James R | On 31, Aug 2021

School’s back in session this September, with Netflix enrolling in another season of Sex Education – and keeping kids entertained between classes with a new season of Kid Cosmic and The Iron Giant. But there’s adult entertainment on offer too, from comedy-drama The Starling, 9/11 drama Worth and Mike Flanagan’s latest series to 1917, a focus on Malcolm X and The Farewell. And it’s a time to bid farewell to a raft of Netflix originals, including the final seasons of Money Heist, Lucifer, Dear White People and Jack Whitehall: Travels with My Father.

Here’s what’s coming soon to Netflix UK in September 2021:

The Iron Giant – 1st September

A modern, yet timeless classic.

Mrs Wilson: Season 1 – 1st September

Ruth Wilson is superb in this moving, gripping true drama about the blurred lines between fact and fiction.

Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror: Season 1 – 1st September

This unflinching series documents the 9/11 attacks, from Al Qaeda’s roots in the 1980s to America’s forceful response.

Afterlife of the Part – 2nd September

Cassie lives to party… until she dies in a freak accident. Now this social butterfly needs to right her wrongs on Earth if she wants to earn her wings.

Q-Force: Season 1 – 2nd September

Some heroes have more pride than others. Introducing Q-Force, Netflix’s first queer spy division.

Worth – 3rd September

An attorney learns a lesson in empathy when he is faced with the near-impossible task of determining how to compensate families who suffered incalculable losses as a result of the September 11th attacks in 2001. Based on true events.

Sharkdog: Season 1 – 3rd September

Half shark, half dog with a big heart and a belly full of fish sticks! Together, Sharkdog and his human pal Max can take on any silly or messy adventure.

Dive Club: Season 1 – 3rd September

On the shores of Cape Mercy, a skillful group of teen divers investigate a series of secrets and signs after one of their own mysteriously goes mystery.

Money Heist: Season 5, Part 1 – 3rd September

As Money Heist returns for the first part of its final season, surrendering is not an option.

Malcolm X – 5th September

Denzel Washington stars in Spike Lee’s film that portrays the life and times of the visionary leader.

Countdown: Inspiration4 Mission to Space – 6th September

A chronicle of the SpaceX Dragon mission, Inspiration4, in which four civilians travel into space on a three-day trip.

On the Verge: Season 1 – 7th September

Four women — a chef, a single mom, an heiress and a job seeker — dig into love and work, with a generous side of midlife crises in Los Angeles.

Kid Cosmic: Season 2 – 7th September

The animated series follows the adventures of an imaginative and enthusiastic boy who lives with his free-spirited grandpa in a sparsely populated desert town. His dreams of being a hero seem to come true when he discovers 5 Cosmic Stones of Power in a wrecked spaceship. But when they send a signal out containing the whereabouts of the most powerful and desirable artefacts in the cosmos, the Earth becomes ground zero for an epic battle for ultimate power. To stop the alien onslaught, the kid gives the powerful rings to local heroes who become the good guys… even though they’re bad at it.

Octonauts: Above & Beyond: Season 1 – 7th September

The Octonauts expand their exploration beyond the sea — and onto land.

Into the Night: Season 2 – 8th September

Passengers and crew aboard a hijacked overnight flight scramble to outrace the sun as a mysterious cosmic event wreaks havoc on the world below.

JJ+E – 8th September

Elisabeth and John-John live in the same city, but they inhabit different worlds. Can a passionate first love break through class and cultural barriers?

The Circle: USA: Season 3 – 8th September

The American edition of the reality series returns for a third round, with episodes arriving weekly.

Blood Brothers: Malcolm x Muhammad Ali – 9th September

The documentary feature is inspired by the book Blood Brothers: The Fatal Friendship Between Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X, written by Randy Roberts and Johnny Smith. Directed by Marcus A Clarke (Unsolved Mysteries, Rapture), the film aims to be the definitive documentary about the legendary icons, with never-before-seen archival footage.

The Women and the Murderer – 10th September

This documentary follows a police chief and a murder victim’s mother in their unflagging efforts to find and prosecute a serial killer in 1990s Paris.

LA’s Finest: Season 2 – 10th September

Two cops take on the city’s most dangerous criminals while trying to leave their complicated pasts behind in this spinoff of the Bad Boys franchise.

Metal Shop Masters: Season 1 – 10th September

On this competition show, a group of metal artists torch, cut and weld epic creations from hardened steel.

Prey – 10th September

A hiking trip into the wild turns into a desperate bid for survival for five friends on the run from a mysterious shooter.

1917 – 10th September

Sam Mendes’ visceral WWI thriller is as heart-wrenching as it is jaw-dropping.

Lucifer: Season 6 – 10th September

All bad things must come to an end…

Surge – 10th September

This riveting, alarming race through one man’s breakdown is a remarkable showcase for Ben Whishaw.

Kate – 10th September

Slipped a fatal poison on her final job, a ruthless assassin working in Tokyo has less than 24 hours to find out who ordered the hit and exact revenge.

The World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals: Season 2 – 14th September

With an eye for every budget, three travelers visit vacation rentals around the globe and share their expert tips and tricks in this reality series.

Jack Whitehall: Travels with My Father: Season 5 – 14th September

Jack and Michael Whitehall return with the fifth — and final! — season of Travels With My Father, and this time it’s the greatest journey of all: a tour of their homeland, the United Kingdom. From a dinner with Gordon Ramsay, piloting a spitfire and a search for the Loch Ness monster, it’s the last epic trip for the father/son duo.

Schumacher – 15th September

This documentary chronicles the definitive story of the racing driver, from karting in Kerpen to taking his record seventh championship in 2004. With the permission of his family, the film will include interviews from his wife Corinna, their two children Gina and Mick, and former F1 rivals and peers.

Nightbooks – 15th September

Scary story fan Alex must tell a spine-tingling tale every night — or stay trapped with his new friend in a wicked witch’s magical apartment.

Nailed It!: Season 6 – 15th September

This season, the bakers take on paranormal pastries, celebrate Black history, and attempt to recreate chocolate masterpieces inspired by our very own Jacques Torres – all for that $10,000 prize..

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Season 1 – 16th September

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe sees He-Man and his powerful friends learn what it means to be a hero while battling the evil forces of Skeletor and his minions. On Eternia, the first planet of creation, a demonic tyrant rises: Skeletor! With dark armies at his command, Skeletor is on the march, hell-bent on capturing Eternia’s kingdoms, and its ultimate prize – Castle Grayskull, the ancient fortress of mystery said to contain the greatest power in the universe. It’s up to He-Man and his brave squad of rookie heroes to stop Skeletor and restore the peace. Both sides come armed with enchanted Power Weapons – transforming them into Masters of the Primal Powers of the Universe. It’s Master vs. Dark Master, He-Man vs. Skeletor – fighting for control of Eternia, Castle Grayskull, and the fate of us all. In the end, who will become Master of the Universe?

The Stronghold – 17th September

Tired of the small-time grind, three Marseille cops get a chance to bust a major drug network. But lines blur when a key informant makes a big ask.

Sex Education: Season 3 – 17th September

With a new headmistress, new uniform and a new attitude – it’s time for change at Moordale Secondary.

Chicago Party Aunt: Part 1 – 17th September

This half-hour series based on the Twitter account of the same name is exec-produced by Will Gluck and includes vocals from Chris Witaske, RuPaul Charles and more.

The Farewell – 20th September

Lulu Wang’s beautifully observed family drama is a hilarious, heartfelt tale of honesty and family identity.

Love on the Spectrum: Season 2 – 21st September

Searching for a perfect match, seven new and returning young adults on the autism spectrum plunge into the bewildering world of dating.

Intrusion – 22nd September

When a husband and wife move to a small town, a home invasion leaves the wife traumatized and suspicious that those around her might not be who they seem. Freida Pinto and Logan Marshall-Green star.

Crime Stories: India Detectives: Season 1 – 22nd September

Cameras following Bengaluru police on the job offer a rare glimpse into the complex and challenging inner workings of four major crime investigations

Dear White People: Season 4 – 22nd September

Set against the backdrop of senior year at Winchester as well as a not-so-distant, post-pandemic future, Dear White People Vol. 4 finds our characters looking back at the most formative (and theatrical) year of their lives. Both an Afro-futuristic and 90s-inspired musical event, Dear White People Vol. 4 is a can’t-miss, farewell experience with one pitch-perfect promise: sometimes the only way to move forward is to throw it back.

Jaguar: Season 1 – 22nd September

In 1960s Spain, a Holocaust survivor joins a group of agents seeking justice against the hundreds of Nazis who fled to the nation to hide after WWII.

Bangkok Breaking: Season 1 – 23rd September

Struggling to earn a living in Bangkok, a man joins an emergency rescue service and realizes he must unravel a citywide conspiracy.

Je Suis Karl – 23rd September

After most of her family is murdered in a terrorist bombing, a young woman is unknowingly lured into joining the very group that killed them.

Blood & Water: Season 2 – 24th September

It’s time for the truth to surface as Netflix’s teen dram returns.

The Starling – 24th September

This comedy-drama follows Lilly (Melissa McCarthy), who, after sufferring a loss, finds an unlikely avenue for her grief through a battle with a territorial bird (the Starling) over dominion of her garden. That conflict prompts the courage to heal her relationships and rediscover her capacity for love. Written by Matt Harris (Madame Black) and directed by Theodore Melfi (Hidden Figures), the film co-stars Chris O’Dowd, Kevin Kline, Timothy Olyphant, Daveed Diggs and Loretta Devine.

Midnight Mass: Season 1 – 24th September

Mike Flanagan’s new series introduces us to Crockett Island, an isolated island community whose existing divisions are amplified by the return of a disgraced young man (Zach Gilford) and the arrival of a charismatic priest (Hamish Linklater). When Father Paul’s appearance on Crockett Island coincides with unexplained and seemingly miraculous events, a renewed religious fervour takes hold of the community – but do these miracles come at a price? Starring Kate Siegel (Oculus, Hush), Annabeth Gish (The Haunting of Hill House) and Michael Trucco (Hunter Killer).

Attack of the Hollywood Clichés! – 28th September

One-man armies, meet-cutes, casual strolls away from huge explosions — stars and industry insiders toast and roast these cinematic chestnuts in a one-off comedy special.

 

Other new releases coming soon to Netflix UK in September 2021

1st September
In Time
Brave Animated Series: Season 1
Cemetery Junction
Chicago Fire: Season 1 to 4
Chicago Med: Season 1 to 4
Rush Hour
Harold & Kumar: Escape from Guantanamo Bay
Gogglebox: Season 15
Something’s Gotta Give
Exit Wounds
The Internship
Clique: Season 1 and 2
Shameless: Season 10
How to Be a Cowboy: Season 1
Shot Caller
SWAT: Season 3
Old School
HQ Barbers: Season 1
LEGO Marvel Avengers: Climate Conundrum: Season 1
Jerry Maguire
Battlefield Behemoths: A History of the Tank – The World Wars: Season 1
Kid-E-Cats: Season 2
Kuroko’s Basketball: Season 3
Love in a Puff
My Summer Prince
The Bang Bang Club
The Guns of Navarone

2nd September
PJ Masks: Season 3
Here and There

3rd September
Bundy and the Green River Killer
Pentagram
Containment
School of the Damned
Soul Reaper
A Closed Book
Pietie Beil
Vegas
Wrong Turn (2021)
Night Wolf

4th September
Couple on the Backtrack: Season 1

6th September
Shadow Parties
Tayo The Little Bus: Season 4
Witch at Court: Season 1

7th September
Untold: Breaking Point

10th September
Zombieland: Double Tap
OMO Ghetto: The Saga
Shark
Bananas!
Here are the Young Men
Look Beyond
Dead Donkeys Fear No Hyenas
Maria och Skuggan
Titipo Titipo: Season 2

11th September
Legally Blonde
Mad Dog: Season 1

14th September
A StoryBots Space Adventure
Bloodbath at the House of Death
Kiri: Season 1
Killing Dad
You vs Wild: Out Cold

15th September
Rise of the Footsoldier 3
Man on Fire
Rise of the Krays
Too Hot To Handle: Latino: Season 1, Part 1
Robert the Bruce
Touch Your Heart: Season 1

16th September
The Smart Money Woman: Season 1
My Heroes Were Cowboys

17th September
Gemini Man
Squid Game: Season 1
Black and Blue
Keeping up with the Kardashians: Season 6
Ankahi Kahaniya
The Father Who Moves Mountains

19th September
Papillon

20th September
Django Unchained
The Accident: Season 1

21st September
Toot-Toot Cory Carson: Chrissy Takes the Wheel

22nd September
Monsters Inside: The 24 Faces of Billy Milligan: Season 1
Confessions of an Invisible Girl

24th September
My Little Pony
Ganglands: Season 1
Jailbirds New Orleans: Season 1
Vendetta: Truth, Lies and The Mafia: Season 1

26th September
Man of Steel

28th September
Ada Twist, Scientist: Season 1

29th September
Sounds Like Love

30th September
Spider-Man: Homecoming

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