New on Netflix: 5 Shows and Movies to Watch This Week (Sept. 18-24)

New on Netflix: 5 Shows and Movies to Watch This Week (Sept. 18-24)

Check out this week's new Netflix releases. This week's new Netflix release is the fourth and final season of the original series Sex Education. The story follows the students of Moondale Secondary as they make their debut at Cavendish Sixth Form College.

Netflix viewers can also enjoy "Love is Blind" Season 5, Netflix's "pod-based" dating reality show full of feel-good love stories and messy drama.

Also on the Netflix New Arrivals list this week is "The Saint of Second Chances," a documentary about Mike Veeck, son of Baseball Hall of Famer Bill Veeck, and his family's journey to clear his name. Meanwhile, the Japanese animated series "Kengan Asura" Season 2 will once again feature the formidable brawler Ouma "Asura" Tokita in a knock-down, drag-out fight to the death in the arena.

Additionally, "Spy Kids": Spy Kids: Armageddon," which is now available on streaming services, brings this cheesy but beloved franchise back into the cultural zeitgeist with a thrilling follow-up that follows a new generation of young heroes as they join a family spy game.

This week's new Netflix arrivals are presented on a daily basis.

Growing up in the shadow of his father, Hall of Famer Bill Veeck, Mike Veeck's name has long been tarnished by baseball scandal. The Veeck's revolutionized the ballpark experience with innovative entertainment, but one disastrous misstep threatened Mike's legacy. Exiled from the ballpark world, Mike embarks on a journey to clear his name and reconnect with his family. When unforeseen revelations are made, Mike (played by Charlie Day's younger self) is on a path that turns into a story of redemption, narrated by Jeff Daniels.

Available on Netflix beginning September 19

Gladiator Tokita "Asura" Ouma (Kaiji Tan) once again ventures into the brutal world of the underground arena, bringing with him new resolve and new skills. The skills of the past and the lessons he has learned thus far soon become his weapons as he faces off against hordes of bloodthirsty foes, eager to take him down. Meanwhile, his loyal handler Yamashita (Keith Silverstein) trusts Asura to win every battle. But in this high-stakes game, he cannot just survive. He must also defend his honor.

Watch on Netflix starting September 21

Walking the unfamiliar halls of Cavendish Sixth Form College, Otis (Asa Butterfield), Eric (Nukuchi Gatwa), and their friends at Moordale Secondary felt they were in over their heads. While Otis tackles the task of setting up a clinic, Eric hopes for a fresh start. But Cavendish is a revelation in favor of kindness, and that is new ground for Moondale students. Meanwhile, across the pond at Wallace College, Maeve (Emma McKee) immerses herself in academics with acclaimed author Thomas Molloy. The fourth and final season of this British teen comedy has plenty to offer.

Watch on Netflix starting September 21

The Netflix dating sensation returns with a new pool of singles living in Houston, Texas. The game remains the same. Men and women "date" in separate pods and decide to get engaged before showing themselves to their partners. Of course, there is plenty of storybook romance, but there are also plenty of lingering memories of the past, dubious friends, and drama bombs. New couples sink or swim without ever actually meeting. You just have to be there.

Watch on Netflix starting September 21

Remember Spy Kids. Robert Rodriguez's classic family spy adventure returns with a new hero and a new attitude in the reboot. Secret agents Nora and Terrence Tango-Torrez, played by Gina Rodriguez and Zachary Levi, are inadvertently in the hands of game developer and evil genius Ray "King" Stone (Billy Magnussen) when their children, Patty (Everly Carganilla) and Tony (Connor Esterson) and find their legacy in jeopardy. They help Kingston distribute a virus that allows him to take control of the world's technology, and the Trez family is forced to team up and make "being a spy" a family affair. Can they save the world from Kingston's clutches in a few hours? Perhaps.

Watch on Netflix starting September 22

The final season of "New Amsterdam" is coming to Netflix this week. Like any good medical drama, it combines the medical aspect with the drama arising from the doctors and patients (all of whom have relationship problems and personal struggles).

Available on Netflix starting September 20

As the Hollywood strike intensifies, we will likely see more international content on Netflix and other streaming services. Black Book is a Nigerian film about Paul Edima (Richard Mofe-Damijo), a retired ex-military man and cartel hit man who tries to live a quiet life away from his violent past. But when his son is framed for kidnapping and murdered by a corrupt police officer, Edima is forced to seek justice and return to his old life.

Watch on Netflix from September 22

September 18

My Little Pony: Make Your Mark: Chapter 5 (Netflix Family) Now that Opaline has caught Sparky's dragon fire, the evil alicorn is stronger than ever.

Sept. 19

Country Wayne: A Woman's Prayer (Netflix Comedy) Comedian Country Wayne delivers a frenetic stand-up set about life as a father of 10, how to know if a woman likes you, and why you should be real with Jesus.

The Saint of Second Chances (Netflix Documentary) Mike Veeck grew up in the shadow of his father, Bill Veeck, a Hall of Fame baseball owner. But everything fell apart when Mike ruined his father's career. Exiled from baseball, the young Veeck spent the next few decades crawling back up and determined to redeem himself. The Saint of Second Chances is a wild, heartfelt, and laugh-out-loud funny through a comeback story like no other."

September 20

Hard Broken (LB) (Netflix series) A tragic murder leads a group of friends into turmoil, revealing the hidden romance and betrayal that lurks beneath the surface of their seemingly perfect lives.

New Amsterdam Season 5

SEPTEMBER 21

Kengan Ashira Season 2 (JP) (Netflix Anime) The second round of the "Kengan Tournament" continues in Oama's absence, with life and death on the line. At the same time, a shadow warlord is plotting a coup. ......

Scissor Seven Season 4 (CN) (Netflix Series) Severely wounded after a fierce battle, Seven must recover to protect Chicken Island and his friends from ruthless Shadow assassins.

Sex Education Season 4 (UK) (Netflix series) With Maeve off to America and Moodale closed, Otis must find his footing at the freewheeling Cavendish College.

September 22

Black Book (NG) (Netflix film) A bereaved deacon, framed for the kidnapping of his son, takes justice into his own hands and fights a corrupt police force to pardon his son.

Coping with Heartbreak (PE) (Netflix film) Her two best friends have a bright future ahead of them. Ma Fe. She has no money, no motivation, and a tight deadline to produce a book she can't write.

Love is Blind: Season 5 (Netflix Series) A new man and woman try to find their future fiancé by talking over the fence, and navigate the twists and turns and love triangles in their search for true love.

September 22

Spy Kids Armageddon (Netflix Family) When a video game developer unleashes a powerful computer virus, two secret agent children must work together to save their parents and the world.

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