You’d have to be a maniac not to dig on Netflix’s upcoming selection for September.
Headlining the month is, well, Maniac, an all-new limited series from the creator of HBO’s True Detective that stars Jonah Hill and Emma Stone as two participants in a medical study that goes disastrously wrong.
Other highlights for the month include new seasons of Netflix originals Iron Fist and American Vandal, along with the original film Hold the Dark, a hard-hitting psychological thriller starring Jeffrey Wright and Alexander Skarsgard.
On September 4, Black Panther is joining Doctor Strange, Thor: Ragnarok, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 to round out your Marvel movie queue. In fact, there’s so much heading to Netflix in September that it’s hard to keep track of everything, so we’ve rounded up the best new releases to look forward to next month. Here’s a look at the best of the new arrivals coming to Netflix in September 2018.[/nextpage][nextpage]
Atypical: Season 2 — September 7
Critics and audiences loved the first season of Atypical, which follows a high schooler with autism as he does his best to navigate school and family life. With both comedy and drama in equal measure, Atypical was quick to draw in a loyal fanbase, and Kier Gilchrist in particular delivered a winning performance as the main character, Sam.
Season 2 will pick up right where the first season left off, following Sam’s dysfunctional family through more heartbreak, joy, and their particular brand of atypical drama. Look for it on September 7.[/nextpage][nextpage]
Marvel’s Iron Fist: Season 2 — September 7
Iron Fist has the unfortunate legacy of being the worst-reviewed Marvel show on Netflix so far, but that hasn’t stopped the titular character from showing up in the team-up series The Defenders or from booking a second season of his standalone show. The main cast is returning for season 2, with Finn Jones reprising his role as the ferrite-fisted kung-fu maestro Danny Rand. This time, he’ll have to face off against his estranged brother. His iron fist is red.
Will the new season manage to rise above the rocky foundations laid out in its first outing? Fingers crossed. Find out when Iron Fist returns on September 7.[/nextpage][nextpage]
Maniac: Limited Series — September 21
Netflix has been dropping teasers for Maniac for months now, and we’re still not entirely sure what the series is about. The premise is no secret: Emma Stone and Jonah Hill are two strangers who take part in a pharmaceutical trial. After that, all bets are off as the trailers dive into a montage of paranoia, psychological thrills, alternate realities, and vague, very vague hints at dark comedy.
We do know that Cary Joji Fukunaga, the mastermind behind True Detective and the screenwriter of It, is helming the series, which promises a dark journey into the human psyche. Make all the Superbad jokes you want — Maniac looks like a hell of a ride. Check it out on September 21.[/nextpage][nextpage]
New standup comedy
Netflix always has a few treats for stand-up comedy fans, and September is no different. While the beginning of the month will be dedicated to movies and Netflix originals, you can take in Daniel Sloss: Live Shows on the 11th. The Scottish comedian will be hitting on a range of controversial topics with his trademark humor style.
On the 18th, look for D.L. Hughley in an all-new Netflix special entitled Contrarian. With everything from Black Panther to current politics on the table, it’s bound to be an entertaining show.
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