13 Best New TV Shows & Movies On Netflix In April 2025

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Netflix is blessing us with a stacked lineup this April!

From thrilling dramas to heartfelt docs and long-awaited returns, here are the must-watch shows and movies coming your way.

📅 Can’t-Miss Releases & Where To Watch

  • Streaming Platform: Netflix
  • Drop Dates: April 2 – April 28, 2025

🔥 What’s the Hype About?

April is giving range. Whether you’re in the mood for true crime, heartstring-tugging docuseries, dystopian drama, or star-studded returns — Netflix has you covered.

Here are the top picks:


Love On The Spectrum Season 3 – April 2

  • Genre: Docu-reality / Romance
  • Why It’s a Must-Watch: Uplifting and real, this Emmy®-winning series returns with more love, honesty, and heart from individuals on the autism spectrum navigating relationships.

🎬 Watch the ‘Love On The Spectrum’ Trailer


Pulse – April 3

  • Genre: Medical Drama / Thriller
  • Cast: Willa Fitzgerald, Colin Woodell
  • Why It’s a Must-Watch: A hurricane, hospital lockdown, and secret romance? It’s giving Grey’s Anatomy chaos with a disaster movie twist.

🎬 Watch the ‘Pulse’ Trailer


My Next Guest Needs No Introduction Season 5 – April 8

  • Genre: Talk Show / Docu-series
  • Host: David Letterman
  • Why It’s a Must-Watch: Big-name guests, deep convos, and Letterman doing what he does best — keeping it real.

🎬 Watch The Sneak Peek


Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing – April 9

  • Genre: Docu-series / True Crime
  • Why It’s a Must-Watch: Behind the viral views and teen stardom lies a chilling reality. This eye-opening docuseries peels back the curtain on the dark underbelly of kidfluencer culture, featuring disturbing allegations of exploitation and manipulation.

🎬 Watch the ‘Bad Influence’ Trailer


Black Mirror Season 7 – April 10

  • Genre: Sci-fi / Thriller
  • Why It’s a Must-Watch: Six new stories ready to mess with your mind. If reality’s already feeling wild, wait ‘til you hit play.

🎬 Watch the ‘Black Mirror’ Season 7 Trailer


Meet The Khumalos – April 11

  • Genre: Comedy / Drama
  • Why It’s a Must-Watch: Feuding moms, rebellious kids, and suburbia drama? It’s giving Desperate Housewivesmeets African spice.

🎬 Watch the ‘Meet The Khumalos’ Trailer


The Glass Dome – April 15

  • Genre: Mystery / Psychological Thriller
  • Why It’s a Must-Watch: Creepy childhood trauma, a missing girl, and a small-town full of secrets. This one’s perfect for fans of The Sinner.

🎬 Watch the ‘Glass Dome’ Trailer


The Diamond Heist – April 16

  • Genre: True Crime / Docu-series
  • Executive Producer: Guy Ritchie
  • Why It’s a Must-Watch: Real-life heist vibes. Think Ocean’s Eleven — but it actually happened.

🎬 Watch the ‘Diamond Heist’ Trailer


Ransom Canyon – April 17

  • Genre: Western Drama / Romance
  • Cast: Josh Duhamel, Minka Kelly
  • Why It’s a Must-Watch: Sweeping landscapes, deep emotions, and secrets buried in Texas dirt.

🎬 Watch the ‘Ransom Canyon’ Trailer


Pangolin: Kulu’s Journey – April 21

  • Genre: Documentary
  • Why It’s a Must-Watch: From the team behind My Octopus Teacher, this is a touching look at compassion, nature, and second chances.

🎬 Watch the ‘Pangolin: Kulu’s Journey’ Trailer


YOU Season 5 – April 24

  • Genre: Psychological Thriller
  • Cast: Penn Badgley
  • Why It’s a Must-Watch: Joe’s back in NYC for one final blood-soaked ride. How will it end? We’re terrified and thrilled.

🎬 Watch the ‘YOU’ Season 5 Trailer


HAVOC – April 25

  • Genre: Action / Crime Thriller
  • Cast: Tom Hardy
  • Why It’s a Must-Watch: Hardy plays a gritty detective punching his way through conspiracies and chaos. Brutal and badass.

🎬 Watch the ‘HAVOC’ Trailer


Chef’s Table: Legends – April 28

  • Genre: Food Docuseries
  • Why It’s a Must-Watch: A celebration of culinary greatness and the chefs who redefined food culture.

🎬 Watch the ‘Chef’s Table: Legends’ Trailer


🚀 Trailer Breakdown & Key Takeaways

  • Black Mirror Season 7 – Fans are dissecting every frame for easter eggs and hidden tech references.
  • HAVOC – The action scenes are already trending for their gritty realism.
  • YOU Season 5 – Theories are flying about Joe’s final fate. Some say redemption, others… not so much.
  • The Diamond Heist – Real footage + slick storytelling = top-tier true crime content.
  • Pulse – TikTok’s obsessed with the slow-burn romance and stormy chaos.

🔥 What are YOU watching on Netflix this April? Drop your faves in the comments!

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