The Best TV Shows And Movies Leaving Netflix In June 2022

There are so many fantastic episodes of "Documentary Now!," a spoof news magazine show that highlights achievements in documentary filmmaking. While all of the episodes are written by former SNL talent, including Seth Meyers, Bill Hader and Fred Armisen, this writer wants to single out one episode in particular that you should catch before the series leaves Netflix.

Starring and co-written by John Mulaney, "Original Cast Album: Co-op" parodies the 1970 documentary by D.A. Pennebaker "Original Cast Album: Company." Following the recording session of the cast of the Stephen Sondheim musical "Company," the original documentary highlights the strain, strife, and ultimate success of a grueling 24-hour studio slot.

Of course, Mulaney plays the fictional Sondheim-inspired character, and all of the phenomenal musical tracks were co-written by Mulaney and Seth Meyers. Watch veteran character actor Richard Kind breathlessly belt "Christmas Tips," or original Hamilton cast member Renée Elise Goldsberry sing "My Home Court."

If you can't get all the way to this third episode of season 3 before it leaves Netflix, hope isn't entirely lost: you can own the Criterion release of "Original Cast Album: Company," which conveniently includes this "Documentary Now!" episode as a special feature.

All throughout quarantine, my sister and I had a daily tradition of FaceTiming and watching an episode of "Criminal Minds" together. Only this past fall did we finally finish going through the entire series selection available on Netflix, but this bittersweet kernel of personal nostalgia means that this thrilling crime procedural will always have a special place in my own heart. Sure, watching a team of tenacious BAU (Behavioral Analysis Unit) agents track down sinister serial killers might not exude "sisterly camaraderie" on its face, but trust me — this creepy, heart-pumping show can be oddly comforting. 

Rarely leaving episodes on a bad note (and generally concluding with a corny quote from a famous figure), "Criminal Minds" often reminds us to stay vigilant, but also grateful for the comfort of our own lives. But seriously, my sister and I often joke that this writer's room needs to be put on a government watch list for thinking up these sinister scenarios — particularly for the later-season Mr. Scratch subplot. Honestly, that's a pretty high compliment for a FBI procedural show that's got 324 episodes under its belt.

Mired in the macabre charm of co-directors Tim Burton and Mike Johnson, this 2005 stop-motion film is justifiably a fan-favorite. Johnny Depp voices Victor, a Victorian fellow who is set to wed Victoria (Emily Watson), a woman from the same small village whose family is in desperate need of financial restitution. This betrothal goes awry when Victor accidentally places Victoria's wedding ring on the desiccated finger of the titular character, mistaking it for a tree's limb when practicing his vows in the woods. Helena Bonham Carter plays Emily, the titular deceased bride-to-be who never found her way down the aisle — and sees a renewed opportunity for love with Victor's accidental proposal. 

What follows is a charming musical about love, death, and vengeance — featuring the catchy tunes of frequent Burton collaborator Danny Elfman. Perhaps not as universally adored as Burton's 1993 animated epic "The Nightmare Before Christmas," "Corpse Bride" still has so much to offer — namely impeccable set design, crooning vocals, and melancholy morbidity. While it may feel more appropriate to watch during the Halloween season, it's never a bad time to delve into this delightfully dreary film.