NoIt’s not just a question of titles, but of atmospheres. May brings with him a Netflix catalog which moves between light and shadow, between narrative tensions and lighter moments, giving the idea of an increasingly stratified streaming. In this trajectory, Netflix alternates the return of recognizable universes with new stories ready to make space, here are ten titles among them films and TV series not to be missed.
“Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine”
TV series. From May 15th
Second chapter of the series created by Álex Pina and Esther Martínez Lobato which expands the universe of Money Heist and Berlin. Berlin (Pedro Alonso) and Damián gather their team in Seville with the aim of orchestrating a daring plan: to stage the theft of the famous Lady with an Ermine. In reality, this is just a cover. The real target is a couple of aristocrats.
“Swapped – In your place”
Movies. From May 1st
The animated film tells the story of an unlikely couple forced to live together in the most absurd situation: a small woodland creature (voiced by Michael B. Jordan) and an imposing bird (Juno Temple) suddenly find themselves swapping bodies. Always enemies in the Valley, the two will have to put aside old rivalries and collaborate, learning to trust each other.
“Gladiator II”
Movies. From May 11th
Gladiator II, directed by Ridley Scott, continues the epic story set in ancient Rome that began with the 2000s masterpiece. Here the director follows the events of Lucius, now an adult, nephew of Commodus and son of Lucilla. After witnessing the sacrifice of Maximus Decimus Meridius as a child, Lucius finds himself having to deal with an empire still marked by corruption, violence and power struggles.
“The chestnut man”
TV series. Second season. From May 7th
A 41-year-old woman vanishes into thin air. Examining her online activity, investigators Mark Hess and Naia Thulin discover that someone has been tormenting her for some time: a shadowy stalker who has followed the victim’s every move. When the woman’s body is found lifeless, a possible link emerges with an unsolved case: the murder of a 17-year-old girl that occurred two years earlier. What connection unites the two investigations?
“The Boroughs – Timeless Rebels”
TV series. From May 21st
The series is produced by the Duffer brothers, the creators of Stranger Things. In the heart of the New Mexico desert lies The Boroughs, a quiet retirement community that promises serenity and comfort. But for newcomer Sam Cooper, that place feels suffocating. Everything changes after a chilling nocturnal encounter, which reveals the presence of a mysterious creature. Ignored by local authorities, Sam finds support among a group of marginalized residents.
“Ladies First”
Movies. From May 22nd
Damien Sachs seems to have it all: money, power and an endless series of casual flings. As she prepares to take on the role of CEO at a major advertising agency, her life is turned upside down when she awakens to her worst nightmare: a world dominated by women. If before he was the one dictating the law in the boardroom, now he finds himself in an inferior position.
“Two pennies”
TV series. From May 27th
Here we are. The third TV series signed by the cartoonist Zerocalcare lands on Netflix. Zero and Cinghiale run a small place, but economic problems, misunderstandings and personal lives that become more complicated than necessary put them both under pressure. The return of a figure from Zero’s past and unexpected responsibilities precipitate an already fragile situation, forcing everyone to face difficult choices.
“Bright Creatures”
Movies. From May 8th
The film is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Shelby Van Pelt, a great editorial success published in Italy by Mondadori and which remained in the New York Times bestseller list for 64 weeks. The story follows Tova (Sally Field), a widowed woman who works in an aquarium and who develops an unusual bond with Marcellus (voice by Alfred Molina), a giant octopus.
“How they kill good girls”
TV series. Second season. From May 27th
Pip (Emma Myers) has solved the Andie Bell case and is determined to stay away from any further investigations. But as Max Hastings’ (Henry Ashton) trial approaches, Connor’s (Jude Morgan-Collie) brother Jamie (Eden H Davies) suddenly disappears and she does everything she can to find him. Returns with the second season of How Good Girls Kill.
“The Four Seasons”
TV series. Second season. From May 28th
As they prepare to spend a quiet weekend together, six old friends discover that a couple among them is about to separate. The series, inspired by the 1981 film of the same name, follows these friends through four holidays spread over the course of a year, observing how this sudden turn of events affects their dynamics and brings old and new grudges to the surface.
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