Best new series and movies to watch on Netflix in June
Netflix, with its non-stop stream of original productions and licensed content, offers a vast array of entertainment to fill the month of June, making choosing what to watch a challenging task. This difficulty is even greater with the discreet release of lesser-known films, which arrive on the service without much fanfare in the middle of the month.
To make the decision easier, Mix Vale presents a quick guide with the main news that arrived on Netflix this past weekend. The period mainly highlights comedies and dramedies that address different aspects of human development. There is also a series based on a book by Harlan Coben, a romantic comedy with Zoey Deutch, a sensitive family drama and a teenage mystery produced in Spain.
The story of unusual bonds in Drinking Buddies, with Olivia Wilde
The renowned Olivia Wilde marks a promising summer. She directs and takes the lead role in the romantic comedy “The Invite”, alongside Seth Rogen, and also participates in “I Want Your Sex”, a hit at the Sundance Festival, where she plays an artist with a domineering attitude. His performances deliver a remarkable amount of sensuality in both works, with “The Invite” being considered one of his best performances.
In a more discreet but equally relevant participation, Wilde acts in “Drinking Buddies”, a film that, like “The Invite”, explores the development of peculiar bonds between two couples. In the plot, Olivia Wilde plays Kate, who develops an intense friendship with her co-worker, Luke (Jake Johnson, from “New Girl”). Romantically, Kate dates Chris (Ron Livingston), while Luke lives with Jill (Anna Kendrick). The chemistry and closeness between Kate and Luke are so evident that the separation between friendship and romance becomes blurred.
Although several romantic comedies address the dynamic of friends who become lovers, they rarely do so in a convincing way, with the outcome often being predictable. “Drinking Buddies”, in turn, transforms this apparent inevitability into genuine uncertainty, revealing a romantic longing much more authentic than most productions of the genre. The film manages to be light and fun, but without ignoring the complexities and dysfunctions of the characters, consolidating itself as an underrated and engaging work.
Adam Sandler in a New Perspective in Comedy Drama Funny People
Seth Rogen, who starred alongside Olivia Wilde in “The Invitation”, delivers one of his most memorable performances in “Funny People”, a dramatic comedy that delves into the universe of comedy. Written and directed by Judd Apatow, the film is often underrated.
While Rogen captivates with his portrayal of a rising stand-up comedian, the real standout is Adam Sandler. He embodies an alternative version of himself: George Simmons, a comedian who is extremely famous for easy humor films, but who struggles with a growing loneliness caused by fame and his own arrogance. Although this facet does not resemble the real Sandler, who is married and dedicated to his daughters who are pursuing a career at Netflix, it is possible to see how the actor can imagine a life devoid of this affection. Apatow, for his part, draws out a rougher, more complex side from the generally beloved comedian.
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Despite some negative audience reactions to the film’s relentless and dysfunctional portrayal of the entertainment industry, the intelligence and wistful humor of “Funny People” manage to offset any initial discomfort.
The return and different phases of Beavis & Butt-Head
Iconic ’90s sitcom partners Beavis and Butt-Head recently resurfaced in a new season of their animated series. Interestingly, the new episodes explored two distinct narrative strands. In one of them, the mischievous and always laughing teenagers were transported without major changes to the present day, continuing their contemporary adventures, following the tradition of long-standing characters like Looney Tunes. In another approach, the series offers a glimpse into a world where the friends have aged in real time since the original breakup in 1997, showing Beavis and Butt-Head in middle age, navigating the challenges of adulthood, which sometimes results in melancholic moments.
However, the character shorts and video commentary remain hilarious. For nostalgic fans, it is possible to revisit old episodes in the “Mike Judge Collections”, which accompany the two new seasons. These compilations, initially released on DVD, include the episodes that Judge himself (who has been quite critical of his past work) really appreciates. While it’s not as extensive as an MTV marathon of old, it offers more than enough content for an entire night of nostalgia.
Other premieres of the week on the streaming platform
Netflix also received other notable productions this weekend, further diversifying its catalog:
- André Is an Idiot(film, June 17): A Sundance-acclaimed documentary that chronicles the journey of a middle-aged man facing a cancer diagnosis with a surprising sense of humor.
- I will find you(series, June 18): An adaptation of a Harlan Coben novel, focusing on a man wrongfully convicted of the death of his young son, who later discovers that his son may be alive.
- Color Book(film, June 19): A critically well-received family drama that follows a recently widowed father as he attempts to take his young son to a baseball game.
- Oasis(series, June 19): A mystery series with soap opera elements, which investigates the disappearance of a young woman in a luxurious spa.
- Voice Messages for Isabelle(film, June 19): A romantic comedy starring Zoey Deutch about a woman who unexpectedly finds a meaningful connection while dealing with grief over a great loss.
