What’s new on Netflix South Africa in September 2019

It’s a new month, which means new things to watch. We’re most looking forward to Ryan Murphy’s new show The Politician starring Ben Platt (of Pitch Perfect infamy), Jessica Lange and Gwyneth Paltrow, Elite Season 2, and the Bill Gates documentary.

Here are our highlights, followed by the daily listings for the month.

Jack Whitehall: Travels With My Father S3 (6 September)

Now living and working in LA, Jack hopes to convince a reluctant Michael to move to the U.S. by showing him what the American West has to offer.

Elite S2 (6 September)

In the wake of a classmate’s death, a student vanishes, allegiances shift, new friends join the drama, and dark secrets become too difficult to contain.

Evelyn (10 September)

A man and his two siblings take an epic walk from Scotland to London to find peace and acceptance 12 years after their brother’s death by suicide.

Tall Girl (13 September)

Tall Girl is about Jodi, the tallest girl in her school, who has never quite felt comfortable in her own statuesque skin. All of that changes when she falls for the handsome (and equally tall) foreign exchange student Stig who, of course, gets Jodi’s quirky, best male friend Dunkleman and his hippie mom as a host family. Jodi gets embroiled in a surprising love triangle, which helps her realise she’s far more than her insecurities about her height have led her to believe.

Between Two Ferns: The Movie (20 September)

Zach Galifianakis dreamed of becoming a star. But when Will Ferrell discovered his public access TV show “Between Two Ferns” and uploaded it to Funny or Die, Zach became a viral laughing stock. Now Zach and his crew are taking a road trip to complete a series of high-profile celebrity interviews and restore his reputation.

Inside Bill’s Brain: Decoding Bill Gates (20 September)

From Academy Award-winning director Davis Guggenheim (An Inconvenient Truth, He Named Me Malala) comes this new three-part documentary that explores the mind and motivations of celebrated tech visionary, business leader and philanthropist Bill Gates. After stepping down as CEO of Microsoft, Gates began what is undeniably one of the greatest professional second acts in modern history when he shifted his time and considerable intellect toward solving some of the world’s most persistent problems.

The Politician (27 September)

Payton Hobart (Ben Platt), a wealthy student from Santa Barbara, California, has known since age seven that he’s going to be President of the United States. But first he’ll have to navigate the most treacherous political landscape of all: St Sebastian High School. To get elected Student Body President, secure a spot at Harvard, and stay on his singular path to success, Payton will have to outsmart his ruthless classmates without sacrificing his own morality and carefully crafted image. Full of comedy and sly satire, Ryan Murphy’s The Politician offers a rare glimpse into just what it takes to make a politician.

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What else is on in September?

Check out our Plum Picks in bold. Please note that dates and titles may change without notice.

1 September 2019

Modest Heroes – Ponoc Short Films Theatre – Netflix Original Anime

6 September 2019

• Jack Whitehall: Travels with My Father: Season 3 – Netflix Original Series
• Elite: Season 2 – Netflix Original Series

The Spy – Netflix Original Series

Hip-Hop Evolution: Season 3 – Netflix Original Documentaries

Archibald’s Next Big Thing – Netflix Kids & Family

10 September 2019

• Evelyn – Netflix Original Documentaries

Terrace House: Tokyo 2019-2020

Bill Burr: Paper Tiger – Netflix Original Comedy Specials

12 September 2019

The I-Land – Netflix Original Series

Explained: Deep Dive: Mindstates – Netflix Original Documentaries

13 September 2019

• Tall Girl – Netflix Kids & Family
• Unbelievable S1

Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: The Battle of Unato – Netflix Original Series

Unbelievable – Netflix Original Series

The Ranch: Part 7 – Netflix Original Series

Hello, Privilege. It’s Me, Chelsea – Netflix Original Documentaries

The Chef Show: Volume 2 – Netflix Original Documentaries

15 September 2019

Los Tigres del Norte at Folsom Prison (Los Tigres del Norte en la Prisión de Folsom) – Netflix Original Documentaries

17 September 2019

The Last Kids on Earth – Netflix Kids & Family

18 September 2019

A 3 Minute Hug – Netflix Original Documentaries

20 September 2019

• Between Two Ferns: The Movie – Netflix Film
• Inside Bill’s Brain: Decoding Bill Gates – Netflix Original Documentaries

Criminal: France, UK, Germany, Spain, UK – Netflix Original Series

Disenchantment: Part 2 – Netflix Original Series

Fastest Car: Season 2 – Netflix Original Series

Las del hockey – Netflix Original Series

Team Kaylie – Netflix Kids & Family

24 September 2019

Jeff Dunham: Beside Himself – Netflix Original Comedy Special

25 September 2019

El Recluso – Netflix Original Series

Glitch: Season 3 – Netflix Original Series

Abstract: The Art of Design: Season 2 – Netflix Original Documentaries

Birders – Netflix Original Documentaries

26 September 2019

Explained: Season 2 – Netflix Original Documentaries

27 September 2019

• The Politician – Netflix Original Series

Vis a Vis: Season 4 – Netflix Original Series

Skylines – Netflix Original Series

Bard of Blood – Netflix Original Series

El Marginal: Season 3 – Netflix Original Series

In the Shadow of the Moon – Netflix Film

Dragons: Rescue Riders – Netflix Kids & Family

29 September 2019

Tiny House Nation: Volume 2 – Netflix Original Series

30 September 2019

Mo Gilligan: Momentum – Netflix Original Documentaries