NETFLIX this week
“The Killer” (2023)
Based on the 1998 graphic novel by writer Alexis “Matz” Nolent and artist Luc Jacamon, the new action film “The Killer” premieres Friday, Nov. 10, on Netflix. The story follows an assassin (Michael Fassbender, “Steve Jobs,” 2015) who, after a fateful near-miss, battles his employers — and himself — on an international manhunt he insists isn’t personal. The film also stars Charles Parnell (“Top Gun: Maverick,” 2022), Arliss Howard (“Full Metal Jacket,” 1987), Sophie Charlotte (“Dark Days”), Tilda Swinton (“Michael Clayton,” 2007), Kerry O’malley (“Why Women Kill”), Emiliano Pernía (“Pickpockets,” 2018), Sala Baker (“Dangerous Waters,” 2023), Endre Hules (“For All Mankind”) and new talent Gabriel Polanco. From director David Fincher (“Se7en,” 1995) and writer Andrew Kevin Walker, who also collaborated on the 1995 Oscar-nominated film “Se7en,” “The Killer” is executive produced by Alexandra Milchan (“The Terror”) and produced by Ceán Chaffin (“Gone Girl,” 2014), William Doyle (“Mindhunter”) and Peter Mavromates (“House of Cards”).
“Escaping Twin Flames”
Diving into the dark side of love, the new documentary miniseries “Escaping Twin Flames” premieres Wednesday, Nov. 8, on Netflix. Looking into the story of Jeff and Shaleia Divine, the leaders of Twin Flames Universe who sell online classes that guarantee harmonious union with your destined partner, this three-part series pulls back the curtain on the reality of the digital soulmate business. Digging deep into this controversial online community that preys on people looking for love, the series includes interviews with former members and their families, as it “reveals the horrifying stories of coercion and exploitation surrounding Twin Flames Universe — from encouraging stalking behavior to manipulating gender identities” (per Netflix). the series also documents the active efforts of family members to rescue their loved ones from the organization. Directed by Cecilia Peck (“Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult”), “Escaping Twin Flames” is executive produced by Peck, alison Dammann (“Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey”), Jordana Hochman (“Queer Eye”), Inbal B. Lessner (“Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult”), alexandra Milchan (“The Terror”) and Daniel Voll (“Threat Matrix”).
“Robbie Williams”
In honor of the 25th anniversary of his solo career, the four-part documentary “Robbie Williams,” streaming Wednesday, Nov. 8, on Netflix, is a definitive exploration of the life and career of Robbie Williams, “the most successful U.K. solo artist of all time” (per Netflix). Born in 1974 in Stoke-on-trent in Staffordshire, England, williams originally found fame as a member of the early ‘90s boyband Take That. williams headed in his own direction in 1996, releasing chart-topping hits including “Angels,” “Millennium” and “She’s The One” in the following years. In a story spanning 30 years, the series includes never-before-seen personal archive footage, alongside exclusive access to Robbie, as it explores the real human being behind the salacious headlines and successful career. Directed by Joe Pearlman (“Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts,” 2022), the series is executive produced by Asif Kapadia (“Senna,” 2010) and Dominic Crossley-holland (“The Pigeon Tunnel,” 2023).
“Akuma Kun” - Season 1
Revisit the supernatural world created by celebrated manga artist and historian Shigeru Mizuki when Season 1 of “Akuma Kun” premieres Thursday, Nov. 9, on Netflix. Set 30 years after the events of the original 1989 anime of the same name, this new animated series tells the story of boy genius Ichiro Umoregi (Yuko Mita, “One Piece Film: Red,” 2022), who goes by the nickname “Akuma-kun.” Since he was raised by demons, Ichiro is perceptive of supernatural phenomena, which comes in handy when looking into paranormal activity alongside his half-human half-demon partner, Mephisto the 3rd (Toshio Furukawa, “Dragon Ball Super”). Directed by Jun’ichi Sato (“Sailor Moon”) and Fumitoshi Oizaki (“A Centaur’s Life”), “Akuma Kun” stars Ryoko Shiraishi (“Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger”), Yumiri Hanamori (“Kaguya-sama: Love is War”), Fairouz Ai (“Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean”), Yukiyo Fujii (“Komi Can’t Communicate”), Michiyo Yanagisawa (“Mobile Suit Gundam Seed”), Yûsaku Yara (“Ping Pong the Animation”), Hiro Shimono (“Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba”) and Yuki Kaji (“Attack on Titan”).