Netflix will revive and release new shows in 2016


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The start of a new year means the start of new shows to binge-watch. Netflix has recently announced premiere dates for 11 original series, which consist of a mix of old and new shows.

Love

The first of the originals, premiering Feb. 19 and coming from the minds of Judd Apatow and actor Paul Rust, is called Love. It follows the modern perspectives of the hardships of dating from Rust and Gillian Jacobs. This show has enormous potential, seeing as it has the comedic genius of Community star Gillian Jacobs paired up with Judd Apatow, who has written many classic movies and TV shows, including the cult classics and gone-too-soon Freaks and Geeks and Undeclared. Apatow excels in making relatable situations shine on the silver screen, and a show about the struggles of trying to date in today’s society is about as relatable as it can get.

Fuller House

Sitcom’s favorite uncles are back starting Feb. 26 in Fuller House. In the spirit of reviving shows from the dead (à la The X-Files and recently, 24), Netflix has decided to bring back one of the most iconic sitcoms ever with this new spin off. Everyone from the original, minus the Olsen twins, will be reprising their roles in the new series. This show aims to please both newcomers who aren’t as familiar with the original show, Full House, and seasoned fans who know every episode by heart. The show follows a newly-widowed D.J. Tanner-Fuller (Candace Cameron Bure) who calls upon Kimmy Gibbler (Andrea Barber) and Stephanie Tanner (Jodie Sweeton) to help raise her children. Essentially, it’s the same show as before, but less John Stamos.

House of Cards

The Underwoods are back as they try to keep their world around them from crumbling to pieces. Netflix will begin streaming what will likely be the last 13 episodes of the series on March 4, bringing the total to 52, thus completing the full deck of cards. Not much can be said about the fourth season without spoiling it, but it will be interesting to see what’s next for the Underwoods after last season’s cliffhanger.

Flaked

Flaked, premiering March 11, is an original comedy starring Will Arnett, who plays a love guru that falls for the woman that his best friend is pursuing. Arnett has proven that he is a more than capable actor in countless comedic roles, most notably the lovable but idiotic Gob Bluth in Arrested Development. Arnett’s comedic experience should be enough to carry the show, but the potential fate of whether it truly takes off or not rests on the shoulders of the lesser-known actors on the show.

The Ranch

This original comedy series, starring Ashton Kutcher and Danny Masterson, is about two brothers on their family-owned ranch trying to run a business together. Kutcher doesn’t have the best reputation for his acting, but if Netflix can turn previously Daredevil actor Charlie Cox into a star overnight, anything is possible. Starting in April, 20 episodes, split into two parts with 10 episodes per part, will be available to stream. Who knows, this might be an elaborate April Fool’s Joke, and the show is actually a That ’70s Show reboot.

The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

This hilarious show from the mind of Tina Fey has been picked up for a second season starting April 15. Ellie Kemper plays Kimmy Schmidt, a woman who had unknowingly been held captive underground by a reverend who convinced her and a few other women that the world had ended. After being freed, Kimmy tries to find her way in the world by moving to New York City, making some … interesting friends along the way. People who want a mix of fast-paced humor of 30 Rock with the perfect amount of absurdity of Parks and Recreation will find non-stop laughs with this show.

Marseille

For those who are looking for something more exotic, Marseille, premiering May 5, is a French political drama created by Dan Franck and stars Benoît Magimel and Gérard Depardieu. The series follows Robert Toro (Depardieu), a longtime mayor of Marseille, who must compete against his former apprentice in the upcoming election. If Star Wars has proven anything, it’s that everyone loves a good master over an apprentice story, and House of Cards has shown us just how suspenseful and thrilling a political drama can be.

Grace and Frankie

Grace and Frankie returns on May 6 for more midlife crises. After their husbands (Martin Sheen and Sam Waterson) profess their love for each other and divorce their wives to get married, Grace and Frankie (Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin) become uneasy roommates and try to start life anew. This comedy has a lot of heart and charm, considering it comes from the mind of Marta Kauffman, who also co-created the popular TV show Friends.

Orange Is the New Black

Prison becomes fun again with more episodes of the instant hit Orange Is the New Black releasing on June 15. Like House of Cards, it’s difficult to say too much about this show without spoiling it, but the latest season will be dealing with new prisoners and the drama they bring with them.

Stranger Things

This original drama is premiering July 15 with eight episodes ready to stream. The series entails a mother’s efforts to find her missing son who has simply vanished without a trace. The relatively new writing team of Matt and Ross Duffer will be partnering up with producer Shawn Levy to create a supernatural period piece set in the ’80s.

The Get Down

The last of the originals, premiering Aug. 12, is a musical drama set in Bronx during the creation of punk, hip-hop and disco. This powerful and historical series stars Shameik Moore from the movie Dope and follows a group of teens wondering how they aren’t going under the wild jungle that the Bronx was during this turbulent time. Those who are looking to get to know more about the creation of these groundbreaking genres and the culture surrounding them at the time cannot afford to miss this series, as it looks like this is Netflix’s next big thing.

More information on future Netflix releases can be found online.