Everything New On Netflix This Week: June 15-21, 2020
This week for our “New on Netflix” series, we have many new TV series and movies. Adding more to the list of Anime on Netflix, we have A Whisker Away that brings an unusual twist in a love story, Wasp Network that shows the tormented life of a spy, and Mr. Iglesias that has returned for the second season to give us a laughter therapy.
If you are looking to watch something light-hearted, do try Floor Is Lava, which is a fun game show. There is also the second part of the documentary on the Coronavirus pandemic, which is an informative series.
Also Read: Everything New On Netflix Last Week
New Movies On Netflix This Week
1. A Whisker Away
Adding further to the list of anime on Netflix, A Whisker Away is another brilliant piece by Junichi Satoh and Tomotaka Shibayama. The story is about Miyo Sasaki, nicknamed “Muge,” meaning “infinitely mysterious,” who has a bright personality and is full of energy at school and at home.
Secretly in love with her classmate Kento Hinode, she tries to get Kento’s attention but fails at it. She finds a way to get closer to him by transforming herself into a cat. However, at one point, lines get blurry, and she is forced to give up her life as a human.
Available from: June 18
2. Wasp Network
This new movie on Netflix is based on a true and gripping story of a Cuban spy who infiltrates exile groups in the 1990s to stop terrorism against the country but ends up paying a high personal cost.
Available from: June 19
New TV Series On Netflix This Week
3. The Order: Season 2
In season two of The Order, the lines between good and evil are more obscure than ever. The Knights struggle to regain their memories stolen from them by The Order, and they crave retribution. But vengeance is hard to plan when you’re also fighting murderous magicians, strange cults, and life-threatening demons. Does anyone even go to class anymore?
Available from: June 18
4. The Politician: Season 2
https://youtu.be/6-kdBlzCG7w
Payton wants to become the president eventually, but first, he needs to tackle the most treacherous political landscape: high school.
Available from: June 19
5. Mr. Iglesias: Season 2
Mr. Iglesias is an American comedy web television series on Netflix in which Gabriel Iglesias, a famous standup artist, returns the second time to take viewers on a laughing riot.
Available from: June 17
6. It’s Okay to Not Be Okay: Season 1
This new Netflix series marks the comeback of popular Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun who has returned after his mandatory military service for 20 months. The show is an unusual romance story between two people who take an extraordinary road to emotional healing. Kim Soo-hyun plays the role of an antisocial children’s book writer who crosses path with a selfless psych ward caretaker.
Available from: June 20
Other New Shows On Netflix This Week
7. Coronavirus, Explained (Episode 2)
The year 2020 has bought several changes in the world owing to coronavirus. This topical series explores what the coronavirus pandemic is, how it can be tackled, and ways to manage its mental health toll.
Available from: June 16
8. Father Soldier Son
https://youtu.be/WP3j78PjVvU
Sgt. First Class Brian Eisch is posted in Afghanistan, where he gets critically wounded. This experience sets him and his sons on a journey of love, loss, redemption, and legacy. This Netflix documentary took a decade in making, and it showcases a family’s riveting true story of duty and sacrifice.
Available from: June 19
9. Floor Is Lava: Season 1
In this new reality show on Netflix, teams compete to navigate rooms flooded with lava by leaping from chairs, hanging from curtains, and swinging from chandeliers. Yep! Just like the meme!
Available from: June 20
