What's New On Netflix UK In April 2019? Here's The Best Films And Shows To Enjoy

Get ready to binge.

Here’s your comprehensive guide to all the new original series, films and documentaries coming to Netflix this April.

NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina: Part 2 (5/4/2019)

 

Part 2 finds Sabrina exploring her darker side, curious to learn more about her heritage, while struggling to maintain her friendships in the mortal world. Romantically, Sabrina is caught in an unholy love triangle with between sexy warlock Nicholas Scratch and salt-of-the-Earth mortal Harvey Kinkle. Meanwhile, The Dark Lord, Madame Satan, and Father Blackwood continue to conjure chaos in the Spellman household and the town of Greendale. And they aren’t the only ones trying to raise hell. Everything is in question…relationships, identity, true intentions…when the devil’s work is at hand.

Quicksand (5/4/2019)

 

After a tragedy at a school sends shock waves through a wealthy Stockholm suburb, a seemingly well-adjusted teen finds herself on trial for murder.

Tijuana (5/4/2019)

 

When a prominent politician is murdered in cold blood, intrepid local journalists risk their lives to uncover the truth.

Persona: Collection (5/4/2019)

An eclectic exploration of different personas in a collection of four short films directed by critically acclaimed Korean directors.

Roman Empire: Caligula: The Mad Emperor (5/4/2019)

Once beloved by the troops and people alike, Caligula shocks Rome by ruling with the cruel depravity and debauchery that make him infamous.

You vs. Wild (10/04/2019)

 

In this interactive adventure series, you’ll make key decisions to help Bear Grylls survive, thrive and complete missions in the harshest environments on Earth. 

Black Summer (11/4/2019)

A prequel set in the Z Nation universe, Black Summer is a new series introducing all new characters from every walk of life. As what’s left of the old world order collapses around them, a group of survivors encounter the best and worst of humanity in the darkest hours of the Zombie Apocalypse.

Huge in France (12/4/2019)

“Huge in France” would be an autobiographical look at Gad’s experience reinventing himself in the US. It would be 80% in English, 20% in French, and would focus on Gad’s career, dating life, and rediscovery of his identity in the absence of the fame he’s become accustomed to. 

Special (12/4/2019)

A gay man with mild cerebral palsy decides to rewrite his identity as an accident victim and finally go after the life he wants.

My First First Love (18/4/2019)

Due to various personal reasons, a group of Yun Tae-o’s friends move into his house, where they experience love, friendship, and everything in between.

Samantha!: Season 2 (19/4/2019)

 

Samantha tries to forget her childish antics and become a better actress and parent, but her mother-in-law and ex-bandmates don’t make it easy for her

Bonding (24/4/2019)

A New York City grad student moonlighting as a dominatrix enlists her gay BFF from high school to be her assistant.

The Protector: Season 2 (26/4/2019)

 

Facing formidable odds against the resurgent Immortals, Hakan and the Loyal Ones must forestall sinister plans to destroy the city ― and all humans.

Yankee (26/4/2019)

The story of Edgar Valdez, a young man from Texas who, instead of heading off to University with his friends, decided to cross the Rio Grande to become one of the most bloodthirsty assassins in the history of Mexican drug trafficking. 

Chambers (Coming in April)

A young heart attack survivor becomes consumed by the mystery surrounding the heart that saved her life. However, the closer she gets to uncovering the truth about her donor’s sudden death, the more she starts taking on the characteristics of the deceased ― some of which are troublingly sinister.

NETFLIX FILMS

Suzzanna: Buried Alive (3/4/2019)

After a pregnant woman is murdered, her spirit seeks revenge against her increasingly terrified killers, who are determined to finish her off for good. 

A Land Imagined (12/4/2019)

A cop in Singapore investigates the disappearance of a Chinese migrant construction worker who spent sleepless nights playing a mysterious video game. 

Unicorn Store (5/4/2019)

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Kit (Brie Larson), a twenty-something dreamer, receives an invitation that would fulfill her childhood dreams.

The Perfect Date (12/4/2019)

To save up for college, Brooks Rattigan creates an app where anyone can pay him to play the perfect stand-in boyfriend for any occasion. 

The Silence (12/4/2019)

When the world is under attack from terrifying creatures who hunt their human prey by sound, 16-year old Ally Andrews (Kiernan Shipka), who lost her hearing at 13, and her family seek refuge in a remote haven. But they discover a sinister cult who are eager to exploit Ally’s heightened senses. The Silence is directed by John R. Leonetti (Annabelle) and stars Stanley Tucci, Kiernan Shipka, Miranda Otto, John Corbett, Kate Trotter and Kyle Breitkopf.

A Fortunate Man (19/4/2019)

A gifted engineer flees his austere roots to pursue wealth and success among Copenhagen’s elite, but the pride propelling him threatens to be his ruin.

Music Teacher (19/4/2019)

Burned by his past, an emotionally troubled, small-town music teacher risks everything he has to reconnect with a now-famous former student.

Someone Great (19/4/2019)

 

Aspiring music journalist Jenny (Gina Rodriguez) has just landed her dream job at an iconic magazine and is about to move to San Francisco. Rather than do long distance, her boyfriend of nine years (Lakeith Stanfield) decides to call it quits. To nurse her broken heart, Jenny gathers up her two best friends Erin (DeWanda Wise) and Blair (Brittany Snow) for one outrageous last adventure in New York City. From writer/director Jennifer Kaytin Robinson (creator of MTV’s Sweet/Vicious) Someone Great is a hilarious and heartfelt story of friendship, love, and what it means to let go of your twenties and enter adulthood.

Aurora (25/4/2019)

A fatal shipwreck spurs an islander innkeeper and her sister to recover the missing victims’ bodies ― until the dead come seeking shelter themselves. 

NETFLIX ORIGINAL COMEDY SPECIALS

Kevin Hart: Irresponsible (2/4/2019)

Kevin Hart brings his sold-out comedy tour, Kevin Hart: Irresponsible, to a global audience for his first original Netflix standup special. The one-hour special was filmed in front of a sold-out live audience of over 15,000 people at the O2 Arena in London, England. Hart touches upon his friends, family, travel, ... and a year filled with Irresponsible behaviour.

Ricardo Quevedo: We All Hold Grudges (3/4/2019)

From how social media can ruin relationships to the perils of buying a gift for a woman, comic Ricardo Quevedo dissects life’s trials and tribulations.

Whindersson Nunes: Adulto (29/4/2019)

Brazilian YouTube sensation Whindersson Nunes revisits his humble beginnings in a series of playful stories and peculiar songs.

Liss Pereira: Reteniendo liquidos (10/4/2019)

A pregnant Liss Pereira shares hilariously uncomfortable truths about sex, love, attraction and the lies we tell in modern relationships.

Francesco de Carlo: Cose di Questo Mondo (12/4/2019)

In a stand-up set at Milan’s Santeria Social Club, Francesco De Carlo veers from unhealthy habits to religion, politics, dirigibles and beyond.

I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson (23/4/2019)

In this new sketch show, Tim Robinson and guests spend each segment driving someone to the point of needing ― or desperately wanting ― to leave.

Anthony Jeselnik: Fire in the Maternity Ward (30/40/2019)

Everyone knows there is no topic Anthony Jeselnik can’t conquer, and he doesn’t disappoint in his second Netflix original comedy special Anthony Jeselnik: Fire in the Maternity Ward. Following his 2015 special Thoughts and Prayers, the comedian’s critical and biting style weaves through societal taboos without hesitation.

NETFLIX ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARIES

Our Planet (5/4/2019)

 

Exhilarating visuals and stunning footage of rarely-seen animals mix with somber truths about humanity’s impact on the planet’s habitats and species.

Brené Brown: The Call to Courage (19/4/2019)

Best-selling author Brené Brown discusses what it takes to choose courage over comfort in a culture defined by scarcity, fear and uncertainty.

Grass is Greener (20/4/2019)

It lit up jazz and hip-hop ― and ignited a war on drugs steeped in racial injustice. Experts explore America’s complicated relationship with weed.

Street Food (26/4/2019)

From the creators of Chef’s Table, Street Food takes viewers to some of the world’s most vibrant cities to explore the rich culture of street food all over the globe. Season one explores nine countries across Asia, from the hawker stalls of Singapore to the food carts of India. Each episode highlights the stories of perseverance and culture that bring life to each country’s cuisine.

ReMastered: Devil at the Crossroads (26/4/2019)

Robert Johnson was one of the most influential blues guitarists ever. Even before his early death, fans wondered if he’d made a pact with the Devil.

NETFLIX KIDS & FAMILY

Spirit Riding Free: Season 8 (5/4/2019)

Big changes lie ahead for Lucky and her friends in an eventful final season ― from new babies at home to a faraway boarding school. 

Trolls: The Beat Goes On!: Season 6 (9/4/2019)

The trolls face a day without a holiday, Biggie accidentally starts a fun-tastic new dance craze, and Guy turns a camping trip into a “glamping” trip.

Mighty Little Bheem (12/4/2019)

An innocent toddler’s boundless curiosity ― and extraordinary might ― lead to mischief and adventure in his small Indian town.

No Good Nick (15/4/2019)

A family finds their lives turned upside down when a young, street-smart grifter appears on their doorstep, claiming she’s a distant relative.

Super Monsters Furever Friends (16/4/2019)

On the first night of spring, the Super Monsters and their families gather for food, fun and games in the park ― and meet their adorable monster pets!

Pinky Malinky: Part 2 (22/4/2019)

 

Pinky Malinky is on a roll! Catch up on this joyful hot dog boy’s continuing adventures as he spreads fun and positivity with best friends Babs and JJ.

She-Ra and the Princesses of Power: Season 2 (26/4/2019)

A reimagining of the ’80s hit series, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power is the story of an orphaned princess named Adora, who leaves behind her former life in the evil Horde when she discovers a magic sword that transforms her into the legendary warrior She-Ra. Along the way, she finds a new surrogate family in the Rebellion as she unites a group of magical princesses in the ultimate fight against evil.