road rage incident between two strangers. Danny Cho (Steven Yeun), a failing contractor with a chip on his shoulder, goes head-to-head with Amy Lau (Ali Wong), a self-made entrepreneur with a picturesque life, as the increasing stakes of their feud unravel their lives and relationships.
BEEF has been met with critical acclaim and has been hailed as Netflix’s “best original show” in years.
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Thicker Than Water
In this French crime-thriller, a journalist’s life devolves into chaos when she shields her brother from the law, inadvertently entangling her family in a drug lord’s merciless scheme. Right when she’s about to get the professional opportunity of her life, Fara (Nawell Madani) must reunite with her sisters to rescue their troublesome brother.
The sisters will set off an unexpected spiral as they get entangled in their brother’s drug business... while keeping up a façade.
Transatlantic
Set in Marseille in 1940-1941, Transatlantic is inspired by the true story of Varian Fry, Mary Jayne Gold and the Emergency Rescue Committee. Risking their lives to help more than 2000 refugees escape occupied France – including many artists on the Nazi’s most-wanted list – an international gang of young superheroes and their famous charges occupy a villa at the edge of the city, where the threat of mortal danger gives way to unexpected collaborations and intense love affairs.
Chupa
Shy 13-year-old Alex (Evan Whitten) flies from Kansas City to Mexico to meet his extended family for the first time. There he meets his grandfather and former lucha libre champion Chava (Demián Bichir), energetic, wrestling-obsessed cousin Memo (Nickolas Verdugo), and fearless, hip cousin Luna (Ashley Ciarra).
But just as Alex begins to get his bearings, he discovers a mythical creature living under his grandfather’s shed: a young chupacabra cub, which he recognises from stories of the feared, full-grown chupacabra, fabled to feed on farmers’ livestock. Alex soon learns that his new friend “Chupa” has a secret history with his family, and that dogged, dangerous scientist Richard Quinn (Christian Slater) is hunting the misunderstood creature to try and harness its powers.
To protect Chupa from impending danger, Alex sets off on the adventure of a lifetime, one that will push the bonds of his newfound family to the brink, and remind him that life’s burdens are lighter when you don't have to carry them alone.
Oh Belinda
This Turkish comedy-drama follows a young actress who takes part in a TV commercial for recently marketed shampoo, ‘Belinda’. But during one of the rehearsals, her life suddenly changes as she suddenly gets transported to her character’s world.
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