It’s a much quieter week on Netflix UK with the addition of 30 new arrivals, but thankfully, next week is set to be far busier. Here’s what’s new on Netflix UK this week and the top 10s for August 13th, 2021.
First of all, here are this week’s top highlights:
Paddington (2014)
Director: Paul King
Genre: Adventure, Comedy | Runtime: 95 Minutes
Cast: Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent, Tim Downie
Regarded as one of the best British animated movies of the past 20 years, only its sequel exceeds the quality of Paddington.
Leaving his Peruvian jungle home, a small bear travels to London, whereupon getting lost at Paddington train station is adopted by the Brown family. With a new place to call home, Paddington goes on adventures in the big city.
The Pianist (2002)
Director: Roman Polanski
Genre: Biography, Drama, War | Runtime: 150 Minutes
Cast: Adrien Brody, Emilia Fox, Michael Zebrowski, Ed Stoppard, Maureen Lipman
At the age of 29, Adrien Brody became the youngest recipient of the Academy Award for Best Actor, and deservedly so. A harrowing performance that makes it hard for anyone to forget, The Pianist gives an insight into the pain and suffering the Nazies inflicted upon Poland and its Jewish populace in WW2.
Before the German’s invasion of Poland, Władysław Szpilman worked at the Warsaw radio station playing the piano. When the German’s occupy his country, Szpilman goes on a harrowing journey of survival in the city of Warsaw as he bears witness to the persecution of his people and the destruction of his city.
Gogglebox (Season 9)
Seasons: 9 | Episodes: 113
Genre: Reality | Runtime: 50 Minutes
Gogglebox has proven to be one of the most popular reality series on Channel 4, and British viewers continue to lap up some of the hilarious, wacky, and weird commentaries from fellow like minded-member of the public.
Most Popular Movies & TV Shows on Netflix UK This Week: August 13th, 2021
Vivo just misses out on the top spot this week thanks to Aftermath, but this week does see a drop in four places for Suicide Squad. To no one’s surprise, Outer Banks sails to the very top of the UK list.
Most Popular TV Shows on Netflix UK This Week: August 13th, 2021
1️⃣Outer Banks
2️⃣Cocaine Cowboys
3️⃣Sex/Life
4️⃣Hit & Run
5️⃣Virgin River
6️⃣Car Masters Rust to Riches
7️⃣Peppa Pig
8️⃣CoComelon
9️⃣RuPaul’s Drag Race All-Stars
🔟Love Is Blind— What’s on Netflix (@whatonnetflix) August 13, 2021
Here Are All of the Latest Additions to Netflix UK This Week
12 New Movies Added to Netflix UK This Week: August 13th, 2021
- Asphalt Goddess (2020)
- Beckett (2021) N
- Brother Jekwu (2016)
- Don’t Let Go (2019)
- Monster Hunter: Legends of the Guild (2021) N
- Paddington (2014)
- Philomena (2013)
- Slay (2021)
- Takizaea Kabuki ZERO 2020 The Movie (2020)
- The Kissing Booth 3 (2021) N
- The Pianist (2002)
- Vendetta (2013)
13 New TV Shows Added to Netflix UK This Week: August 13th, 2021
- AlRawabi School for Girls (Limited Series) N
- Brand New Cherry Flavor (Limited Series) N
- Fast & Furious Spy Racers (Season 5) N
- Gabby’s Dollhouse (Season 2) N
- Gone for Good (Limited Series) N
- I Need Romance (Season 1)
- Into the Ring (Season 1)
- Riverdale (Season 5) N
- Shaman King (Season 1) N
- The Kingdom (Season 1) N
- To All the Guys Who Loved Me (Season 1)
- Valeria (Season 2) N
- Zombie Detective (Season 1)
2 New Stand-Up Specials Added to Netflix UK This Week: August 13th, 2021
- Lokillo: Nothing’s the Same (2021) N
- Phil Wang: Philly Philly Wang Wang (2021) N
2 New Reality Series Added to Netflix UK This Week: August 13th, 2021
- Bake Squad (Season 1) N
- Gogglebox (Season 9)
1 New Documentary Added to Netflix UK This Week: August 13th, 2021
- Untold: Malice at the Palace (2021) N
What are you going to be watching on Netflix UK this week? Let us know in the comments below!