This week, Netflix UK added 38 new movies and TV shows to its library. Among the highlights are the much-anticipated sixth season of Cobra Kai and all three movies from the Bridget Jones trilogy. Here’s a closer look at the top releases:
Top Highlights This Week
Cobra Kai (Season 6 Part 1)
- New Episodes: 5
- Genre: Action, Drama | Runtime: 29 Minutes
- Cast: Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Xolo Maridueña, Martin Kove, Mary Mouser
The first part of the final season of Cobra Kai has finally arrived! Only five episodes are available for now, but don’t worry—part 2 will be released in November 2024. The story picks up 34 years after the 1984 All Valley Tournament. Daniel LaRusso is now a successful car salesman, while Johnny Lawrence struggles to keep a job. Their old rivalry flares up again when Johnny reopens the Cobra Kai dojo, teaching karate to a new generation of kids, much to Daniel’s frustration.
Boyhood (2014)
- Director: Richard Linklater
- Genre: Drama | Runtime: 165 Minutes
- Cast: Patricia Arquette, Ethan Hawke, Ellar Coltrane, Lorelei Linklater, Marco Perella
Boyhood is a unique film that took years to make, showing the growth of Ellar Coltrane’s character, Mason, from childhood to his first days in college. It’s a touching and realistic portrayal of growing up.
Bridget Jones Trilogy (2004-2016)
- Directors: Sharon Maguire / Beeban Kidron
- Genre: Comedy, Romance | Total Runtime: 326 Minutes
- Cast: Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth, Hugh Grant, Gemma Jones, Celia Imrie
The beloved Bridget Jones trilogy is now on Netflix! Renée Zellweger’s portrayal of Bridget Jones made her a favorite in the UK. In these films, Bridget finds herself caught between the charming Mark Darcy and the roguish Daniel Cleaver, leading to plenty of laughs and heartfelt moments.
What’s New on Netflix UK This Week
12 New Movies Added:
- Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life (2024)
- Blumhouse’s Truth or Dare: Extended Director’s Cut (2018)
- Boyhood (2014)
- Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004)
- Bridget Jones’s Baby (2016)
- Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001)
- Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (2017)
- Find Me Falling (2024)
- Greta (2018)
- Last Christmas (2019)
- Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris (2022)
- Pasutri Gaje (2024)
11 New TV Shows Added:
- Chi’s Sweet Adventure (Season 1)
- Cobra Kai (Season 6 Part 1)
- Cobra Kai: Inside the Dojo (Season 1)
- Master of the House (Season 1)
- Our Friend (2021)
- Sweet Home (Season 3)
- The Green Glove Gang (Season 2)
- The Old Dog, New Tricks? (Season 1)
- The Princess Royal (Season 1)
- TP Bon (Season 2)
- Tribhuvan Mishra CA Topper (Season 1)
6 New Documentaries Added:
- 500 Days of Escobar (2023)
- Homicide (Season 2)
- Missing or Murdered? (Season 1)
- Simone Biles Rising (Season 1)
- Skywalkers: A Love Story (2024)
- The Yara Gambirasio Case: Beyond Reasonable Doubt (Season 1)
1 New Reality Show Added:
- Too Hot to Handle (Season 6)
1 New Stand-Up Special Added:
- Chad Daniels: Empty Nester (2024)
Most Popular on Netflix UK This Week
Top 10 Movies:
- Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (70 points)
- Ticket to Paradise (70 points)
- Minions: The Rise of Gru (61 points)
- Smile (46 points)
- Vanished into the Night (45 points)
- A Family Affair (41 points)
- The Long Game (30 points)
- Central Intelligence (23 points)
- Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (20 points)
- The Wedding Ringer (18 points)
Top 10 TV Shows:
- Honour (78 points)
- Supacell (65 points)
- Vikings: Valhalla (59 points)
- The Man with 1000 Kids (44 points)
- America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (35 points)
- Exploding Kittens (30 points)
- Depp V Heard (25 points)
- Worst Roommate Ever (23 points)
- Homicide (21 points)
- Simone Biles Rising (16 points)
What have you been watching on Netflix UK this week? Let us know in the comments below!
