It’s May the 4th, Star Wars Day, if you’re wondering why you’re suddenly inundated with nods to the franchise. This binge-able anthology of six 15 minute episodes dips into the grittier world of The Clone Wars with an emotional storyline about Asajj Ventress and a lighter arc about Cad Bane. Captivating animation and music make this one stand out.  You’ll need this quick recap on The Clone Wars before you jump in.

A four-part drama about the real-life killing of a 27-year-old Brazilian who was working as an electrician in London when police confused him for a suicide bomber and shot him point blank seven times — on one of the city’s subways.  The series takes a journalistic approach, using real footage of bombings and exploring the different perspectives of the story, including the Metropolitan police. Tense, realistic, shocking and ultimately devastating, it’s also eye-opening.

In a seaside town in Wales, the murder of a student nurse brings together two detectives who were once engaged, as the case bears a shocking resemblance to a double murder 12 years earlier – the case where they first met. Their romantic history throws a wrench into the investigation in this taut, character-driven Acorn drama that the Guardian calls “a supremely satisfying treat.” (Read the review)  Six episodes arrive weekly.

For viewers awaiting more Bridgerton and Gilded Age seasons, this Spanish series set in 1880 Madrid follows the city’s most renowned matchmaker as she guides women to find “proper” courtships and engagements … until she falls for one of her protégées romantic interests and sets off a web of scandals. Work on your Spanish and your matchmaking skills while reading the English subtitles. Or look for the dubbing option. With a cast from other Netflix dramas including La Fortuna and Cable Girls, The Lady’s Companion has already moved up the Netflix charts around the world.