In the month of April, Netflix continues to redefine your viewing experience by releasing a diverse catalogue of new titles to keep you wholly entertained. Whether you’re a fan of laugh-out-loud comedies, swoon-worthy romances or tear-jerking dramas, the streaming service has something special in store for everyone in the upcoming month.
Calling all bookworms, you’re in luck because Netflix has a plethora of book-to-screen adaptations lined up this April. Dive into the world of Japanese manga through the live-action adaptations of two best-selling manga: City Hunter and Parasyte. City Hunter will take you through an action-packed adventure amidst the lively streets of Shinjuku, following a sharpshooter’s mission to unravel the truth behind his late partner’s enigmatic demise. From the creators of Train To Busan and Hellbound comes a Korean reimagination of Parasyte. After mysterious parasitic creatures possess human bodies, humanity must band together to defeat the growing threat.
Below, we’ve narrowed down a couple of Netflix titles that you should keep an eye out for in April 2024.
Ripley
Up next on our list of highly-anticipated book-to-screen adaptations is Ripley, a psychological thriller based on the bestselling novel, The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith. Set in 1960s New York, a con artist finds himself entangled in a web of deception and murder after he is enlisted by a wealthy man to convince his wayward son to return home.
Catch it on Netflix on 4 April 2024.
Dead Boy Detectives
Get ready to embark on a paranormal quest with Dead Boy Detectives, based on the comic of the same name by Neil Gaiman. As the title suggests, two apparitions stay on earth to investigate crimes involving the supernatural.
Catch it on Netflix on 25 April 2024.
Chefs Uncut
In case you’ve missed out on our Netflix guide for March, be sure to check out Chefs Uncut, a Netflix documentary series that spotlights six culinary stars across Southeast Asia. Each episode takes us under the wing of an esteemed chef as they share more about their origin story, culinary style and distinctive technique. Among the six chefs, three are familiar faces from the little red dot: Asia’s best chef, LG Han; Asia’s best pastry chef, Janice Wong; and TV personality, Bjorn Shen.
Out on Netflix now.
Sex and the City
Mark your calendars because the iconic foursome: Carrie Bradshaw, Samantha Jones, Charlotte York and Miranda Hobbes, are set to grace your screens this April. Sex and the City follow the lives of four women living in New York as they navigate their careers and relationships. Despite their differences, they stand as unwavering pillars of support for one another. Though the series revolves around the never-ending romantic entanglements of the characters, it also sheds light on the power of female friendships. Given that the third season of Just Like That will only air in 2025, rewatching all six seasons of Sex and the City on Netflix might just be the best way to fill the hole in your heart.
Catch it on Netflix on 1 April 2024.
One Day
To those still experiencing withdrawals (and heartache) over One Day, we have some exciting news for you. Before One Day was made into a Netflix series, the book by David Nicholls was first adapted into a film starring Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess. The story centres around Emma and Dexter who cross paths on the night of their college graduation, causing an unlikely friendship to blossom between them. For the next 20 years, they reunite once a year to catch up on their lives. No other couple embodies the saying ‘right person, wrong time’ quite like Emma and Dexter. Fans of Love, Rosie, be sure to include this in your watchlist; it’s bound to become one of your favourites.
Catch it on Netflix on 1 April 2024.
The Circle
The Circle is a Netflix reality competition taken straight out of a Black Mirror episode. Contestants are assigned the challenge of fabricating a false social media persona and the player with the most votes will emerge as the top influencer. This is a game of strategy that involves catfishing, flirting, backstabbing–and whatever it takes to stay at the top. Beyond entertainment, the show also serves as a powerful social experiment that exposes us to the disturbing realities of social media.
Catch Season 6 of The Circle on Netflix on 17 April 2024.