What’s On Netflix This Week: Lucifer & Ragnarok Return

Streaming Plus a new Bo Burnham standup special, a documentary series about African American cuisine, and more. by Johnny Brayson May 24, 2021

American Woman

Roadside Attractions/Vertical Entertainment Sienna Miller , Christina Hendricks, and Aaron Paul star in this 2018 drama about a small-town woman whose teenage daughter goes missing. Coming May 26

High On The Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America

Netflix This limited docuseries profiles how Black cooking has helped shape American cuisine. Coming May 26

Nail Bomber: Manhunt

Netflix This true crime doc revisits the 1999 London manhunt for the perpetrator behind a series of deadly nail bomb attacks. Coming May 26

Blue Miracle

Netflix This uplifting drama — based on a true story — follows a group of orphans and their caretaker, who enter a fishing competition in a bid to rebuild their hurricane-destroyed orphanage. Coming May 27

Eden

Netflix This Netflix original anime series — from the famed director of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood — follows a young girl raised by two robots. Coming May 27

Ragnarok: Season 2

Netflix The first season of this Millennial twist on Norse mythology was a hit — and now the second starts streaming this week. Coming May 27

Lucifer: Season 5B

Netflix The latter half of this fan-favorite’s penultimate season finally arrives on Netflix this week, so get ready for one second-to-last trip to Hell. Coming May 28

The Kominsky Method: Season 3

Netflix This Golden Globe-winning comedy series starring Michael Douglas concludes its three-season run on Netflix this week. Coming May 28

Bo Burnham: Inside

Netflix This new standup special from Bo Burnham was filmed and produced by the comedian alone in isolation over the course of 2020. Coming May 30