Netflix has come a long way since its humble beginnings as an American DVD-by-mail subscription service in 1997. Now its name has become synonymous with streaming, with over 167 millions subscribers worldwide which has doubled in just over two years.
While the introduction of countless new streaming services such as Amazon Prime, Disney+ and NOW TV means there is stiff competition for subscribers, Netflix still has the largest fan base, due in no small part to the amount of fresh new content they bring to the platform each month.
There is an extenstive back catalogue of classic shows and movies, as well as numerous Netflix Original titles released to stream each month. Here are some of the movies and TV shows coming to Netflix UK.
New Netflix Originals coming in November
In the lead up to Christmas, Netflix is making sure its stockings are stocked with plenty of holiday movie magic. But if you're not ready to get festive there's also the arrival of Season 4 of The Crown on 15th November to remind you there's still plenty of amazing TV to be thankful for.
- Überweihnachten - TBA
- Operation Christmas Drop (Nov. 5)
- Dash & Lily (Nov. 10)
- Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (Nov. 13)
- The Life Ahead (Nov. 13)
- The Crown Season 4 (Nov. 15)
- Holiday Home Makeover with Mr. Christmas (Nov. 18)
- The Princess Switch: Switched Again (Nov. 19)
- Alien Xmas (Nov. 20)
- Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square (Nov. 22)
- Dragons: Rescue Riders: Huttsgalor Holiday (Nov. 24)
- The Christmas Chronicles 2 (Nov. 25)
- A Go! Go! Cory Carson Christmas (Nov. 27)
- Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker (Nov. 27)
- Sugar Rush Christmas Season 2 (Nov. 27)
- Wonderoos: Holiday Holiday! (Nov. 29)
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Types of Netflix series
Netflix’s content output has expanded rapidly in recent years. Currently, the service offers four different types of content it brands ‘original’, some of which are accessible everywhere and some of which aren’t:
1. Original productions
These are TV programmes or films that have been produced by Netflix and are only distributed via Netflix worldwide.
2. Partnership productions
As you might expect, these programmes or films are created in collaboration with other production houses, including BBC America, ITV, AMC and E4. This content isn’t available on Netflix globally as the partnering broadcaster usually retains the rights for its country.
3. Continuations
These are programmes that previously aired on another network which Netflix either picked up after they were cancelled or outbid the network for the rights to air a new series. Continuations are available globally and are exclusive to Netflix.
4. Acquisitions
Although Netflix lists these programmes as ‘originals’, these are TV shows that are either currently airing or have previously aired in one country which Netflix has bought the rights for exclusive distribution in another market. Whether or not you can watch these series is heavily dependent upon where you’re located.
These may seem like minor differences, but due to international copyright laws and distribution restrictions, it’s important to understand the differences and what you can expect in your home versus when you’re using Netflix abroad.
Netflix original productions
Netflix has dozens of original series. Here are just some of Netflix's best shows:
- The Crown
- Stranger Things
- Sex Education
- Orange is the New Black
- The Witcher
- Messiah
- 13 Reasons Why
- Big Mouth
- BoJack Horseman
- Narcos
- The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance
- When They See Us
- Russian Doll
- The Get Down
- You
- Master of None
- Living With Yourself
Netflix documentaries
Netflix's original documentaries often become a hot topic online — lots of its productions end up going viral, either due to controversial subject matter or just genuinely riveting accounts of memorable moments in history.
Here are some of the best documentaries on Netflix right now:
- American Factory
- The Great Hack
- The Devil Next Door
- Icarus
- Confessions with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes
- Knock Down The House
- Fyre
- World War II In Colour
- Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends
- Hip-Hop Evolution
- Making a Murderer
- Explained
Netflix stand-up comedy specials
The streaming service is fast becoming a hub for stand-up comedy across multiple countries. Here are some notable specials you should see:
- Leslie Jones: Time Machine
- Mo Gilligan: Momentum
- Michelle Wolf: Joke Show
- Dave Chapelle: Sticks & Stones
- Bill Burr: Paper Tiger
- Katherine Ryan: Glitter Room
- Ellen DeGeneres: Relatable
- Russel Brand: Re:Birth
- Trevor Noah: Son of Patricia
- Sarah Silverman: A Speck of Dust
- Ricky Gervais: Humanity
- Reggie Watts: Spatial
Netflix series continuations
- Arrested Development
- The Killing
- Top Boy
- Lucifer
- Black Mirror
- Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee
- Shaun the Sheep (yes, really!)
Netflix acquisitions
- Better Call Saul
- Orphan Black
- Once Upon a Time
- Shadowhunters
- Scream
- Archer
- Reign
- Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
- Pretty Little Liars
TV box sets on Netflix
Netflix has a huge collection of TV programmes from all over the world available to stream. Some of these change regularly, but you can expect to see series along the lines of:
- Breaking Bad
- RuPaul’s Drag Race
- Gilmore Girls
- One Punch Man
- The Blue Planet
- It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
- Mad Men
- Glee
- The Thick of It
- Rick and Morty
- Planet Earth
- Absolutely Fabulous
- Fargo
- Blackadder
- How I Met Your Mother
- The IT Crowd
- Jane the Virgin
- Doctor Who
- Fargo
- The Good Wife
- Peep Show
- Attack on Titan
- South Park
- American Horror Story
Netflix movies
Although TV programmes are the main draw for Netflix, the service boasts a staggering collection of films across a wide variety of genres, including:
- A Quiet Place
- Gone Girl
- The Death of Stalin
- The Lord of the Rings trilogy
- Studio Ghibli franchise
- Call Me By Your Name
- The Babadook
- Erin Brokovich
- Birdman
- Dunkirk
- La La Land
- Legally Blonde
- American Psycho
- 12 Years A Slave
- Thelma & Louise
Children’s shows on Netflix
Netflix has a dedicated kid’s profile with heaps of TV series and films for kids of all ages, such as:
- Hotel Transylvania
- Peppa Pig
- The Angry Birds Movie
- Matilda
- The Little Prince
- Walking with Dinosaurs
- The Boss Baby: Back in Business
- Yu-Gi-Oh!
- Minions
- Paw Patrol
- My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
- Sam & Cat
- Shrek
- Peter Rabbit
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