A lot of watching to be done…
Christmas is the time of year when all your family come together and basically spend the entire time complaining that there’s “awful shite” on the telly this year.
That has become less of a problem in recent years with the emergence of Netflix and other streaming sites which has greatly extended your arsenal of films and TV shows to watch.
And there’s a lot of new titles coming to Netflix this December to pass any free time you may have over the holidays…
ORIGINAL FILM
Spectral
When an otherworldly force wreaks havoc on a war-torn European city, an engineer teams up with an elite Special Ops unit to stop it.
- Launch Date: December 9
Barry
A young Barack Obama deals with race, culture and identity while finding his way as a New York City college student in this fact-inspired film.
- Launch Date: December 16
Video via Netflix US & Canada
Other Movies
The Gambler
- Launch Date: December 30
Hunt for the Wilderpeople
- Launch Date: December 31
A Most Violent Year
- Launch Date: December 20
Eddie the Eagle
- Launch Date: December 31
Original TV
Pacific Heat: Season 1
In this satirical animated series, a covert squad of elite — and unconventional — operatives tackles crime on the glitzy Gold Coast of Australia.
Fauda: Season 1
Learning that the Hamas militant he thought he killed is still at large, veteran Israeli operative Doron comes out of retirement to hunt down his foe.
- Launch Date: December 2
Fuller House: Season 2
The Tanner family’s adventures continue as DJ Tanner-Fuller shares a home with her sister Stephanie and friend Kimmy who help raise her three boys.
- Launch Date: December 9
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Video via Netflix US & Canada
White Rabbit Project: Season 1
Kari Byron, Tory Belleci and Grant Imahara investigate jailbreaks, superpower technology, heists and other pop culture, science and history topics.
- Launch Date: December 9
Club de Cuervos: Season 2
Siblings Chava and Isabel continue their quest to one-up each other and take full control of Cuervos FC.
- Launch Date: December 9
Medici: Masters of Florence: Season 1
After his father’s murder, banking heir Cosimo Medici battles opponents of his artistic, economic and political visions for 15th-century Florence.
- Launch Date: December 9
Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency: Season 1
An eccentric sleuth and his assistant wend their way through a big mystery, creeping closer to the truth with each episode in this comedic thriller.
- Launch Date: December 11
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Nobel: Season 1
A series of incidents in Afghanistan set complicated political and personal events in motion for a returning Norwegian Special Forces officer.
Van Helsing: Season 1
When Vanessa Van Helsing awakens from a coma, she learns that vampires have taken over the world and the fate of humanity rests on her shoulders.
Ten Percent: Season 1
In the wake of their boss’s unexpected death, four Parisian talent agents have their hands full managing their clients’ careers.
Travelers: Season 1
They’re from the future but they’re living in our time. These seemingly ordinary people are secretly working to save us all from a tragic fate.
Chasing Cameron: Season 1
Get an inside look at the life of social media sensation Cameron Dallas with this show that follows him as he takes his career to the next level.
Ajin: Season 2
Sato will stop at nothing in his bloodthirsty quest for world domination. To stop him, Kei and Ko will have to make some hard choices.
ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARIES
Hip Hop Evolution: Season 1
Influential MCs, DJs and moguls trace hip-hop’s growth from the basements of the Bronx to the top of the charts in this documentary series.
Captive: Season 1
This riveting series features hostage situations around the world, offering an inside look at the tense negotiations and life-or-death stakes.
Video via Netflix US & Canada
The Cuba Libre Story: Season 1
This documentary series recounts the tumultuous history of Cuba, a nation of foreign conquest, freedom fighters and Cold War political machinations.
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