The first four seasons of 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' hit Netflix this week.
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So which movies and shows should you look out for this week? Let’s dive in. Below, you’ll find the five most intriguing picks from this week’s lineup. Then at the bottom of the article, you’ll find a comprehensive list of every single new movie and show coming to and leaving Netflix over the next seven days. Somewhere in this bunch, I’m sure you’ll discover a new favorite.
As part of Netflix’s growing strategy to house shows that were previously exclusive to other competing outlets, the world’s biggest streamer adds the first four seasons of Brooklyn Nine-Nine this week. While Seasons 5-8 will remain on Peacock, the first four seasons are widely recognized as the show’s best work. Creators Michael Schur and Dan Goor brought together an all-star cast that includes Andy Samberg, Terry Crews, and Stephanie Beatriz for a crime-comedy that focuses on NYPD detectives in Brooklyn’s 99th precinct. The show always has a great mix of uproarious comedy, heartfelt moments, and social commentary. It’s a great show for fans of programs like Parks and Recreation.
Directed by Michihito Fujii, a prominent figure in Japanese cinema who brought us recent gems like The Journalist, The Village, and The Last 10 Years, the fantastical dramedy The Parades brings us a story of incredible emotional depth that explores themes of acceptance, grief, and the quest for closure. The story focuses on Minako, played by Masami Nagasawa, who wakes up confused on a beach, only to eventually disco er that she has died and is living in a liminal space with others who have unfinished business with the living. With a cast that features Kentaro Sakaguchi as Akira, Ryusei Yokohama as Shori, and Lily Franky as Michael, each character in this poignant film brings with them a unique perspective on loss and the afterlife.
Phil Rosenthal’s culinary journey across the country and throughout the world continues with Season 7, which finds the enthusiastic and ever-curious eater traveling to new locations like Mumbai, Washington D.C., Dubai, Taipei, Orlando, Scotland, Kyoto, and Iceland. Phil doesn’t just eat food but understands more about the local cultures by meeting chefs and sharing meals with locals. The show has always done a great job of celebrating diversity and the universal language of food as Phil struts his ability to connect with people no matter where he’s at. Fans of travel, humor, and culinary adventure can jump into any season of Somebody Feed Phil and instantly get hooked.
Every Netflix subscriber knows that we can expect at least a few Adam Sandler features in any given calendar year. And it seems 2024 already has its first: Spaceman, adapted from Jaraslav Kalfař's well-regarded novel Spaceman of Bohemia. Akin to roles from Sandler in films like Uncut Gems and Punch-Drunk Love, this outing features a dramatic performance from the funnyman. Sandler plays an astronaut named Jakub, who grapples with loneliness and introspection during a solo mission in outer space. There, he’s forced to confront his failing marriage (his wife is played by Carey Mulligan) and numerous existential questions, all with the aid of a mysterious cosmic entity named Hanuš (played by Paul Dano). The movie promises an exploration of human connections amidst the search for meaning beyond our earthly concerns.
If you’ve ever seen The Room, widely considered one of the worst movies ever made, you probably thought, “...how the heck did this get made???” Well, there’s a movie that has the entire story. Directed by James Franco and based on the tell-all book written by one of the film’s stars, Greg Sestero, The Disaster Artist details the bizarre yet inspiring friendship between the The Room’s director, Tommy Wiseau, and Sestero in creating one of the most legendary cult films of all time. Featuring great performances from the likes of James Franco and his brother, Dave, as well as Seth Rogen and Alison Brie, The Disaster Artist explores the fine line between genius and folly during one man’s relentless pursuit of a dream—no matter how outlandish that dream seems.
Note: The dates represent your last days to watch these movies and shows.
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