Five Netflix releases to keep an eye out for this week
Netflix decided to welcome June with open arms and a mixed bag of blockbuster content. Subsequently, if you want to reciprocate, straighten out your weekly schedules because now is the time.
The streaming giant has already levelled up in more ways than one, in every possible forte, from content licensing and original production to live programming and gaming. Therefore, moving forward, Netflix only plans to go bigger and better.
While the streaming service has stepped up this month with a classic range of additions, both old and new, nothing compares to its original slate of content lined up for the week ending May 7th.
Although the roster is extremely packed, if you’re planning to keep the to-do list compact with the unmissable highlights, here are the five Netflix releases to keep an eye out for this week.
Five Netflix releases to watch out for this week
Michael Jackson: The Verdict (Nick Green, 2026)
Scheduled for release on June 3rd, Michael Jackson: The Verdict is an upcoming Netflix documentary that has effortlessly stirred quite a storm online. The three-episode series recounts the infamous criminal trial of pop star Michael Jackson, arguably the most beloved entity in pop culture of all time. Despite his acquittal on all counts in 2005, the debates, discussions, and public interest continue to date, long after Jackson’s tragic death in 2009.
Michael Jackson: The Verdict aims to revisit the case that divided the world, featuring interviews with key participants, originally involved in the trial, including jurors and media figures present in the courtroom. The Netflix docu-series also features accusers, defenders, and witnesses, re-examining the case from both the prosecution and defence’s standpoints, shedding light on questions yet to be answered.
The Witness (Alex Winckler, 2026)
Based on the shocking true story of the 1992 killing of Rachel Nickell, The Witness is a dramatised retelling of what happened to her husband and son in the aftermath of the horrid event. Releasing on June 4th, the limited series doesn’t entirely focus on the crime itself, but zeroes in on what actually followed for Rachel’s partner, Andre Hanscombe, and two-year-old son, who, unfortunately, was the only witness to the attack.
After becoming a single parent in a matter of seconds, Andre had to navigate devastating personal grief, all while juggling uncontrollable media attention and an increasingly lengthy investigation. But his topmost priority became the welfare of his extremely traumatised toddler, who had seen the hate crime unfold on his face. The Witness aims to capture the powerful story of this father-son duo as they move from “darkness into light,” becoming each other’s support.
Office Romance (Ol Parker, 2026)
Although we’re off to a fairly serious start this June, Office Romance on Netflix is happy to bring us all the light-hearted warmth we want on the fifth. The sizzling new workplace romantic comedy stars Jennifer Lopez as the strict CEO of an airline, Jackie and Brett Goldstein as the company’s new charismatic corporate lawyer, Daniel. While Jackie runs a notoriously tight ship at Air Cruz with an infamous anti-fraternisation policy to keep her staff on their toes, Daniel’s arrival changes everything.
Despite undeniable chemistry and longing glances, they initially try their best to keep things strictly professional. But soon the situation spirals out into a passionate, secret relationship, making it especially tough for the pair to maintain the secrecy. Office Romance follows Jackie and Daniel’s desperate attempts to balance the matters of the heart and hustle as they arrive to turn up the heat this summer.
Teach You a Lesson (Hong Jong-chan, 2026)
Based on Chae Yong-taek and Han Ga-ram’s Naver webtoon Get Schooled, Teach You a Lesson is a K-action school drama, also coming to Netflix on June 5th for twice the dose of laughter. The series is set in a society where classroom authority has collapsed due to unruly students, overbearing parents, and powerless teachers. The story follows Na Hwa-jin and a high-profile group of a fictional government agency, the Educational Rights Protection Bureau.
The team is a result of the government’s emergency amendment to protect teachers’ rights. Consequently, Teach You a Lesson follows this elite team as they embark on a mission to reform chaotic schools, turning to unconventional tactics to discipline bullies, protect victims, and reclaim the prestige formerly associated with those academic institutions.
The Marked Woman (Gabe Ibáñez, 2026)
Lastly, to wrap up the weekly marathon, Netflix has a gripping new Spanish thriller, The Marked Woman, AKA La desconocida, coming up on June 5th. Based on Rosa Montero and Olivier Truc’s novel, the Spanish noir-thriller follows Detective Anna Ripoll and Officer Quique Zarate, who team up to investigate a mind-numbing case when authorities discover an unidentified woman, gagged and locked inside a container at the Barcelona docks.
As she’s sent to the hospital for immediate treatment and recovery, the police realise that the victim has no memory of her identity, her past, or what happened to her in captivity. However, before authorities can find their own answers, another attempt is made on the woman’s life within the hospital premises. The Marked Woman follows Anna and Quique’s race against time to unveil the secrets submerged in the victim’s blurred memories.