September is a busy month for Netflix, with the highly anticipated Sex Education Season 3, the final season of Lucifer, the highly anticipated Michael Schumacher documentary and much, much more.
Here are our curated top picks for the month of September, as well as a quick rundown of everything else.
Pfangirl Top Picks
15 September – Nightbooks – Netflix Film
Scary story fan Alex must tell a spine-tingling tale every night — or stay trapped with his new friend in a wicked witch’s magical apartment forever.
15 September – Schumacher – Netflix Documentary
The life of Michael Schumacher, who rose to a Formula One icon thanks to a daring and defiant spirit, is explored in this insightful documentary.
17 September – Sex Education: Season 3 – Netflix Series
Word of the “sex school” gets around as a new head teacher tries to control a rambunctious student body and Otis attempts to hide his secret hookup.
24 September – Midnight Mass – Netflix Series
A community experiences miraculous events and frightening omens after a mysterious priest’s arrival. From the creator of “The Haunting of Hill House.”
1 September 2021
Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror – Netflix Documentary
This unflinching series documents the 9/11 terrorist attacks, from al-Qaida’s roots in the 1980s to America’s forceful response, both at home and abroad.
How to Be a Cowboy – Netflix Series
Dale Brisby uses social media savvy and rodeo skills to keep cowboy traditions alive — and now he’s teaching the world how to cowboy right, ol’ son.
2 September 2021
Q-Force – Netflix Series
Agent Steve Maryweather was once the Golden Boy of the American Intelligence Agency, until he came out as gay. Unable to fire him, they sent him off into obscurity. Instead, he assembled LGBTQ+ squad of misfits – together they’re Q-Force.
Afterlife of the Party – Netflix Film
Cassie lives to party… until she dies in a freak accident. Now this social butterfly needs to right her wrongs on Earth if she wants to earn her wings.
3 September 2021
Money Heist Part 5: Volume 1 – Netflix Series
The gang has been in the Bank of Spain for over 100 hours and the Professor is at risk. To make matters worse, a new adversary is coming: the army.
Sharkdog – Netflix Kids & Family Series
Half shark, half dog with a big heart and a belly full of fish sticks! Together, Sharkdog and his human pal Max can take on any silly or messy adventure.
Dive Club – Netflix Kids & Family Series
On the shores of Cape Mercy, a skillful group of teen divers investigate a series of secrets and signs after one of their own mysteriously goes missing.
7 September 2021
Untold: Breaking Point – Netflix Documentary
Under pressure to continue a winning tradition in American tennis, Mardy Fish faced mental health challenges that changed his life on and off the court.
Kid Cosmic: Season 2 – Netflix Kids & Family Series
Jo learns what it means to be a true leader as the Local Heroes embark on a space adventure to find the remaining Stones of Power and save the galaxy.
Octonauts: Above & Beyond – Netflix Kids & Family Series
The Octonauts expand their exploration beyond the sea — and onto land! With new rides and new friends, they’ll protect any habitats and animals at risk.
8 September 2021
Into the Night: Season 2 – Netflix Series
After finding refuge deep underground, the passengers contend with a flurry of new crises — and rising tensions with their military hosts.
JJ+E – Netflix Film
Two youngsters are raised in the same city, yet they live light years apart, separated economically, socially and culturally. That is until the day they start in the same high school class
9 September 2021
The Women and the Murderer – Netflix Documentary
This documentary follows a police chief and a murder victim’s mother in their unflagging efforts to find and prosecute a serial killer in 1990s Paris.
Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali – Netflix Documentary
From a chance meeting to a tragic fallout, Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali’s extraordinary bond cracks under the weight of distrust and shifting ideals.
10 September 2021
Metal Shop Masters – Netflix Series
On this competition show, a group of metal artists torch, cut and weld epic, badass creations from hardened steel. Only one will win a $50,000 prize.
Lucifer: The Final Season – Netflix Series
Lucifer scored the promotion, but does he really want the job? Plus, Chloe prepares to give up detective work, Amenadiel joins the LAPD, and more.
Kate – Netflix Film
Slipped a fatal poison on her final job, a ruthless assassin working in Tokyo has less than 24 hours to find out who ordered the hit and exact revenge.
Prey – Netflix Film
A wilderness trip turns deadly when five bickering hikers are inexplicably pursued by an unseen — and unrelenting — hunter.
14 September 2021
The World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals: Season 2 – Netflix Series
Travelers Megan Batoon, Jo Franco and Luis D. Ortiz discover more enchanting vacation properties for every budget and dish out tips for perfect stays.
You vs. Wild: Out Cold – Netflix Kids & Family Series
After a plane crash leaves Bear with amnesia, he must make choices to save the missing pilot and survive in this high-stakes interactive adventure.
Jack Whitehall: Travels with My Father: Season 5 – Netflix Series
Reunited amid a pandemic, future Sam and Lionel look back on their epic final year together at Winchester — which plays out as a ’90s musical.
15 September 2021
Castle and Castle: Season 2 – Netflix Series
Husband and wife legal team Remi and Tega Castle face challenges in and out of the courtroom as they manage their Lagos law firm.
Nailed It!: Season 6 – Netflix Series
Home bakers with a terrible track record take a crack at re-creating edible masterpieces for a cash prize. It’s part reality contest, part hot mess.
16 September 2021
Final Space: Season 3 – Netflix Series
Gary and his crew strive to survive the chaos and carnage of Final Space and elude the evil Invictus, who’s eager to harness Mooncake’s powers.
My Heroes Were Cowboys – Netflix Documentary
Robin Wiltshire’s painful childhood was rescued by Westerns. Now he lives on the frontier of his dreams, training the horses he loves for the big screen.
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe – Netflix Kids & Family Series
Mighty teen Adam and his heroic squad of misfits discover the legendary power of Grayskull — and their destiny to defend Eternia from sinister Skeletor.
17 September 2021
Squid Game – Netflix Series
Hundreds of cash-strapped players accept a strange invitation to compete in children’s games. Inside, a tempting prize awaits — with deadly high stakes.
Chicago Party Aunt – Netflix Series
Chicago partier Diane is a beef-sandwich-chomping Bears fan with a talent for avoiding adulthood. But she has a soft spot for her nerdy nephew.
The Father Who Moves Mountains – Netflix Film
When his son goes missing during a snowy hike in the mountains, a retired intelligence officer will stop at nothing — and risk everything — to find him.
Ankahi Kahaniya – Netflix Film
As big city life buzzes around them, lonely souls discover surprising sources of connection and companionship in three tales of love, loss and longing.
21 September 2021
Go! Go! Cory Carson: Chrissy Takes the Wheel – Netflix Kids & Family Series
From arcade games to sled days and hiccup cures, Cory Carson’s curious little sister Chrissy speeds off on her own for fun and adventure all over town!
Love on the Spectrum: Season 2 – Netflix Series
Finding love can be hard for anyone. For young adults on the autism spectrum, exploring the unpredictable world of dating is even more complicated.
22 September 2021
Dear White People: Volume 4 – Netflix Series
Reunited amid a pandemic, future Sam and Lionel look back on their epic final year together at Winchester — which plays out as a ’90s musical.
Jaguar – Netflix Series
In 1960s Spain, a Holocaust survivor joins a group of agents seeking justice against the hundreds of Nazis who fled to the nation to hide after WWII.
Confessions of an Invisible Girl – Netflix Film
When the smart but socially awkward Tetê joins a new school, she’s ready to try everything to fit in with the cool kids. But soon, her plan hits a snag.
Intrusion – Netflix Film
After a deadly break-in at a couple’s new dream home, the traumatized wife searches for answers — and learns the real danger is just beginning.
Monsters Inside: The 24 Faces of Billy Milligan – Netflix Documentary
In the late 1970s, an accused serial rapist claims multiple personalities control his behavior, setting off a legal odyssey that captivates America.
23 September 2021
Pose: Season 3 – Netflix Series
Joy, heartbreak and hope extend beyond the ballroom as Blanca balances life as a mother, partner and nurse’s aide, and Pray Tell faces a health crisis.
Je Suis Karl – Netflix Film
After most of her family is murdered in a terrorist bombing, a young woman is unknowingly lured into joining the very group that killed them.
24 September 2021
Jailbirds New Orleans – Netflix Series
A look at life beyond the prison bars for a group of incarcerated women serving time in a New Orleans jail.
Blood & Water: Season 2 – Netflix Series
The Cape Town-set YA series returns with more twists and turns.
Ganglands (Braqueurs) – Netflix Series
When his niece crosses a powerful drug kingpin, professional thief Mehdi and his crew of skilled robbers are pulled into a violent and deadly turf war.
Vendetta: Truth, Lies and The Mafia – Netflix Documentary
This documentary series examines the true story behind two of Sicily’s “Anti-Mafia” crusaders, who both wound up on trial for major crimes themselves.
My Little Pony: A New Generation – Netflix Kids & Family Film
Equestria’s divided. But a bright-eyed hero believes Earth Ponies, Pegasi and Unicorns should be pals — and, hoof to heart, she’s determined to prove it.
The Starling – Netflix Film
A woman adjusting to life after a loss contends with a feisty bird that’s taken over her garden — and a husband who’s struggling to find a way forward.
28 September 2021
Ada Twist, Scientist – Netflix Kids & Family Series
Pint-sized scientist Ada Twist and her two best friends are asking big questions — and working together to discover the truth about everything!
Attack of the Hollywood Clichés! – Netflix Comedy Special
Moviemakers, insiders and experts count down the definitive list of film clichés.
29 September 2021
The Chestnut Man – Netflix Series
A young woman is found brutally murdered in a Copenhagen playground. Above her hangs a small doll made of chestnuts. Adapted from the acclaimed novel.
MeatEater: Season 10 Part 1 – Netflix Series
Steven’s quest for delicious game in exotic locales takes him into the Rockies and Ozarks, the swamps of North Carolina and the grasslands of Hawaii.
Sounds Like Love – Netflix Film
Fashion assistant Maca has just about got her life together after a devastating breakup, when Leo, the man who broke her heart returns. Seeking support from best friends, Adriana and Jime, all three will learn love can be complicated.
No One Gets Out Alive – Netflix Film
A haunted house horror story, a sobering account of immigrant life, and a world where ancient folklore can become terrifyingly real.
Friendzone – Netflix Film
Tired of platonic friendships, Thibault believes his luck will change when sparks fly between him and Rose. But can he go from bestie to boyfriend?
30 September 2021
Luna Park – Netflix Series
In 1960s Rome, an encounter between a girl raised in a carnival and a girl from a rich home leads to intrigue, secrets and new and unexpected loves.
Weekly Releases
The Circle: Season 3- Netflix Series
A fresh crew of flirts, fibbers and honest allies join the Circle — and navigate new twists and turns — in hopes of winning this season’s cash prize.
6 September 2021: Episodes 1-2
13 September 2021: Episodes 3-4
Countdown: Inspiration4 Mission to Space – Netflix Documentary
A limited series on the first-ever all-civilian mission into space.
15 September 2021: Episodes 1-3
22 September 2021: Episodes 4-6
29 September 2021: Episodes 7-8
COMING SOON
Bangkok Breaking – Netflix Series
Newly arrived in Bangkok, Wanchai joins the road rescue service and unravels a city-wide conspiracy with the help of a journalist.
Kota Factory: Season 2 – Netflix Series
Continuing their pursuit of a coveted IIT seat, Vaibhav and his friends try not to let academic pressure — or adolescent angst — get the best of them.
Crime Stories: India Detectives – Netflix Documentary
Cameras following Bengaluru police on the job offer a rare glimpse into the complex and challenging inner workings of four major crime investigations.
Baki Hanma – Netflix Anime Series
Baki Hanma continues his quest to become the most powerful fighter and prepares for his battle with the strongest creature in the world — his father.
Licenced Titles
The Hustle – 9/1/2021
Legally Blonde – 9/1/2021
The Bold Type: Season 4 – 9/1/2021
Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw – 9/18/2021
Yesterday – 9/18/2021
Brooklyn Nine-Nine: Season 7 – COMING IN SEPTEMBER