The Umbrella Academy. Image: Christos Kalohoridis/Netflix
It’s a bit of a quiet week, but there are still some bingeable hours in your future. We take a look at the new titles headed your way over the next seven days on Netflix.
Happy Sunday! Take a break from Valentine’s Day preparations to take a peek at the new titles arriving this week. The list is a bit smaller than usual but there are still some good movies, series, and specials in there.
Flavorful Origins: Chaoshan Cuisine Netflix Original Series
Arrives February 11th
Delve into the delectable world of Chaoshan cuisine, explore its unique ingredients and hear the stories of the people behind its creation.
Flavorful Origins: Chaoshan Cuisine. Image: Netflix
Little Women (1949)
Arrives February 11th
I love this film and all of its versions. The March sisters – Meg (Janet Leigh), Jo (June Allyson), Beth (Margaret O’Brien) and Amy (Elizabeth Taylor) – struggle to make ends meet in their household while their father is away fighting in the Civil War. Despite harsh times, they cling to optimism, often with neighbor Laurie (Peter Lawford) as a companion.
Dating Around Netflix Original
Arrives February 14th
Netflix dips its toe into the world of reality dating. In a series of flirtations and fails, six real-life singles navigate five blind dates. Their mission: Find one perfect match worthy of a second date.
Dating Around. Image: Netflix
Ken Jeong: You Complete Me, Ho Netflix Original Special
Arrives February 14th
In his first-ever stand-up special, Ken Jeong pays tribute to his wife and shares stories about Hollywood and how The Hangover saved his life.
Ken Jeong: You Complete Me, Ho. Image: Netflix
Larry Charles’ Dangerous World of Comedy Netflix Original Series
Arrives February 15th
Legendary comedy writer and director Larry Charles travels the world in search of humor in the most unusual, unexpected and dangerous places.
Larry Charles’ Dangerous World of Comedy
The Breaker Upperers Netflix Original Movie
Arrives February 15th
Two cynical women create an agency that helps break up couples in an attempt to avoid their own problems in life.
The Dragon Prince: Season 2 Netflix Original Series
Arrives February 15th
An extraordinary discovery inspires two human princes and an elven assassin to team up on an epic quest to bring peace to their warring lands.
The Umbrella Academy Netflix Original Series
Arrives February 15th
A dysfunctional family of superheroes comes together to solve the mystery of their father’s death, the threat of the apocalypse and more.
Yucatan Netflix Original Movie
Arrives February 15th
Competing con artists attempt to creatively and ruthlessly swindle a fatherly lottery winner while on a lively cruise from Spain to Mexico.
Yucatan. Image: Netflix
Black Sea (2014)
Arrives February 16th
In order to make good with his former employers, a submarine captain takes a job with a shadowy backer to search the depths of the Black Sea for a submarine rumored to be loaded with gold.
Studio 54 (2018)
Arrives February 16th
In 1977, New York night club Studio 54 opened its doors. Frequented by celebrity guests, the club became the place to be. Take a look underneath the glitz and glamour of New York’s most famous club.
The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005)
Arrives February 16th
Andy is an amiable single guy who works at a big-box store. Living alone, 40-year-old Andy spends his free time playing video games and curating his action-figure collection. Despite his age, Andy has never had sex, so his friends push Andy towards losing his virginity.
What are you looking forward to seeing this week? Let us know in the comments.
