5 best new Netflix movies and shows to stream this week (Sept. 21-27)
Dig into all the new Netflix movies and shows this week, including "Unabomber," "A Different World" and more.
Unabomber, a new crime drama movie, stars Jacob Tremblay as the titular terrorist Ted Kaczynski, also known as the Unabomber. The film follows Kaczynski's life at Harvard University and the manhunt for him decades later, with Russell Crowe playing his professor, Dr. Henry Murray, and Shailene Woodley as FBI Agent Joanne Miller. The movie is set to premiere on Netflix starting September 25.
A Different World, a comedy series, is also returning to Netflix as a reboot. The show follows Deborah Wayne (Maleah Joi Moon), daughter of Hillman alumni Dwayne and Whitley, as she tries to establish her own identity at the school. The original series was a hit and a spin-off of The Cosby Show, so the reboot could still be a hit. A Different World will debut on Netflix on September 24.
Wonka's The Golden Ticket is a new reality competition series set in a recreation of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory. Contestants compete for a lifetime supply of money. The show's use of Gene Wilder's voice recreated by AI from beyond the grave might be unsettling for some, but it has the blessing of the Wilder and Roald Dahl estates. Wonka's The Golden Ticket will premiere on Netflix on September 23.
LifeHack, a screenlife action thriller movie, centers on four young adults who steal cryptocurrency from a tech billionaire. When they get caught, they are asked to steal $25 million for the billionaire's daughter. The movie is told entirely through computer screens, similar to Unfriended and Searching. LifeHack received rave reviews and is currently rated 95% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. It will be available on Netflix starting September 23.
Lastly, Party Down, a situational comedy series, is returning to Netflix with seasons 1-3. The show stars Adam Scott, Jane Lynch, and Ken Marino as Ron Donald, who runs a catering service staffed by aspiring actors and writers. Despite its incredible cast, the show only ran two seasons due to poor ratings. However, it has a devoted following, and the cast reunited for a third season in 2023. Party Down seasons 1-3 will start playing on Netflix on September 22.
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