Following last week's fireworks, this week's new Netflix release features exploding cats.

"Exploding Kittens" is a fun and entertaining animated feature about God being banished from heaven and banished to earth to live as a cat. When it is revealed that the cat next door is an anti-Christian, he must prepare for a battle between light and dark. Based on this card game, this may not sound strange on paper.

There is also "Receivers," which features five of the NFL's best pass catchers throughout the 2023 season. The Boyfriend, Japan's first same-sex dating show, follows a group of men who live together, love each other, and run a coffee truck.

More food. There's plenty more: a day-by-day roundup of what's new on Netflix for the start of July.

"Boyfriend" is a pioneering Japanese reality show that follows nine men on a month-long journey of self-discovery and romance as they live together in a picturesque seaside mansion called "The Green Room." During their stay, the participants not only navigate relationships but also work together in a coffee truck, and with hosts such as MEGUMI, Chiaki Horan, Thelma Aoyama, and drag queen Dorian Lollobrigida, the men live together, examining their partnership and place in the queer world and learn to live and love together.

Watch on Netflix beginning July 9

After three seasons on Bravo's Hamptons-set series "Summer House," 32-year-old comedian Hannah Berner, along with former castmate Paige DeSorbo, has launched the popular TikTok interview series and podcast Giggly Squad. Now, she's taking her comedy to another level with her first Netflix special, in which she talks about her marriage to Zadie and unrealistic sex scenes in movies.

Watch on Netflix starting July 9

When it comes to football, it's easy to overlook the receivers who make brilliant plays possible. In this eight-episode documentary series, viewers will follow five talented athletes throughout the 2023 season. As they navigate the pressures and trials on and off the grid, "Receivers" offers an unprecedented glimpse into their lives and reveals a glimpse of the hidden dedication and athletic excellence that these athletes need to succeed.

Watch on Netflix starting July 10

Elena, an American psychiatrist, and Pietro, a man with a tumultuous past, once shared a dream of restoring a farmhouse in Masseria and transforming it into a charming hotel. But love turns to separation and a fierce custody battle over their two children ensues. One night, the children mysteriously disappear while Pietro and I are at the farm. The desperate parents receive a chilling phone call demanding a ransom within 36 hours. Elena suspects that it is the shady dealings between Pietro and a loan shark that are putting the children's lives in danger.

Watch on Netflix starting July 11

Every epic must eventually end: "Valhalla" comes to a close in its third season. Seven years after the bloody and violent events of season two, Freydis Eiriksdottir (Frida Gustafsson) has become the undisputed leader of the pagan Yomsborg, her brother Rafe Eriksson (Sam Corlett) and Prince Harald Sigurdsson (Leo Suter) glory in Constantinople. However, a great challenge still remains for the heroic trio, and they face the possibility of not being able to return to Norway. - KW

Watch on Netflix starting July 11

The Almighty Man (Tom Ellis) is in dire straits because of the devastation on Earth. As punishment, he is stripped of his celestial status and banished to Earth, confined to the humble form of a plump cat. Determined to redeem himself, this cat takes up residence in a chaotic household and attempts to solve their problems. But he soon falls under the spell of the laser pointer. To make matters worse, his neighbor's cat turns out to be his nemesis, the Antichrist, setting the stage for an epic showdown between the forces of light and dark and a whole lot of meows.

Available on Netflix beginning July 12

Pia (Janina Wuese) and Yan (Denis Mozen) are swept up in a new romance. As their relationship develops, Jan is finally introduced to Pia and her close friends at a game night. However, things take an unexpected turn when their new love is put to the test. Pia's friends are all competitive and want to win her heart.

Watch on Netflix starting July 12

July 8

"Bad Boys"

"Bad Boys II"

July 9

"The Boyfriend" (Netflix series) For a month, the guys live under one roof and run a coffee truck together.

"Hannah Berner: Running at Dawn" (Netflix comedy) Comedian Hannah Berner's new stand-up special.

July 10

"Eva Lasting" Season 2 (CO) (Netflix series) Eva's return brings a new round of school discussions, deep chats, dating drama, magical moments of camaraderie, and boundless hope for Camilo.

"Love is Blind: Brazil" Season 4 (BR) (Netflix series) (new episodes) In this season, once engaged and married singles explore new romantic possibilities and make deep connections without first meeting.

"Receiver" (Netflix sports series) It has been said that there is no more difficult position in the NFL than quarterback. But throwing passes is only half the story; Receiver follows five of the NFL's best pass catchers on and off the field during the 2023 season: Davante Adams, Justin Jefferson, George Kittle, Deebo Samuel, and Amon-La St. Brown.

"Sugar Rush: The Baking Point" Season 2 (MX) (Netflix series) Prepare, set, whisk; six new teams create jaw-dropping culinary creations to wow the judges and bring home the dough.

"Wild Wild Punjab" (IN) (Netflix film) A group of drunken boys decide to take revenge and make amends by interrupting the wedding of a friend they have broken up with. The resulting daring and impromptu "breakup trip" plan leads to an unexpected adventure in a maze-like land called "Wild Wild Punjab."

July 11

"Another Self" Season 2 (TR) (Netflix series) Ada, Sevgi, and Leila face life-altering decisions as they continue to explore their ancestral trauma and start anew in coastal Ivaluk.

"Vanished into the Night" (IT) (Netflix film) A father immersed in a difficult divorce settlement embarks on a dangerous mission when his children disappear from their secluded country home.

"Viking Valhalla" Season 3 (Netflix series) Seven years have passed. Harald aspires to be King of Norway, Leif searches for the land of gold, and Freydis seeks a happy life for his people.

"Rhythm + Flow France" Season 3 (FR) (Netflix series) (new episode) New jury. New rules. Superstar judges SCH, SDM and Aya Nakamura shake things up to determine the new big names in French rap.

July 12

"Blame the Game" (DE) (Netflix film) Pia invites her new boyfriend, Jan, to her usual game night, but Pia's ex-lover arrives unannounced, raising the stakes for everyone.

"Champion" (ES) (Netflix film) A hot-blooded football star is benched for fighting and assigned a new tutor.

"Exploding Kittens" (Netflix series) Earth sucks, so God (Tom Ellis) is fired and sent to Earth to reunite with humanity. But the god (Tom Ellis) is fired and sent to Earth to be reunited with humanity. He is trapped in the body of a chubby house cat. As part of his rehabilitation, he moves in with a dysfunctional family and tries to solve their problems, but ends up spending a lot of time chasing laser pointers. On top of that, Godcat's neighbor is also a cat and turns out to be his nemesis, an anti-Christian. Godcat (Ellis) is distracted by a pigeon he sees in the yard, and Devilcat (Sacia Zamata) is preoccupied with a nap on someone's laptop.

"Robola Man" (ZA) (Netflix film) "Robola" negotiator Ace Ngubeni faces his toughest deal yet for a shy client.

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