Which new shows are releasing on Netflix shows may get lost in the shuffle. Our guide will help you stay focused on the major releases, and hopefully lead you to some hidden gems as well.
In 2020, Sweet Magnolias emerged as a breakout hit for the streaming service.
During the first weeks of 2021 alone, Netflix has already released a variety of trending series. There's a new Martin Scorsese docies to check out, along with a comedy show featuring none other than Nicolas Cage, and also a French series based on a famous literary character. Moving forward, Netflix has some big releases on the schedule, in addition to numerous highly-anticipated shows that are expected to premiere later in the year.
Behind Her Eyes
Based on Sarah Pinborough's eponymous 2017 novel, Behind Her Eyes stars Simona Brown (Outlander, The Little Drummer Girl) as a single mother who falls in love with her new boss David (Tom Bateman; Murder on the Orient Express), and then meets his alluring wife, Adele (Eve Hewson; Robin Hood). Behind Her Eyes, a six-episode series that is "Coming Soon," was adapted for Netflix by The Punisher showrunner Steve Lightfoot.
Clickbait
A thriller series, Clickbait stars Adrian Grenier (Entourage) and Betty Gabriel (above in Get Out) as Nick and Sophie Brewer, respectively; a couple who gets caught up in a social media scandal. Zoe Kazan (The Big Sick) co-stars as Pia Brewer, and Jessie Collins (Person of Interest) portrays a social media poser named Emma Beesley. Clickbait was created for Netflix by Tony Ayres and Christian White. As of now, a release date hasn't been set.
Colin in Black and White
Still without a release date, Colin in Black and White stars Jaden Michael as Colin Kaepernick, an NFL quarterback who made headlines in 2016 by kneeling during the U.S. national anthem; an act of protest against continued police brutality against Black Americans. The Netflix series will follow the subject's younger years, and co-stars Nick Offerman (Parks and Recreation) and Mary Louise Parker (Weeds) as Colin's adoptive parents, Rick and Teresa. Colin in Black and White is co-produced by Kaepernick and Ava Duvernay (Selma, When They See Us), with the former also providing voiceover narration.
Country Comfort
Country Comfort stars Katharine Mhee (above in Scorpion) as Bailey, a country singer from the South who becomes the nanny for a cowboy named Beau (Eddie Cibrian; Rosewood) and his five children. As Bailey contemplates the next move in her career, she discovers that Beau and his family have musical talent. Country Comfort was created for Netflix by Caryn Lucas, who previously executive produced The Nanny starring Fran Drescher. A release date hasn't been set.
DeadEndia
Based on the eponymous graphic novel series by Hamish Steele, DeadEndia is a Netflix comedy series about haunted employees who investigate a possible portal to Hell. Zach Barack voices a trans teenager named Barney, and Kody Kavitha voices a neuro-diverse character named Norma. DeadEndia co-stars Emily Osment (Hanna Montana), Kathreen Khavari (Big Little Lies), Clinton Leupp (Girls Will Be Girls), and Alex Brightman (Documentary Now!). A release date hasn't been set.
Fate: The Winx Saga
Based on the Nickelodeon animated series Winx Club, Netflix's live-action series follows a girl named Bloom (Abigail Cowen; Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Stranger Things) as she navigates a realm know as the Otherworld. Co-starring Danny Griffin (The Gentlemen) and Hannah van der Westhuysen (The Bay of Silence), Fate: The Winx Saga is scheduled for a January 22 release.
Firefly Lane
Set for a February 3 release on Netflix, Firefly Lane is based on Kristin Hannah's eponymous 2008 novel. Katherine Heigl (Grey's Anatomy) stars as Tully Hart, a "cool girl" who forms a friendship with Kate Mularkey (Sarah Chalke; Scrubs) in 1974. The series takes place over three decades in the Pacific Northwest, and co-stars Ali Skovbye (The Man in the High Castle) and Roan Curtis (The Magicians) as younger versions of Tully and Kate, respectively.
Ginny & Georgia
"Coming Soon," per Netflix, Ginny & Georgia follows a 15-year old named Ginny Miller (Antonia Gentry) who is like a sister to her 30-year-old mother, Georgia. When the past follows the the two women to New England, Georgia must protect her family at all costs. The 10-episode Netflix series was created by Sarah Lampert. Ginny & Georgia co-stars Jennifer Robertson (Schitt's Creek), Felix Mallard (Locke & Key), Scott Porter (The To Do List), and Raymond Ablack (Orphan Black).
Halston
Ewan McGregor headlines the main cast as the first American celebrity fashion designer, Roy Halston Frowick. The five-part limited series follows the subject's rise and fall, and marks the latest Netflix project from Ryan Murphy, who recently developed series such as The Politician, Hollywood, and Ratched. In Halston, Rory Culkin (Signs) co-stars as Joel Schumacher, and Rebecca Dayan (The Neon Demon) portrays Elsa Peretti. The series is "Coming Soon."
Headspace Guide To Meditation
Narrated by Andy Puddicombe - a former Buddhist monk and co-founder of the Headspace meditation app - Headspace Guide To Meditation is an eight-episode animated series that released in January 2021. Each 20-minute episode includes lessons about meditation techniques, and ends with a guided meditation sequence.
