In September, Netflix recalls terrors, real and imagined
September brings several enticing new titles to Netflix.
The service will release the satirical animated series “Q-force,” about a group of LGBTQ superheroes who have partnered to fight crime. A month ahead of Halloween, the service also will drop the next series from the creator of the spooky hit adaptation of “The Haunting of Hill House,” an original series with the eerie title of “Midnight Mass.”
September also marks 20 years since hijacked planes crashed into New York’s twin towers, the Pentagon and in Pennsylvania. Netflix has two projects that revisit the effects of the life-altering day, a docuseries and a film starring Michael Keaton.
‘Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror’ (now streaming)
The docuseries revisits the violent terrorists attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, tracing alqaida’s origins in the 1980s and examining the United States’ reaction, domestically and overseas.
‘Afterlife of the Party’ (now streaming)
Cassie (Victoria Justice) spends her days partying, until her life is cut short by a freak accident. She is given the opportunity to correct her earthly mistakes; if she can, she’ll get her wings.
‘Q-force’ (now streaming)
When Steve Maryweather, aka Agent Mary (Sean Hayes), is reassigned within the American Intelligence Agency after coming out, he forms a team of skilled members of the LGBTQ community. The cast includes Laurie Metcalf, Wanda Sykes, Gary Cole and David Harbour.
‘Worth’ (now streaming)
Lawyer Kenneth Feinberg (Michael Keaton) is appointed head of the compensation fund for victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, inspired by true events.
‘On the Verge’ (now streaming)
Julie Delpy writes and stars in the comedy alongside Elisabeth Shue, Alexia Landeau and Sarah Jones that centers on four Angelenos dealing with life’s challenges.
‘Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali’ (Thursday)
This documentary, produced by Kenya Barris (“Black-ish”), traces the friendship between boxer/activist Muhammad Ali and civil rights leader Malcolm X through interviews from their family members.
‘Midnight Mass’ (Sept. 24)
Ready for a scare? The creator of “The Haunting of Hill House,” Mike Flanagan, returns with a series centered on Crockett Island, a community rocked by freaky occurrences when a priest comes into town.
‘The Starling’ (Sept. 24)
Melissa Mccarthy and Chris O’dowd star as a married couple grappling with moving on after experiencing heartbreaking loss. The cast also features Kevin Kline, Timothy Olyphant, Laura Harrier and Daveed Diggs.