For the first weekend of 2020, Netflix is bringing a new drama series, the final season of another drama series, and a new adaptation of a horror classic. The last month of 2019 was full of Christmas content, but it also brought some critically acclaimed movies (such as Marriage Story and The Two Popes), a new fantasy series with The Witcher, and a lot of comedy. Netflix also added movies like Jarhead: Law of Return, Sweetheart, Lawless, and The Secret Life of Pets 2 on the last week of December, so there was something for every taste.
As it happens on the first day of the month, Netflix added a lot of licensed content on January 1st, including many titles from the James Bond collection. Lord of the Rings fans can now enjoy The Two Towers and Return of the King; Quentin Tarantino fans can now watch both Kill Bill movies, and for those looking for family-friendly content, there’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Other notable additions are Catch Me If You Can, A Cinderella Story, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Inception, and Pan’s Labyrinth.
As for original content, Netflix is adding a new drama series about a young skater, the third and final season of a Canadian drama, and a new adaptation of Bram Stoker’s most famous work. Here are the best movies and TV shows coming to Netflix this weekend - January 3.
Spinning Out
Netflix’s Spinning Out is a drama series that follows Kat Baker (Kaya Scodelario), a high-level skater who stays away from competitions after a bad fall. She then sees an opportunity to continue her career as a pair skater with the talented Justin Davis (Evan Roderick). Her return to skating will take a toll on her physically and mentally, which will be a big obstacle for them on their way to fulfilling their Olympic dream. It’s a drama story that addresses topics like mental health, romance, family, and social pressure.
Anne with an E - season 3
The third and final season of Anne with an E is finally on Netflix this weekend for the world to enjoy, after premiering on CBC back in September. Anne with an E season 3 will continue Anne’s journey as she’s now turning 16, and her desire to discover more about her real parents and family history only grows. Meanwhile, Gilbert’s plans to become Avonlea’s first doctor continue, and the kids will have to go through the perils of romance, friendship, first love, and more.
Dracula
From the creators of BBC’s Sherlock (Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss), comes a miniseries based on Bram Stoker’s novel Dracula. The series follows the story of Count Dracula (Claes Bang) from his origins in Eastern Europe to his battles with Van Helsing’s descendants and more. Dracula will also feature other undead creatures, so the famous blood-drinking Count won’t be the only threat the town will have to deal with. Watch Dracula on Netflix this weekend.
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