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As we inch closer to the end of May, the great Netflix shuffle begins again. Just like clockwork, the platform is all set to rearrange its catalogue. As new content comes in, a few have to make way for it as they pack and get ready for the exit.

From hidden indie gems to original Netflix productions to international gems, a mixed bag of content is set to disappear this week. From some light-hearted comedies to war documentaries, everything that you might have bookmarked and forgotten might leave the streaming service. And these films do deserve a final watch (or rewatch) before they vanish from your queue.

It starts with A Simple Favour, which is set to leave on May 19th, starring Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick. While this thriller comedy is a fun watch with a twist in the end, its sequel has recently been released. This stylish thriller offers enough chaos for you to make your weekend spicy.

With A Simple Favour, the 1998 Oscar-winning war documentary The Last Days is also marking its departure on the same day from Netflix. Directed by James Moll, the film tells the story of five Hungarian Jews during the Holocaust.

As we speak about mainstream Hollywood films, some regional favourites are also leaving the platform. Titles like Sudani from Nigeria, Ayinla, and Dazzling Mirage are leaving soon, making this a rare window to catch a different kind of storytelling: rich, textured, and far too often overlooked.

But it is not just about the movies, as some series are leaving Netflix too, and their exit can be just as painful, especially when they come without much fanfare. And the streaming platform has not held back this time, as it will remove some of its original productions, proving that original is not “forever”.

Starting with the platform’s 2015 original, Richie Rich, which is about to depart on May 22nd, it was inspired by the animated series of the same name. Starring Jake Brennan as Richie Rich, the show was not as huge a hit as the animated series, and this might be one of the reasons why Netflix is removing it.

However, low ratings might not be the case for the removal of shows, as Netflix is also removing the British sitcom White Gold, which was received well by the critics. So, if this one was pending on your watchlist, now is the time to binge it, as it is leaving on May 22nd.

The complete list of titles leaving the platform this week is a mix of moods and genres. It is a solid reminder of just how eclectic Netflix’s catalogue is, even if some of it stays quietly tucked away until it is almost gone.

So, whether you are looking to cross off a long-ignored title on your watchlist or just want to have one last nostalgic watch, now is your sign to go do it.

Every movie and series leaving Netflix this week

May 19th

• A Simple Favour (2018)
• The Last Days (1998)

May 20th

• Ayinla (2021)

May 21st

• Mujeres arriba (2019)

May 22nd

• Dampyr (2022)
• Richie Rich (Seasons 1-2) – Netflix Original
• The Batman (Seasons 1-5)
• White Gold (Seasons 1-2) – Netflix Original

May 25th

• Dazzling Mirage (2015)
• Sudani from Nigeria (2018)