2016 Netflix & Chill: Announces 10 Original Series Release Dates Including 'OITNB'

By Ariel Celeste Johnson (ariel.johnson@mstarsnews.com) | Jan 24, 2016 10:18 AM EST

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Netflix is giving their fans a sneak peek into 2016 with the ultimate save the date list of premieres. This week, the streaming service dropped a ten-second clip on Facebook announcing ten original show returns and new program release dates from March until August. Check out the list below to schedule your Netflix and Chill sessions well in advance. Don't miss a single premiere date including the popular Orange is The New Black returning this summer!

First up on the list of new premieres is fan favorite, House of Cards, which returns March 4 in its fourth season. Catch Frank Underwood (Kevin Spacey) as he continues his reign in politics alongside Claire Underwood (Robin Wright). Check out the Season 4 trailer aptly named "The Leader We Deserve."

Next up is Flaked, a Netflix original comedy-drama series that drops globally on Friday March 11. Flaked stars Will Arnett, who plays Chip, "a celebrated long-time resident of the insular world of Venice, California who falls for the object of his best friend's fascination." Chip tries his hardest to stay afloat in a sea of his own lies in this eight-episode series. Flaked co-stars include David Sullivan, Ruth Kearney, and George Basil. This new comedy is co-created and co-written by Arnett and Mark Chappell (The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret).

On March 18, Daredevil starring Charlie Cox will return for Season 2 featuring 13 action-packed episodes on Netflix. The highly anticipated and critically acclaimed Marvel series will bring the epic live action and adventure that fans love.

On April 1, Netflix will drop two releases The Ranch starring Ashton Kutcher as well as Lost and Found Music Studios. The Ranch is a comedy about a semi-pro football player (Kutcher) who falls from glory and has to return home to his family's ranch. This film is produced by the same guys behind Two and a Half Men, Don Reo and Jim Patterson. Lost and Found Music Studios is a live action series for the tween in your life telling the story of a group of teen musicians who struggle to find their authentic sound.

On April 15, Netflix plans to drop the return of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt starring Ellie Kemper (The Office) who decides to start her life over in New York after living in a cult for 15 years. The second season of this Emmy-nominated series will be a delight for fans who anticipate the show's spring return.

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On May 5, Netflix will release Marseille, a French-based series centered on the drama that comes with the construction of a casino in the port city. "Marseille follows Mayor Robert Taro (Gérard Depardieu) as he faces off against his successor, Lucas Barrès (Benoît Magimel).

Check out the Marseille trailer here.

The following day, May 6, the much anticipated Netflix original, Frankie and Grace, returns for Season 2. This dramatic comedy tells the story of two women, Frankie (Lily Tomlin) and Grace (Jane Fonda) who go from sworn enemies to best friends when their husbands fall in love with each other and leave to start a life together. The series became a smash hit, renewed two weeks after Season 1 dropped when Miley Cyrus tweeted about the show.

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This summer, Netflix will release another fan favorite on June 17. The highly buzzed about return of Orange is the New Black is back for Season 4. The outrageous, award-winning and critically acclaimed series featuring the ladies of Litchfield will bring all new drama and laughs in its fourth installment. See below for the OITNB season 4 trailer.

Finally, on August 12, part one of the brand new music-driven drama, The Get Down will premiere. The Get Down is a music-based drama is set in 1970's New York City and tells the story of a crew of teens from the South Bronx who find their purpose in hip-hop and dance. The first six episodes are written and directed by Baz Luhrmann, the visionary who directed Moulin Rouge, Romeo + Juliet, and The Great Gatsby.


Comment and let us know which premiere you're most excited about. For more announcements from Netflix, follow them on Facebook!

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