Previously released:
Older movies added to Netflix on Sunday: The first four Hunger Games
movies (all but the 2023 entry), Kill Bill parts 1 and 2, A Single Man
(2009, "This stream-of-consciousness drama centers on a day in the life
of a gay college professor who's reeling from his longtime lover's
recent death"), Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008, "Zack and Miri make
and star in an adult film to bring in easy money. But their unspoken
feelings for each other might threaten the whole enterprise").
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Monday, April 1
Streaming:
LOL: Last One Laughing Italy (complete season 4?) (12:01
am, Prime Video)
Vanderpump Villa [new] (12:01 am, Hulu)
Decadence and debauchery collide in "Vanderpump Villa," a new unscripted docu-drama following Lisa Vanderpump's hand-selected staff as they work,
live, and play at an exclusive French estate: Chateau Rosabelle. Ten
episodes, the first three of which are released today.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wTYEP-MaFw
The Magic Prank Show With Justin Willman [new; complete season
1] (3:01 am, Netflix)
Magician, comedian and expert trickster Justin Willman and his crew pull elaborate pranks on unsuspecting targets to help real people get payback.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXda40ZiTS8
https://www.netflix.com/title/81428709
Bray Wyatt: Becoming Immortal (documentary) (3:01 am, Peacock)
Bray Wyatt is one of the most revered and mysterious characters in WWE
history. The story behind that character and the man himself, Windham
Rotunda, has never been documented until now. Using never-before seen interviews and exclusive backstage footage, Windham Rotunda’s inspiring
story unfolds. This documentary chronicles Windham’s incredible rise to worldwide fame as a WWE superstar, and the struggles and success that
came with being a creative visionary. Sadly, in August of 2023, Windham
passed away at the age of 36. In the wake of his untimely death, Windham
leaves behind a family still grieving with loss as they celebrate a
lasting legacy that continues to create and inspire.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUtiqboJESg
Talk To Me (movie; streaming premiere) (3:01 am, Paramount+)
When a group of friends discover how to conjure spirits using an
embalmed hand, they become hooked on the new thrill, until one of them
goes too far and unleashes terrifying supernatural forces. 2022 film
starring no one you've ever heard of; 1h 35m.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10638522/ [rating 7.1]
Mute Witness (movie; streaming premiere) (3:01 am, Shudder)
A mute make-up artist working on a slasher movie being shot in Moscow is
locked in the studio after hours. While there, she witnesses a brutal
murder and must escape capture. 1995 film; 1h 35m.
https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3806538/mute-witness-coming-to-4k-from-arrow-video-and-streaming-courtesy-of-shudder/
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110604/ [rating 6.7]
More to watch in April on Shudder and AMC+:
https://www.cabletv.com/horror/shudder-halfway-to-halloween
https://www.cabletv.com/shudder/what-to-watch
Broadcast and cable:
American Idol (time slot premiere) (8-10 pm, ABC)
2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards (live event) (8-10 pm, Fox)
https://www.iheart.com/music-awards/
All American (season 6 premiere) (8 pm, CW)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPoHMh7-ZH4
Lovers and Liars [new; sneak peak] (9 pm, CW)
FBoy Island spinoff originally called FGirl Island, the competitive
dating reality series hosted by Nikki Glaser has three men seeking a relationship among the 24 women--half who are in it for love and the
other half only looking to win $100,000.
Actual premiere is Thursday, April 11.
https://www.cwtv.com/shows/lovers-and-liars/
The Synanon Fix [new] (9 pm, HBO)
HBO's four-part docuseries examines the controversial, cult-like
addiction treatment center Synanon through the accounts of former
members. Runs through April 24.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8Z8xMmly1M
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21822256/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synanon
The Interrogation Tapes [new] (10 pm, ABC)
The stunning new 20/20 true crime limited series. See the truth reveal
itself from inside the interrogation room. Six episodes running through
May 6.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFzx3A2PWp0
https://abc.com/news/insider/watch-the-interrogation-tapes-true-crime-tv-series-on-abc-the-abc-app-hulu
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Tuesday, April 2
Streaming:
Demetri Martin: Demetri Deconstructed (comedy special)
(3:01 am, Netflix)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sguiPj6VX8c
https://www.netflix.com/title/81630186
Together: Treble Winners [new] (3:01 am, Netflix)
The immersive six-part docuseries charts Manchester City’s historic Treble-winning season and brings you closer to this generational,
star-studded squad than ever before.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-LZcToVK1M
https://www.netflix.com/title/81733186
Broadcast and cable:
Lopez vs Lopez (season 2 premiere) (8 pm, NBC)
Weakest Link (season 3 spring premiere) (9 pm, NBC)
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Wednesday, April 3
Streaming:
Loot (season 2 premiere) (12:01 am, Apple TV+)
“Loot” returns a year after Molly Wells (Maya Rudolph) settles her very public divorce from tech billionaire John Novak (Adam Scott), and we
find her thriving in her role as the head of her philanthropic
organization, the Wells Foundation. Focused mainly on her charity work,
Molly has sworn off any new relationships with men. "Loot" is led by
Emmy Award winner Maya Rudolph and also stars Michaela Jaé Rodriguez,
Nat Faxon, Ron Funches and Joel Kim Booster. 10 episodes; two stream
today, and the rest follow once weekly through May 29. Season one
streamed in June through August 2022.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TWjRYzwjHI
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14271498/ [rating 6.8]
UFO Factory [new; complete season 1] (12:01 am, Hulu)
Fernando, a native of Argentina, arrives in Salgueiro, an almost
abandoned town in the heart of Galicia, Spain, looking for his
grandfather's birth certificate which he needs to apply for Spanish citizenship. While there, the locals try to convince him to stay in the
town and assume the role of its leader, a role that Fernando's
grandfather successfully occupied until he fled to Argentina for no
apparent reason. Fernando believes the town could tap into UFO tourism
to revive its fortunes. The entire community is at the command of its
new leader, awaiting the arrival of aliens. Mexican series.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31888602/ [as "Fabricante de ovnis"]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBfLOSfkba8
Crime Scene Berlin: Nightlife Killer [new; complete limited
series] (3:01 am, Netflix)
In 2012, a string of grisly murders sent shock waves through the Berlin
party scene. The killer remained at large — until one of his targets survived. German limited series.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81566571
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8tycs4
Files of the Unexplained [new; complete season 1] (3:01
am, Netflix)
Eerie encounters, bizarre disappearances, haunting events and more
perplexing phenomena are explored in this chilling investigative
docuseries.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_HFE4-JISE
https://www.netflix.com/title/81593881
Zero to Hero (movie) (3:01 am, Netflix)
When a rock wannabe is forced to replace his famous sertanejo
look-alike, he faces a life-changing choice — lose his own identity or
follow his heart. Brazilian film; 1h 27m.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81427598
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27276658/ [as "Rodeio Rock"]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIL4Mvi9mkk
Wish (movie; streaming premiere) (3:01 am, Disney+)
A young girl named Asha wishes on a star and gets a more direct answer
than she bargained for when a trouble-making star comes down from the
sky to join her.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11304740/ [rating 5.6]
Behind the Crime: Deadly Military Love Triangle (documentary)
(3:01 am, Tubi)
When a young Army sergeant is murdered without explanation, the police
are stumped … until they receive a tip about an enemy lurking in his own backyard.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31922516/
Broadcast and cable:
Walker (season 4 premiere) (8 pm, CW)
13 episodes.
Sight Unseen [new to US] (9 pm, CW)
Clinically-blind Vancouver homicide detective Tess Avery (Dolly Lewis)
uses an app that connects her to her New York-based guide Sunny Patel
(Agam Darshi) to help the police solve cases in this Canadian
co-produced crime drama series. 10 episodes.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30487848/ [rating 5.6]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sight_Unseen_(TV_series)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqsHRfQhH5s
A Brief History of the Future [new] (9 pm, PBS)
A Brief History of the Future is a unique six-part PBS documentary
series about our futures and how we can reimagine them. Hosted by
renowned futurist Ari Wallach, the show invites viewers on a journey
around the world that is filled with discovery, hope, and possibility
about where we find ourselves today and what could come next. Runs
through May 8.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfOLajYk5b4
https://www.pbs.org/show/a-brief-history-of-the-future/
American Horror Story (premiere of second half of season 12)
(10 pm, FX)
Episodes 6 through 9 of 9, running through April 24; already renewed for
season 13.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSQDTp-0GLo
Resident Alien (season 3 finale) (10 pm, Syfy)
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Thursday, April 4
Streaming:
Música (movie) (12:01 am, Prime Video)
A coming-of-age love story that follows an aspiring creator with
synesthesia, who must come to terms with an uncertain future, while
navigating the pressures of love, family, and his Brazilian culture in
Newark, New Jersey. The directorial debut feature from actor/musician
Rudy Mancuso also stars Mancuso alongside Camila Mendes, Francesca Reale
and J.B. Smoove. 1h 31m.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VckVviJh8ho
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19853698/
Crooks [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am, Netflix)
A priceless coin puts rival gangs across Europe at odds, forcing a
retired safecracker to team up with a two-bit gangster for one last
heist. German series.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGInrug61bs
https://www.netflix.com/title/81438805
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27054614/
I Woke Up a Vampire (complete season 2) (3:01 am, Netflix)
On her 13th birthday, Carmie discovers that she's actually half human,
half vampire--and that mythical powers make middle school way more
complicated. Teen series.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUWwJjRv84w
https://www.netflix.com/title/81589046
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27591984/ [rating 5.2]
Ripley [new; complete limited series] (3:01 am, Netflix)
Andrew Scott (Fleabag) stars in an eight-episode adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's Tom Ripley novels (previously adapted into the 1999 feature
film "The Talented Mr. Ripley"). Directed and written in its entirety by
Steven Zaillian (The Night Of)—and filmed in black and white—the
stylish, 1960s-set thriller follows the titular con man (Scott) as he is enlisted by a wealthy man to locate his son in Italy and return him to
New York City. Dakota Fanning, John Malkovich, and Johnny Flynn also
star in Ripley, which was originally ordered (and fully produced) by
Showtime before that network offloaded the completed series to Netflix
in a cost-cutting move.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ri2biYLeaI
https://www.netflix.com/title/81678765
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11016042/
The Tearsmith [Fabbricante di lacrime] (movie) (3:01 am, Netflix)
Within the walls of the Grave, the orphanage where Nica and Rigel grew
up, a legend has always been told: that of the Tearsmith, a mysterious craftsman, guilty of forging all the fears and anxieties that inhabit people’s hearts. But, at seventeen, the time has come for them to leave
fairy tales behind and find the courage to accept that force that keeps
them apart and united at the same time, which is called love. Italian
film; 1h 43m.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEh_90RnlD8
https://www.netflix.com/title/81711218
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29114029/
Star Trek: Discovery (final season 5 premiere) (3:01 am, Paramount+)
The fifth and final season will find Captain Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) and the crew of the U.S.S. Discovery uncovering a mystery
that will send them on an epic adventure across the galaxy to find an
ancient power whose very existence has been deliberately hidden for
centuries. But there are others on the hunt as well… dangerous foes who
are desperate to claim the prize for themselves and will stop at nothing
to get it. Ten episodes; two stream today, with the rest following once
weekly through May 30.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Fi7ZePgh8k
Divided Youth [Da Ponte pra Lá] [new] (3:01 am, Max)
A young woman investigates the death of her trans best friend,
uncovering a societal divide. Her search makes her realize the vast
class disparity. Brazilian series.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aknn-7NRV-M
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26314200/ [as "Da Ponte pra Lá"]
Broadcast and cable:
Million Dollar Lethal Listing (movie) (8 pm, LMN)
Becca and her husband Tom find the perfect suburban house that seems too
good to be true. Shortly after moving in, the couple is woken up by a
stranger who claims to be the real owner of the house. The couple’s
dream home quickly turns into a nightmare as they are forced to unravel
the truth of secrets and lies. Stars Morgan Bradley, Jon Briddell,
Ciarra Carter and
Jackée Harry.
https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/million-dollar-lethal-listing
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29380778/
Elsbeth (special time) (9 and 10 pm, two episodes, CBS)
Episodes 2 and 3, shown out of order according to IMDb. After tonight,
the show's regular time is Thursday at 10 pm. These are the first new
episodes since the pilot was broadcast on Feb. 29 and March 14 and 30.
https://www.cbs.com/shows/elsbeth/
Son of a Critch (season 3 finale) (9 pm, CW)
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Friday, April 5
Streaming:
How to Date Billy Walsh (movie) (12:01 am, Prime Video)
Teenagers Amelia (Charithra Chandran) and Archie (Sebastian Croft) have
been best friends since childhood. Archie has always been there to fight Amelia’s battles and laugh at her jokes all whilst keeping his lifelong
love for her a secret. Just when he builds up the courage to declare his feelings, Amelia falls head over heels for Billy Walsh (Tanner
Buchanan), the new American transfer student. Heartbroken Archie goes to
great lengths to try and keep Amelia and Billy away from each other but
ends up pushing them closer together and risks losing his best friend in
the process. Rescheduled from September. 1h 38m.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQHx9ems_I4
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16156616/
Alex Rider (complete final season 3) (12:01 am, Amazon Freevee)
8 episodes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnAc-Yg2NVg
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Rider_(TV_series)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6964748/ [rating 7.5]
Girls State (documentary) (12:01 am, Apple TV+)
What would American democracy look like in the hands of teenage girls? A political coming-of-age story and a stirring reimagination of what it
means to govern, “Girls State" follows young female leaders from
wildly different backgrounds across Missouri as they navigate an
immersive experiment to build a government from the ground up. 1h 35m.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5GTaV7oZ2g
https://www.metacritic.com/movie/girls-state/ [score 76]
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30259532/
Sugar [new] (12:01 am, Apple TV+)
Originally ordered by Apple in 2021 after a bidding war that also
involved Netflix, this detective series from screenwriter Mark
Protosevich (The Cell, I Am Legend) stars Colin Farrell as the titular
private investigator John Sugar, who is hired to find the missing
granddaughter of a legendary film producer. Amy Ryan, James Cromwell,
Anna Gunn, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Nate Corddry, and Dennis Boutsikaris
also star in the modern noir series, while Fernando Meirelles (City of
God, The Constant Gardener) and Adam Arkin share directing duties. The
first three (of eight) episodes stream today; the rest follow once
weekly through May 17.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twvPGxuEOEA
https://www.metacritic.com/tv/sugar/ [score 66]
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16418808/
Dinosaur [new; complete season 1] (12:01 am, Hulu)
Dinosaur follows Nina (Ashley Storrie), an autistic woman in her 30s,
who adores living with her sister and best friend, Evie [Kat Ronney].
They have a routine, and they understand each other like no one else
could until Evie rushes into an engagement after only six weeks. Nina is
forced to grapple with her sister’s impulsive decision whilst navigating love, sisterhood and her life as it’s turned upside down. All six first-season episodes of the British comedy series stream today.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKDgA49DXR0
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31064044/
The Antisocial Network: Memes to Mayhem (documentary)
(3:01 am, Netflix)
From Rickrolling to viral conspiracy theories, explore how an anonymous website evolved into a hub for real-world chaos in this documentary. 2h 3m.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GK_C54Q_9QY
https://www.netflix.com/title/81456528
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31189868/
Parasyte: The Grey [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am, Netflix)
When unidentified parasites violently take over human hosts and gain
power, humanity must rise to combat the growing threat. Korean series; 6 episodes?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maIGHqJB6aQ
https://www.netflix.com/title/81194158
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21874396/
Scoop (movie) (3:01 am, Netflix)
Rufus Sewell plays Prince Andrew in a dramatization of his 2019 BBC
interview with Newsnight reporter Emily Maitlis (Gillian Anderson).
Billie Piper, Keeley Hawes, and Romola Garai also star. British
production; 1h 42m.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZcHc3zEEoc
https://www.netflix.com/title/81600418
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21279806/
The Zone of Interest (movie; streaming premiere) (3:01 am, Max)
Auschwitz commandant Rudolf Höss and his wife Hedwig [Christian Friedel
and Sandra Hüller] strive to build a dream life for their family in a
house and garden beside the camp. 1h 45m. Won the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7160372/ [rating 7.5]
Night Swim (movie; streaming premiere) (3:01 am, Peacock)
A family moves into a new home, unaware that a dark secret from the
house's past will unleash a malevolent force in the backyard pool. Stars
Wyatt Russell and Kerry Condon; 1h 38m.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9682428/ [rating 4.7]
Festival of the Living Dead (movie) (3:01 am, Tubi)
While attending a festival to commemorate the original zombie attack,
Ash [Ashley Moore] and her friends encounter the living dead and must
fight back or be devoured. Also stars Camren Bicondova as Iris.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27739396/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Festival_of_the_Living_Dead
https://deadline.com/2023/05/ashley-moore-camren-bicondova-join-tubi-horror-festival-of-the-living-dead-1235363996/
https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3805986/festival-of-the-living-dead-night-of-the-living-dead-tribute-from-the-soska-sisters-releasing-in-april/
Baghead (movie) (3:01 am, Shudder)
Following the death of her estranged father (Peter Mullan), Iris (Freya
Allan) learns she has inherited a run-down, centuries-old pub. She
travels to Berlin to identify her father’s body and meet with The
Solicitor (Ned Dennehy) to discuss the estate. Little does she know,
when the deed is signed she will become inextricably tied to an
unspeakable entity that resides in the pub’s basement – Baghead – a shape-shifting creature that can transform into the dead. Two thousand
in cash for two minutes with the creature is all it takes for desperate
loved ones to ease their grief. Neil (Jeremy Irvine), who has lost his
wife, is Iris’ first customer. Like her father, Iris is tempted to
exploit the creature’s powers and help desperate people for a price. But
she soon discovers breaking the two-minute rule can have terrifying consequences. Together with her best friend Katie (Ruby Barker), Iris
must battle to keep control of Baghead and figure out how to destroy
her, before she destroys them. 2023 film; 1h 34m.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14030816/ [5.5 rating]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOsZq_5s-ak
Broadcast and cable:
CMT Storytellers: Little Big Town (special) (8-9 pm, CMT)
Mary & George [new] (9 pm, Starz)
Julianne Moore and Nicholas Galitzine star as the titular Countess and
Duke of Buckingham in a seven-part British historical drama set during
the reign of King James I. It's an adaptation of Benjamin Woolley's book
The King's Assassin, but this isn't a dry retelling of history: Expect
lots of humor—and more than one orgy—in this very adult series from
Killing Eve writer D.C. Moore.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYI7FtJr20c
https://www.metacritic.com/tv/mary-george/ [score 75]
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26246248/
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