The 28 original Netflix shows and movies we know will be released in 2016 (NFLX)

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Netflix is poised to have a monster year.

The company has said it plans to roughly double its output of original shows to 31 in 2016. Netflix also has the following in the pipeline: 10 feature films, 30 kids shows, 12 documentaries, and 10 stand-up comedy specials.

Netflix has repeatedly said that original content is its future, and this year will show whether Netflix can maintain the high quality of its shows as it scales production up.

But what is Netflix actually putting out this year?

We put together a list of shows and movies that Netflix has either explicitly confirmed will be released in 2016 or are already deep in production — we excluded kids shows. On each you'll see a release date (if available), a description, who is starring, and previous ratings on Metacritic if the show is one that's been renewed.

Here are the 28 original shows and movies you can look forward to on Netflix next year (the ones with firm release dates are listed first):

'Chelsea Does' (January 23)

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Netflix description: "In her new documentary film series, Chelsea Handler delves into four topics that fascinate her: marriage, racism, Silicon Valley, and drugs."

Type: Docu-series

Star power: Chelsea Handler.

'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword Of Destiny' (February 26)

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Netflix description: "In this sequel to 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,' four Martial World heroes must keep the legendary Green Destiny sword from villainous Hades Dai.

Type: Movie

Star power: Donnie Yen, Michelle Yeoh.

'House of Cards' — Season 4 (March 4)

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Netflix description: Is it true that absolute power corrupts absolutely? Congressman Frank Underwood absolutely intends to find out.

Star power: Kevin Spacey, Robin Wright.

Average critic score (25 critics): 76/100

Audience score: 9.0/10

 

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