All this week’s Netflix Originals (Available from Friday 1st May 2020)

One of the great things about Netflix is their Netflix Original content – be it films or series made by Netflix themselves or exclusive content available only on Netflix after it airs on regular TV. Every week we will give you a round-up of the new Netflix Originals becoming available in the next week. We will aim to post every week on Thursday evening with what will be available over the coming week. Perfect if you’re looking to check out what new Originals are available to watch over your weekend or if you’re planning a week-long Netflix binge-watch! This area is exclusively for Netflix Originals, for general Netflix additions and removals or to view the current full catalogue check out your regional New On Netflix website.

Love Netflix Originals? Well here’s our list of ‘Top Picks’ for this week. Check out the trailers below and let us know what you’re looking forward to this week -full list of this week’s additions and regional availability at the end of the post. Netflix aren’t always that clear about geographical availability so please bear with us as we try to be as precise as possible about where Netflix Originals will be available. If in doubt titles will be listed simply as [Original] in the full list at the end of the post and as ‘available in selected regions’ within the post.

All Day and a Night

‘Jahkor’ (Ashton Sanders) dreams of being a rapper. When he learns he is to become a father his ambition to provide for his new family drives him to make decisions that preceded him as the son of a man in prison for his own actions. In a gang-war in Oakland, Jahkor finds himself following his father’s footsteps landing himself in prison beside his father, J.D (Jeffrey Wright). Jahkor, frustrated that he has taken the same path of his father that he swore he wouldn’t, begins a journey of self-discovery as he hopes to break the cycle that feels unavoidable, for his newborn son.

The Half Of It

Ellie Choo lives in the sleepy town of ‘Squahamish’ with her father. A bright kid, she is already making a living churning out essays for her peers for a fee when one day she accepts the plea of a young man with love on his mind. Not for Ellie, but for someone else that he needs to write a love letter to. Who else would be better to write a letter as him to his crush, why no other than Ellie Choo of course but will that go to plan? You’ll have to watch to find that out but we’re placing bets its a love story of a different kind.

Available regionally from Friday 1st May 2020

Hollywood

A journey back in time with this limited series that seeks to rewrite the history books. A number of wannabe stars tackle hurdles head-on as they strive to be the next big thing, ‘Hollywood’ challenges all that was (is?) wrong with the Holywood movie industry. Writer and director Ryan Murphy presents (alongside a host of co-producers) this seven-episode step back in time to where it all began and challenges the stereotypes and the prejudices that were seemingly all part of the showbiz.

Available regionally from Friday 1st May 2020

Into The Night

When things get a little strange on earth with news reports of people dropping like flies on a sunny day, people start to get nervous. An overnight flight to Brussels is hijacked by the one man who seems to know what is happening. In a bid to escape the fatal destiny of anyone the daylight touches – the hijacker, the passengers and the crew must continue to travel ‘Into The Night’ to stay away from the daylight. Starring ‘Laurent Capelluto’, ‘Alba Gaia Bellugi’ and ‘Astrid Whettnall’.

Available regionally from Friday 1st May 2020

Mrs Serial Killer

Written and directed by ‘Shirish Kunder’ and produced by his wife ‘Farah Khan’, ‘Mrs Serial Killer is the story of a woman whose husband has been arrested and convicted of serial murder. In a bid to prove his innocence beyond any doubt, she must take drastic measures above and beyond the call of marriage. The Hindi language film stars Jacqueline Fernandez, Manoj Bajpayee and Mohit Raina.

Available regionally from Friday 1st May 2020

Here’s the full list of additions to the Netflix Original content from Friday 1st May 2020 to Thursday 7th May 2020.

Friday 1st May 2020
“Medici The Magnificent” Series (Season Three) [Original]“Transformers: Cyberverse” Series (Season Two) [Original]“Upin & Ipin” Kids Animated Series (Season One) [Original] 
“All Day and a Night” Film [Global Original]“Almost Happy” Series (Season One) [Original]“Get In” Film [Original]
“The Half of It” Film [Original]
“Hollywood” Series (Season One) [Global Original]“Into the Night” Series (Season One) [Original]“Mrs Serial Killer” Film [Original]Tuesday 5th May 2020
“Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill” Stand Up Comedy Special [Global Original]Wednesday 6th May 2020
“Becoming” Documentary [Original]“Working Moms”  Series (Season Four) [Original]Thursday 7th May 2020
“Scissor Seven” Series (Season Two) [Original]

A number of series have been given the go-ahead for subsequent seasons this year. Check out the coming soon page on our websites (UK, USA, Can, Aus) to find out which new seasons will arrive in your region in 2020.

Thanks for visiting and let us know in the comments what you’ve enjoyed (and what you haven’t) and what new Netflix Originals and season updates you’re looking forward to. Don’t forget to check out the blog next week on Thursday evening (Thursday 7th May 2020) at our usual time of 8.15 pm for more information and throughout the week for updates and general news.

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