2 minute read
RETURNING FAVORITES August Access Netflix Through TiVo I ORIGINAL SERIES, FILMS & SPECIALS
from What2Watch-May-2023
by ntvbmedia
Chimp Empire Original Series
Available Now
Oscar winner Mahershala Ali narrates this four-episode docuseries from Oscar winner James Reed, codirector of My Octopus Teacher. The series explores the fascinating world of the chimps living in Uganda’s Ngogo Forest — the largest chimpanzee society ever discovered — following them as they navigate complex social politics, family dynamics and dangerous territory disputes.
Jewish Matchmaking Original Series
Available May 3
This series from the producers of Indian Matchmaking follows singles in the United States and Israel as they turn their dating life over to a top Jewish matchmaker. Will using the traditional practice of shidduchim dating help them find their soulmate in today’s world?
XO, Kitty Original Series
Available May 18
Anna Cathcart reprises her role as teen matchmaker Kitty Song Covey from the To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before films in this spinoff young-adult drama series set in Seoul, South Korea. Kitty thinks she knows everything there is to know about love, but when she moves halfway across the world to reunite with her long-distance boyfriend, she will soon realize that relationships are a lot more complicated when it’s your own heart on the line.
The Diplomat Original Series
Available Now
Keri Russell, who is also an executive producer, leads this political drama as Kate Wyler, the new U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom. Kate will have to diffuse international crises, forge strategic alliances in London and adjust to her new place in the spotlight — all while trying to survive her marriage to fellow career diplomat and political star Hal Wyler (Rufus Sewell).
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story
Original Series
Available May 4
Follow Queen Charlotte’s (Golda Rosheuvel) rise to power in this prequel to Bridgerton. It tells the story of how the young queen’s (India Amarteifio) marriage to King George (Corey Mylchreest) sparked both a great love story and a societal shift.
Wanda Sykes: I’m an Entertainer
Original Special
Available May 23
Legendary comedian, actress and producer Wanda Sykes returns for her second hourlong Netflix stand-up special. From the challenges of raising Gen Z teens to the dilemmas of being a liberal in a hypercharged political climate, Sykes, renowned for her social commentary, delivers the insightful and ferocious wit and candor that audiences have come to love.
Love Village Original Series
Available May 2
In this Japanese dating show, singles relocate to a house in the mountains to see if love might transpire in a tranquil and idyllic setting, away from the realities of the world. The aim is for participants to find their everlasting love by showing their real faces, crying, laughing and quarreling. Will the participants find their lasting love, and leave the house and village with that partner?
The Mother Original Film
Available May 12
A deadly assassin (Jennifer Lopez) comes out of hiding to protect the daughter (Lucy Paez) that she gave up years before, while on the run from dangerous men. Joseph Fiennes, Omari Hardwick and Gael García Bernal costar.
FUBAR Original Series
Available May 25
Arnold Schwarzenegger comes to television in this series that tackles universal family dynamics set against a global backdrop of spies, action and humor. He plays a CIA operative on the verge of retirement who discovers a family secret and is forced to go back into the field for one last job. Monica Barbaro, Milan Carter, Gabriel Luna and Fortune Feimster also star.
Note: Customers must subscribe separately to Midco TiVo DVR service and Netflix.