Netflix Shows Bridgerton Atlas Mother of the bride
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It’s officially the start of a new month, which calls for an entirely new roster of shows and movies to binge-watch on Netflix.

And for those of us in the GCC, the arrival of the hotter weather means indoor activities are at the top of our lists. At the top? A good binge-watching session.

If, like us, you’re a serial binge-watcher, GRAZIA is here to guide through all the must-watch new releases to Netflix.

BRIDGERTON

Bridgerton Nicole Coughlan, Luke Newton poster
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With a new season of Bridgerton coming, it’s finally time for the wallflower, Penelope Featherington (Nicole Coughlan), to shine. Season three of the hit show will explore Penelope – who is also harbouring the secret identity of Lady Whistledown – and Colin Bridgerton’s emerging love story.

MOTHER OF THE BRIDE

Mother Of The Bride Miranda Cosgrove and Brooke Shields
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From surprise fiancés, an ex coming back, and a daughter to be married, this comedic romance with a hint of drama is going to be another top-rated movie waiting to be watched.

ATLAS

Netflix Atlas Jennifer Lopez
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Due to her deep mistrust of AI and scarred from her mysterious past with a renegade robot, Atlas (Jennifer Lopez), is faced with no choice but to work with what she distrusts the most to save humanity.

UNFROSTED: THE POP-TART STORY

Netflix Unfrosted Jerry Seinfeld Melissa McCarthy
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Set in 1963, popular cereal companies, Kellogg’s and Post’s face a fierce battle on becoming America’s top breakfast company. Directed by comedian Jerry Seinfeld, the film sets the stone on the breakfast-favorite pop tart’s history with a side of comedic relief.

ERIC (SEASON 1)

Netflix Eric Benedict Cumberbatch
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Vincent (Benedict Cumberbatch) a puppeteer from New York in the ’80s, goes estranged with the disappearance of his only son. With a quick behaviour change that upsets his family, Vincent is set on finding his missing son with the help of his seven-foot-tall puppet, Eric.

THE ATYPICAL FAMILY

Netflix The Atypical Family
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If you love Korean dramas, here’s another that’s coming up on the May 4. The Atypical Family starring Chun Woo Hee and Jang Ki Young as the leading man, is about a family with supernatural abilities. But, due to a chronic disease spreading among members, they slowly lose their gifts. Enter Do Da Hae, another super-powered human who comes into their lives and changes everything.

THANK YOU, NEXT

Netflix Thank You, Next Serenay Sarıkaya
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The most awaited Turkish film starring Serenay Sarikaya is about a painful breakup and finding love in the world of modern dating. With the help of her best friend, Serenay, who leads the role, plays a young lawyer who ventures out to enter the dating scene yet again.

THE 8 SHOW

Netflix The 8 Show

With a similar survival plot to Squid Game, eight characters have to live together for 100 days. With a winning sum of $44.8 billion won that they share equally, the twist ensures they spend on necessities like food and water 1,000 times from typical prices.

THE YOUNG VICTORIA

Netflix The Young Victoria Emily Blunt
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Originally released in 2009, Emily Blunt, your favourite Devil Wears Prada character, stars in the film set in old Britain. The British period drama is all explores the life of Queen Victoria, a deep-rooted monarchy and a budding romance with a prince.