15 New Netflix Drops This Week: Thriller with ‘Avatar’ Stars, Not for Kids!

The Highlight of the Week

On Your Trail, mini-series: The first American adaptation from novelist Harlan Coben (who is American himself), On Your Trail stars Sam Worthington (Avatar) and Britt Lower (Severance) in a wildly thrilling narrative with an irresistibly addictive premise: the story of an innocent father sentenced to life for the murder of his son, who receives evidence that his child might still be alive… and decides to break out of prison to uncover the truth. Say no more, we’re already hooked! Available starting June 18.

Friday, June 12

I Don’t Care Anymore (catalogue): A bad joke goes awry for Brett, a model high school student, who decides to do everything he’s always wanted to do differently. But isn’t it too late?

The Last Song (catalogue): Capricious and rebellious, Ronnie is going through a tough time since her parents’ divorce. For summer vacation, her father has planned to spend all his time with her in the South American countryside. This idea hardly excites the young girl who would rather spend her holidays in New York with her friends.

Reluctant Con Man (catalogue): Small-time crook Tom Turner is arrested after a failed scam. However, the judge gives him a choice: community service or jail. Reluctantly, he chooses the former and is assigned to sort mail addressed to God…

The Insider (catalogue): An enthralling spy movie that tells the story of a pair of secret agents, George Woodhouse and his wife Kathryn. When Kathryn is suspected of betraying their nation, George faces a heart-wrenching dilemma: protect his marriage or defend his country.

Saturday, June 13

Rascals (catalogue): Following a heist gone wrong, Antoine, injured in the leg, forcibly shows up at Elias’s place looking for a hideout. Nothing destined the anarchistic robber to cross paths with this uneventful history teacher. An unusual relationship develops between the two men, mixing dominance and camaraderie. But they didn’t account for Lucie, the uniquely special investigator assigned to their case…

Monday, June 15

War Dogs (catalogue): Two twenty-something friends in Miami Beach during the Iraq War take advantage of a little-known federal government initiative that allows small businesses to bid on U.S. military contracts. Starting small, they soon rake in big money and live the high life. However, they find themselves completely out of their depth when they land a $300 million contract to arm Afghan soldiers, a deal that requires them to deal with some very shady characters…

Tuesday, June 16

America’s Sweetheart: The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, season 3, documentary series: Explore the world of the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders, from auditions through training camp and the NFL season, as they chase their dreams and a coveted spot on the team.

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (catalogue): In 1193, England’s King Richard the Lionheart is held captive by the Austrians. After escaping a Jerusalem dungeon following a perilous crusade, Robin of Locksley returns to Great Britain. He is accompanied by Azeem, a Moor he freed. But Robin is horrified to find his homeland ravaged. The Sheriff of Nottingham oppresses the locals and acts like a tyrant. Considered an outlaw, Robin takes refuge in Sherwood Forest. He meets bandits and joins them to challenge the sheriff, who seeks to seize the royal throne.

No Sudden Move (catalogue): In mid-1950s Detroit, a group of criminals from different backgrounds must work together to figure out why they were sidelined.

Skincare (catalogue): Aesthetician Hope Goldman launches her own skincare line. Across the street, her rival, facialist Angel Vergara, opens a shop. Hope soon suspects someone is trying to sabotage her reputation and business…

Thursday, June 18

BAKI-DOU: The Invincible Samurai season 1 part 2, animated series: Baki and top arena fighters face a historic threat: Japan’s greatest sword master, Musashi Miyamoto, resurrected.

It’s Complicated (catalogue): Jane has divorced Jake, and Jake has remarried a younger woman. When Jane starts to bond with Adam, an architect she works with, and Jake begins to regret his remarriage, things get messy…

Nord Squad (catalogue): 2012. The northern districts of Marseille hold a grim record: the area with the highest crime rate in France. Driven by their superiors, the Nord Squad, a field brigade, continually seeks to improve their results. In a high-risk area, the cops adapt their methods, sometimes crossing the line. Until the day the judicial system turns against them…

Baby Instructions (catalogue): Holly Berenson is an increasingly prominent caterer, and Eric Messer, a budding sports network director. After a disastrous first date, all they share is mutual antipathy and love for their goddaughter Sophie. But when suddenly, they become all that Sophie has left in the world, Holly and Messer are forced to put their differences aside. Juggling career ambitions and clashing social schedules, they must find common ground to live under the same roof.

Already Available and Not to be Missed

Under His Eye, mini-series: In July 1992, Rachel Nickell was murdered in broad daylight on Wimbledon Common, London. Her son Alex, barely two years old, was the only witness to the attack. This British three-part mini-series follows André Hanscombe, Rachel’s partner, suddenly forced to raise a traumatized child alone while dealing with a relentless police investigation and merciless media frenzy.

Far from sensational true crime, Under His Eye focuses on the narrative of a father and son pushing forward at all costs. The series features direct involvement from Alex and André Hanscombe as consultants, who also shared their personal archives. Starring Jordan Bolger (André Hanscombe), Neil Maskell, Kevin Eldon, Kerry Godliman, and James Bradshaw.

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