Images: Netflix It’s officially been a decade since Netflix launched in South Africa in 2016. To celebrate this huge milestone, the streamer has just pulled back the curtain on an upcoming strong slate of local films and series at a press expo in Rosebank, Johannesburg. Over the past 10 years, Netflix has become a global […]
Crew Girl executive producer Jeff Norton reveals how the new paddling drama will come to Netflix
For fans of young adult dramas, Netflix has prepared your next date night. presentation Crew girla new 8-episode series about a teenage girl obsessed with canoeing who finds herself leading a crew of eight boys. Here’s our big interview with executive producer Jeff Norton to tell you how the project came together. Between working on […]
SNL Documentary ‘Lorne’ Launches US Netflix Release Following Peacock’s Mission
Image credit: Focus Features If you missed its theatrical release earlier this spring or its initial streaming window, we have good news: Lornethe acclaimed documentary that explores the life and legacy Saturday Night Live Creator Lorne Michaels will officially come to Netflix US on October 5, 2026. Released in theaters in April by Focus Features, […]
A first look at what’s coming to Netflix in October 2026
Ben Affleck, Florence Pugh and the return of The Diplomat highlight a busy month of new Netflix original releases for October 2026. Image credits via various distributors – Illustration by What’s on Netflix What’s coming to Netflix on October 1? Ad Astra (2019) – Brad Pitt stars in this stunning, slow-burning sci-fi epic about an […]
When will Heartland Season 20 premiere on Netflix?
Image source: CBC Heartland It officially runs to the historic district. As the longest-running one-hour scripted drama in Canadian television history, the beloved Bartlett-Fleming family returns for a massive 20th season. But when will the new episodes be released? Heartland Making their way to Netflix? Here’s everything we know about Season 20 and when you […]
‘Haunted Hotel’ season 2 sets Halloween release date on Netflix
Image credit: Netflix Prepare your reservations! Just in time for spooky season, Netflix’s hit animated comedy Haunted hotel It officially returns for season 2 on October 9, 2026. Previously known in development as UndervalleyMatt Roller’s adult animated comedy, won over audiences when it premiered last September. Now, after a strong first season that garnered 1.8 […]
New first looks at Nicola Coughlan, Carmen Ejogo and Naomi Scott filming the Roald Dahl series on Netflix
Image credit: MC PIX/Paul Ovington Filming is currently underway for Netflix’s upcoming Roald Dahl series starring the working title Zoltarand we’ve got some new behind-the-scenes looks at the cast in action on location in the north of England. As we are We previously reported back in August exclusivelyNetflix brings a brand new serialized version of […]
Netflix is losing some major licensed shows throughout September
Image source: Duplass Brothers Productions September 2026 marks the end of the licensing period for many shows on Netflix, including all eight seasons of the classic sitcom. GirlfriendsA fan-favorite historical drama Spartacus. Here are all the licensed shows leaving the streamer throughout the rest of the month. So far this month, Netflix subscribers have seen […]
List of Spanish movies of 2026 and 2027 from Netflix: all upcoming movies and first looks
Images: Netflix ES As the platform doubles its production for the 2026 and 2027 lineup, here’s everything to look forward to, featuring plenty of top talent and interesting performances. This is the second article we’ve published reviewing Netflix’s upcoming list of Spanish titles for 2026 and beyond. You can find our new and returning menu […]
New data suggests that long waits between seasons are hurting viewership on Netflix
Image credit: Netflix We’ve been beating this drum for a while here at What’s on Netflix. You finish a great new show, get emotionally invested, and then… crickets. By the time the second season rolls around two or three years later, you’ve completely forgotten who half the characters were, let alone what they were doing. […]