New on Netflix this weekend: The Perfection, What/If, and more
By Sandy C.
Are you ready to plan out your Netflix weekend? We bring you our top recommendations on the streaming giant for Friday, May 24.
May has been a great month for Netflix Originals, from movies to TV shows, the streaming service has had it all! Our personal favorites so far have been Dead to Me and Lucifer when it comes to a TV series. However, The Society also captured our attention.
As far as movies goes, Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile features great performances. Other May movie favorites are Wine Country and See You Yesterday. What content has been at the top of your list this month? Be sure to share with us in the comments.
More from Netflix
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- Exploding Kittens: From card game to Netflix animated series starring Tom Ellis
- The Crown and more Netflix shows and movies to stream this week (November 13)
- Escaping Twin Flames and more harrowing love-centered documentaries to watch on Netflix
Let’s move on to what’s new on Netflix to watch this weekend:
She’s Gotta Have It
Described by Netflix as a “seriously sexy comedy and rousing celebration of female empowerment,” She’s Gotta Have It is a Netflix Original debuting its second season Friday, Thursday, May 24. If you’re not caught up, both seasons are streaming now.
The series is a timely take on free-spirited artist Nola Darling (DeWanda Wise). Nola is dealing with the pressure of her newfound success as she finds herself deciding whether giving in to the corporate world is worth no longer remaining true to herself. She’s Gotta Have It also stars Anthony Ramos, Ilfenesh Hadera, Cleo Anthony, Jamie Overstreet and others.
The Perfection
This movie right here is what we are most excited to see this month! Also debuting on Friday, May 24, The Perfection gives off serious Black Swan meets Get Out vibes and we are here for it! Allison Williams is a brilliant actress, we are already captivated by her performance in this movie and we haven’t even seen it yet.
The Perfection follows Charlotte (Allison Williams), a talented musical prodigy who is very troubled. Charlotte seeks out Elizabeth (Logan Browning), a new pupil at the school, and she doesn’t have the best of intentions. The film promises dark humor, twists, and thrills.
The Lonely Island Presents: The Unauthorized Bash Brothers Experience
This special came as a real surprise, and you don’t have to wait until the weekend to watch it! The Lonely Island’s visual poem, Bash Brothers is streaming now on Netflix!
Bash Brothers is a collection of thematically-linked music videos following the lives of Jose Canseco (Andy Samberg) and Mark McGwire (Akiva Schaffer). The duo are two Oakland baseball players from the 1980s. The special features appearances from Jorma Taccone, Hannah Simone, Sterling K. Brown, Jenny Slate, Maya Rudolph, and more.
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What / If
Intense drama doesn’t even begin to describe the insanity that is What / If. The short synopsis Netflix release for What / If reveals the “neo-noir social thriller” explores what happens when people begin doing unacceptable things. Events focus on the question: What if a mysterious stranger made you an offer too extraordinary to refuse? The season, which consists of 10 episodes, debuts Friday, May 24. Renée Zellweger, Jane Levy, Louis Herthum and other star.
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What are you most looking forward to watching on Netflix this weekend? Let us know in the comments if you believe we should add another series or movie to the list!