Netflix's April Streaming Lineup: Six Major Releases to Watch
If your watchlist feels stale, Netflix has arrived with a fresh selection of April arrivals to captivate audiences. From an intense exploration of a shocking American sect to the return of beloved documentary series, viewers will find ample material for spring binge-watching sessions. Below are the six highlighted releases scheduled for this month.
Trust Me: The False Prophet
Release date: 8th April
Trust Me: The False Prophet is a compelling four-part documentary that chronicles the ascent of Samuel Bateman, a self-proclaimed leader within a breakaway Mormon sect. The narrative unfolds through the perspectives of a couple who embed themselves within his community. Cult specialist Christine Marie and videographer Tolga Katas relocate to Short Creek, Utah, aiming to assist a vulnerable group but soon uncover more disturbing developments. As Bateman strengthens his control, particularly over the women in the sect, the duo begins documenting their observations, collecting firsthand testimonies and exclusive footage from inside the group.
Big Mistakes
Release date: 9th April
Fans of Schitt's Creek will rejoice as co-creator and star Dan Levy returns with Big Mistakes, a darkly comedic crime series that shifts from small-town humor to perilous scenarios. Levy portrays Nicky, one half of a pair of profoundly incompetent siblings who attempt a minor theft for their dying grandmother, only to see it escalate into organized crime. Alongside his sister Morgan, he is swiftly pulled into a world they are ill-prepared to handle, with chaos mounting as the stakes rise. Co-produced by Rachel Sennott of I Love LA and Bottoms fame, expect plenty of laughs amidst the turmoil.
At Home with the Furys
Release date: 12th April
At Home with the Furys returns for a second season, following heavyweight champion Tyson Fury as he strives to maintain retirement and adapt to life outside the boxing ring in Morecambe Bay. With his wife Paris Fury, their seven children, and his outspoken father John Fury constantly nearby, Tyson finds that slowing down proves challenging. From family excursions to Monaco to new entrepreneurial endeavors, he directs his competitive drive into various activities. Meanwhile, Paris manages family responsibilities alongside new projects, while organizing two significant events: an extravagant sixteenth birthday celebration and a vow renewal ceremony with Tyson, promising dramatic moments.
BEEF Season 2
Release date: 16th April
Prepare for a new conflict, this time exchanging road rage for arguably more toxic dynamics. In this installment, a Gen Z couple, Ashley and Austin, become entangled in the crumbling marriage of their millennial boss and his wife following an incident at their workplace country club. The story unfolds with a gradual buildup of tension, featuring subtle insults, power struggles, and quiet manipulations that spread outward. With a fresh cast led by Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan, the second season delves into workplace relationships and the simmering resentments that are less visible but equally dramatic.
A Gorilla Story
Release date: 17th April
This intimate documentary begins with a decades-old encounter between David Attenborough and a baby gorilla named Pablo, revisiting the mountains of Rwanda to observe how his descendants live today. Combining archival footage with new material, the film draws from Attenborough's original 1978 journals to trace the group's journey across generations. It captures rare glimpses of gorilla behavior, offering an unprecedented close-up view of their daily lives and social structures.
Running Point Season 2
Release date: 23rd April
Returning for a second season, Running Point continues with Isla Gordon (Kate Hudson) now firmly in command of the Los Angeles Waves but facing heightened scrutiny. As the team recovers from last season's scandal, she is determined to demonstrate she is more than a temporary replacement. However, her brother Cam works covertly behind the scenes to regain control, exploiting every mistake as leverage. Juggling the pressures of managing a major franchise with personal challenges, Isla confronts escalating stakes both on and off the basketball court.
Should I Marry A Murderer?
Release date: 29th April
Three years after a violent crime is committed and concealed, young forensic pathologist Caroline Muirhead meets a man on a Tinder date and quickly falls in love. Their whirlwind romance leads to an engagement and a seemingly secure future. Yet, her fiancé harbors a horrific secret, and when he confesses to a brutal killing with a body never found, Caroline is thrust into an unimaginable dilemma, forcing her to confront moral and emotional complexities.
