Netflix is releasing a variety of original sitcoms, documentaries, movies, and reality shows in 2021. From Clickbait to Afterlife of the Party, there’s something for everyone. See a full list of Netflix shows/movies coming up for 2021.
1. Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror
When? September 1, 2021 at 3am
What’s It About? The September 11, 2001 attacks changed the world in ways that have taken decades to understand. Twenty years later, following the longest war in American history and Afghanistan once again in Taliban control, TURNING POINT: 9/11 AND THE WAR ON TERROR answers the questions: Who attacked the U.S. and why? What breakdowns in intelligence allowed it to happen? How did decisions at the highest levels of three administrations in the war on terror bring us to this moment? The series features a wide range of interviewees including officials from multiple U.S. presidential administrations, former CIA members, and U.S. military veterans as well as Afghanistan National Army soldiers, Taliban commanders, members of the Afghan government, Afghan warlords, and Afghan civilians – many who had never spoken on camera before. It also spotlights the voices of survivors of the attacks themselves. The 5-part docuseries is a vital and illuminating chronicle of the 9/11 attacks and how those events changed the course of history.
2. How To Be a Cowboy
Starring Dale Brisby
When? September 1, 2021 at 3am
What’s It About? Dale Brisby uses social media savvy and rodeo skills to keep cowboy traditions alive — and now he’s teaching the world how to cowboy right.
3. Afterlife of the Party
Starring Victoria Justice and Midori Francis
Film/Movie
When? September 2, 2021 at 3am
What’s It About? A social butterfly (Victoria Justice) experiences the biggest party foul of all… dying during her birthday week. To her surprise, she’s given a second chance to right her wrongs on Earth by reconnecting with loved ones, and most importantly, prove that she’s worthy enough to get into the big VIP room in the sky.
4. Q-Force
Series
When? September 2, 2021 at 3am
What’s It About? Steve Maryweather, AKA Agent Mary, was once the Golden Boy of the American Intelligence Agency (AIA), until he came out as gay. Unable to fire him, the Agency sent him off to West Hollywood, to disappear into obscurity. Instead, he assembled a misfit squad of LGBTQ+ geniuses. Joining forces with the expert mechanic Deb, master of drag and disguise Twink, and hacker Stat, together they’re Q-Force.
But, after a decade of waiting for their first official mission from The AIA, Mary becomes hell-bent on proving himself to the Agency that turned its back on him, and decides to go rogue with Q-Force. After finding their own case, and solving it on their own terms, they get the reluctant approval of The AIA, and are officially upgraded to Active Secret Agents in the field. But, that approval comes with one major caveat– they must put up with a new member of the squad: straight-guy Agent Buck.
5. Money Heist
Series/Thriller
When? September 3, 2021 at 3am
What’s It About? The gang has been shut in the Bank of Spain for over 100 hours. They have managed to rescue Lisbon, but their darkest moment is upon them after losing one of their own. The Professor has been captured by Sierra and, for the first time, doesn’t have an escape plan. Just when it seems like nothing else could go wrong, an enemy comes on the scene that is much more powerful than any they’ve faced: the army. The end of the greatest heist in history is approaching, and what began as a robbery will turn into a war. Part 5 of the iconic series will be released in two volumes, on September 3 and December 3 2021.
6. Worth
Starring Michael Keaton and Stanley Tucci
Movie
When? September 3, 2021 at 3am
What’s It About? Following the horrific 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon, Congress appoints attorney and renowned mediator Kenneth Feinberg (Michael Keaton) to lead the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. Assigned with allocating financial resources to the victims of the tragedy, Feinberg and his firm’s head of operations, Camille Biros (Amy Ryan), face the impossible task of determining the worth of a life to help the families who had suffered incalculable losses. When Feinberg locks horns with Charles Wolf (Stanley Tucci), a community organizer mourning the death of his wife, his initial cynicism turns to compassion as he begins to learn the true human costs of the tragedy.
7. Countdown: Inspiration4 Mission to Space
Documentary
When? September 6, 2021 at 3am
What’s It About? This ambitious series covers the trailblazing Inspiration4 mission in near real-time, bringing viewers behind the scenes with the four crew members who will make history as the first all-civilian mission into orbit.
8. Untold: Breaking Point
Documentary
Who’s In It? Olympian Caitlyn Jenner, Boxer Christy Martin, Tennis player Mardy Fish, hockey players The Trashers
When? September 7, 2021 at 3am
What’s It About? From the creators of WILD WILD COUNTRY, comes a five-part docuseries event that brings fresh eyes to tales from the wide world of sports. From tennis to boxing to basketball, these stories aren’t the ones you’ve heard before, even if you think you have.
Run time: 69 mintues
9. On the Verge
Series
When? September 7, 2021 at 3am
What’s It About? ON THE VERGE (12×30’) written by the heartwarming words of Julie Delpy (2 DAY IN PARIS, BEFORE SUNRISE) brings us a comedy set in the crazy world of LA. We dive into the lives of four women that are ON THE VERGE.
10. JJ+E
Movie
When? September 8, 2021 at 3am
What’s It About? Vinterviken is set in Stockholm 2021 and focuses on the love story between Elisabeth and John-John. The two youngsters are raised in the same city, yet they live light years apart, separated economically, socially and culturally. That is until the day they start in the same high school class.
11. Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali
When? September 9, 2021 at 3am
What’s It About? Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali tells the extraordinary story behind the friendship of two of the most iconic figures of the 20th century: Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X.
12. Metal Shop Masters
Reality
When? September 10, 2021
What’s It About? Sparks fly and tensions flare in Metal Shop Masters, a fierce, fiery competition between 7 of America’s top welding legends. Hosted by Jo Koy, over the course of six episodes, these iron men and women race against the clock in challenging builds ranging from epic, one-of-a-kind grills to futuristic vehicles, all judged on both form and function. Pressure, heat and hustle makes for grinding work, and in the end, only one will forge a path to victory and the title of Metal Shop Master.
13. Firedrake the Silver Dragon
Kids/Movie
When? September 10, 2021
14. Kate
Movie
When? September 10, 2021 at 3am
What’s It About? After she’s poisoned, a ruthless criminal operative has less than 24 hours to exact revenge on her enemies and in the process forms an unexpected bond with the daughter of one of her past victims.
15. Prey
Movie
When? September 10, 2021 at 3am
What’s It About? A hiking trip into the wild turns into a desperate bid for survival for five friends on the run from a mysterious shooter.
16. The World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals: Season 2
Reality
When? September 14, 2021 at 3am
What’s It About? With an eye for every budget and style of travel, three experts take you inside The World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals. The second season of this series will showcase more incredible properties around the world and the life changing experiences they have to offer.
17. You vs. Wild: Out Cold
Kids/Reality
When? September 14, 2021 at 3am
What’s It About? Bear Grylls is back for another exciting interactive movie for the whole family. Following a plane crash in the ice ravaged mountains, Bear finds himself with amnesia trying to save himself and the pilot from the harsh winter elements. Bear will face huge rock walls, freezing dark tunnels and creepy wildlife creatures. He’s in big trouble, and he needs your help to find his friend and get out of danger.
18. Too Hot To Handle: Latino
Reality
When? September 15, 2021 at 3am
What’s It About? A group of highly sexed singletons have to try and abstain from all sexual activities for 40 days and 40 nights. If they succeed they win $100,000 and, maybe, find a true connection. This is a localized version of the UK series of the same name.
19. Nailed It
Reality
When? September 15, 2021 at 3am
What’s It About? The Emmy-nominated series is back again! This season, our bakers take on paranormal pastries, celebrate Black History, and attempt to recreate chocolate masterpieces inspired by our very own Jacques Torres – all for that $10,000 prize. It’s part reality contest, part hot mess, and you can’t look away.
Keep checking back for new movies and series that will be added to the 2021 lineup!
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