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10 Netflix Shows to Watch during Christmas & New Year Holidays
As the Christmas and new year vacations are approaching, people are making plans to spend these days joyously. The silver screen mingled with the Christmas vibe always doubles this expectation. The web-series and movie lovers are looking for exciting shows to watch. Popular OTT platform Netflix has brought a bunch of new shows targeting these festivals. Let’s take a look at 10 Netflix movies and web series to watch on Christmas and New Year vacation times.
10 New Netflix Shows to Celebrate Christmas and New Year
Scrooge: A Christmas Carol
Release: November 18, 2022
The famous 1970 film Scrooge has been remade by director Stephen Donnelly. The screenplay for this 2022 version of A Christmas Carol was written by Donnelly and Leslie Bricks. Leslie has also written a new theme song for this fantasy musical film.
The computer-animated film features voiceovers by Luke Evans, Jessie Buckley, Olivia Colman, Jonathan Pryce, Trevor Dion Nicholas, Johnny Flynn, and James Cosmo.
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Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio
Release: November 24, 2022
Oscar-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro has adapted this time Carlo Collodi's famous 1883 Italian novel The Adventures of Pinocchio. Matthew Robbins and Del Toro himself jointly rewrote the 1930 story of the renowned character. Toro then turned their story into a screenplay, collaborating with Patrick McHale.
Mark Gustafson teamed up with del Toro to direct the film with stop-motion animation based on Grease Grimley's designs for the 2002 version of Pinocchio. The animated characters in the musical film are voiced by Ewan McGregor, Gregory Mann, David Bradley, Bern Gorman, John Turturro, Ron Perlman, Finn Wolfhard, Tim Blake Nelson, Cate Blanchett, Tilda Swinton, and Christoph Waltz.
Lady Chatterley's Lover
Release: November 25, 2022
Lady Chatterley's Lover is originally a 1928 novel by English author D. H. Lawrence, which was the last work of his life. Based on the novel, David Magee wrote the screenplay of this romantic film. Directed by Laure de Clermont-Toner, the movie stars Jack O'Connell and Emma Corinne.
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It is the story of a depressed aristocratic woman who develops an unorthodox relationship with the gamekeeper of her husband's estate. The solid performances of the actors and the freshness of the mature story have made it stand out.
The Noel Diary
Release: November 24, 2022
Noel's Diary is the story of a man who returns to his village home for Christmas and encounters a forgotten past. The main focus here is a diary where an important chapter of his life is carefully hidden, all of which is covered by a beautiful woman.
The screenplay of the Christmas-themed movie was done by a team of four writers- David Golden, Rebecca Connor, Richard Paul Evans, and Charles Shire. Directed by Charles Shire, the casting of the romantic comedy film includes Essence Atkins, Justin Hartley, James Reimer, Barrett Doss, and Bonnie Bedelia.
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The Swimmers
Release: November 11, 2022
This biographical film is set against the backdrop of war-torn Syria. Yushra and Sara, two sisters, embarked on a terrifying adventure with the dream of becoming a swimming champion. Sally El Hosseini did the screenplay as well as the direction for the drama movie.
In the screenplay, she was accompanied by Jack Thorne. In the role of Yushra and Sara, the film casts Nathalie Issa and Manal Issa, who are also sisters in real life. Moreover, the film stars Kinda Alosh, Ahmed Malek, Matthias Schweiger, James Krishna Floyd, Ali Suliman, and Elmi Rashid Elmi.
Entergalactic
Release: September 30, 2022
Entergalactic is a must-watch TV special for fans of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. The animated film was created by Kid Cudi, who is a musician and actor at the same time. This movie has basically served as the visual representation of the album which was released prior to this film.
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Fletcher Moles directed the musical film in which Cuddy himself lent his voice in the title role. Other voiceover artists include Jessica Williams, Timothée Chalamet, Laura Harrier, Jaden Smith, Ty Dolla Sign, Vanessa Hudgens, 070 Shake, Christopher Abbott, Teyana Taylor, Macaulay Culkin, Keith David, and Arturo Castro.
Wednesday
Release: November 23, 2022
It is a standalone series based on the character Wednesday Addams from the popular TV series The Addams Family. Alfred Gough and Miles Miller created this comedy horror series. The title role is played by Jenna Ortega, who is seen trying to solve the mystery of her school's monster.
The coming-of-age series also stars Catherine Zeta-Jones, Luis Guzman, Christina Ricci, Isaac Ordonez, Riki Lindholm, Gwendoline Christie, Jamie McShane, and Fred Armisen. Acclaimed horror and thriller filmmaker Tim Burton directed four out of the eight episodes of the supernatural mystery show.
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Enola Holmes 2
Release: October 27, 2022
Harry Bradbeer has already introduced the sister of Sherlock Holmes, the world-famous fictional character created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The main story was taken from American author Nancy Springer's book The Enola Holmes Mysteries. By this time, this is the second feature-length screen appearance of Enola Holmes under the screenplay by Jack Thorne.
The popular drama series Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown played the title role. And Superman-fame Henry Cavill has played the role of Sherlock Holmes. The mystery movie also stars Louis Partridge, Helena Bonham Carter, Susie Okuma, and Adil Akhtar in other roles.
The Good Nurse
Release: September 11, 2022
Christy Wilson-Kearns Charles screenplays the drama film based on the story of Graeber's 2013 book The Good Nurse. Here, director Tobias Lindholm shows from a nurse’s point of view how a notorious caregiver becomes a serial killer in a hospital.
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The movie stars Oscar-winning actresses Jessica Chastain and Eddie Redmayne in lead roles. Other performers include Kim Dickens, Nnamdi Asomugha, and Noah Emmerich. The film received the most views in Netflix history on October 27, 2022, the day after its release on Netflix.
Along for the Ride
Release: May 6, 2022
One summer before college, Auden met fellow insomniac, Eli. While the entire seaside town sleeps, they embark on a strange adventure to experience a free and independent life.
This is the story of Sarah Dessen's novel Along for the Ride. And Sofia Alvarez used this novel to come up with the screenplay for her own directed romantic-comedy film. She kept the title of the novel unchanged for the movie. The film stars Belmont Cameli, Emma Passaro, Kate Bosworth, Andy McDowell, Laura Kariuki, and Dermot Mulroney.
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Summing Up
These 10 new Netflix shows for Christmas and New Year can make the holiday season exhilarating for any cinephile. Not just a mere time pass, watching these movies and series with loved ones can be an everlasting memory. These shows can surely serve as great companions for introverts to laugh, cry, fear and wonder.
9 Top New Shows on Netflix in November 2022
Netflix is one of the most popular international OTT platforms that have subscribers around the world. Every month Netflix brings a bunch of exciting new dramas including movies, documentaries, series, etc. Some of the latest Netflix shows are follow-ups of previous seasons while some are debutants. Let's take a look at the new Netflix shows of this November.
9 Best New Series on Netflix in November 2022
Blockbuster (Season 1)
November 3 | Vanessa Ramos
Cast: Randall Park, Melissa Fumero, J.B. Smoove,Madeleine Arthur, Tyler Alvarez.
Once upon a time, Blockbuster video was very popular in towns and villages. However, in the course of time, it disappeared. A little firm called Netflix served as a catalyst. There is currently only one remaining Blockbuster video store in the nation.
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Blockbuster is a comedy about what it takes to keep that one final store open, and it was created by Vanessa Ramos, who is best known for writing for Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Superstore, and Crashing. Randall Park and Melissa Fumero are starring the show. The other major casts include Tyler Alvarez, J.B. Smoove, and Olga Merediz.
Manifest (Season 4 - Volume 1)
November 4 | Jeff Rake
Cast: Josh Dallas, Melissa Roxburgh, Parveen Kaur, Luna Blaise, J.R. Ramirez,
A 5-year time jump happened during some turbulence mid-flight in the bizarre story Manifest. When a flight from Jamaica lands in New York, the passengers are shocked to hear they have been lost and assumed dead for five years. They all bond deeply as they are forced to witness how their loved ones have continued living their lives after believing them dead, and they do their best to understand what went wrong.
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Before Netflix saved it for one final 2-part season, the sitcom had three successful seasons on NBC. Volume 2 will be released after Volume 1, which consists of 10 episodes.
The COVID-19 epidemic sparked fresh interest in Manifest, despite the fact that NBC had already cancelled the show after three seasons. The sitcom was renewed by Netflix for a fourth and final season, which premieres in November, based on its impressive streaming figures.
Two years have passed after Season 3's finale. The survivors of Flight 828 will receive a lot of attention in this season as their dreaded Death Date draws near and they are left to fend for themselves.
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The Crown (Season 5)
November 7 | Peter Morgan
Cast: Imelda Staunton, Jonathan Pryce, Lesley Manville, Dominic West, Elizabeth Debicki
The Crown is back for its eagerly anticipated fifth season. The Crown’s Season 5 will be more crucial than earlier seasons. In the final two seasons of The Crown Netflix series, Imelda Staunton stars the role of the late Queen Elizabeth II and the part of Prince Philip will be portrayed by Jonathan Pryce. In this season The plot will pick up, after the on-screen wedding of Charles (Dominic West) and Diana (Elizabeth Debicki).
This season has generated some criticism, as it is will be aired following the recent passing of the real-life Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. The turbulent relationship and divorce of Charles and Diana in the 1990s will be portrayed throughout this season.
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Highlights of The Crown Season 5 include Camilla and Charles getting into another royal scandal, Princess Diana getting ready for vengeance, and Imelda Staunton taking over as the next monarch after Claire Foy and Olivia Colman.
Staunton's uncanny accent will prove that she is made for the part. Although the royal drama's fifth season may be upsetting some people, viewers will undoubtedly tune in to make it the most popular show on Netflix in November.
Zac Efron (Season 2 - Down Under)
November 11
Cast: Zac Efron
Down to Earth's second season will take the viewers to Australia. Zac Efron travels around the globe for this travel documentary series to see how other nations and towns use sustainable and green energy techniques.
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Some reviews of the show claim that Zac Efron and his friend Darin Olein promoted dubious science in a few of the episodes. However, Efron is so endearing that he is able to win over locals with ease and shows real interest in picking up the language.
The series offers an intriguing look at how different nations manage their food and energy supply. Efron appears to be open to trying everything and fits in just about anywhere on earth, making him the ideal host for a travel program.
1899 (Season 1)
November 17 | Jantje Friese & Baran bo Odar
Cast: Emily Beecham, Aneurin Barnard, Andreas Pietschmann, Miguel Bernardeau, Maciej Musiał
Jantje Friese and Baran bo Odar, the makers of the popular 2018 television program ‘Dark’ have brought a new horror mystery called 1899. The setting of 1899 is a ship sailing from London to New York.
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The ship's journey turns into a nightmare when it comes into contact with another ship. Maura Franklin, played by Emily Beecham, guides this immigrant group through a violent puzzle on the open seas. The show will include a lot of immigrants from different European countries who will all speak their native tongues on this ship as it travels toward an exciting mystery.
Dead to Me (Season 3)
November 17 | Liz Feldman
Cast: Linda Cardellini, Christina Applegate, James Marsden, Diana-Maria Riva, Max Jenkins,
In the first season of the show Dead to Me, Jen (Christina Applegate) and Judy (Linda Cardellini), who meet in a grief support group, become friends. Jen is lamenting the loss of her husband who was murdered in a hit-and-run accident. Jen was totally unaware that Judy was the one who hit her partner and is lying about his passing. The two manage to forge an unmistakable, odd, and wonderful connection.
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In their final season together, Jen and Judy struggle to get past their turbulent friendship. Jen and Judy made up after Jen (literally) got away with murder but received a shocking pardon from Detective Perez (Diana-Maria Riva).
The two were cheerfully driving Charlie's new automobile home when drunk Ben T-Boned them in an intersection (James Marsden). They appear to have survived the collision, but what comes next? In this final season, there are a ton of unanswered questions. Even though Jen and Judy are far from ideal, they make likable heroes for this exhilarating journey, and it will be sad to see it come to a conclusion.
In the Emmy Award-winning series' second season, the two were involved in a car accident that Ben had caused, and Charlie might have discovered Judy's complicity in his father's hit-and-run killing.
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This November, Dead to Me's concluding season will pick up where Season 2 left off. Though it doesn't appear like everyone will have a happy ending, hopefully, the third season will finish up these storylines.
Wednesday (Season 1)
November 23 | Alfred Gough, Miles Millar, and Tim Burton
Cast: Jenna Ortega, Luis Guzmán, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Fred Armisen, Christina Ricci
In November, Netflix will release a brand-new version of The Addams Family. The new show is Wednesday. This time, the narration is from the point of view of Wednesday (Jenna Ortega), the adolescent daughter of Morticia (Catherine Zeta-Jones) and Gomez (Luis Guzmán), as she navigates adolescent turmoil at Nevermore Academy.
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The role of Fester will be portrayed by Fred Armisen, and even the original Wednesday, Christina Ricci, will make an appearance as a guest star. Eight episodes make up this first season, four of which were directed by Tim Burton.
In this show, the young gothic girl is a high school student at Nevermore Academy in the new Netflix series Wednesday, where she makes new connections with her peers. She has to learn how to control her psychic skills, stop a killing spree in the community, and solve a mystical mystery that happened 25 years ago in addition to trying to be a normal adolescent.
Jenny Ortega has demonstrated in the clip that she perfectly captures the Wednesday persona and will be regarded as one of the best interpretations of the legendary character.
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Warrior Nun (Season 2)
November 10 | Simon Barry
Cast: Lorena Andrea, Alba Baptista, Kristina Tonteri-Young, Toya Turner, Tristán Ulloa, Thekla Reuten.
After a dramatic first season finale, Warrior Nun is back for a second season on Netflix. As Ava continues to battle against Adriel and his demonic abilities, this season is anticipated to reveal all the truths that the first season was keeping hidden.
Ava and the others must give The Order of the Cruciform Sword a new purpose after discovering in the first season that it was founded on a falsehood. As she gets stronger, more secrets will come out.
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The Great British Baking Show (Season 5)
November 18 | Andy Devonshire and Scott Tankard
Cast: Noel Fielding, Paul Hollywood, Matt Lucas, and Prue Leith
The Great British Baking Show was certain to draw criticism at some point. The show isn't as harmless as it seems with a judge like Paul Hollywood on it. No one is abandoning the very hot baking tent, however, even after an offensive "Mexican Week" episode aired during the current Season 13 (as reported by Entertainment Weekly).
The series continues to draw viewers who want to see more baking mishaps and holiday-themed tragedies. Even though The Great British Baking Show: Holidays is only a two-episode special, Paul and Prue Leith are here to help you celebrate the holidays early.
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Bottom Line
The above-mentioned 9 upcoming Netflix shows in November will entertain viewers across the world. The admirers of old shows like Manifest, Dead to Me, The Crown, Zac Efron, Warrior Nun, and The Great British Baking Show are eagerly waiting to see the happenings of the upcoming season. On the other hand, new seasons like Blockbuster, 1899, and Wednesday are expected to win the hearts of Netflix users.
2 dead in Mexico after Netflix series cast, crew van crashes
Two actors on the Netflix series The Chosen One were killed and six other cast or crew members were injured after the van they were riding in crashed near Mulege on the Baja California Sur peninsula.
Local media reported the crash occurred Thursday, and said the van flipped after running off the road in a desert area. The crew had apparently been working in the nearby Santa Rosalia area at the time.
The Baja California Department of Culture said Friday that Raymundo Garduño Cruz and Juan Francisco González Aguilar died.
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Netflix describes The Chosen One this way: “A 12-year-old boy learns he’s the returned Jesus Christ, destined to save humankind. Based on the comic book series by Mark Millar and Peter Gross.”
According to casting calls, the series is being taped by an independent production company.
Netflix K-Dramas: Top 10 Korean Series Dubbed in English
Netflix Korean shows have stormed the entertainment world as a consequence of the K-Pop wave. Recently some K-Dramas on Netflix have been dubbed in English. This is where the hassle of watching subtitles to enjoy the exciting dialogues of these foreign shows ends. By virtue of the English versions, K-Dramas have reached to many viewers beyond geographical boundaries and thus the popularity of Korean shows stirs every corner of the world. Let's take a look at the best 10 English-dubbed Netflix Korean Shows Dubbed.
10 Best English Dubbed Korean Shows on Netflix
Squid Game / 1 Season 9 Episodes / 17th September 2021 / IMDb: 8
Named after a Korean children's play, this survival drama series was created by Huang Dong-Hyuk. Huang himself wrote the story of each episode of the series, which was made for Netflix. Its cast includes Lee Jong-Je, Wai Ha-Jun, Park He-Su, Ho-Yeon Jung, Hyo Sung-Tae, O Yeng-Su, Kim Ju-Ryong, and Anupam Tripathi.
The exciting thrilling series shows 456 people trapped in the deathtrap of Squid Game to win 45.6 billion won.
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All of Us Are Dead / 1 Season 12 Episodes / 28th January 2022 / IMDb: 7.5
Horror TV series fans now have only one name in their mouths, and that is All of Us Are Dead. The series, based on the Zombie Apocalypse, was scripted by Chun Sung-Il and directed by Lee Jae-Kyoo and Kim Nam-Soo.
The main story is taken from ‘Now at Our School’ by Joo Dong-Geun. The comic story was published on the online platform NaverWebtoon between 2009 and 2011. Its cast includes Park Ji-Hu, Cho E-Hyun, Eun Chan-Young, Lee Yoo-Mi, Lee Qi-Hyung, Kim Byung-Chul, and Yoo In-Soo.
Business Proposal / 12 Episodes / 28th February 2022 / IMDb: 8.2
There is also another title for this romantic comedy tv series and that is The Office Blind Date. The story originates from a comic story of the same title published on Webtoon. The author of the story is HaeHwa.
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Han Seoul-Hee and Hong Bo-Hee wrote the screenplay of the series where a female employee goes on a blind date instead of her friend who was supposed to be there. Everything gets messed up when she discovers that her date is none other than her boss. Ahn Hyo-Seop, Kim Min-Kyu, Kim Se-Jiang, and Seoul In-Ah starred in the series under the direction of Park Seon-Ho.
The King's Affection / 1 Season 20 Episodes / 11th October 2021 / IMDb: 7.9
This romantic drama series is based on Yeonmo, a Manhwa which means the Korean comic story. The birth of twins during the Joseon Dynasty in 1481 was considered maleficent. With this plot, Hong Seok-Gu of the KBS Drama Divison and Ki Min-Soo created the series. The screenplay was written by Han Hee-Jung under the direction of Song Hyun-Wook.
The series stars Park Eun-bin, Nam Yoon-Su, Rowoon, Choi Byung-chan, Jung Chae-Yeon, and Bae Yoon-Kyung.
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Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha / 16 Episodes / 28th August 2021 / IMDb: 8.5
The romantic comedy series, written by Shin Ha-Eun, is a remake of the 2004 South Korean movie Mr. Handy, Mr. Hong. The film cast includes Shin Min-a, Lee Sang-Yi, and Kim Seon-ho.
The story of the series features a beautiful dentist who opens a chamber in a coastal village and a handsome young man who can do anything. Despite being two completely different types of people, they have to face each other again and again.
The series, directed by Yoo Je-won, became one of the best series in the history of cable television.
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Vincenzo / 20 Episodes / 20th February 2021 / IMDb: 8.4
Vincenzo Cassano is a member of the Korean-Italian Mafia as well as a lawyer. Hong Cha-young, a general lawyer, joins Vincenzo to protest the injustice of a large company. With this story, Vincenzo has already won the hearts of Song Joong-ki fans. Joong-ki's co-stars are Ok Taec-yeon, Jeon Yeo-be, Kwak Dong-Yeon, and Kim Yeo-jin.
This studio Dragon Creation, tied up in action and comedy, is scripted by Park Jae-bum and directed by Kim Hee-won.
The Sound of Magic / 1 Season 6 Episodes / 6th May 2022 / IMDb: 7.8
The story of this fantasy series is taken from Ha Il-Kwan's Anarsumanara published on Naver Webtoon. Yoon Ah-Yi, a sad girl, is unable to pursue her dream. On the contrary, Na Il-Deung, a wealthy boy, is forced to live a life he does not like. Suddenly, one day, after the advent of a mysterious wizard, the lives of both of them began to change.
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This Netflix series is written by Kim Min-Jeong and directed by Kim Seong-Yoon. The series stars Ji Chang-Wook, Hwang In-Youp, and Choi Sung-Eun.
Our Beloved Summer / 16 Episodes / 6th December 2021 / IMDb: 8.4
A separated couple is forced to reunite because of a viral documentary. The most interesting thing is that they shot the documentary themselves in their teenage years.
Based on this story, Studio N, a subsidiary of Naver Webtoon, created the romantic comedy series. Lee Na-Eun wrote the screenplay of the series under the direction of Kim Yoon-jin. The series cast includes Choi Woo-Shik, Kim Da-mi, Roh Jeong-Eui, and Kim Sung-Cheol.
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Sweet Home / 1 Season 10 Episodes / 18th December 2020 / IMDb: 7.3
This apocalyptic horror series is based on a comic story by Kim Carnby and Huang Young-chan of the same name. The series is scripted by Hong So-ri, Kim Hyung-min, Park So-Jung, and directed by Lee Eung-bok, Jang Young-woo, and Park So-Hyun. The series stars Lee Do-Hyun, Lee Si-young, Lee Jin-Wook, and Song Kang.
This Dystopian series features deadly Monsters. And the responsibility of saving the world from their grasp falls on the shoulders of a high school student.
Sisyphus / 16 Episodes / 17th February 2021 / IMDb: 7
After learning the truth behind his brother's death, Han Tae-sul, a genius engineer, embarked on a dangerous expedition. And in that danger, his partner is Gang Seo-Hae, a female warrior from the future.
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Lee Je-in and Jeon Chan-ho wrote the screenplay for Sisyphus. This sci-fi TV series, created by JTBC, a South Korean TV network, is directed by Jin Hyuk. The Han Tae-Sul role is played by Cho Seung-woo while Park Shin-Hye played the Gang Seo-Hae character.
Wrap Up
Korean Dramas have captured the hearts of international audiences with their captivating stories and memorable clips. Every entertaining content creation succeeds only when it stays in the minds of the viewers for ages. Whatever the future of K-Pop in the long term, the parade of Korean series continues to march quite majestically.
Netflix has a rich collection of Korean dramas but most of them come with Korean Language with English subtitles. But English Dubing can make K-Dramas accessible to viewers around the world. In this article, we have compiled a list of the top-rated English dubbed Korean Drama Series on Netflix. Watching these dramas you can get lost in the world of thrill, fiction, mystery and fun.
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Tom Brady featured in upcoming Netflix ‘Greatest’ roast
Tom Brady will be on the hot seat – this time during a Netflix roast.
Netflix announced Tuesday the seven-time Super Bowl champion will be featured first in a series of upcoming specials called “Greatest Roasts of All Time: GROAT.” Brady is the executive producer of the series, with his roast set to tape in 2023.
“To quote my good friend, Marshawn Lynch … ‘I’m just here so I won’t get fined,’” Brady said in a press release, which refers to him as “Gisele Bündchen’s husband” and a “sixth-round NFL draft pick.”
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“We can’t wait to burn three-time Super Bowl-losing quarterback Tom Brady, who only went back to the NFL in order to delay this roast,” said Robbie Praw, Netflix vice president of stand-up and comedy formats. “In all seriousness, it’s a huge thrill to work with the greatest football player of all time on this project. No one’s better at taking hits and still coming out on top, so we know the roast will be a breeze for Brady.”
After 20 seasons with the New England Patriots, Brady led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a Super Bowl win after the 2020 season. The 44-year-old Brady announced his retirement in January, but in March reversed course, saying he’ll return as Tampa Bay’s quarterback for another season.
Netflix aims to curtail password sharing - and bring in ads
An unexpectedly sharp drop in subscribers has Netflix considering changes to its service that it has long resisted: Minimizing password sharing and creating a low-cost subscription supported by advertising.
The looming changes announced late Tuesday are designed to help Netflix regain momentum it’s lost over the past year. Pandemic-driven lockdowns that drove binge-watching have lifted while deep-pocketed rivals such as Apple and Walt Disney began to chip away at its vast audience with their own streaming services.
Netflix’s customer base fell by 200,000 subscribers during the January-March quarter, the first contraction it’s seen since the streaming service became available throughout most of the world outside of China six years ago. The drop stemmed in part from Netflix’s decision to withdraw from Russia to protest the war against Ukraine, resulting in a loss of 700,000 subscribers. Netflix projected a loss of another 2 million subscribers in the current April-June quarter.
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The erosion, coming off a year of progressively slower growth, has rattled another key constituency for Netflix — its shareholders. After revealing its disappointing performance, Netflix shares plunged by more than 25% in extended trading. If the stock drop extends into Wednesday’s regular trading session, Netflix shares will have lost more than half of their value so far this year — wiping out about $150 billion in shareholder wealth in less than four months.
Aptus Capital Advisors analyst David Wagner said it’s now clear that Netflix is grappling with an imposing challenge. “They are in no-(wo) man’s land,” Wagner wrote in a research note Tuesday.
The Los Gatos, California, company estimated that about 100 million households worldwide are watching its service for free by using the account of a friend or another family member, including 30 million in the U.S. and Canada. “”Those are over 100 million households already are choosing to view Netflix,” Hastings said. “We’ve just got to get paid at some degree for them.”
To prod more people to pay for their own accounts, Netflix indicated it will expand a trial program it has been running in three Latin American countries — Chile, Costa Rica and Peru. In this locations, subscribers can extend service to another household for a discounted price. In Costa Rica, for instance, Netflix plan prices range from $9 to $15 a month, but subscribers can openly share their service with another household for $3.
Netflix offered no additional information about how a cheaper ad-supported service tier would work or how much it would cost. Another rival, Hulu, has long offered an ad-supported tier.
While Netflix clearly believes these changes will help it build upon its current 221.6 million worldwide subscribers, the moves also risk alienating customers to the point they cancel the service.
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Netflix was previously stung by a customer backlash in 2011 when it unveiled plans to begin charging for its then-nascent streaming service, which has previously been bundled for free with its traditional DVD-by-mail service before its international expansion. In the months after that change, Netflix lost 800,000 subscribers, prompting a apology from Hastings for botching the execution of the spin-off.
Tuesday’s announcement was a sobering comedown for a company that was buoyed two years ago when millions of consumers corralled at home were desperately seeking diversions — a void Netflix was happy to fill. Netflix added 36 million subscribers during 2020, by far the largest annual growth since its video streaming service’s debut in 2007.
But Netflix CEO Reed Hastings now believes those outsized gains may have blinded management. “COVID created a lot of noise on how to read the situation,” he said in a video conference Tuesday.
Netflix began heading in a new direction last year when its service added video games at no additional charge in an attempt to give people another reason to subscribe.
Escalating inflation over the past year has also squeezed household budgets, leading more consumers to rein in their spending on discretionary items. Despite that pressure, Netflix recently raised its prices in the U.S., where it has its greatest household penetration — and where it’s had the most trouble finding more subscribers.
In the most recent quarter, Netflix lost 640,000 subscribers in the U.S. and Canada, prompting management to point out that most of its future growth will come in international markets. Netflix ended March with 74.6 million subscribers in the U.S. and Canada.
Netflix shares drop 25% after service loses 200K subscribers
Netflix suffered its first subscriber loss in more than a decade, causing its shares to plunge 25% in extended trading amid concerns that the pioneering streaming service may have already seen its best days.
The company’s customer base fell by 200,000 subscribers during the January-March period, according to its quarterly earnings report released Tuesday It’s the first time that Netflix’s subscribers have fallen since the streaming service became available throughout most of the world outside of China six years ago. The drop this year stemmed in part from Netflix’s decision to withdraw from Russia to protest the war against Ukraine, resulting in a loss of 700,000 subscribers.
Netflix acknowledged its problems are deep rooted by projecting a loss of another 2 million subscribers during the April-June period.
If the stock drop extends into Wednesday’s regular trading session, Netflix shares will have lost more than half of their value so far this year — wiping out about $150 billion in shareholder wealth in less than four months.
Netflix is hoping to reverse the tide by taking steps it has previously resisted, including blocking the sharing of accounts and introducing a lower-priced — and ad-supported — version of its service.
Aptus Capital Advisors analyst David Wagner said it’s now clear that Netflix is grappling with an imposing challenge. “They are in no-(wo) man’s land,” Wagner wrote in a research note Tuesday.
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Netflix absorbed its biggest blow since losing 800,000 subscribers in 2011 — the result of unveiled plans to begin charging separately for its then-nascent streaming service, which had been bundled for free with its traditional DVD-by-mail service. The customer backlash to that move elicited an apology from Netflix CEO Reed Hastings for botching the execution of the spin-off.
The latest subscriber loss was far worse than a forecast by Netflix management for a conservative gain of 2.5 million subscribers. The news deepens troubles that have been mounting for the streaming since a surge of signups from a captive audience during the pandemic began to slow.
It marks the fourth time in the last five quarters that Netflix’s subscriber growth has fallen below the gains of the previous year, a malaise that has been magnified by stiffening competition from well-funded rivals such as Apple and Walt Disney.
The setback follows the company’s addition of 18.2 million subscribers in 2021, its weakest annual growth since 2016. That contrasted with an increase of 36 million subscribers during 2020 when people were corralled at home and starved for entertainment, which Netflix was able to quickly and easily provide with its stockpile of original programming.
Netflix has previously predicted that it will regain its momentum, but on Tuesday faced up to the issues bogging it down. “COVID created a lot of noise on how to read the situation,” Hastings said in a video conference reviewing the latest numbers.
Among other things, Hastings confirmed Netflix will start crack down on the sharing of subscriber passwords that has enabled multiple households to access its service from a single account, with changes likely to roll out during the next year or so.
The Los Gatos, California, company estimated that about 100 million households worldwide are watching its service for free by using the account of a friend or another family member, including 30 million in the U.S. and Canada. “”Those are over 100 million households already are choosing to view Netflix,” Hastings said. “They love the service. We’ve just got to get paid at some degree for them.”
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To stop the practice and prod more people to pay for their own accounts, Netflix indicated it will expand a test introduced last month in Chile, Peru and Costa Rica that allows subscribers to add up to two people living outside their households to their accounts for an additional fee.
Netflix ended March with 221.6 million worldwide subscribers. The subscriber downturn clipped Netflix’s finances in the first quarter when the company’s profit fell 6% from last year to $1.6 billion, or $3.53 per share. Revenue climbed 10% from last year to nearly $7.9 billion.
With the pandemic easing, people have been finding other things to do, and other video streaming services are working hard to lure new viewers with their own award-winning programming. Apple, for instance, held the exclusive streaming rights to “CODA,” which eclipsed Netflix’s “Power of The Dog,” among other movies, to win Best Picture at last month’s Academy Awards.
Escalating inflation over the past year has also squeezed household budgets, leading more consumers to rein in their spending on discretionary items. Despite that pressure, Netflix recently raised its prices in the U.S., where it has its greatest household penetration — and where it’s had the most trouble finding more subscribers. In the most recent quarter, Netflix lost 640,000 subscribers in the U.S. and Canada, prompting management to point out that most of its future growth will come in international markets.
Netflix also is trying to give people another reason to subscribe by adding video games at no extra charge — a feature that began to roll out last year.
Squid Game Season 2 on Netflix: Cast, plot, probable release date
The Korean drama, thriller, horror fiction series Squid Game was released on Netflix in September 2021. This drama series was at its peak of popularity within a few days of its release. While the Squid Game's making cost is around $21 million, Netflix earned more than $900 million. The first had 9 episodes. Now there is speculation about releasing the Squid Game Season 2 on Netflix. However, there is no official announcement yet. But different sources have been expecting that Netflix will announce the next season anytime soon. Here is what we know about Netflix Web Series Squid Game season 2.
Squid Game Netflix: Background
Hwang Dong-hyuk, the creator of the squid game series, started working on this story in 2008. However, the idea of a squid game series came to his mind before 2008. At that time, he used to visit a manga café in Korea regularly. LIAR Game, Battle Royale and Gambling Apocalypse: Kaiji Manga inspired Dong about the Squid Game. He prepared the preliminary draft by 2009. Dong approached different production houses in Korea with his draft. But no houses showed any interest as the plot was strange and unrealistic. So, what was the plot? Let's have a look.
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The series is a story of some defeated and troubled people who are frustrated in the battle of life. In this series, 456 debt-ridden contestants take part in a special game. The final winner will get 39 million US dollars. On the other hand, each eliminated person will get killed. This was the main plot, and the players had to take part in 6 different games in a 9-episode series.
Eternally Confused and Eager for Love: Upcoming Netflix Original Indian Web Series in March 2022
The Indian web series that is going to hit the world-famous OTT platform Netflix in March is named ‘Eternally Confused And Eager For Love’. The first episode of the series will be aired on March 18, 2022. This netflix web series has already created an uproar in the glamor world over its interesting plot. The number of patronizers of this web content has been growing since the teaser was released. Let's take a look at the details of the web series.
The Story Behind 'Eternally Confused and Eager for Love'
Roy is a 24-year-old boy who is trying to understand everything in the world of romance. He is introvert by nature. A voice kept ringing in his head, which he called 'Wiz' and followed as his mentor. The father of this boy got surprised when he learned that his son has only two friends.
While there is an unknown attraction to love in the heart, Roy often gets confused when choosing the right one. Not only that, he is also facing some embarrassing situations due to low confidence.
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The web series advances with this plot and naturally announces some humorous dramas on the way.
Making of the Web Series Releasing in March 2022
The series is scripted and directed by Rahul Nair, an emerging director from India. Nair has been working in the entertainment industry since 2015. He has already worked in several TV series. However, this is his first solo creation. With this web series, Nair’s journey to the OTT platform is about to begin.
The web content is produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Zoya Akhter, Farhan Akhtar, Qasim Jagmagia, Reema Kagti, Zoya Parveen, and Angad Dev Singh. The official trailer of the series has been released under the banner of Excel Entertainment and Tiger Baby, including Netflix.
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Netflix, TikTok block services in Russia to avoid crackdown
Netflix and TikTok suspended most of their services in Russia on Sunday as the government cracks down on what people and media outlets can say about Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Pulling the plug on online entertainment — and information — is likely to further isolate the country and its people after a growing number of multinational businesses have cut off Russia from vital financial services, technology and a variety of consumer products in response to Western economic sanctions and global outrage over the invasion of Ukraine.
U.S. credit card companies Visa, Mastercard and American Express all said over the weekend they would cut service in Russia. South Korea’s Samsung Electronics, a leading supplier of both smartphones and computer chips, said it would halt product shipments to the country, joining other big tech companies such as Apple, Microsoft, Intel and Dell.
And two of the so-called Big Four accounting firms said Sunday they were cutting ties to the country. KPMG and PricewaterhouseCoopers both they would end their relationships with their Russia-based member firms, each of which employs thousands of people.
Ukraine’s minister of digital transformation, Mykhailo Fedorov, called on U.S. technology companies to do more Sunday to hit back against Russia. He tweeted open letters asking Apple and Google to shut down their app stores in Russia and for Amazon and Microsoft to suspend their cloud computing services.
Providers of internet-based services and apps have been mostly reluctant to take actions that could deprive Russian citizens of social media services and other sources of information.
That changed Friday when Russian President Vladimir Putin intensified a crackdown on media outlets and individuals who fail to hew to the Kremlin line on the war, blocking Facebook and Twitter and signing into law a bill that criminalizes the intentional spreading of what Moscow deems to be “fake” reports.
Netflix didn’t specify a reason for suspending services Sunday except to say it reflected “circumstances on the ground.” The company had previously said it would refuse to air Russian state TV channels.