Only 14 new titles on Netflix this week—but there are some real gems

According to US outlet Tom’s Guide, Netflix is only adding 14 new movies and shows in the week of August 17–23, but the smaller slate hides some notable highlights. One of the most talked‑about additions is a new documentary digging into scandals at a major airplane manufacturer and the whistleblowers who tried to sound the alarm. Framed around real‑world incidents, it examines corporate responsibility and passenger safety, making it an obvious pick for viewers who gravitate toward serious, issue‑driven non‑fiction.

Film fans are buzzing about another arrival: the 2016 cult favorite “Swiss Army Man.” The surreal comedy‑drama, starring Daniel Radcliffe as an unusually expressive corpse who washes up on a deserted shore, finally lands on Netflix this Wednesday. Its bizarre premise and committed performances have earned it a devoted following, and streaming could introduce it to a much wider audience. Also on the calendar is the first batch of episodes from dating reality hit “Love Is Blind: UK” season 3, dropping on August 19 and positioned as a major binge candidate for the week. The overall number of additions may be modest, but the mix—hard‑hitting doc, offbeat indie, and highly watchable reality TV—means there’s likely something worth queuing up for most viewers.