Netflix Announces Premiere Dates For 8 New Original Series: ‘The Ranch’ And ‘Flaked’ Starring Ashton Kutcher And Will Arnett To Debut Early Spring

Netflix has announced a slew of new shows for 2016.The streaming service is making a strong effort to start pushing out more original content along with its worldwide roll out. Netflix confirmed second seasons for Jessica Jones, Daredevil, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and Grace and Frankie. Fourth seasons will premiere this year for House of Cards and Orange is the New Black, but there’s more:

Flaked premieres March 11

Created by Will Arnett and Mark Chapel, Arrested Development writer Mitch Hurwitz will help produce the 8-episode original comedy series.

“Set in the insular world of Venice, California, Flaked is the serio-comic story of a self-appointed "guru" who falls for the object of his best friend's fascination. Soon the tangled web of half-truths and semi-bullshit that underpins his all-important image and sobriety begins to unravel. Arnett plays Chip, a man doing his honest best to stay one step ahead of his own lies.”

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The Ranch premieres April 1

Ashton Kutcher and That 70’s Show castmate Danny Masterson are back together again. The duo will star and co-produce the series released in 2 batches, 10-episodes each.

“The show follows Colt’s (Kutcher) return home after a brief and failed semi- pro football career to run the family ranching business with his older brother Jameson “Rooster” (Masterson) and father Beau (Elliott), whom he hasn’t seen in 15 years. Winger stars as Colt’s and Rooster’s mother, Maggie, who runs the local town bar.”

The Get Down premieres Aug. 12

Part 1 of Baz Luhrmann's highly anticipated musical-driven series will feature 6 episodes. Visit iDigi’s past Get Down coverage for the latest scoop, spoilers, and leaked photos of Sony Pictures’ 1970 hip-hop drama.

“Consigned to rubble, a rag-tag crew of South Bronx teenagers are nothings and nobodies with no one to shelter them – except each other, armed only with verbal games, improvised dance steps, some magic markers and spray cans. From Bronx tenements, to the SoHo art scene; from CBGBs to Studio 54 and even the glass towers of the just-built World Trade Center, The Get Down is a mythic saga of how New York at the brink of bankruptcy gave birth to hip-hop, punk and disco -- told through the lives and music of the South Bronx kids who changed the city, and the world...forever.”

Marseille premieres May 5

Netflix will debut its first French drama production, taking hints from the success of House of Cards.

“As the municipal elections approach in Marseille, Robert Taro, the city's Mayor for the last twenty years, prepares his last coup: push through the vote for the construction of a casino in the historic center of the Marina. Nothing has been left to chance, and his successor, Lucas Barrès, is already designated. But the latter's all-consuming ambition and the secret interests of the city's leaders, whether they come from its opulent villas or from the cities of the northern suburbs, impede the Mayor's plans. The race for Mayor becomes a power struggle where no holds are barred. Only one question arises: how far will they go?”

Stranger Things premieres July 15

This new 8-episode drama series packed full of familiar faces stars Winona Ryder (Show Me a Hero), David Harbour (Suicide Squad), Finn Wolfhard (The 100), Millie Brown (BBC’s Intruders, NCIS), Gaten Matarazzo (The Blacklist), Caleb McLaughlin (The Lion King on Broadway), Noah Schnapp (Bridge of Spies), and Matthew Modine (Weeds, Proof). Matt Duffer and Ross Duffer (Wayward Pines, Hidden) will direct.

“A young boy vanishes into thin air. As friends, family, and local police search for answers, they are drawn into an extraordinary mystery involving top secret experiments, terrifying supernatural forces, and one very strange little girl. The series, set in Indiana, is a love letter to the ‘80s classics that captivated a generation.”

Netflix is also adding more original content for children and teens:

Kong: King of the Apes premieres April 15

Partnering with 41 Entertainment, teens will be introduced to Marvel Studios founder Avi Arad’s take on the classic with a 2-hour full length animated film followed by 12 half-hour episodes.

“Set in 2050, KONG is still the strongest creature ever born with many human traits that make him the ultimate iconic hero. In KONG, the future looks bright for San Francisco’s Alcatraz Island since its transformation into the most impressive Natural History and Marine Preserve on the planet. But when the star attraction suddenly goes ape and KONG becomes public enemy number one, the villain that framed him is free to unleash an army of gigantic robotic dinosaurs on the unsuspecting world. Ironically, KONG is the only force formidable enough to stop these super-powered dinosaurs and the evil genius manipulating them. But KONG is now the world’s most hunted fugitive. Fortunately, there are three young humans who know the truth and are willing to risk their lives to help KONG evade capture, while he battles to save humankind.”

Lost & Found Music Studios premieres April 1

Currently airing on the Family Channel in Canada and soon on CBBC the UK, this kids show isn’t formally a Netflix Original.

“Lost & Found Music Studios is a live action series about a group of talented teenage musicians who struggle to find their authentic sound and place in the world as they hone their craft at a prestigious music studio. In each episode, young artists navigate the ups and downs of the music industry, as they find their way to love, inspiration, and redemption. After all, the next hit song could be just one heartbreak away.”

Word Party premiers June 3

Netflix focuses on educational programming in Word Party, a show made to help toddlers learn vocabulary.

“Word Party follows four adorable baby animals as they sing, dance and play. The show invites our youngest viewers to help teach the baby animals new words, learn these new words themselves, and even celebrate these achievements with a “Word Party!”