As we settle in past the midway point of October, there really isn’t a better time to cuddle up on the couch and soak up some new offerings on Netflix Canada.
Considering you-know-what is limiting our event-going and gatherings, this might actually be the best time in the history of streaming to get caught up on new streamable content.
From documentaries and stand-up specials to originals, Netflix Canada is making it pretty enticing to glue yourself to the tube this weekend.
So toss on your comfiest pants and dive into some content. Here’s what’s going on, literally.
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The Cabin with Bert Kreischer
American comedian Bert Kreischer heads to a cabin in the woods to throw axes, milk goats, drink whiskey, and experience the ultimate cleanse. What could go wrong?
BLACKPINK: Light Up the Sky
Record shattering Korean girl band BLACKPINK tell their story — and detail the hard fought journey of the dreams and trials behind their meteoric rise.
A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting
When high school freshman Kelly Ferguson reluctantly agrees to babysit on Halloween, she is recruited into a secret society of babysitters who protect kids with special powers from monsters.
Rooting for Roona
In rural India, a child with hydrocephalus gets a chance at life-changing surgery after her photos go viral. This documentary charts her journey.
Social Distance
Shot in isolation, this tragicomic anthology series features both dark and funny takes on how people strive to stay connected while staying apart.
Grand Army
Five students at the largest public high school in Brooklyn take on a chaotic world as they fight to succeed, survive, break free and seize the future.
Dream Home Makeover
Shea and Syd McGee of Studio McGee help dreams come true for real families looking to update their home tailored to their own unique style.
La Révolution
In a reimagined history of the French Revolution, the guillotine’s future inventor uncovers a disease that drives the aristocracy to murder commoners.
The Trial of the Chicago 7
What was intended to be a peaceful protest at the 1968 Democratic National Convention turned into a violent clash with police and the National Guard. The organizers of the protest — including Abbie Hoffman, Jerry Rubin, Tom Hayden and Bobby Seale — were charged with conspiracy to incite a riot and the trial that followed was one of the most notorious in history.
And in case you missed it, here are some releases from earlier this month:
Hubie Halloween
Hubie Dubois (Adam Sandler) thanklessly spends every Halloween making sure the residents of his hometown, Salem, celebrate safely and play by the rules. But this year, an escaped criminal and a mysterious new neighbour have Hubie on high alert.
Deaf U
In this docuseries, a tight-knit group of deaf students share their stories and explore the perks and pitfalls of life at Gallaudet University.
The Forty-Year-Old Version
Desperate for a breakthrough as she turns 40, down-on-her-luck New York playwright Radha reinvents herself as a rapper and searches for her true voice.
The Haunting of Bly Manor
From The Haunting of Hill House creator Mike Flanagan and producer Trevor Macy comes the next highly anticipated chapter of The Haunting anthology series, set in 1980s England.
Ginny Weds Sunny
Eager to marry but constantly rejected by women, a bachelor hopes to win over a former crush by accepting help from an unlikely source: his mother.
David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet
A broadcaster recounts his life, and the evolutionary history of life on Earth, to grieve the loss of wild places and offer a vision for the future.
Enola Holmes
A Perfect Crime
The School Nurse Files
This South Korean show is about a nurse with an unusual gift that protects students from monsters only she can see.
Sneakerheads
Hope Frozen: A Quest to Live Twice
A two-year-old girl from Bangkok nicknamed “Einz” became the youngest person in the world to undergo cryo-preservation. After her death from brain cancer, her family stores her remains in an American lab.
Challenger: The Final Flight
Four-part docuseries on the 1986 Challenger space shuttle disaster, unpacking an indelible moment for a generation of Americans.
Sing On!
Hosted by Tituss Burgess, this eight-episode series is a karaoke lover’s dream. In each themed episode, six contestants belt out the biggest hits from that genre while being judged by a vocal analyzer comparing their vocal performance to the original artist’s.
The Last Word
In the aftermath of her husband’s death, a woman unexpectedly finds a new source of energy and a lust for life – as she becomes a professional eulogist to the surprise of her family and friends.
The Babysitter: Killer Queen
Two years after defeating a satanic cult led by his babysitter, Bee, Cole’s trying to forget his past and focus on surviving high school. But when old enemies unexpectedly return, Cole will once again have to outsmart the forces of evil.
The Duchess
Katherine Ryan stars as a single mom who’s weighing whether to have a child with her nemesis: her daughter’s dad. Can two wrongs make another right?
Chef’s Table: BBQ
The critically acclaimed and Emmy-nominated series returns for its latest iteration, delving into the smoky, juicy world of barbecue.
Freaks – You’re One of Us
A working mom discovers she has superhero powers, suppressed by years of medication, and joins forces with two others like her to better the world.
Love, Guaranteed
To save her small law firm, earnest lawyer Susan (Rachael Leigh Cook) takes a high-paying case from Nick (Damon Wayans Jr.), a charming new client who wants to sue a dating website that guarantees love. But as the case heats up, so do Susan and Nick’s feelings for each other.
Young Wallander
An incendiary hate-crime stirs civil unrest, fast-tracking rookie cop Kurt Wallander to detective in this origin story for the popular character.
Away
As she embarks on a treacherous mission to Mars commanding an international crew, Emma Green must leave her husband and teen daughter behind.
I’m Thinking of Ending Things
Nothing is as it seems when a woman experiencing misgivings about her new boyfriend joins him on a road trip to meet his parents at their remote farm.
Rising Phoenix
Rising Phoenix tells the extraordinary story of the Paralympic Games. From the rubble of World War II to the third biggest sporting event on the planet, the Paralympics sparked a global movement that continues to change the way the world thinks about disability, diversity, and human potential.
Hoops
A foul-mouthed high school basketball coach is sure he’ll hit the big leagues if he can only turn his terrible team around.
Hey, good luck with that.
Rob Schneider: Asian Momma, Mexican Kids
Actor, director, screenwriter, and comedian Rob Schneider’s first Netflix original comedy special, Rob Schneider: Asian Momma, Mexican Kids, gives viewers a look at his family and personal life through hilarious anecdotes.
This docuseries takes a deep dive into the lucrative wellness industry, which touts health and healing.
Fearless
A teenage boy must babysit a trio of alien superhero babies, who escaped from their daycare, until their dad can get to Earth.
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