A new weekend begins and it is not just any weekend: it is the one before the Easter, which often comes with more free time to enjoy the various new releases on streaming platforms. We have returning acclaimed series, new documentaries, and film offerings, significantly expanding the catalog to offer options for all tastes.
Netflix: Science fiction, thrillers, and documentaries
Netflix leads this week's premieres with the highly anticipated seventh season of Black Mirror, who landed yesterday, Thursday April 10 with six new episodes. This time, not only are themes such as artificial intelligence, alternate realities, and digitalized emotions explored, but it also includes The first direct sequel to a previous episode: "USS Callister: Infinity", with the return of Cristin Milioti.
The platform's programming is complemented with new seasons such as fourth and last of How to sell drugs online (at full speed), available from the July 8, and various titles such as the documentary Bad influences: The dark side of social media in childhood (released on Wednesday the 9th) or the psychological thriller The gardener, starring Álvaro Rico and arriving on the platform today.
Other productions include:
- Blippi Goes to Work (April 7): Educational series for children.
- The Best in the World (April 9): A drama about family relationships.
- Lunar Rebellion (April 10): Sci-fi anime set in a cosmic conflict.
- North of the North (April 10): local dramatic comedy.
- The Khumalo (April 11): Comedy about two feuding families.
- Resident Playbook (April 12): A Korean medical drama.
Disney+: Science fiction, drama, and new series
Disney+ also welcomes several titles. The Wednesday April 9 I arrive A good American family, a psychological thriller based on true events starring Ellen Pompeo. The story centers on a couple who adopt a girl with dwarfism, whose true identity sparks an unexpected conflict.
Other Disney+ titles to consider:
- The documentary Pets (11th April)
- 9-1-1 Lone Star – Fifth season (9th April)
Max: Endings and stories of overcoming
Max stands out this week for the start of the sixth and final season of The Handmaid's Tale, that was launched on Tuesday April 8In these final episodes, June Osborne (Elisabeth Moss) faces the conclusion of her story, attempting to free her daughter and overthrow the Gilead regime.
In addition, the platform adds to its catalogue the fourth season of comedy hacks from today, viernes 11, continuing the tense but comical relationship between a veteran comedian and her young screenwriter. It also premiered The Golden Boy, available from July 7.
Amazon Prime Video: Action, anime, and documentaries
On Prime Video, we have two notable new releases. On one hand, the offer includes the thriller G20, with Viola Davis as the US president during a world summit that is rocked by an armed attack. We also have Spy High, a youth series with touches of documentary and school espionage.
Apple TV+: Psychological drama
On Apple TV+, today Friday April 11 premieres Hidden vice, a series starring Jon Hamm. The story follows a man who, after losing his job, begins committing robberies in his neighborhood, only to discover secrets that change his perception of the people around him.
Movistar Plus+: Between crime and thriller
Movistar Plus+ premiered yesterday, Thursday, April 10, The hunt for the lonely, a miniseries based on the true story of the robber known as the "Solitary Man of Castejón." Through a thriller-style police narrative, the series reconstructs the investigation that led to his capture after years of spreading fear in various Spanish cities.
Filmin and other add-ons
Filmin, although with less media presence, also adds content this week with European and independent film titles. One of the most notable is Love is mad, a romantic drama directed by Jacques Rivette that arrives in the catalog today, Friday, remastered.
In the anime universe, Crunchyroll adds to the catalog My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, a spin-off of the popular Japanese franchise that follows supporting characters within the same universe.
As you see, All platforms have prepared a particularly intense week in terms of new content.From technological dystopias to psychological thrillers, from current affairs documentaries to family favorites, it's hard not to find a new release that suits your viewing mood. All you have to do is choose a title, sit back on the couch, and start enjoying...