Love, death and robots: fresh fare on Netflix next week

Love, death and robots: fresh fare on Netflix next week

Fresh fare over the next 5 days include animated anthologies, compelling documentaries, and the return of the Boss Baby.

Nine stories await in volume 3 of the animated anthology ‘Love, Death & Robots’. (Netflix pic)

Another week sees more new releases on the streamer.

Highlights from Monday include new episodes of an Emmy-winning animated anthology by directors Tim Miller (“Deadpool”) and David Fincher (“Fight Club”), as well as captivating documentaries on cybersex crimes, the US government, and murder – although not all in one programme, one hopes.

Plus, the return of the Boss Baby!

Monday, May 16

  • ‘Vampire in the Garden’ (series)

In this anime, a human girl and a vampire queen – both mortal enemies – set out in search of the paradise where the two species once coexisted in peace.

Tuesday, May 17

  • ‘Blippi’s Adventures’ (series)

Whether he’s splashing at a waterpark or tossing pizzas in the kitchen, Blippi will keep your kids entertained with his endless curiosity and fun, relatable lessons.

  • ‘The Future Diary’, season 2 (series)

Complete strangers meet and receive a diary containing the script to their very own love stories. In the first four episodes, a brand-new love story unfolds when a young office worker in Tokyo finds herself caught between a charming bartender and a handsome medical student. A Korean reality series.

Wednesday, May 18

  • ‘Love on the Spectrum’ (series)

Following the success of the multi-award winning Australian series, this insightful and warmhearted United States docuseries follows autistic people as they navigate the world of dating and relationships.

  • ‘Cyber Hell: Exposing an Internet Horror’ (documentary)

Anonymous and exploitative, a network of online chat rooms runs rampant with sex crimes, and the hunt to take down its operators requires guts and tenacity.

‘Love on the Spectrum’ follows autistic individuals as they navigate the world of romance and relationships. (Netflix pic)
  • ‘The Circle’, season 4 (series)

They’re chatty. They’re shady. They’re secretly famous. They’re this season’s players – and all bets are off as they compete for the ultimate prize (insert eye roll here). Episodes 5-8.

  • ‘The Perfect Family’ (film)

In this Spanish comedy, Lucía is initially taken aback by her son’s girlfriend’s eclectic family, but has no way of knowing the impact they will have on her prim and proper life.

Thursday, May 19

  • ‘A Perfect Pairing’ (film)

To land a major client, a hard-driving Los Angeles wine-company executive travels to an Australian sheep station, where she ends up working as a ranch hand and sparking with a rugged local.

Victoria Justice and Adam Demos star in this romantic comedy.

  • ‘The Boss Baby: Back in the Crib’ (series)

Picking up where “The Boss Baby: Family Business” left off, adult Ted Templeton Jr uses Tina’s magical formula to turn himself back into the Boss Baby. But returning to BabyCorp is anything but child’s play!

  • ‘Insiders’, season 2 (series)

Hosted by Najwa Nimri (“Money Heist”), the new season sees 10 new candidates sign up for a casting call for a reality show, unaware the cameras have already started rolling. Let the mind games begin – again! Episodes 1-3 premiere today.

Fun fact: US comedian Adam Conover has voiced several characters on the animated series ‘Bojack Horseman’. (Netflix pic)
  • ‘The G Word with Adam Conover’ (documentary)

A hybrid comedy-documentary series that pulls back the curtain on the surprising ways the US government impacts everyday lives, from the mundane to the life changing.

With his signature blend of irreverence and insight, Conover explores the government’s triumphs, failures, and what everyday folks might be able to do to change things.

  • ‘The Photographer: Murder in Pinamar’ (documentary)

This documentary examines the murder of photojournalist José Luis Cabezas, a crime that shook Argentina and exposed a political and financial conspiracy.

Friday, May 20

  • ‘Love, Death & Robots’, volume 3

Uncanny worlds, violent delights and twisted kicks await in the third volume of the Emmy-winning animated anthology from Tim Miller and David Fincher.

Nine episodes await, filled with giant crabs, warrior rats, cyborg bears – and what appears to be an astronaut kitty.

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