What to watch in April On Disney+, Netflix and more

Blood Free

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Tormented by the trauma of a terrorist attack, Woo Chaewoon, a former elite soldier, commits himself to unravel the mystery behind those accountable. His suspicions intensify upon uncovering the soaring profits of CEO Yun Jayu's corporation in the aftermath of the attack. To uncover the truth, Chaewoon adopts a covert identity as Jayu's personal bodyguard, infiltrating her organization. Yet, as adversaries close in from every direction and the web of deceit thickens beyond expectation, Chaewoon finds himself in a race against time to unveil the events of that fateful day before Jayu's foes unleash their vengeance.

Blood Free will premiere on Disney+ on 10 April

 

 

Wish

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Didn't manage to catch 'Wish' in theatres? Fret not. The Walt Disney Animation Studios’ movie is now available on Disney+.

Prepare to be transported to the enchanting realm of Rosas, where Asha, a spirited and imaginative individual, dares to make a wish so profound that it summons a cosmic entity — an adorable and energetic orb named Star. United in their quest, Asha and Star confront a formidable adversary: the ruler of Rosas, King Magnifico. Their mission? To protect their community and demonstrate the incredible power that emerges when the determination of a single brave soul intertwines with the enchantment of the cosmos.

Wish is now on Disney+ 

 

 

The Veil

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This new show on Disney+ delves into the intricate and tense dynamic between two women embroiled in a perilous dance of deception and revelation along the journey from Istanbul to Paris and London. One harbours a clandestine truth, while the other is determined to expose it before countless lives fall victim to the impending threat. Amidst the shadows, operatives from the CIA and French DGSE find themselves compelled to set aside their differences and collaborate in a race against time to avert potential disaster.

The Veil will premiere on Disney+ on 30 April 

Ripley

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In the early 1960s New York, Tom Ripley, a con artist who is barely making ends meet, is enlisted by a wealthy man to travel to Italy with one task: persuading his wayward son to abandon his vagabond lifestyle and return home. Tom's decision to accept this assignment marks the initial stride into a labyrinthine existence fraught with deception, fraud, and murder. For those who didn't know, this new show actually draws its inspiration from Patricia Highsmith's acclaimed Tom Ripley novels.

 

 

 

Parasyte: The Grey

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If you're into sci-fi or horror, then this new Korean series will be right up your alley.

In Parasyte: The Grey, parasites fall from the sky, taking over human bodies as hosts while ruthlessly eliminating others. As the parasites start to spread in the community, the humans find themselves struggling to fight these invasive beings.

The show was adapted from the renowned manga series "Kiseiju" by Hitoshi Iwaaki.

Parasyte: The Grey is now on Netflix

City Hunter

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City Hunter follows the life of Ryo Saeba, a professional "sweeper" who is also an exceptional marksman and hopeless playboy. In this show, private eye Ryo reluctantly forms an alliance with his late partner's sister to investigate his death.

City Hunter will premiere on Netflix on 25 April 

Sex and the City

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Netflix is bringing your favourite seasons of Sex and the City closer to you. From this month, you can watch all six seasons of the show on the streaming platform. For those who are unfamiliar with the show, the widely popular series essentially zooms in on four friends – Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker), Miranda Hobbs (Cynthia Nixon), Samantha Jones (Kim Cattrall) and Charlotte York (Kristin Davis) – who are successful, intelligent women in their 30s and 40s, living, working and navigating the dating world in New York. And while the show has had its fair share of critics, the true allure of the show can only be understood by watching it firsthand.

Sex and the City is now on Netflix 

Asteroid City

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Set in the fictional American desert town of Asteroid City circa 1955, a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention that brings together students and parents from across the country is spectacularly disrupted by world-changing events.

Asteroid City will premiere on HBO GO on 27 April 

Beauty Newbie

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Fans of Thai heartthrob, Win Metawin, this one's for you.

In this new show on Viu, Baifern Pimchanok takes the lead as Liu Prima Paspimol, who undergoes plastic surgery to escape relentless bullying. With her newfound allure, she catches the eye of the campus heartthrob and middle schoolmate, Guy (played by Win!), igniting a whirlwind of attention and romance.

Beauty Newbie is now on Viu 

Lovely Runner

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10/10

Adapted from the webtoon ‘The Best of Tomorrow’, follow Kim Hye-yoon as Im Sol in the upcoming rom-com, Lovely Runner.

Im Sol’s life gets turned upside down when she finds out her favourite celebrity, Ryu Sun-jae (Byeon Woo-seok), has tragically passed away. However, after crying, she unexpectedly finds herself transported 15 years into the past when he was still alive. Having gone back to the past, one question remains: Will she be able to change his fate?

Lovely Runner is now on Viu