DUBAI: Planning a night in? Here is what to watch on Netflix this week.
Nailed It! Mexico
Starring: Omar Chaparro, Anna Ruiz
Where: Netflix
Like some kind of anti- ‘Great British Bake-Off,’ ‘Nailed It!’ searches out terrible bakers and then asks them to recreate masterpieces and compete for a $10,000 prize. As the Netflix promo material promises, “It’s part-competition, part hot mess.” Mostly the mess part though.
High Flying Bird
Starring: Andre Holland, Zazie Beetz, Melvin Gregg, Bill Duke
Where: Netflix
Steven Soderbergh directs this sporting drama shot on a smartphone. Holland plays Ray, a basketball agent who’s acquired this year’s number one draft pick — but there’s a pay dispute between players (mostly black) and the NBA (mostly not black) to be negotiated. Guess what saves the day in this Netflix drama? Streaming...
Dirty John
Starring: Eric Bana, Connie Britton
Where: Netflix, from Feb. 14
An adaptation of the Los Angeles Times podcast of the same name, this true-crime thriller anthology is based on the life of con artist — and sociopath — John Meehan and his relationship with businesswoman Debra Newell, which began online.
Patriot Act
Starring: Hasan MinHajj
Where: Netflix, from Feb. 10
The American comedian, and former “Daily Show” contributor, who comes from an Indian Muslim family, hosts this satirical comedy show that aims to “explore the modern cultural and political landscape with depth and sincerity,” according to the press release.
The Umbrella Academy
Starring: Ellen Page, Tom Hopper
Where: Netflix, from Feb. 15
Adapted from award-winning comics, this superhero series follows the fortunes of six now-adult orphans with special powers who were adopted by a billionaire following their apparently miraculous birth on the same day in 1989.
