Netflix NEWS Updates on Netflix original content releasing this week and the announcements from last week. Netflix Originals Releasing Next Week In the Shadow of Iris (May 1) Netflix Distributed French Language MovieIris, young wife of a businessman, disappears in Paris. A mechanic with many debts is involved in a complicated case of deceptions and fetishes. Watch the trailer  Maria Bamford: Old Baby (May 2) Netflix Comedy SpecialMaria Bamford is know for her self-deprecating comedy involving jokes about depression and anxiety. She has a Netflix original show Lady Dynamite. Watch the trailer Handsome: A Netflix Mystery Movie (May 5)    Netflix Original MovieThis Columbo style mystery-comedy features L.A. homicide detective Gene Handsome. He tries to make sense of his life and solve crime, except he's only good at one. Watch the trailer  Kazoops! Season 3 (2017) Netflix Kids Series with ABC/AustraliaA little boy with a big imagination and pet pig always find adventure. Watch the trailer  The Last Kingdom Season 2 (May 5) - Only available in the US, Canada, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Spain, Portugal Netflix Original Series ContinuationAn adaptation of Bernard Cromwell's novels, Uhtred, born a Saxon and raised Viking, fights Vikings and Saxons in a bid to reclaim his throne. Read my review of Season 1 The Mars Generation (May 5) Netflix Original DocumentaryThis looks at how close we are to landing on Mars. For centuries, the red planet has captured our imaginations. And today, the possibility of a manned mission to Mars has never been closer. Bill Nye, Neil deGrasse Tyson and a new generation of space enthusiasts come together to explore the potential of human life on Mars. Watch the trailer Sense8 Season 2 (May 5)  Netflix Original Series - 10 episodesIn this show by the creators of The Matrix, the Wachowskis, eight strangers are mentally linked and can enter each others minds. Read my season 1 review  Watch the Season 2 trailer Spirit Riding Free Season 1 (May 5) - Available in the United States, Canada, Latin America, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Nordics, Benelux, France Netflix Kids SeriesBased on the animated film, Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron, Spirit befriends a little girl named Lucky, transplanted from the city.  Lucky navigates this new world with her two new best friends, Pru and Abigail by her side. The trio embark on thrilling adventures, find genuine friendship, and discover what it means to be free! Watch the trailer Simplemente Manu NNa (May 5) Netflix Comedy SpecialThis comedy special features Manu NNa, known for Drunk History. Netflix Trailers House of Cards Season 5 Trailer Joshua: Teenager vs. Super Power Trailer Netflix Previews/Videos Anne with an E - Am I Talking Too Much Video Clip Bill Nye Saves the World  - Bill Explains Stranger Things Video Bill Nye Saves the World  - Bill Explains Gilmore Girls Video Dear White People - Stay Woke Featurette Video Anne with an E - On the Way to Green Gables Video Clip  Okja - A Message from Lucy Mirando Video Clip  Bill Nye Saves the World- Bill Tackles GMOs Video  Netflix Announcements Netflix is Now in China, partnering with leading streaming platform iQIYI Fourth Adam Sandler-Netflix movie The Week of dated for 2018 El  Camino Christmas dark comedy with Tim Allen and Vincent D'Onofrio  Juanita starring Alfre Woodard  Ingobernable Season 2 Announcement Netflix releases  localized Thai interface with subtitles & dubbing 13 Reasons Why in talks for Season 2  Netflix Comissions Second German Series - Dogs of Berlin  Hacker threatens, ransoms, then releases Season 5 episodes of Orange is the New Black  You Get Me movie coming June 16  Full List of Everything Coming & Going in May