Streaming services like Netflix have become our best friends in these times of social distancing and personal isolation, giving us something to look forward to every coming weekend while staying at home. While it may still be a bit early for many to venture into theaters amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Netflix has reassured its subscribers that there will be no shortage of new content in 2020, which means we still have plenty of entertainment. - busy weekends to come. Of course, Netflix has little new content this weekend, with only a handful of shows and movies added to the service. That being said, there are a few gems in the pool that could be worth your time. So without further ado, here are our top picks to watch on Netflix in Australia this weekend!
The best options for Netflix this weekend (August 21-23)
Hoops: Season 1 (21/8/2020)
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(Image credit: Netflix) Netflix has had a pretty decent run when it comes to original animated comedies, and hopefully their latest series, Hoops, continues that winning streak. The show sees a tough high school basketball coach (played by New Girl-Fame's Jake Johnson) who aims to lead his terrible team to the big leagues by the force of his will. If only he could control his mood! Lucifer: Season 5 (21/8/2020)
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(Image credit: Netflix) Having delivered a successful fourth season on Netflix following its cancellation from airing TV, DC Comics series Lucifer is back for a fifth season which, once again, is shaping up to be damn good. In its new season, Lucifer (Tom Ellis) makes a tumultuous return, Chloe (Lauren German) rethinks the concept of romance, Ella (Aimee Garcia) finally finds a cool guy, and Amenadiel (DB Woodside) adjusts to being a new one. dad. The pajama party (21/8/2020)
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(Image Credit: Netflix) An action comedy suitable for the whole family, Netflix's new movie The Sleepover follows two brothers who discover their mother (Malin Akerman) is a former burglar in witness protection. Realizing that her mother is in deep trouble, the children and her friends band together to save her after she is kidnapped and forced to retire with one last job. It also stars Joe Manganiello (True Blood) and Ken Marino (Wet Hot American Summer).
New Netflix Releases: A Complete List (Aug 21-23)
ORIGINAL SERIES Creoles (21/8/2020) Rust Valley Restorers: Season 3 (21/8/2020) Lucifer: Season 5 (21/8/2020) NETFLIX MOVIE Black Fire (21/8/2020) All Together Now ( 21/8/2020) The pajama party (21/8/2020)