Netflix Unveils New Global Lineup, From Culinary Romance to Thrilling Go Drama
Netflix’s 2025 Global Content Slate Promises Rich Drama and Heartfelt Stories
Netflix is setting a new benchmark in storytelling with its upcoming 2025 releases, spanning romance, drama, and international intrigue. Diverse narratives from South Korea and Spain take center stage, capturing emotional depth and rich character journeys worth the screen time.
Your Taste
A fiery culinary romance kicks off with Your Taste, where a cold-hearted chaebol heir and a headstrong small-restaurant chef trade recipes and resentment in a battle of taste and tradition. Starring Ha Neul Kang as elite “recipe hunter” Han Beom-woo and Min-ji Ko as fiercely independent chef Mo Yeon-joo, this series showcases a bittersweet journey through passion and flavor, premiering on May 12, 2025.
Match
Match captures the gripping true story of legendary Go player Hoonhyun Cho, played by Byung-hun Lee. Once a national hero, Cho faces emotional reckoning and rivalry when his protégé Chang-Ho Lee surpasses him. A rich and emotional sports drama, this film explores pride, mentorship, and redemption, releasing May 8, 2025.
Spring of the Seasons
Spring of the Seasons follows fallen K-pop band leader Sa-gae, portrayed by Yu-jun Ha, who finds redemption through music and love in college with ambitious music student Bom Kim (played by Ji-hoo Park). With support from Seung-hyub Lee of N.Flying, the new band storyline thrives with themes of youth, music, and self-discovery. Release set for 2025.
Nonna
Based on true events, Nonna tells a heartfelt tale of Joe (played by Vince Vaughn), who channels grief into culinary creation alongside fierce Italian grandmothers. Featuring Susan Sontag, Lorraine Bracco, and Talia Shire, it’s a warm homage to family, food, and healing. Expected globally on May 9, 2025.
Bad Influence
In a suspenseful twist of fate, Bad Influence presents Alberto Olmo as Eros, an ex-con guarding a troubled heiress, Ries (played by Eleea Rochera). As tension and mystery unfold, complicated emotions surface. Directed by Chloe Wallis, this Spain-set romantic thriller is set to launch May 9, 2025.
From kitchens to game boards, campuses to guard duties, Netflix’s upcoming global lineup dives into the intricate layers of humanity—with each story bringing a taste of love, pain, and self-transformation. Mark your calendars for these immersive dramas that promise to stir your heart and ignite your curiosity.
