Memorial Day Weekend is here! What are your plans for your extra day off? If you're not heading out on vacation, why not stay in and enjoy the latest shows on Netflix this week? There's a host of other goodies to enjoy, including the sci-fi thriller 'Atlas'.
“Atlas” finds Jennifer Lopez well placed to play Atlas Shepard, a government analyst sent into space to defeat the robot that changed her life. Things don't always go as planned, but that's why Shepard must learn how to trust.
There's also “Tires,” which stars Steven Gerbin as Will, who is assigned to fix up his father's auto repair shop. It seems so simple, until he has to deal with his annoying cousin Shane (Shane Gillies) every day at work. For more, check out our full daily recap of what's new on Netflix below, and check out the top 5 miniseries on Netflix with a score of 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes.
What's new on Netflix this week: Our top picks
'Tires'
Shane Gillis stars in this six-episode comedy, which follows a man named Steven (Steven Gerben) as he works to revitalize his father's failing auto repair shop. This is easier said than done as he deals with incompetent and especially annoying employees, such as his cousin Shane (Gillis). Each day represents another arduous attempt to get the store back to normal as Shane and the other employees continue to thwart Steven's attempts.
a witness Netflix Starting May 23
'atlas'
Jennifer Lopez returns to Netflix with this sci-fi thriller about a government analyst sent into outer space on her quest to catch a robot with whom she has a sordid past. It's all in an attempt to save the future, so when things don't go exactly as planned, she must learn to adapt and trust if she wants to save humanity from what the AI has become. So, you know, you might want to watch what you say to ChatGPT.
a witness Netflix Starting May 24th
“Butterfly in the Sky: A Reading Rainbow Story”
Discover the legacy of this legendary children's program that opened the minds of so many children to the power of reading in this documentary. The show's story is told through interviews with host LeVar Burton, staff, filmmakers, and clips from some of the show's most memorable episodes to paint a picture of what made him a beloved addition to many children's childhoods across the country.
a witness Netflix Starting May 24th
“Jurassic World: Chaos Theory”
This new animated series is a direct sequel to “Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous,” which will take place six years after the events of that series. The Nublar Six try to find their way off the island while trying to figure out how to navigate a space filled with dinosaurs and those who want to eliminate them. The group on the run is forced into a global adventure far deeper than they could have ever imagined.
a witness Netflix Starting May 24th
“Mulligan: Part 2”
The end of the world has arrived, but that doesn't seem to bother Matty Mulligan (Nat Faxon) in the second season of this outrageous comedy. Earth has been destroyed by aliens, and these 10 new episodes find more of the same, with silly musical numbers, a cruise ship full of new characters, and a meat substitute that no one's quite sure what to think of. Humanity is still in great danger, as Mulligan and company do their best to figure out how to navigate the world after losing normal society…electricity and all.
a witness Netflix Starting May 24th
Everything new on Netflix: May 20-26
May 20
“The Parisian Agency: Exclusive Features” Season 4 (in French) (Netflix series)
In a globe-trotting season spanning four continents, the international success of the family business gives the Kretze family a taste for travel and adventure.
May 21
Rachel Feinstein: Big Man (Netflix comedy)
From her firefighter husband's obnoxious name to her mother's aggressive accessories, Rachel Feinstein lets loose in this stand-up comedy special.
Wildfire: Seasons 1-4
May 22
“Act Your Age” Season 1
“The Toughest Powers on Earth” (GB) (Netflix series)
This documentary series examines military combat forces around the world to find out how they train to carry out dangerous missions using specialized equipment.
May 23
“El vendingor de Illusiones: El caso Generación Zoe” (in Arabic) (Netflix documentary)
This documentary follows the rise and fall of Generation Zoe, a spiritual training network hiding the most bizarre fraud in Argentine history.
“Franco Escamilla: Ladies' Man” (MX) (Netflix comedy)
Franco Escamilla takes the stage with tales of teen romances gone wrong, featuring long, agonizing kisses and rock-star action with surprising results.
Garroden: Way of the Lone Wolf (JP) (Netflix anime)
While on the run from a previous crime, Juzo Fujimaki is blackmailed into joining an illegal tournament and must face off against top martial artists in deadly confrontations.
“In Safe Hands 2” (TR) (Netflix movie)
A newly reunited father and son grapple with new beginnings after tragedy, but can they fill the void left by the beloved mother and wife?
Tires (Netflix series)
At his father's auto shop, a down-on-his-luck manager strives to improve customer service and increase profits while keeping his troublesome cousin in line.
May 24
“Atlas” (Netflix movie)
A brilliant but misanthropic data analyst (Jennifer Lopez), with a deep distrust of artificial intelligence, finds this may be her only hope when a mission to capture a renegade robot goes wrong.
“Butterfly in the Sky: A Reading Rainbow Story”
“Jurassic World: Chaos Theory” (Netflix Family)
The Camp Cretaceous gang comes together to unravel a dark mystery when they discover a global conspiracy that poses a danger to the dinosaurs and themselves.
Mulligan: Part 2 (Netflix series)
Mulligan and his government work together to keep what's left of America afloat while battling cruise ships, power outages, and their own ineptitude.
“My Oni Girl” (JP) (Netflix movie)
A shy teenage boy's inability to say no is tested when a stubborn girl drags him on a mysterious journey through the summer snows to find her missing mother.
Leaving Netflix this week
Departure on 5/22/24
“boxtrol”
Departure 5/26/24
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