With rain pouring across the region, staying indoors has never felt more necessary— particularly in the Gulf, where raindrops now fall against the backdrop of an ongoing war. Between heavy skies and even heavier headlines, normal life has never felt more distant. And with more time to spend at home than usual, there’s no better moment than now to catch up on all that Netflix has in store this month.
From regional releases like AlKhallat+: Desert Rules to high-stakes thrillers such as Apex and Thrash, read on for a non-exhaustive list of titles to keep you busy while the outside world continues to spiral.
AlKhallat+ : Desert Rules (Series)
Genre: Comedy
Release date: April 2
Netflix Synopsis: Set against the desert backdrop of Saudi Arabia, this offbeat comedy anthology delivers four outrageous stories that place ordinary people in extraordinary situations.
The Giant Falls (Film)
Genre: Drama
Release date: April 4
Netflix Synopsis: As the only hearing member of a deaf family, a shy teen discovers her gift for singing, forcing her to choose between duty and finding her own path.
Thrash (Film)
Genre: Thriller
Release date: April 10
Netflix Synopsis: When a catastrophic hurricane slams a coastal town, stranded residents must survive rapidly rising waters swarming with ravenous sharks.
Ronaldinho: The One and Only (Documentary)
Genre: Documentary
Release date: April 16
Netflix Synopsis: This series follows the life and career of Brazilian soccer star Ronaldinho, tracing his journey from young prodigy to global sports icon.
Apex (Film)
Genre: Thriller
Release date: April 24
Netflix Synopsis: A grieving woman pushing her limits on a solo adventure in the Australian wild is ensnared in a twisted game with a cunning killer who thinks she’s prey.
