Netflix has a lot of new and exciting content to offer this week, from thrillers and comedies to dramas and documentaries. Whether you are a fan of sports, crime, romance, or revenge, you will find something to suit your taste on the streaming platform. Here are some of the highlights that you should not miss:
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- Quarterback (July,12): This documentary series, in collaboration with the NFL, follows three quarterbacks—Minnesota Vikings’ Kirk Cousins, Atlanta Falcons’ Marcus Mariota, and current Super Bowl champion and MVP Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs—and provides an unfiltered, all-access look into the 2022-23 football season. The series explores what it takes to have one of the toughest jobs in sports as these players balance the mental, physical and personal pressures to perform to the best of their abilities every week. The three quarterbacks wore mics for every game of the season as the series strives to present an authentic NFL experience to the audience.
- Kohrra (July,15): This crime series, co-created by Sudip Sharma of Pataal Lok fame, Gunjit Chopra and Diggi Sisodia, is a 10-episode series that revolves around the murder of an NRI just before his wedding in the countryside of Punjab. The investigation leads to the unraveling of the secrets and lies of a dysfunctional family, as well as the dark underbelly of the rural society. The show features an ensemble cast of Suvinder Vicky, Barun Sobti, Varun Badola, Harleen Sethi, Rachel Shelly, and Manish Chaudhary. The show is expected to be a gripping and gritty tale of crime and corruption, with a touch of dark humor.
- Bird Box Barcelona (July,14): This film, directed by Alex Pastor and David Pastor, is a Spanish spin-off of the 2018 Sandra Bullock-starrer Bird Box, which was based on Josh Malerman’s novel of the same name. The film follows a man named Sebastian (Ivan Massagué) and his young daughter Anna (Sandra Escacena) as they try to survive in a world where mysterious forces drive people to commit suicide if they see them. The film takes place in Barcelona, where Sebastian and Anna must navigate through the streets blindfolded, while encountering other survivors and threats along the way. The film is expected to be a tense and thrilling ride, with some twists and surprises.
- Burn the House Down (July,13): This film is a revenge drama that follows the unfortunate tale of the affluent Mitarai family who runs their own hospital. When their family home is set ablaze, a lot is lost in terms of life and property. Thirteen years later, Anzu Murata (Mei Nagano) visits the Mitarai residence and hopes to become its new housekeeper. She lands the job but is intimidated by the owner’s beautiful second wife. As the story progresses, it is revealed that Anzu has a connection to the family’s tragedy and has wormed her way into the house with ulterior motives.
- Love Tactics 2 (July,14): This romantic comedy takes an unexpected turn when Asli (Burcu Özberk) vocalises her negative feelings towards marriage to her partner Kerem (Çağlar Ertuğrul). The latter is ecstatic that he won’t have to think about matrimony and can focus on dating, although Asli is then taken aback. Despite her views, she begins a game to manipulate Kerem to want to get married as her ego is unable to digest the fact that someone is unwilling to put a ring on her, despite her disapproval of the institution. Meanwhile, Kerem senses the problem and comes up with his own tactics to avoid proposing.
All these titles are releasing on Netflix this week. Quarterback will be available to stream from July 12, Kohrra from July 15, Bird Box Barcelona from July 14, Burn the House Down from July 13, and Love Tactics 2 from July 14. Don’t miss these exciting releases on Netflix this week.
