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Netflix is dropping 7 fresh shows and movies this week, and while that might not sound overwhelming, the quality of the lineup makes this one of the more exciting release weeks in recent memory. From dark, brooding crime dramas to lighthearted rom-coms and even a scandal-packed royal documentary, there’s something for everyone—no matter your mood.
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My personal top pick this week is Black Rabbit, a tense crime-thriller miniseries starring Jude Law and Jason Bateman as brothers who find themselves pulled deep into the underbelly of New York nightlife. But that’s far from the only standout. If you’re craving lighter fare, Same Day with Someone brings time-loop hijinks with a Thai rom-com twist, while Haunted Hotel gives us a new animated comedy with a supernatural bite.
Beyond those, Netflix is rolling out fascinating documentaries (Rebel Royals: An Unlikely Love Story and Matchroom: The Greatest Showmen), a culinary competition with serious stakes (Next Gen Chef), and a dystopian drama (Billionaires’ Bunker) from the masterminds behind Money Heist.
Here’s a full breakdown of the seven biggest releases, along with the complete list of everything new to Netflix this week—and a heads-up on what’s leaving the platform soon.
This Week’s Top Picks
Black Rabbit
Every good thriller starts with a seemingly simple setup that spirals out of control, and Black Rabbit delivers that in spades. Jude Law stars as Jake Friedken, the ambitious owner of a trendy new New York restaurant and lounge that he hopes will cement his place at the top of the city’s nightlife scene. Just as his star begins to rise, his brother Vince (Jason Bateman) returns—and brings a tidal wave of problems with him.
Vince owes mobster Joe Mancuso (Troy Kotsur) a staggering two grand a week, and suddenly Jake’s dream of success is hanging by a thread. Law and Bateman’s on-screen chemistry fuels the tension, and with Kotsur bringing his Oscar-winning presence, the cast alone makes this series worth watching. It’s a gritty, high-stakes family drama with everything to lose—and it feels tailor-made for binge-watching.
Same Day with Someone
If you’ve ever wished Netflix had its own version of Groundhog Day, look no further. Same Day with Someone is a Thai romantic comedy that follows Mesa (played by Toey Jarinporn Joonkiat), a woman who appears to have it all—until her life implodes on one disastrous day, August 8, 2025. Her fiancé leaves her, a priceless artifact under her care shatters, and she’s left to pick up the pieces.
But Mesa never gets the chance to move on, because she’s forced to relive the day over and over again. The loop is equal parts funny and heartbreaking, and while the trailer frustratingly lacks English subtitles, the premise and performances shine through. For rom-com lovers, this is one to keep on your radar.
Haunted Hotel
Created by Rick and Morty writer Matt Roller, Haunted Hotel blends sharp comedy with supernatural absurdity. The story follows Katherine (voiced by Eliza Coupe), a single mother barely keeping her head above water as she tries to run the Undervale Hotel. The catch? It’s haunted by every kind of ghost, demon, and dark entity imaginable.
She’s joined by her estranged brother Nathan (Will Forte), her kids Ben (Skyler Gisondo) and Esther (Natalie Palamides), and Abbadon, a demon inconveniently stuck inside the body of an 18th-century child. Add in Keith David as one of Abbadon’s old acquaintances from the underworld, and you’ve got a recipe for brilliantly weird comedy. With a writers’ room stacked with veterans from Community, Archer, and Krapopolis, this one has the potential to be Netflix’s next animated cult hit.
Rebel Royals: An Unlikely Love StoryIf you think your family gatherings are dramatic, wait until you meet the Norwegian royal family. From Rebecca Chaiklin, the director of Tiger King, comes this documentary exploring the relationship between Märtha Louise of Norway—the eldest daughter of the King—and her fiancé, self-proclaimed shaman Durek Verrett.
The relationship has been nothing short of explosive in the public eye. Verrett is known for his eccentric spiritual practices and controversial conspiracy theories, which many in Norway feel clash with the dignity of the monarchy. Yet Märtha Louise herself is just as unconventional, and together they might be a perfectly mismatched pair. The doc doesn’t just pull back the curtain on their romance—it also examines how it’s shaking the foundations of one of Europe’s oldest royal houses.
Next Gen Chef
Not all competitions are created equal, and Netflix is aiming for the top shelf with Next Gen Chef. Forget casual cooking shows—this one takes place at the Culinary Institute of America, widely considered one of the best culinary schools in the world.
The series gathers 21 of the most promising chefs under the age of 30 and subjects them to brutal challenges that test not only their skill but their creativity and stamina. The prize is more than bragging rights: the winner takes home a life-changing $500,000. Expect high-pressure kitchens, bold personalities, and the kind of dazzling food that will make you want to pause and order takeout halfway through.
Matchroom: The Greatest Showmen
At first glance, this might seem like just another sports documentary—but it’s much more than that. Matchroom: The Greatest Showmen charts the rise of Matchroom Sport, founded by Barry Hearn, which grew from a “£100 business” into a billion-pound empire. Along the way, it’s handled everything from world-title boxing matches to darts and snooker, reshaping the face of sports promotion.
The real drama, though, comes from Barry’s relationship with his son, Eddie Hearn. Eddie may be next in line to take over, but their generational clashes and differing visions for the company create plenty of fireworks. Packed with high-stakes negotiations, behind-the-scenes deals, and father-son tension, it’s every bit as gripping as the sports events themselves.
Billionaires’ Bunker
From Álex Pina and Esther Martínez Lobato, the creators of Money Heist, comes Billionaires’ Bunker—a Spanish dystopian thriller that imagines what happens when the ultra-wealthy retreat underground while the world above collapses into chaos.
The series centers on two powerful families forced to shelter in the luxurious Kimera Underground Park, a survivalist’s paradise for the elite. But wealth and safety don’t erase rivalries, and old grudges quickly flare up as the families realize they may never be able to return to the surface. Betrayals, shifting alliances, and explosive family drama turn the bunker into a pressure cooker where survival is about much more than what’s happening above ground.
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