There’s always more time for Netflix – especially when there are Korean dramas, thrillers, anime, and even cute animal documentaries to keep you happily occupied.
Check out our list of 9 Netflix shows to keep an eye on this June!
1. Lupin Part 2 (already available)
He’s back, he’s wittier, he’s sneakier. Arsène Lupin (played by Omar Sy), the gentleman thief and master of disguise created by novelist Maurice Leblanc in 1905, returns to Netflix to take revenge. Lupin Part 1 had ended on a cliffhanger, with his son Raoul kidnapped by the henchman Leonard, and his enemy drawing closer. Will he find his son? Will he escape his enemies? There’s only one way to find out.
Release date: 11 June
Rating: NC16
Episode count: 5
(Psst…if you can’t get enough of Lupin, Netflix has dropped a pretty big hint about Part 3, so stay tuned!)
2. Kim’s Convenience Season 5 (already available)
Annyeong. The Kim family is back! This time, Kim’s Convenience faces one of their toughest challenges yet as they navigate a difficult medical diagnosis for Umma, played by Jean Yoon. Will Janet (played by Amber Bang) find love? Will Jung (Simu Liu) and Shannon (Nicole Power) finally get together? It’s a rollercoaster ride of emotions – sadly, while this will be the last season, there are 13 episodes to binge and last you throughout June.
Release date: 2 June
Rating: M18
Episode count: 13
3. Penguin Town (June 16th)
You can never get too much of cuteness. Or clumsy penguins. Follow these endangered South African penguins as they waddle their way into your hearts in this docuseries – see how they find mates, raise a family, and mix with the locals, one penguin story at a time.
Release date: 16 June
Rating: PG
Episode count: 8
4. Kitty Love: An Homage to Cats (already available)
What kind of cats stand out in an audition? Kitty Love, an hour-long Dutch documentary on the animal actor industry, is narrated by a celebrity – the pawsome show-stopper Abatutu, “the most famous cat in The Netherlands”, sometimes referred as “the George Clooney of the cat world”. Abatutu’s owner manages something like a feline casting agency where other cats get a shot in the spotlight, so sit back, relax, and enjoy the many home videos sent in by kitties all over the world.
Release date: 5 June
Rating: PG
Episode count: 1
5. Hospital Playlist Season 2 (June 17th)
We can never get enough Korean dramas. Season 1 was a hit, ranking as the 9th highest-rated cable drama in the nation’s history, so it’s no wonder that your five favourite doctors are back to fix your heart. Hospital Playlist Season 2 will focus more on the doctors’ ordinary lives and relationships rather than just their day jobs, so ready your screens for some romance, heartache, and healing.
Release date: 17 June
Rating: PG13
Episode count: 12
6. Law School (already available)
Law School starts its first episode with a murder that takes place right in the middle of a mock trial, and that’s how you know it’s going to be a gripping tale from the get-go. The tale twists deeper when their law professor in their prestigious law school, a former elite prosecutor, becomes the suspected murderer of his friend. His students get case-cracking, but will they find out whodunit?
The last episode just aired on 9 June, so you don’t have to wait to see what happens next. We say, binge it on!
Release date: 14 April
Rating: NC16
Episode count: 16
7. Mine (already available)
If you enjoyed SKY Castle and The Penthouse, you’d love the drama and opulence within Mine. Two women, Seo Hi Soo (played by Lee Bo Young) and Jung Seo Hyun (Kim Seo Hyung) take the lead as we dive into the chaebol life. You might recognise Kim Seo Hyung from her excellent portrayal of the evil tutor in SKY Castle, and once again, she does not disappoint. What happens when these two ladies marry into the family?
Release date: 8 May
Rating: M18
Episode count: 16
8. Jujutsu Kaisen (already available)
He eats a curse and becomes a curse. This action-packed, horror-fantasy anime is picking up attention, with Uniqlo recently announcing a collaboration with Jujutsu Kaisen. This season is filled with all the elements that make anime so addictive: action, danger, thrill, adventure, friendship, and fun. The series is still ongoing, but once you start, you can’t stop. Try it for yourself!
Release date: 3 June
Rating: NC16
Episode count: 24
9. Lucifer Season 5 Part 2 (already available)
The devil is back, and he’s badder than before. The other eight episodes in Lucifer Season 5 were released last month, with Lucifer’s father, God, arriving on earth. What happens in the showdown between these two powerful figures? One thing’s for sure: it’ll be a hot, hot watch.
Release date: 28 May
Rating: M18
Episode count: 16
9 Netflix Shows to Entertain, Educate, and Escape With
Nothing feels better than cozying up with a couch and putting on your favourite Netflix show. Why not give these shows a go? If you’re still thinking of other shows to catch, check out our 7 Summer 2021 Releases for some suggestions.
