SHADOW AND BONE (L to R) KIT YOUNG as JESPER FAHEY, AMITA SUMAN as INEJ GHAFA and FREDDY CARTER as KAZ BREKKER of SHADOW AND BONE Cr. DAVID APPLEBY/NETFLIX © 2021
Shadow and Bone is one of the shows and movies on Netflix to watch this week
It’s a new week, and it brings us a lot of excellent content. Whether you want thriller or fantasy, there are shows and movies on Netflix for you.
There is one release that has been the talking point for many people for months. It’s one of the most highly anticipated TV shows across all streamers and networks, an adaptation of a book series that has fans excited.
This week also brings some content for families and for children. It’s possibly the perfect time as the world continues to stall in reopening plans and kids start to get fed up with the same things over and over again.
It’s time to break down the top five shows and movies on Netflix to watch this week.
Shows and movies on Netflix: Shadow and Bone
We have to start with the most anticipated release of the year. It’s been a long time coming, and when we finally got that April 23 release date, the cheers could be heard around the world. Yes, it is all about Shadow and Bone.
The fantasy series is based on the books by Leigh Bardugo. The series will amalgamate some of the books, including The Six of Crows, while also correcting some wrongs from the books. One thing Bardugo admits is that her novels were initially written from her experiences of the world and that meant a lack of diversity at first but has grown since. The show changes that considerably.
Shadow and Bone has an outstanding cast and is full of beautiful graphics. It’s time to delve straight into the Grishaverse.
There’s also the Afterparty for those who want a little more from this world when you’ve binge-watched the series.
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Shows and movies on Netflix: Stowaway
There aren’t as many top movies on Netflix this week, but there is one that you’ll want to pay attention to. Anna Kendrick, Daniel Dae Kim, and Toni Collette star as three astronauts with a mission to help create life on Mars.
Things turn dangerous when they find a stowaway on the spacecraft. They’re in space and this stowaway was placed here unconscious. Now all he wants is to get back home, but there isn’t enough fuel to do that.
When catastrophic events happen on the spaceship, everyone has to figure out how to fight for survival. Just how could this all end? Will Stowaway give us peace or will the entire mission be lost?
Watch on Thursday, April 22.
Shows and movies on Netflix: Zero
If you love stories about superheroes, you’ll want to check out the Italian series Zero. It focuses on a Black teen who is shy with a passion for art. When he develops the ability to turn invisible, he has to make a choice about what he wants.
Will he learn to control the power to protect his neighborhood, or will he choose to follow his artistic dreams and forget it all?
In the end, he chooses to save his neighborhood. And it could lead to friendships where he least expected it.
This is more than just a superhero series. It’s a coming-of-age drama that brings up topics of friendship, personality traits, and dreams.
Check out Zero on Wednesday, April 21.
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Shows and movies on Netflix: Life in Color with David Attenborough
It’s time for something for the whole family, and who doesn’t love David Attenborough? Life in Color with David Attenborough is the latest co-production with the BBC in the UK.
For a long time, there have been thoughts that some animals are colorblind or only see the world in black and white. That’s not necessarily the case. Something that this series looks into is just how animals use color to protect themselves and handle the wilderness.
Using innovative technology, the docuseries explores the importance of color for the survival of many creatures. It’s a beautifully-created series, and it’s sure to be a hit with everyone in the house. You can’t beat Attenborough’s soothing voice as he narrates everything.
Check out Life in Color on Thursday, April 22 on Netflix.
Shows and movies on Netflix: PJ Masks
Finally, it’s one for just the kids. Sometimes, you want to be able to put something on for them so you can get on with the housework, right? PJ Masks is perfect, and season 3 arrives on Netflix later this week.
The series follows three children who turn into Cat Boy, Owlette, and Gecko. They fight crime in their neighborhood, usually going up against the villains that Luna Girl sends their way—and sometimes fighting against her in the process.
While the series focuses on right and wrong, it’s also one about friendship and trust. The three children have to rely on each other and work as a team to get the jobs done. It’s perfect for younger children to gain inspiration from.
Check out PJ Masks season 3 on Monday, April 19.
Which shows and movies on Netflix are you watching this week? Let us know in the comments below.
