With the start of the new course, the platform warms up its engines and combines powerful throws with series that already dominate the topBetween eagerly awaited returns, hard-hitting thrillers, and buzzworthy documentaries, Netflix is once again setting the agenda for our screens.
This is helped by the fact that, in parallel with the premieres, several recent productions have unleashed a word-of-mouth effect of those that are noticeable in the most-watched lists: from the youth phenomenon of Wednesday to the wave of 'Two Graves' or 'Hostage', passing through an animated film that has shot to the top of the service.
What everyone is seeing right now
The second season of Wednesday It was published in two batches and you can now see the final four episodesThis part concludes the main plot with more focus on the Addams Family, very Burton aesthetic nods, and some subplots that have generated debate among fans. Still, the whole thing works better than in its premiere, with Jenna Ortega leading an installment more rounded in rhythm and ambition.
Another one that is giving something to talk about is Two graves, the Spanish miniseries that has made it onto the podium and is only surpassed by Wednesday. Kiti Mánver holds a revenge thriller in three acts which takes care of locations (Frigiliana, among others) and visual packaging under the direction of Kike Maíllo, with a cast that also includes Álvaro Morte and Hovik Keuchkerian and a script written by Jorge Díaz and Antonio Mercero (Carmen Mola).
On an international level, Hostage has established itself among the top positions in Spain. Its five chapters of about 40 minutes are seen in one go thanks to a high-voltage political premise and the pulse of its protagonists, with Suranne Jones and Julie Delpy maintaining the tension. The script, by Oscar nominee Matt Charman, explores the dilemma between duty and family with a very direct thriller tone.
In film, the bombshell comes from animation: The K-Pop Warriors has positioned itself as the most-watched title in Netflix history. Born as a project by Maggie Kang and produced by Sony Pictures Animation before Netflix acquired its rights, it has ended up transcending the platform with special re-releases in theaters and a soundtrack that has broken records (with the song Golden reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100). The company already values sequels and spin-offs.
The thriller also makes a strong impression with Rebel Ridge, by Jeremy Saulnier, who returned to the catalog with a dry and tense story starring Aaron Pierre. After a filming hampered by the pandemic and cast changes, the film found its place on the service and climbed to the top based on hard-hitting action and social criticism, with echoes of Reacher y Rambo passed through the director's filter Blue Ruin y Green Room.
And if you like portraits of urban crime, TopBoy is a safe bet in the catalog. The fiction created by Ronan Bennett, rescued by Netflix with Drake as executive producer, closed its story in 2023 after three high-level seasons and a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes at its launch. A benchmark in the genre that continues to gain fans.
September's Highlights and Releases
The month comes loaded with titles for all tastes, with key dates already marked on the calendar. Here are some of the most talked-about ones:
- September 3: Wednesday (season 2, final part).
- September 4: The Pokemon Janitor (Season 2, Animation).
- September 10: Stage name: Charlie Sheen (documentary).
- September 11: Diary of a Girl Who Cried Badly About Love (series); Beauty in Black S2; Wolf King S2; Villain Academy.
- September 17: Matchroom: Kings of Sports Entertainment (Documentary Series).
- September 18: Black Rabbit (miniseries with Jude Law and Jason Bateman).
- September 19: The Atomic Shelter (new series by Álex Pina); The Haunted Hotel (animated).
- September 24: The Host (series).
- September 25: Alice in Borderland (season 3); The Uncontrollable (miniseries); The House of Guinness (Steven Knight series).
The strategy combines continuations of highly recognizable brands with original projects that target different audiences: from high-concept science fiction to sports true crime, including family animation, school thrillers and Turkish series on NetflixA program that seeks to maintain its audience momentum after the success of Wednesday and the strong performance of several local productions.
With this mix of ongoing releases and successes, the platform strengthens its position in a key month for subscriber loyalty: Powerful names, a variety of genres, and a schedule with hardly any breaks for anyone who wants to chain one episode after another.