Life in Hong Kong can be an absolute whirlwind; so when we actually have the time to chill and snuggle in for the night, there’s no way we’re turning it down! Admittedly the selection of shows on Netflix isn’t as vast as in the US, but there are still some seriously awesome series and movies to choose from. Sci-fi and documentary buffs are in for treat with September’s new releases…
Airs on: Monday, 25 September
Their mission: “Explore new worlds and bring hope to a new generation.” The franchise returns with a brand new series, set ten years before Kirk, Spock and the Enterprise. Follow the USS Discovery as they discover new life forms and all things alien!
Watch the trailer here!
Airs on: Friday, 1 September
How on earth is the show going still going without its leading man, you say? In the aftermath of “the bloody hunt for Escobar,” the DEA’s attention is turned to his successors, the Cali Cartel. Settle in and get yourself comfortable as all the rules change in Narcos season three.
Watch the trailer here!
Airs on: Friday, 8 September
Washed-up, 90s sitcom star, BoJack Horseman (and his colourful sweaters) is back for a fourth season! Wrestling self-loathing and loss, “Todd helps Mr. Peanutbutter run for governor of California and Diane gets a job at a hip blog.”
Airs on: Friday, 8 September
With an average rating of 8.8/10 on Rotten Tomatoes, you’ll want to buckle up for season two as Earth and Mars are on the brink of war. Join the Martian Military on their mission as they find a way to stop conspirators once and for all… by any means necessary.
Airs on: Friday, 15 September
Co-written by Angelina Jolie, Cambodian author and human rights activist, Loung Ung recounts the horror she suffered under the reign of terror and genocide of the Khmer Rouge. Filmed from the perspective of this five-year-old survivor, Ung is forced from her family home and trained as child soldier.
Watch the trailer here!
Airs on: Friday, 15 September
Yance Ford’s powerful documentary examines “the racially charged murder of the filmmaker’s brother, his killer’s acquittal and the family’s response.” This hard-hitting, thought-provoking documentary focuses on racialised perceptions, challenging us to change.
Watch the trailer here!
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