Arriving on Netflix between July 26 and August 1: Our top recommendations for the 5 essential shows and films to watch this week

Get ready for an exciting week on Netflix as they release a diverse range of new content, from documentaries to series and films. Here's a sneak peek at what's in store:

Documentaries

"Trainwreck: Storm Area 51" is set to release on Tuesday, July 29. This feature documentary delves into the viral Facebook event that urged people to storm the US military complex, Area 51.
"The Son of Sam Tapes", the fourth entry in Netflix's "Conversations with a Killer" series, will be available on Wednesday, July 30. This documentary centres around a 1980 interview recorded while serial killer David Berkowitz was imprisoned, where he tells his own story. "The Son of Sam Tapes" features interviews with survivors, detectives, and journalists, painting a chilling picture of Berkowitz's crimes and the manhunt that followed.

Series

"Leanne", a new 16-part sitcom created by Chuck Lorre, stars Leanne Morgan as herself. The series follows the titular character who, unexpectedly, finds herself single when her husband of 33 years leaves her for someone else. "Leanne" releases in its entirety on Thursday, July 31.
"Marked", a new series about a vehicle security guard who protects cash-in-transit vehicles, is forced to join a heist to protect her daughter. The main character, Babalwa Godongwana, is played by Lerato Mvelase. "Marked" will be available on Netflix on Thursday, July 30.

Films

"My Oxford Year" is a heartwarming film about an American woman who moves to the UK to study at Oxford University and falls in love with her teaching assistant over their shared love of poetry. The film will be released on Netflix on Friday, August 1.
"Trainwreck: Storm Area 51" is also part of Netflix's weekly releases featuring headline-grabbing events. While the documentary delves into the viral event, it also looks at how various events and music festivals sprung up in the wake of the viral event.

Stay tuned for these exciting new releases on Netflix!