The Upshaws Season 4 is harmless fun
Season 4 of Netflix’s The Upshaws welcomes back Mike Epps and his crew. The series follows the life of Bennie Upshaw (played by Epps), the head of a Black working-class family residing in Indianapolis. Bennie is a charming and well-intentioned mechanic, but he has a knack for creating chaos.
Season 2 of The Lincoln Lawyer closes out successfully
The remaining episodes of the Second season of Netflix’s The Lincoln Lawyer arrive as Mickey Haller (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo) continues to defend Lisa Trammell (Lana Parrilla), a chef accused of murdering a real estate developer. Mickey, his legal assistant and former spouse Lorna Crane (played by Becki Newton), his trusted investigator Cisco (played by Angus Sampson), and his driver Izzy (played by Jazz Raycole), will stop at nothing to take down the formidable criminal prosecutor Andy Freemann (played by Yaya DaCosta) in Trammell’s case..
Michelle Buteau’s positivity shines through in Survival of the Thickest
After years of supporting work, comedian Michelle Buteau takes center stage in Survival of the Thickest from Netflix. Taking inspiration from Buteau s same titled essay series, the eight-episode sitcom centers on Mavis Beaumont (Buteau), a newly single Black plus-size stylist who put her dreams on hold to cater to her leach of a boyfriend.
Hijinks and fun continue in Is It Cake Season 2
Comedian Mikey Day reunites with Netflix for Season 2 of the hit show Is It Cake. Deception is the name of the game for the world’s most talented bakers, who will compete to create hyper-realistic cakes that look exactly like everyday objects – with cash on the line. But are they good enough to deceive a panel of celebrity judges… and you? You’ll be asking yourself, ‘Is it real?’ Or…Is It Cake?”
Amy Schumer Emergency Contact is dead on arrival
Comedian Amy Schumer reunites with streaming giant Netflix for another special in Emergency Contact. Using her usual shtick, Schumer invites audiences into her life as she discusses topics such as getting older, motherhood, and marriage.
Wanda Sykes brings funny in I’m An Entertainer
Legendary comedian, actress, and producer Wanda Sykes returns for her second hour-long Netflix comedy special in Wanda Sykes: I’m An Entertainer.
Former President Obama delivers another solid documentary in Working: What We All Do.
Barrack and Michelle Obama’s Film Company Higher Ground continues its successful relationship with Netflix in their latest docuseries, Working: What We All Do. Caroline Suh directs the four-part series. At the forefront are the questions, What brings you joy in work? What gives you purpose? What makes a good job good?
Honest social commentary override laughs in Chris Rock’s mediocre new special
Iconic comic Chris Rock has gone through the ringer this past year. Given that Chris is a comic, the best way to address his tribulations is on the stage. Rock collaborated with streaming giant Netflix and brought his talents to the Hippodrome Theater in Baltimore, MD, for a live special.
You Season 4 takes a different approach
One of Netflix’s most significant hits returns for Season 4 in You. Based on Caroline Kepnes’ best-selling novel of the same name, the show has always asked the question, “What would you do for love?”
That 90’s Show is a hit and miss sequel
The beloved nineties sitcom That 70s Show receives a sequel series from Netflix in That 90’s Show. The series is the brainchild of original series creators Bonnie and Terry Turner, who bring along their daughter Lindsey Turner while another alum Gregg Mettler serves as showrunner.
Unlock the mystery of Kaleidoscope
Kicking off the 2023 viewing season, Netflix offers viewers a different streaming experience with their newest series, Kaleidoscope.
The Pale Blue Eye Christian Bale & Scott Cooper’s third collabo is their weakest
Christian Bale reunites with director Scott Cooper for the third time in The Pale Blue Eye from Netflix. In addition to directing, Cooper pens the screenplay, which adapts the same-titled novel by Louis Bayard.