Speakeasies and school scandals: new on Netflix from April 5-15

Speakeasies and school scandals: new on Netflix from April 5-15

Highlights include a Ronny Chieng special, a Nasa mission, and a shocking new David E Kelley series.

Watch Ronny Chieng entertain the New York masses in his new comedy special. (Netflix pic)

Standup by a Malaysian-born international comedian, a mission to the International Space Station, Ultramen (yes, plural), and much more await you on the streamer from Tuesday.

Tuesday, April 5

  • ‘Ronny Chieng: Speakeasy’ (comedy special)

In this stylish follow-up to his highly acclaimed Netflix standup comedy debut, Ronny Chieng performs live in New York City in the intimate setting of the Chinese Tuxedo bar and restaurant.

With a unique blend of intelligence, rage and physicality, the Johor-born Chieng shares his take on the pandemic, race relations, cancel culture, and stories from his experiences as an international touring comic.

Wednesday, April 6

  • ‘Green Mothers Club’ (series)

Five mothers in a competitive grade-school community keep their enemies close, and one another closer, as envy and secrets tangle and unravel their lives in this K-drama.

  • ‘The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On’ (series)

Get hitched or call it quits? Couples put their love to the test – while shacking up with other potential matches – in a provocative reality series. Quality entertainment at its best.

Episodes 1-8 premiere on April 6, followed by episodes 9 and 10 on April 13.

  • ‘Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story’ (documentary)

Television star Jimmy Savile charmed a nation with his eccentricity and philanthropy. But sexual abuse allegations expose a shocking unseen side of his persona.

Thursday, April 7

  • ‘Return to Space’ (documentary)

Elon Musk and SpaceX engineers embark on a historic mission to return Nasa astronauts to the International Space Station and revolutionise space travel.

Friday, April 8

  • ‘Elite’, season 5 (series)

When three working-class teens enroll in an exclusive private school in Spain, the clash between them and the wealthy students leads to murder. A new school year brings more thrills, romance, new characters, and maybe a squashed friendship or two on the horizon.

In ‘Return to Space’, SpaceX’s Demo-2 mission for Nasa launched astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken on a four-month trip to the ISS. (Netflix pic)
  • ‘Green Eggs and Ham’, season 2 (series)

After Sam learns his mum is an international super spy, the “second serving” of this animated series follows him and Guy around the world as they get caught between two sides of a delicious conflict. Based on the Dr Seuss book.

  • ‘Metal Lords’ (film)

For teenage misfits Hunter and Kevin, the path to glory is clear: devote themselves to metal. Win Battle of the Bands. And be worshipped like gods. This comedy stars Jaeden Martell, Isis Hainsworth and Adrain Greensmith. (Who?)

  • ‘The In Between’ (film)

After losing the love of her life in a tragic accident, a brokenhearted teen begins to believe that he’s sending her signs from beyond the grave.

  • ‘Yaksha: Ruthless Operations’ (film)

On assignment in a perilous city to inspect a Black Ops team and its notorious leader, an upstanding prosecutor steps into a deadly war between spies in this Korean action thriller.

Saturday, April 9

  • ‘My Liberation Notes (series)

In this K-drama, three siblings, exhausted by the monotony of day-to-day adulthood, seek to find fulfillment and freedom from their unremarkable lives.

  • ‘Our Blues’ (series)

Romance is sweet and bitter, and life riddled with ups and downs, in this Korean series featuring multiple stories about people who live and work on bustling Jeju Island.

Tuesday, April 12

  • ‘The Creature Cases’ (series)

In this animated series for kids, special agents Sam and Kit hop the globe with their sleuthing skills, science facts and cool gadgets to solve the animal kingdom’s many mysteries.

  • ‘Hard Cell’ (series)

Events planner-turned-women’s prison governor Laura Willis documents the thrills and spills of life behind bars in this delightfully dry British comedy starring Catherine Tate.

Ultraman (or men) returns! You gotta love the guy on the far right. (Netflix pic)

Thursday, April 14

  • ‘Ultraman’, season 2 (series)

One of Malaysia’s favourite superheroes returns! This time, the focus is on the son of Ultraman, Shinjiro Hayata, and the six heroes who carry on the tradition of the legendary six Ultra Brothers. Together, they face the schemes of aliens on a cosmic scale.

Friday, April 15

  • ‘Anatomy of a Scandal’ (series)

In this anthology series by David E Kelley (“Ally McBeal”, “Big Little Lies”), Sophie’s privileged life as the wife of powerful politician James unravels when scandalous secrets surface – and he stands accused of a shocking crime.

  • ‘Mai’ (series)

In this Hindi-language drama, a grieving mother discovers the criminals behind her daughter’s tragic death, and transforms from meek to merciless to get the real story.

  • ‘Strawberry Shortcake Berry in the Big City’, season 1 (series)

Strawberry Shortcake says goodbye to her hometown and moves in with her Aunt Praline in Big Apple City. Along with her cat, Custard, she teams up with new friends Orange Blossom, Lime Chiffon, Lemon Meringue and Blueberry Muffin. Yummy!

  • ‘Choose or Die’ (film)

Tempted by a chance to win unclaimed prize money, two friends reboot a mysterious 1980s video game and step into a surreal world of next-level terror. This horror flick stars Asa Butterfield and Robert Englund, aka Freddy of “Nightmare on Elm Street” fame.

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