New On Netflix This Week: A Sandra Oh Dramedy, A Jason Momoa Action Movie & More

Streaming From rom-coms and sitcoms to true crime, there’s something for everyone hitting the streaming platform. by Johnny Brayson Aug. 16, 2021 Netflix

Untold: Deal With The Devil

Netflix This second installment of Netflix’s acclaimed sports documentary series follows Christy Martin, a former professional boxer. Coming Aug. 17

Black Island

Netflix A student begins an affair with a mysterious teacher in this dark thriller out of Germany. Coming Aug. 18

Memories Of A Murderer: The Nilsen Tapes

Netflix This chilling new documentary, which features taped interviews with serial killer Dennis Nilsen, is sure to scratch your true crime itch . Coming Aug. 18

Nneka The Pretty Serpent

Netflix A woman sets out to avenge her parents’ murder after gaining supernatural powers in this Nollywood production. Coming Aug. 18

The Defeated

Netflix Taylor Kitsch stars in this new drama series, which takes place in Berlin, Germany, immediately after WWII. Coming Aug. 18

The Secret Diary Of An Exchange Student

Netflix Two Brazilian best friends travel abroad as exchange students in this teen rom-com . Coming Aug. 18

Like Crazy

Paramount Pictures Felicity Jones and the late Anton Yelchin — plus a young Jennifer Lawrence — star in this intercontinental romance flick from 2011. Coming Aug. 19

Sweet Girl

Netflix Jason Momoa plays a widower and father who’ll stop at nothing to protect his daughter in this new action thriller. Coming Aug. 20

The Chair

Netflix Grey’s Anatomy alum Sandra Oh stars in this dramedy series, which follows the first woman of color to chair the English department at a prestigious university. Coming Aug. 20