Supernatural mystery, acid humor, unfiltered animation and stories inspired by remarkable events promise to move the Netflix catalog this week. The platform focuses on productions that range from suspense, social criticism, documentaries and provocative comedies, bringing plots capable of pleasing everyone from those who like intense narratives to those looking for lighter and more irreverent options to binge.

Next, check out 5 films and series that premiere between May 18th and 24th on Netflix!

1. Untold United Kingdom: Liverpool’s Victory (19/05)

The documentary “Untold United Kingdom: Liverpool’s Victory” revisits the historic victory of the 2005 UEFA Champions League, when Liverpool staged one of the greatest comebacks in football history by defeating Milan in the final in Istanbul. The production follows behind the scenes of the campaign, testimonials from playerscoaching staff and fans, as well as exploring the emotional impact of the achievement for the city of Liverpool and fans around the world.

With archive footage and exclusive testimonies, the film shows how the team led by Rafael Benítez transformed an unlikely scenario into a historic moment that marked an entire generation of fans.

2. The Boroughs (21/05)

Set in a retirement community in the New Mexico desert, “The Boroughs” follows a group of elderly people who see the tranquility of the place interrupted by events. mysterious and supernatural threats. When inexplicable phenomena begin to put residents in danger, the protagonists realize that there is something hidden in that place and decide to investigate on their own.

Ignored by authorities and discredited by those around them, they must face unknown forces while trying to protect each other. Executive produced by brothers Matt Duffer and Ross Duffer, the series mixes suspense, science fiction and horror in a narrative about aging, friendship and survival.

3. Ladies First (5/22)

In the comedy “Ladies First”, an arrogant and sexist man sees his life turned upside down after waking up in a parallel reality in which women occupy all positions of power. Accustomed to privileges and superficial relationships, he begins to face uncomfortable and humiliating situations that force him to review his behaviors, prejudices and the way he sees relationships.

Starring Sacha Baron Cohen and Rosamund Pike, the longa mixes acid humor and social criticism by showing a protagonist confronted by the consequences of attitudes he previously considered normal. As he tries to recover his old life, he begins to see power relations and gender inequality in a different way. The production is freely inspired by the French film “I Am Not an Easy Man”.

4. Mating Season (22/05)

Created by the same producers as “Big Mouth”, “Mating Season” follows different forest animals as they face romantic conflicts, desires, insecurities and chaotic relationships during the mating period. Amid absurd situations and provocative dialogues, the series explores human behavior from an animal perspective and completely without filters.

Com humor adult and irreverent narrative, the animation relies on exaggerated stories to address themes such as sex, affection, rejection and coexistence. The production also promises to maintain the acidic and provocative style that marked the previous works of the creative team responsible for the series.

5. Bad Thoughts (24/05)

Created and starring comedian Tom Segura, “Bad Thoughts” presents a collection of independent stories inspired by invasive thoughts, exaggerated fantasies and absurd situations. Each episode delves into uncomfortable and unpredictable scenarios, exploring the boundaries between humor, paranoia and psychological chaos.

Mixing dark comedy and social criticism, the series bets on provocative narratives to transform morally questionable ideas into extreme and comical situations. With a cinematic aesthetic and an acidic tone, the production promises to provoke laughter while exposing the strangest and most impulsive sides of the human mind.