Netflix this week: Kara, Rafa, Murder Mindfully Season 2 and more
Netflix's latest weekly lineup includes a mix of sports documentaries, thrillers, reality dramas and international releases. From Dhanush's Kara to Rafael Nadal documentary Rafa, here's everything releasing on the platform this week.
Netflix is rolling out an interesting mix of documentaries, thrillers, dramas and reality shows this week, offering something for every kind of viewer. From an emotional look into Rafael Nadal’s final years in professional tennis to Dhanush’s action-packed Tamil drama Kara, the streaming platform’s latest slate promises gripping stories, intense emotions and binge-worthy entertainment.
Rafa
Platform - Netflix
Release Date - May 29
Language - English
Directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Zach Heinzerling, Rafa is a four-part documentary series that chronicles the final phase of tennis legend Rafael Nadal’s iconic career. The series revisits some of Nadal’s biggest milestones while also exploring his personal life and struggles away from the court. Fans of sports documentaries and tennis enthusiasts may especially enjoy the emotional and behind-the-scenes access into the life of one of the game’s greatest players.
Calabasas Confidential
Platform - Netflix
Release Date - May 29
Language - English
Set in Southern California, Calabasas Confidential is an eight-episode reality series centred on a wealthy group of friends, former partners and longtime rivals who reunite in their hometown after college. As old secrets and unresolved tensions begin resurfacing, relationships are tested and carefully maintained public images start falling apart. The show could appeal to viewers who enjoy high-drama reality television filled with emotional confrontations and glamorous lifestyles.
The Four Seasons Season 2
Platform - Netflix
Release Date - May 28
Language - English
Cast - Tina Fey, Colman Domingo, Will Forte
The second season resumes immediately after the dramatic events of Season 1, where Nick died in a tragic car crash moments after learning that his girlfriend Ginny was pregnant. The new season is expected to further explore grief, relationships and emotional healing among the central characters. Audiences invested in character-driven storytelling and emotional drama may find the latest chapter engaging.
Kara
Platform - Netflix
Release Date - May 28
Language - Tamil
Cast - Dhanush, Mamitha Baiju
Kara follows Karasamy, played by Dhanush, a former thief attempting to leave his criminal past behind and live an honest life with his family. However, when exploitative banks trap his father in mounting debt and seize their ancestral land, he is forced back into dangerous heists while staying ahead of a relentless police officer. With action, emotion and social commentary woven into the story, the film could be a compelling watch for fans of intense Tamil dramas and Dhanush’s performances.
Murder Mindfully: Season 2
Platform - Netflix
Release Date - May 28
Language - English
Cast - Tom Schilling, Emily Cox, Murathan Muslu
Bjorn Diemel returns in the second season of Murder Mindfully, continuing his unusual balancing act between mindfulness practices and managing a mafia clan. As he attempts to stay calm amid chaos, the new season promises more dark humour, crime and psychological twists. The series is likely to appeal to audiences who enjoy quirky crime dramas with an unconventional lead character.
Netflix is rolling out an interesting mix of documentaries, thrillers, dramas and reality shows this week, offering something for every kind of viewer. From an emotional look into Rafael Nadal’s final years in professional tennis to Dhanush’s action-packed Tamil drama Kara, the streaming platform’s latest slate promises gripping stories, intense emotions and binge-worthy entertainment.
Rafa
Platform - Netflix
Release Date - May 29
Language - English
Directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Zach Heinzerling, Rafa is a four-part documentary series that chronicles the final phase of tennis legend Rafael Nadal’s iconic career. The series revisits some of Nadal’s biggest milestones while also exploring his personal life and struggles away from the court. Fans of sports documentaries and tennis enthusiasts may especially enjoy the emotional and behind-the-scenes access into the life of one of the game’s greatest players.
Calabasas Confidential
Platform - Netflix
Release Date - May 29
Language - English
Set in Southern California, Calabasas Confidential is an eight-episode reality series centred on a wealthy group of friends, former partners and longtime rivals who reunite in their hometown after college. As old secrets and unresolved tensions begin resurfacing, relationships are tested and carefully maintained public images start falling apart. The show could appeal to viewers who enjoy high-drama reality television filled with emotional confrontations and glamorous lifestyles.
The Four Seasons Season 2
Platform - Netflix
Release Date - May 28
Language - English
Cast - Tina Fey, Colman Domingo, Will Forte
The second season resumes immediately after the dramatic events of Season 1, where Nick died in a tragic car crash moments after learning that his girlfriend Ginny was pregnant. The new season is expected to further explore grief, relationships and emotional healing among the central characters. Audiences invested in character-driven storytelling and emotional drama may find the latest chapter engaging.
Kara
Platform - Netflix
Release Date - May 28
Language - Tamil
Cast - Dhanush, Mamitha Baiju
Kara follows Karasamy, played by Dhanush, a former thief attempting to leave his criminal past behind and live an honest life with his family. However, when exploitative banks trap his father in mounting debt and seize their ancestral land, he is forced back into dangerous heists while staying ahead of a relentless police officer. With action, emotion and social commentary woven into the story, the film could be a compelling watch for fans of intense Tamil dramas and Dhanush’s performances.
Murder Mindfully: Season 2
Platform - Netflix
Release Date - May 28
Language - English
Cast - Tom Schilling, Emily Cox, Murathan Muslu
Bjorn Diemel returns in the second season of Murder Mindfully, continuing his unusual balancing act between mindfulness practices and managing a mafia clan. As he attempts to stay calm amid chaos, the new season promises more dark humour, crime and psychological twists. The series is likely to appeal to audiences who enjoy quirky crime dramas with an unconventional lead character.
