Streaming updates: What’s on Netflix NZ, Neon and more this week

Set in the corrupt world of the glitzy gladiator contests, the ten-part historical epic starring Sir Anthony Hopkins explores “a never-before-told side of Ancient Rome – the dirty work of entertaining the masses and satisfying what the mob wants most… blood and sport”.

Director: Roland EmmerichIndependence Day, Godzilla), all 10 episodes will air on Friday. This early review The audience praised this as “the best ancient Rome ever presented on screen”.

If you like romantic comedies: Accountant Colin (TVNZ+, July 17)

Warm and brilliant Accountant Colin Returning for season two, you can expect more chaotic shenanigans and hilarity from Flash, Ashley, and adorable pup Colin.

The play was created, written and starred by husband and wife team Patrick Bramall and Harriet Dyer. Accountant Colin It tells the story of how an injured stray dog ​​sparks an unexpected bond between two strangers.

It’s a refreshing take on a classic romantic comedy, full of deadpan Aussie humour, understated emotions and lovable, quirky characters.

If you like heights: Skywalker: A love story (Netflix, July 19)

Angela Nikolau and Vanya Beerkus are two Russian “rooftoppers,” a name for people who can’t stop climbing things they shouldn’t.

The documentary chronicles the couple’s thrilling adventures as they scale tall buildings, break laws, risk their lives in search of the next thrill, and fall in love.

As they try to save their relationship by scaling the 118-storey Merdeka 118 building in Kuala Lumpur, the documentary poses the question: Which is more dangerous: doing a handstand atop a supertall skyscraper or falling in love? If you suffer from vertigo, it’s best to avoid it.

If you like daring British comedy: We are female organs (Neon, July 18)

when This British series is about an all-female Muslim punk band After its release three years ago, it quickly proved itself to be a comedy that was insightful, touching, funny and full of life. It’s great to see it return for a second season.

“I was surprised that a play with so many inside jokes could appeal to such a wide audience, but to see film critic Kate Rodger praise it is proof that it can hold fringe as well as mainstream.” By Ronia Ibrahim Derivatives 2021.

“Part of me wanted to keep this show to myself because its characters and stories were so wonderful and felt so rich and personal. Watching these different characters on screen made me realize that not all Muslim women share the same identity. While we come from different places and walk different paths, what we all have in common is always sisterhood.”

If you like family mysteries: My Family Mystery (TVNZ+, July 21)

Sonya Grey returns for new season My family mystery, TVNZ’s documentary series is just what its title suggests: helping New Zealand families solve historical mysteries.

Initially, Sonya starts with just a photo or clue from the past and she seeks help from a team of experts to find the answers people are looking for.

It’s just like Repair Shop meet David Lomas Investigation But a rhino’s butt has far less padding. Bring tissues.

the rest:

Netflix

Spanish La Liga Full Channel (July 15)

Titanic (July 15)

Pokemon (July 15)

Chad Daniels Empty Nester (July 16)

Los Angeles Homicide S2 (July 16)

Spider-Man: No Way Home (Extended Edition) (July 16)

The case of Yara Gambiracio (July 16)

The rise of Simone Biles (July 17)

Green Glove Gang S2 (July 17)

Polyaniline (July 17)

Black Adam (July 18)

Cobra Kai S6 (July 18)

Householder (July 18)

Chi’s Sweet Adventure (July 19)

Found me falling (July 19)

The 500 Days of Escobar (July 19)

Moreau (July 19)

Skywalker: A Love Story (July 19)

sweet Home (July 19)

good mom (July 19)

Old dog, new tricks? (July 19)

travel (July 19)

Too hot to handle for the S6 (July 19)

Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson (July 20)

New Zealand TV+

Colin from Accounts S2 (July 17)

The last woman on earth (July 17)

My Family Mystery (July 21)

Wild Kai Legend (July 21)

Three presents

Mature Woman Manor S2 (July 15)

Azalea (July 17)

Idaho murder case: The TikTok trial (July 19)

Dinosaur (July 21)

neon

Team Truth vs Team Alex Jones (July 15)

Big Shot (July 17)

We are Lady Parts S2 (July 18)

Freddie Mercury: Auction Special (July 16)

Enterprise S1-3 (July 17)

Wild Space (July 19)

90 Day Fiance: Love in Paradise S1-2 (July 19)

90 Day Fiance S1-5 (July 19)

90 Day Fiance: Single Life S1-2 (July 19)

Christmas Eve (July 19)

Teen Wolf S1-6 (July 20)

Ferrari (July 20)

Jared in Metro: Monster Hunt (July 21)

They called him basically harmless. (July 21)

Billy Elliot (July 21)

pier (July 21)

Prime Video

Dying Person (July 19)

My Spy Eternal City (July 18)

Betty Lafia: The story continues (July 19)

Disney+

America’s Funniest Home Videos: Seasons 27-29 (July 17)

American Dad: Season 19 (July 17)

Life Below Zero: First Alaskans: Seasons 1-3 (July 17)

Snowfall: Seasons 1-4 (July 17)

Boss S3 (July 19)

The Birth of EPCOT: Inside the Transformation (July 19)

Young woman and the sea (July 19)

Apple TV+

Woman in the Lake (July 19)

Omnivores (July 19)

let

FBoy Island: Australia (July 15)

Acorn/AMC+/Shudder

Crazy Granny (AMC+/Shudder, July 15)