Helping to close out 2024 are these 65 new series, seasons, specials, and films.
Below is our curated list of 65 programs from countries in Africa, Asia, North America, and South America that are premiering or being added to schedules/offerings in the US and other territories in December 2024. Additional program premieres are listed on our “viewing guide” page.
(For details about the premieres of programs from the UK, Ireland, English-speaking Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, and original-language/English-subtitled programs from countries in Europe, please visit The British TV Place, The Down Under TV Place, and The Euro TV Place.)
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Earth Abides (US)
Based on Earth Abides, George R. Stewart’s classic, award-winning novel, this new dystopian sci-fi series follows Ish Williams (Alexander Ludwig, Vikings, Heels), a brilliant but solitary young geologist who’s been living a semi-isolated life for months. Following an unexpected incident, Ish awakens from a coma, only to find that a global plague has all but wiped out humanity. In the aftermath, as the great machine of civilization slowly and inexorably breaks down, and against his instincts to further isolate, Ish is forced to look for what he was so certain he could live without: other people. He and these last few shattered survivors will be humanity’s second chance, the last hope against the slide into extinction.
Costars in the six-episode series include Jessica Frances Dukes (Ozark), Aaron Tveit (Graceland), Rodrigo Fernandez-Stoll (Kim’s Convenience), Elyse Levesque (Cedar Cove), Hilary McCormack (Murdoch Mysteries), Luisa D’Oliveira (The 100), Birkett Turton (Family Law), and Jenna Berman (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina).
Earth Abides, an MGM+ Original Series, premieres in the US on Sunday, December 1, exclusively on MGM+ and its digital channels, including MGM+ on Prime Channels. (You can add it to your watchlist now.)
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Hijos del Desierto: Season 1, Episodes 111-122 (Chile)
Set in northern Chile against a backdrop of political upheaval and international intrigue in the 1930s, this drama opens two decades before, in 1907, when the parents of brothers Pedro and Gaspar are killed by the government while protesting for better working conditions in the salt mines. In the aftermath of the tragedy, the young boys are forcibly separated. When they meet again 30 years later, Pedro (Gastón Salgado, Inés of My Soul) and Gaspar (Jorge Arecheta, La Jauría) are unaware that they are brothers and become enemies, as they stand on opposite sides of the law and fall in love with the same woman.
Hijos del Desierto: Season 1, Episodes 111-122, premiere on or after Sunday, December 1, on the following public TV stations and state/regional networks: Idaho Public Television, KCET, KLRU, KLVX, KQED, KWSU, and WLIW.
Jin (Japan)
In this fantasy drama series, neurosurgeon Minakata Jin (Takao Osawa, “Kingdom” franchise, The Silent Service) faints at the hospital and awakens to find himself transported back in time to the Edo period. Here, he uses his medical knowledge to help those around him while searching for a way back to the present day. Jin premieres in the US and other territories on Sunday, December 1, on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
Upon Open Sky (Mexico)
In this drama feature, teen brothers Salvador (Theo Goldin) and Fernando (Máximo Hollander), along with their newly-met stepsister, Paula (Federica Garcia), take a road trip to the Mexico-US border in a journey of revenge: They aim to track down the man responsible for the accident that caused their father’s death.
Upon Open Sky premieres in the US and other territories on Sunday, December 1, on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew (US)
If you’re wanting another “Star Wars”-themed sci-fi series, here ya go! This one, starring Jude Law (Cold Mountain), tells the story of four kids searching for their home planet after getting lost in the “Star Wars” galaxy, and the strange aliens and dangerous places they encounter on their adventure.
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew premieres globally with two episodes on Tuesday, December 2, at 9pm ET, exclusively on Disney+.
as1one: The Israeli-Palestinian Pop Music Journey (US)
This docuseries is based on the lives of six young men — the world’s first mixed Israeli-Palestinian pop group — who came together to form the next global hit pop group: as1one. Exploring music as being the ultimate connector, the four-part program, filmed over a five year period, sees the band members share their ups and downs, including the challenging audition process in 2020; their language barriers, intense rehearsals, and emotional highs and lows as they found their footing; navigating the very unexpected world events that happened on October 7, 2023, the morning after they flew to Los Angeles to record their first album; and the monumental challenges they have faced each day since.
With so much more at stake because of the war, the band finds even greater purpose in their music — now representing something much greater than the six of them.
With original music from the group, including their debut single, “All Eyes On Us,” featuring Nile Rodgers, as well as their new single, “Stranger,” as1one: The Israeli-Palestinian Pop Music Journey premieres in the US on Tuesday, December 3, exclusively on Paramount+ and its digital channels, including Paramount+ on Prime Channels.
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Girls Gone Wild: The Untold Story (US)
This three-part docuseries centers on Joe Francis and his multi-million dollar “Girls Gone Wild” franchise, a series of tapes sold on late night television that featured young spring breakers baring their breasts for t-shirts and hats. In the days before social media and easy access to online porn, “Girls Gone Wild” had a shocking grip on popular culture. Featuring Francis’s first in-depth, in-person, on-the-record interview with a journalist in almost a decade, as well as exclusive access to his former employees, enemies, and survivors, the series offers an astonishing and wide-ranging account of a man who made an indelible impact on American culture.
Girls Gone Wild: The Untold Story, a Peacock Original, premieres in the US as a three-episode binge on Tuesday, December 3, exclusively on Peacock. (You can add it to your watchlist now.)
Jung Kook: I Am Still the Original (South Korea)
This three-part docuseries, with additional footage of the recently-released film of the same name, looks at BTS member Jung Kook’s solo single, “Seven (feat. Latto)” and his promotional activities for his solo album, Golden. Featuring unreleased interviews and behind-the-scenes clips, the program follows Jung Kook as he traveled around the world to promote his music for roughly eight months, and includes the full version of Jung Kook: “Golden” Live On Stage.
Jung Kook: I Am Still the Original premieres globally on Tuesday, December 3, on Disney+.
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Sleeping Princess (Brazil)
Based on the novel A Princesa Adormecida by Paula Pimenta, the first title in her “Princesas Modernas” book series, this comedy-drama film follows Rosa (Pietra Quintela, Poliana Moça), a sheltered teenager who discovers that she’s actually a princess from another country — and she could be in grave danger!
Sleeping Princess premieres in the US and other territories on Tuesday, December 3, on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
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Churchill at War (US)
This docuseries examines Winston Churchill’s pivotal role in World War II and the formative events that made him an ideal leader for the era. Brought to life in color and using his own words, the four-part series explores Churchill’s wartime strategy and the legacy that follows.
Churchill at War, a Netflix Documentary, premieres globally on Wednesday, December 4, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
Light Shop (South Korea)
From the creators of the hit series Moving, this mystery series, adapted from the hit webtoon of the same name, follows six strangers, each of whom is grappling with a traumatic event from their past. As they go about their daily lives, they slowly come to realize that something is very wrong; they just can’t figure out what. Desperate for answers and searching for a way back to normalcy, they are drawn to a mysterious light shop at the end of a foreboding alleyway, which holds the key to their past, present, and future.
The ensemble cast includes Ju Ji-hoon (Blood Free), Park Bo-young (Abyss), Kim Seol-hyun (Awaken), Bae Seong-woo (Live), Uhm Tae-goo (Save Me), Lee Jung-eun (Parasite), Kim Min-ha (Pachinko), Shin Eun-soo (A Model Family), Park Hyuk-kwon (Behind Your Touch), Kim Sun-hwa (Hospital Playlist), and Kim Ki-hae (Duty After School).
Light Shop, a Hulu Original, premieres in the US on Wednesday, December 4, exclusively on Hulu. It premieres globally as a Disney+ Original, exclusively on Disney+.
Maple Leaf Dreams (Philippines)
In this drama, a young Filipino couple moves to Canada to try to make a life for themselves, but struggle with loneliness and have trouble making ends meet.
Starring Kira Balinger (Chances Are, You and I) and La Santos (In His Mother’s Eyes), Maple Leaf Dreams premieres in the US and other territories on Wednesday, December 4, on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
The Only Girl in the Orchestra (US)
This half-hour documentary centers on trailblazing double bassist Orin O’Brien. She was never one to seek the spotlight, but when Leonard Bernstein hired her in 1966 as the first female musician in the New York Philharmonic, she inevitably became the focus of media attention and, ultimately, one of the most renowned musicians of a generation.
The Only Girl in the Orchestra, a Netflix Documentary, premieres globally on Wednesday, December 4, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
Pop Culture Jeopardy! (US)
Hosted by Colin Jost (Saturday Night Live), this new series offers a twist on the classic quiz show’s “answer-and-question” format, combining the academic rigor of Jeopardy! with the excitement and unpredictability of pop culture. Contestants, playing in teams of three, will need to be experts in categories from Alternative Rock to The Avengers, Broadway to MMA, and Gen Z to Zendaya, as they compete in a tournament-style event for the grand prize of $300,000 and ultimate bragging rights.
Pop Culture Jeopardy!, an Amazon Original Series, premieres in Australia, Spain, the UK, US, Mexico, New Zealand, and Latin America on Wednesday, December 4, exclusively on Prime Video. (You can add it to your watchlist now.)
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Tomorrow and I (Thailand)
Asking, “What would happen if technology disrupts morality and traditional Thai customs,” this sci-fi anthology series explores possible answers via four standalone episodes that probe thought-provoking and philosophical themes and pressing contemporary issues in a reimagined Thailand of the future.
In “Black Sheep,” the life of a Thai astronaut is tragically cut short in an accident, and extraordinary efforts are made to bring her back through cloning, raising questions regarding our beliefs about karma and the moral implications of altering fate. The episode stars Boy-Pakorn Chatborrirak (Burning Jealousy), Ink-Waruntorn Paonil (Snap), and Poyd-Treechada Hongsyok.
Starring Violette Wautier (Endless Love) and Timethai Dharmthai, “Paradistopia” finds a paradise on earth that challenges society’s taboos. It is one where all sexual desires are fulfilled by intelligent sex robots trained by national-level sex experts. Tackling the topic of religion is “Buddha Data,” in which ancient beliefs accumulated over thousands of years collide with futuristic AI, prompting the question of whether traditional ways can coexist (peacefully, if at all) with advanced technology. It stars Ray Macdonald (Phobia 2), Aelm Thavornsiri, and Pongsatorn Jongwilas (How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies).
And the story of “Octopus Girl,” set in a world facing unending rains, a consequence of the global warming crisis, follows two young best friends living in a neglected slum in a Thailand, where those in power prioritize personal gain over public welfare. As a waterborne pandemic ravages their community, it remains to be seen if they will survive, and if they do, how? The cast includes Tangkwa-Chananticha Chaipa (Jack and Joker), Minna-Wanichaya Pornpanarittichai, and Pingpong-Thongchai Thongkuntom (Love at First Night).
Tomorrow and I, a Netflix Series, premieres globally on Wednesday, December 4, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
Creature Commandos (US)
Based on DC characters, this adult animated series tracks a secret team of incarcerated monsters recruited for missions deemed too dangerous for humans. When all else fails… they’re your last, worst option.
The voice cast includes Steve Agee (Peacemaker) as Economos, Maria Bakalova (The Apprentice) as Princess Ilana, Anya Chalotra (The Witcher) as Circe, Zoe Chao (The Afterparty) as Nina Mazursky, Frank Grillo (Tulsa King) as Rick Flag Sr., Sean Gunn (The Suicide Squad) as GI Robot & Weasel, David Harbour (Stranger Things) as Frankenstein, Alan Tudyk (Resident Alien) as Dr. Phosphorus, Indira Varma (Disclaimer) as The Bride, and Viola Davis (How to Get Away with Murder) as Amanda Waller.
Creature Commandos, a Max Original Series, premieres in the US with two episodes on Thursday, December 5, exclusively on Max and its digital channels, including Max on Prime Channels. New episodes will drop on Thursdays through the season finale on January 9, 2025.
Glitter and Greed: The Lisa Frank Story (US)
This docuseries penetrates the neon-hued, rainbow-filled world of Lisa Frank Inc., a brand that defined girlhood for a generation of Americans, only to seemingly disappear overnight. Featuring never-before-seen footage and interviews with Lisa Frank, Inc. insiders, enthusiasts, and journalists, the four-part program goes behind the psychedelic illustrations to unravel a nostalgia-soaked, stranger-than-fiction tale that takes us into the hidden world that has been lurking at the heart of the company for decades.
Glitter and Greed: The Lisa Frank Story, an Amazon Original Series, premieres globally on Thursday, December 5, exclusively on Prime Video. (You can add it to your watchlist now.)
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Jentry Chau vs. The Underworld (US)
With top Asian talent voicing the characters, this animated comedy-horror series follows Jentry Chau (Ali Wong, Beef, American Housewife), a not-so-average Chinese-American teen living in a small Texas town, who finds out a demon king is hunting her for the supernatural powers she’s been working her whole life to repress. With the help of her weapons expert great-aunt and a millennia-old jiangshi (Chinese hopping vampire), Jentry must now fight an entire underworld’s worth of monsters while balancing the horrors of high school.
Also lending their voice talents to the series are Lucy Liu (Elementary), Jimmy O. Yang (Interior Chinatown), Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live), Lori Tan Chinn (A Man on the Inside), Woo-Sung Kim, and Sheng Wang (The Long Night).
Jentry Chau vs. The Underworld, a Netflix Series, premieres globally on Thursday, December 5, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
White Lies (South Africa)
Set in the wealthy neighborhood of Bishopscourt in Cape Town, South Africa, this mystery-crime drama series follows Edie Hansen (Natalie Dormer, Game of Thrones, The Tudors), an investigative journalist who gets caught up in the ugly underbelly that lies beneath the picturesque beauty of the city, dragging her back to her turbulent past.
Following the murder of her estranged brother in his luxury home, Edie’s world plunges deeper into chaos when his teenage children become prime suspects for the crime. As Edie investigates, she finds herself at loggerheads with veteran detective Forty Bell (Brendon Daniels, Cape Town, Four Corners), and grapples with the crumbling local police force, a corrupt political system, and the secretive world of extreme Cape wealth.
Costarring Langley Kirkwood (Warrior), Daniel Janks (The Mauritanian), Morgan Santo (Raised by Wolves), Daniel Schultz (Upon the Edge), and Caely-Jo Levy (Escape Room), amongst others, White Lies premieres in the US and Canada with two episodes on Thursday, December 5, on Sundance Now, the AMC+ streaming bundle, and their digital channels, including Sundance Now on Prime Channels and AMC+ on Prime Channels. New episodes will drop every Thursday through the season finale on January 16, 2025.
Wild Crime: Eleven Skulls (Season 4) (US)
The fourth season of this mystery/true-crime series delves into the haunting 2012 disappearance of Samantha Koenig, an 18-year-old Anchorage barista who was last seen leaving her place of work with an unknown man on a dark winter night. The search for Koenig leads FBI and police from Alaska’s wilderness to the remote forests of Washington’s Olympic National Park, all the way to rural Vermont, exposing a killer’s terrifying trail of crimes. As investigators follow the twisted clues of this case, they uncover the identity of Israel Keyes, a psychopathic serial killer with a hidden life of violence and a dark path he forged while growing up off the grid. Ultimately, a search of Keyes’s prison cell reveals what investigators believe to be the chilling truth.
Wild Crime: Eleven Skulls, a Hulu Original, premieres in the US on Thursday, December 5, exclusively on Hulu.
Biggest Heist Ever (US)
This true-crime documentary tells the stranger-than-fiction story of Ilya “Dutch” Lichtenstein and his wife, Heather “Razzlekhan” Morgan, and how the couple who came to be called the Bitcoin Bonnie and Clyde pulled off one of the biggest, most lucrative crypto crimes ever.
Biggest Heist Ever, a Netflix Documentary, premieres globally on Friday, December 6, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
Camp Crasher (Argentina)
In this comedy film, Patri Peiró (Natalia Oreiro, Yosi, the Regretful Spy), a control-freak mother who thinks she’s cooler than she actually is, struggles to connect with her 13-year-old son, Ramiro (Milo Lis, Goyo), who is determined to go live with his father. When Patri offers to drive Ramiro and his friends to a school camp after the bus driver fails an alcohol test, she has the duration of the trip to prove how cool she really is and convince her son to stay with her.
Camp Crasher, a Netflix Film, premieres globally on Friday, December 6, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
Echoes of the Past (Egypt)
In this mystery-crime thriller, Yehia was falsely accused of murdering his sister, Nadia, during a diving trip — a crime for which he spent fifteen years in prison. Now that he’s out, he’s dead set on untangling the web of lies, finding the real killer, avenging his dead sister and now-deceased mother, and exacting some serious punishment on the person(s) who set him up.
Starring Asser Yassin (Without Warning), Mahmoud Hemida (The Knower), and Huda el Mufti (Investigation), amongst others, Echoes of the Past, a Netflix Series, premieres globally on Friday, December 6, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
Fly Me to the Moon (US)
Scarlett Johansson (“Avengers” films) and Channing Tatum (Deadpool & Wolverine) star in this romantic comedy set against the high-stakes backdrop of NASA’s historic Apollo 11 moon landing. Sparks fly in all directions as marketing maven Kelly Jones (Johansson), brought in to fix NASA’s public image, wreaks havoc on launch director Cole Davis (Tatum) and his already difficult task. When the White House deems the mission too important to fail, the countdown truly begins…
Fly Me to the Moon, an Apple Original Film, has its global streaming premiere on Friday, December 6, exclusively on Apple TV+.
The Honey Trap: A True Story of Love, Lies and the FBI (US)
This documentary tells a dramatic tale of espionage, propaganda, and romance, following infamous Berlin rapper Denis Cuspert, aka Deso Dogg, and his journey from artist to MMA fighter to ISIS recruiter. When the FBI assigns a translator to monitor Cuspert, her quest to get close to him takes over her life and she goes rogue. Through their complex relationship, the film reveals the powers that shape our world and what happens to those who step into the crossfire.
The Honey Trap: A True Story of Love, Lies and the FBI premieres in the US on Friday, December 6, at 10pmET/PT on both the Paramount+ with Showtime plan and linear Showtime.
Inside the Enchanted Forests (US)
In this nature docuseries, we traverse the planet’s richest, most diverse woodlands — from the tropics to the poles and everywhere in between — getting to know the wild residents of these magical ecosystems and learning how forests connect and nurture the lives of countless species along the way. Inside the Enchanted Forests premieres in the US on Friday, December 6, on National Geographic Wild, with streaming available on Disney+ and Hulu starting December 7.
Mary (US-UK)
Told through the eyes of Mary (Noa Cohen, 8200, Infinity), this drama tells the story of one of history’s most profound figures and the remarkable journey that led to the birth of Jesus. Following a miraculous conception, Mary is shunned and goes into hiding after King Herod (Sir Anthony Hopkins, The Father, The Silence of the Lambs) orders a murderous hunt for her newborn, Jesus. Bound by faith and driven by courage, Mary and Joseph (Ido Tako, Sisters, Black Space) go on the run to save his life at all costs.
Mary, a Netflix Film, premieres globally on Friday, December 6, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
The Sketch Artist: Season 3 (Canada)
In the new season of this French-language crime thriller, Eve (Rachel Graton, Les Simone) struggles to rebuild her relationship with her son, William (William Owen), while the unit investigates a series of twisted crimes, including the kidnapping of Bernard (Rémy Girard, Barkskins), the return of a serial killer, the theft of a baby, the actions of sexual extremists, and the high-profile murders of men.
The Sketch Artist: Season 3, a Walter Presents title, premieres in the US on Friday, December 6, exclusively on the PBS Masterpiece Prime Video Channel and other Walter Presents partner channels.
Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story (US)
This award-winning biopic documentary tells the story of Christopher Reeve, one of an astonishing rise from unknown actor to iconic movie star to global activist for disability rights and care. Chronicling his personal and professional life before and after the near-fatal horseback riding accident in 1995 that left him paralyzed from the neck down, the film uses Reeve’s own words, as well as intimate input from his closest family members and friends, to paint a rich, nuanced portrait of a man who refused to be defined by his physicality and who proved that you don’t need tights and a cape to be a hero.
Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story, an HBO Original Documentary, has its US broadcast premiere on Saturday, December 7, on HBO, with streaming available on Max and its digital channels, including Max on Prime Channels.
Inspector Rojas: Season 2 (Chile)
Inspired by real events, the new season of this mystery-crime thriller centers on the mysterious disappearance of a young man after a party. The case breaks the calm of the community, while misinformation and chaos take over the quiet city in southern Chile. Warrant Officer Antonia Loij (Manuela Oyarzún, La Jauría) works tirelessly to find the student when former captain César Rojas (Francisco Melo, Hijos del Desierto), now a private investigator for a law firm dealing with sexual crimes, arrives in town. In his search for the missing young man, Rojas will unearth secrets from his own life while facing a powerful institution that, when cornered, will respond with death and violence.
Inspector Rojas: Season 2 premieres in the US and Canada as a three-episode binge on Monday, December 9, on Acorn TV and its digital channels, including Acorn TV on Prime Channels.
The Real Full Monty (US)
Inspired by The Full Monty, the beloved, award-winning 1997 film, and based on the international unscripted “Real Full Monty” format, this all-new two-hour special sees a daring group of male celebrities — led by Anthony Anderson (Black-ish) and including Taye Diggs (All American), 3x Super Bowl Champion/Kansas City Chiefs player Chris Jones, Tyler Posey (Teen Wolf), Bruno Tonioli (Dancing with the Stars), and James Van Der Beek (Dawson’s Creek) — volunteer to bare all in front of a live audience to encourage men to get checked and strip the stigma around prostate, testicular, and colorectal cancer; raise awareness about these diseases; and raise funds for testing and research.
Leading up to the final disrobing, the men will expand their limits, test their modesty, and strengthen their bond with a series of rehearsals and experiences, both private and public, designed to build confidence and remove them far from their comfort zone and forge a brotherhood. Along the way, each of the celebrities will share their personal stories of how cancer has impacted their lives.
The Real Full Monty premieres in the US on Monday, December 9, at 8pm ET/PT, on Fox.
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Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was… (US)
Oscar® and Grammy® winner and beloved comedy icon Jamie Foxx returns to the stage to set the record straight in a comedy event that celebrates resilience, humor, and the power of community.
Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was…, a Netflix Comedy Event, premieres globally on Tuesday, December 10, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
Nature of the Crime (US)
This documentary follows two men convicted of murder in New York when they were teens, their attorneys, and their family members, as they prepare for their upcoming parole interviews, reflecting on their crimes, their rehabilitation, and the criteria for decisions about their potential release. The film also follows another incarcerated man going through the parole process in Connecticut, a state that recently reformed its process to allow for public observation and additional legal protections.
Nature of the Crime, an HBO Original Documentary, premieres in the US on Tuesday, December 10, on HBO, with streaming available on Max and its digital channels, including Max on Prime Channels.
Polo (US)
This docuseries offers an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the fast-paced and glamorous world of polo, following elite global players as they compete in the high-stakes U.S. Open Polo Championship in Wellington, Florida.
Executive produced by Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Polo, a Netflix Series, premieres globally on Tuesday, December 10, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
Rugged Rugby: Conquer or Die (South Korea)
In this competition series, the seven best rugby teams in Korea — four semi-professional, two college, and one military — compete in this ultimate test of strength, agility, strategy, and teamwork, vying for the trophy and a grand prize of 300 million won (~US$215K).
Rugged Rugby: Conquer or Die, a Netflix Series, premieres globally on Tuesday, December 10, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
Secret Level (US)
Featuring the voice talents of Kevin Hart (Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist), Keanu Reeves (“John Wick” franchise), Arnold Schwarzenegger (FUBAR), and Patrick Schwarzenegger (The Staircase), this new fifteen-episode adult-animated anthology series features original stories set within the worlds of some of the world’s most beloved video games.
Secret Level, an Amazon Original Series, premieres globally on Tuesday, December 10, exclusively on Prime Video. (You can add it to your watchlist now.)
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Dream Productions (US)
Taking place in between the events of Inside Out and Inside Out 2, this all-new limited series is about the studio inside Riley’s mind where dreams really do come true — every night, on time and on budget. Riley (voiced by Kensington Tallman, Inside Out 2) is growing up, and when her memories need some extra processing, Joy (Amy Poehler, Parks and Recreation) and the rest of the Core Emotions send them to Dream Productions. Acclaimed director Paula Persimmon (Paula Pell, Inside Out 2) faces a nightmare of her own: trying to create the next hit dream after being paired up with Xeni (Richard Ayoade, The IT Crowd), a smug daydream director looking to step up into the big leagues of night dreams.
Dream Productions premieres globally as a four-episode binge on Wednesday, December 11, exclusively on Disney+.
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The Kings of Tupelo: A Southern Crime Saga (US)
This docuseries revolves around a small-town feud, an internet conspiracy, an Elvis impersonator, mysterious severed body parts, and an assassination attempt on the President — a jaw-dropping story that spirals from a local drama in Tupelo, Mississippi, to a national scandal.
The Kings of Tupelo: A Southern Crime Saga, a Netflix Documentary, premieres globally on Wednesday, December 11, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
Makayla’s Voice: A Letter to the World (US)
This documentary centers on Makayla, a teenage girl who has spent her life grappling with a rare form of autism that rendered her essentially nonverbal. Her parents, filled with unwavering belief in their daughter’s potential, embarked on a transformative journey to discover the true depth of Makayla’s inner world.
Makayla’s Voice: A Letter to the World, a Netflix Documentary, premieres globally on Wednesday, December 11, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
Maria (US)
Oscar® winner Angelina Jolie (Girl, Interrupted) stars in this biopic as Maria Callas, one of the most iconic performers of the 20th century. The film follows the American-Greek soprano as she retreats to Paris after a glamorous and tumultuous life in the public eye, reimagining the legendary soprano in her final days as the diva reckons with her identity and life.
Maria, a Netflix Film, has its global streaming premiere on Wednesday, December 11, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
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One Hundred Years of Solitude, Part 1 (Colombia)
This epic drama is based on the acclaimed, best-selling novel One Hundred Years of Solitude, a masterpiece of Spanish-American and universal literature by Gabriel García Márquez.
In the story that spans decades, cousins José Arcadio Buendía and Úrsula Iguarán, married against their parents’ wishes, leave their village behind and embark on a long journey in search of a new home. Accompanied by friends and adventurers, their journey culminates with the founding of a utopian town on the banks of a river of prehistoric stones that they baptize Macondo. Several generations of the Buendía lineage will mark the future of this mythical town, tormented by madness, impossible loves, a bloody and absurd war, and the fear of a terrible curse that condemns them, without hope, to one hundred years of solitude.
The cast of One Hundred Years of Solitude includes Eduardo De Los Reyes (Los Farad), Claudio Cataño (Cochina Envidia), and Jerónimo Barón (Primate), amongst others.
One Hundred Years of Solitude, Part 1, a Netflix Series, premieres globally on Wednesday, December 11, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.) (The date for Part 2 hasn’t been announced yet.)
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Bookie: Season 2 (US)
This darkly funny comedy follows veteran Los Angeles bookie Danny (Sebastian Maniscalco, The Irishman) as the potential legalization of sports gambling in California threatens to upend his business for good. Alongside best friend and former NFL player Ray (Omar J. Dorsey, Queen Sugar), side-hustling sister Lorraine (Vanessa Ferlito, NCIS: New Orleans), and reluctantly-reformed drug dealer Hector (Jorge Garcia, Hawaii Five-0), Danny must contend with his increasingly unstable clients as he tries to settle their debts — all while making plenty of risky bets of his own.
Guest-starring Charlie Sheen (Two and a Half Men), Ray Romano (Everybody Loves Raymond), Zach Braff (Scrubs), and Brad Garrett (Single Parents), Bookie: Season 2, a Max Original Comedy Series, premieres in the US on Thursday, December 12, at 9pm ET, on Max and its digital channels, including Max on Prime Channels. New episodes will drop weekly through the season finale on January 30, 2025.
No Good Deed (US)
Lisa Kudrow (Friends) and Ray Romano (Parenthood) star in this dark comedy series as Paul and Lydia, a couple who decide to move on from their empty nest to forge a new life. So, they list their gorgeous 1920s Spanish-style villa located in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Los Angeles… and the real estate frenzy begins. Multiple families all race to buy what they believe to be their dream house, convinced it will fix all of their very different problems. But as Lydia and Paul know all too well, sometimes the home of your dreams can be a true nightmare. As they struggle to hide the dark and dangerous secrets that linger inside their longtime home, Paul and Lydia begin to realize that the only way they’ll escape the past is to finally face it.
The cast also includes Linda Cardellini (Dead to Me), O-T Fagbenle (The Handmaid’s Tale), Abbi Jacobson (Broad City), Denis Leary (Rescue Me), Poppy Liu (Hacks), Teyonah Parris (WandaVision), and Luke Wilson (Stargirl), amongst others.
No Good Deed, a Netflix Series, premieres globally on Thursday, December 12, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
Carry-On (US)
Taron Egerton (Rocketman) stars in this thriller as Ethan Kopek, a young TSA agent who fights to outsmart a mysterious traveler (Jason Bateman, Ozark) who blackmails him into letting a dangerous package slip onto a Christmas Eve flight.
Costarring Sofia Carson (“Descendants” franchise) and Danielle Deadwyler (The Piano Lesson), amongst others, Carry-On, a Netflix Film, premieres globally on Friday, December 13, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
Dexter: Original Sin (US)
Set in 1991 Miami, fifteen years before the start of the original Dexter series, this new origin story/crime thriller series follows Dexter (Patrick Gibson, The OA) as he transitions from student to avenging serial killer. When his bloodthirsty urges can’t be ignored any longer, Dexter must learn to channel his inner darkness. With the guidance of his adoptive father, homicide detective Harry Morgan (Christian Slater, Mr. Robot), he adopts a Code designed to help him find and kill people who deserve to be eliminated from society without getting on law enforcement’s radar. This is a particular challenge for young Dexter as he begins a forensics internship at the Miami Metro Police Department.
The ten-episode series costars Molly Brown (Evil) as Dexter’s younger sister, Debra Morgan; Patrick Dempsey (Grey’s Anatomy) as Aaron Spencer; James Martinez (Love, Victor) as Angel Batista; Christina Milian (The Oath) as Maria LaGuerta; Alex Shimizu (The Terror) as Vince Masuka; Reno Wilson (Mike & Molly) as Bobby Watt; and special guest star Sarah Michelle Gellar (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) as Tanya Martin. And Michael C. Hall (Dexter) serves (once again) as Dexter’s inner voice.
Dexter: Original Sin premieres in the US on Friday, December 13, on streaming and on demand on the Paramount+ with Showtime plan. The US broadcast premiere is on Sunday, December 15, on Showtime.
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Die Hart: Season 3 (US)
Kevin Hart (True Story) returns as a version of himself in the third season of this comedy series in which his on-screen persona is on a quest to become an action star. However, he’s done with the action now; what he really wants is critical success. But acclaimed director Jackson Pepper’s (J.K. Simmons, Counterpart) help hurts, thrusting Kevin and Jordan (Nathalie Emmanuel, Game of Thrones) onto the wrong kind of “most wanted” list.
With Kathryn Hahn (Agatha All Along), Tony Cavalero (The Righteous Gemstones), and Anna Garcia (Fly Me to the Moon) also joining the cast, Die Hart: Season 3, a Roku Original, premieres in the US on Friday, December 13, exclusively on The Roku Channel.
Disaster Holiday (South Africa)
In this comedy film, a workaholic dad (Kenneth Nkosi, Reyka) turns a family trip to Zanzibar into one to Durban, where he must make a pitch to the powers that be at his company to save his job — turning what was supposed to be a dream vacation into chaos.
Costarring Lunathi Mampofu (Kings of Jo’burg), Disaster Holiday, a Netflix Film, premieres globally on Friday, December 13, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
Elton John: Never Too Late (US)
Filled with never-before-seen footage, this biopic documentary follows Elton John as he looks back on his life and the astonishing early days of his 50-year career. As he prepares for his final concert in North America at Dodger Stadium, Elton takes us back in time to recount the extraordinary highs and heartbreaking lows of his early years and how he overcame adversity, abuse, and addiction to become the icon he is today.
Elton John: Never Too Late has its global streaming premiere on Friday, December 13, exclusively on Disney+.
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Aaron Rodgers: Enigma (US)
This docuseries follows NFL legend Aaron Rodgers as he bounces back from an Achilles injury, and chronicles the defining moments of his life and career.
Aaron Rodgers: Enigma, a Netflix Series, premieres globally on Tuesday, December 17, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
Blink (US)
With three of their four children being diagnosed with the incurable retinitis pigmentosa disease, which inevitably will lead to severe visual impairment, this award-winning documentary follows the Pelletier family, who embark on a journey to see the world’s beauty while they still can. As they experience breathtaking destinations and once-in-a-lifetime encounters, their love, resilience, and unshakeable sense of wonder ensure that an uncertain future does not define their present.
Blink has its US streaming premiere on Tuesday, December 17, on Hulu.
Joy: Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir (US)
Now in its twenty-first televised year, this beloved annual Christmas special, filmed in December 2023 to air this year, is back this holiday season with an edition that weaves together uplifting music led by Broadway star Michael Maliakel (Aladdin) and the world-famous Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square, with powerful storytelling from Lesley Nicol (Downton Abbey) and a cast of actors to celebrate the spirit of the season for viewers of all ages and backgrounds.
The universally-moving 90-minute program combines timeless music like “Joy to the World” and “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot like Christmas” with the the story of Les Misérables author Victor Hugo’s selfless care for the impoverished children in his community, narrated by Lesley Nicol.
Joy: Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir premieres in the US on Tuesday, December 17, at 8pm ET, with a repeat on Tuesday, December 24, at 9:30 pm ET, on PBS (check your local listings). Streaming is available November 28–January 1, 2025, on PBS.org and the PBS app. In addition, BYUtv will air the program on Thursday, December 19, at 9 pm ET, with repeats through Christmas Day and streaming available for free on the BYUtv app and BYUtv.org.
Julia’s Stepping Stones (US)
This documentary short centers on the late Oscar® winner Julia Reichert (American Factory), who, throughout her career, gave voice to the voiceless. In a final collaboration with her husband, Steven Bognar, Julia shares the intimate story of her own journey — from her youth as a working-class girl who dreamed of a larger life for herself, to her discovery of documentary filmmaking and her own voice along the way. Julia’s Stepping Stones, a Netflix Documentary, premieres globally on Wednesday, December 18, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
The Manny: Season 2 (Mexico)
In the new season of this romantic comedy-drama series, Gabriel (Iván Amozurrutia, High Heat) and Jimena’s (Sandra Echeverría, La Bandida) paths cross once again, with more passion and intrigue than they could imagine. Will they get another shot at love or lose it all? The Manny: Season 2, a Netflix Series, premieres globally on Wednesday, December 18, exclusively on Netflix.
The Head: Season 3 (Spain-Japan)
Experiments continue in the final season of this mystery-psychological thriller, which is set in the Sahara Desert. Reprising their roles are John Lynch (The Fall) as biologist Arthur Wilde, Katharine O’Donnelly (Mary Queen of Scots) as Dr. Maggie Mitchell, and Olivia Morris (Hotel Portofino), as Wilde’s daughter, Rachel Russo. The Head: Season 3, a Max Original, premieres in the US on Thursday, December 19, exclusively on Max and its digital channels, including Max on Prime Channels.
Laid (US)
Based on the hit 2011 Australian series of the same name, this comedy series follows Ruby (Stephanie Hsu, Everything Everywhere All at Once), a young woman who, after the untimely and bizarre deaths of several of her former lovers, goes back through her sex timeline to let the ones who are still alive know that they’re going to die. In so doing, she will also confront her past in order to move forward.
Costarring Zosia Mamet (The Decameron) and guest-starring Simu Liu (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings), amongst others, Laid, a Peacock Original, premieres in the US as an eight-episode binge on Thursday, December 19, exclusively on Peacock. (You can add it to your watchlist now.)
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Lost Treasures of the Bible (US)
This new immersive documentary series follows archaeological teams across the Middle East as they embark on a new season of excavations, uncovering the cities and civilizations featured in the Bible. From the lost city of Exodus in Egypt to the epic Tower of Babel in Iraq, their discoveries shed new light on the Bible’s most famous stories, with stunning CGI and embedded cameras revealing treasures buried for millennia. Lost Treasures of the Bible premieres in the US on Thursday, December 19, at 10pm ET, on National Geographic, with streaming available on Disney+ and Hulu starting December 20.
Virgin River: Season 6 (US)
Recently renewed for a seventh season, this drama’s sixth season, set against the backdrop of Mel (Alexandra Breckenridge, This Is Us) and Jack’s (Martin Henderson, Grey’s Anatomy) romantic spring wedding season, promises fresh twists and turns, escalating love triangles, and delightful wedding drama, as well as uncovered secrets from Mel’s father’s past, which will transport us to the magic and mystique of Virgin River in the 1970s.
Virgin River: Season 6, a Netflix Series, premieres globally on Thursday, December 19, exclusively on Netflix.
Juror #2 (US)
This legal thriller feature film follows family man Justin Kemp (Nicholas Hoult, The Great), who, while serving as a juror in a high-profile murder trial, finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma, one he could use to sway the jury verdict and potentially convict — or free — the accused killer.
The cast includes Toni Collette (The Sixth Sense), J.K. Simmons (Counterpart), Chris Messina (Based on a True Story), Gabriel Basso (The Night Agent), Zoey Deutch (The Politician), Cedric Yarbrough (Reno 911!), Leslie Bibb (Palm Royale), and Kiefer Sutherland (Designated Survivor), amongst others.
Juror #2, a Max Original, has its US streaming premiere on Friday, December 20, exclusively on Max and its digital channels, including Max on Prime Channels.
The Six Triple Eight (US)
Inspired by the first and only Women’s Army Corps unit of color to serve overseas in WWII, this historical drama follows them as they were committed to serving their country with honor and distinction, despite facing racism and sexism and working under grueling conditions. Given an extraordinary mission and united in their determination, these unsung heroes delivered hope and shattered barriers.
The film stars Kerry Washington (Scandal) as Major Charity Adams, the commanding officer of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion. The ensemble cast includes Ebony Obsidian (Sistas), Milauna Jackson (Aquarius), Kylie Jefferson (Tiny Pretty Things), Shanice Shantay (Perfect Harmony), Sarah Jeffery (Charmed), Pepi Sonuga (Queens), Moriah Brown (Power Book II: Ghost), Jeanté Godlock (Daybreak), and Susan Sarandon (Thelma & Louise), with Dean Norris (Breaking Bad), Sam Waterston (Law & Order), and Oprah Winfrey (The Color Purple).
The Six Triple Eight, a Netflix Film, has its global streaming premiere on Friday, December 20, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
Umjolo: Day Ones (South Africa)
In this romantic drama, Zanele (Sibusisiwe Jili, Mina Nawe) and Andile (Khumbulani Kay Sibiya, Agent) have been best friends since day one. But now that Andile is married with kids, is Zanele destined to be in the friend zone forever? Umjolo: Day Ones, a Netflix Film, premieres globally on Friday, December 20, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
47th Kennedy Center Honors (US)
To be taped on December 8, 2024, in a star-studded celebration at the Kennedy Center Opera House, this entertainment special celebrates the lifetime artistic achievement of this year’s honorees: acclaimed director and filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola; the legendary American rock band the Grateful Dead (Mickey Hart, Billy Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh, Bobby Weir); blues rock singer-songwriter and guitarist Bonnie Raitt; jazz trumpeter, pianist, and composer Arturo Sandoval; and The Apollo, which will receive a special Honors as an iconic American institution.
The 47th Kennedy Center Honors premieres in the US on Sunday, December 22, at 8:30pm ET, on CBS, with streaming available on Paramount+ and its digital channels, including Paramount+ on Prime Channels.
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What If…?: Season 3 (US)
In the final season of Marvel’s animated series, classic characters make unexpected choices that will mutate their worlds into spectacular alternate versions of the MCU. The Watcher (voiced by Jeffrey Wright, Westworld) will guide viewers as the series traverses new genres, bigger spectacles, and incredible new characters.
What If…?: Season 3 premieres globally on Sunday, December 22, exclusively on Disney+. New episodes will be released daily for eight days.
Squid Game: Season 2 (South Korea)
In the new season of this international mega-hit series, set three years after the Season 1 finale, Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae, Chief of Staff), aka Player 456, gave up going to the US and comes back with a new resolution in his mind. He once again dives into the mysterious survival game, starting another life-or-death competition with new participants gathered to win the prize of 456 billion won (~ US$327 million).
With Lee Byung-hun (Mr. Sunshine), Wi Ha-jun (Gyeongseong Creature), and Gong Yoo (The Silent Sea) reprising their roles and loads of actors joining the Season 2 cast, Squid Game: Season 2, a Netflix Series, premieres globally on Thursday, December 26, exclusively on Netflix.
Horror’s Greatest: Season 2 (US)
Back for another season is this docuseries that dives deep into everything we love about horror, offering up something for every fright film enthusiast — from fresh looks at classics to unearthing scores of hidden gems. A gallery of ghoulish pros, including actors, directors, writers, composers, and special effects artists, draw on their unique knowledge to answer the big questions: What are the must-see films in horror’s many sub-genres? What’s the appeal of horror tropes, and how do today’s filmmakers subvert our expectations? What shape does horror take in countries outside of the United States? The answers encompass the breath of the nightmares we watch for our entertainment. (Video is from Season 1)
Horror’s Greatest: Season 2, a Shudder Original Series, premieres in the US and Canada on Tuesday, December 31, exclusively on Shudder, the AMC+ streaming bundle, and their digital channels, including Shudder on Prime Video Channels and AMC+ on Prime Video Channels.
The Leaking Bookstore (Taiwan)
Set in a world where reality blurs with the pages of a “Sherlock Holmes” novel, this mystery-crime drama series follows two people who become inextricably linked by a murder. Gao Chen Wei (Wes Lo, Born for the Spotlight) is the owner of a bookstore that specializes in crime and thriller novels. As a die-hard lover of the genres, as well as an aspiring author and amateur detective, he spends his free time trying to solve cold cases with his best friends, publishing his latest crime stories online, and trying to win a prestigious writing contest.
Meanwhile, Administrative Prosecutor Lin Mu Qing (Moon Lee, The Victims’ Game) is assigned to a suicide case, only she finds the crime scene more than a little unusual. Realizing that this case eerily mirrors scenes of a crime from literature, she quickly deduces that the suicide is actually a cunningly-executed homicide. So, she follows the clues, which lead her directly to Chen Wei, whom she promptly arrests and charges with murder.
Little did Chen Wei anticipate that his literary aspirations would intertwine with a real-life murder investigation, and he vehemently proclaims his innocence. But as Mu Qing dives deeper into the case, a web of seemingly unrelated events begins to cast suspicion on not just Chen Wei, but his detective club friends, as well, including Zhong (River Huang, Copycat Killer), a psychologist; Wen (Wanting Chen, Bonus Trip), a social worker; and Zhang (Ying-Tung Lin, Quantum Beyond), a pharmacist — each of whom is harboring their own secrets. The more clues Mu Qing follows, the more guilty they appear to be.
The Leaking Bookstore begins streaming in the US and Canada on Tuesday, December 31, on MHz Choice and its digital channels, including MHz Choice on Prime Video Channels.
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