All the TV Shows Coming to Netflix in December 2025

As the holidays arrive, streaming services are releasing a lot of new shows and movies, and Netflix is no exception. Throughout December, you can find everything from the final episodes of popular series and exciting international mysteries to funny holiday films and new seasons of reality TV. This month includes both the return of hit shows and the premieres of fresh dramas by well-known creators.

‘Victoria’ (2016)

This beautiful historical drama follows the life of Queen Victoria, played by Jenna Coleman, from the beginning of her reign. Starting December 1st, the series shows her becoming queen at just eighteen years old, as well as her romance and marriage to Prince Albert. It explores the challenges she faced as a young queen, balancing her royal duties with her personal life as a wife and mother, all amidst political drama and public scrutiny. The show offers a rich and detailed look at life in 19th-century Britain, blending historical events with the secrets of the royal court.

‘Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands’ (2016)

This fantasy series offers a fresh take on the Beowulf story. When the hero returns to his homeland, Herot, on December 1st, he finds more than just a visit with the ailing Hrothgar. He’s drawn into a world of political intrigue and terrifying monsters. Beowulf must skillfully manage the complicated relationships between different tribes while protecting the Shieldlands from the monstrous Grendel and other dangers. The show blends exciting action and adventure with a deeply imagined mythical world full of history and conflict.

‘Playing Gracie Darling’ (2025)

This Australian thriller follows Joni as she returns to her hometown after twenty-seven years, still haunted by the disappearance of her best friend, Gracie, during a séance. When another girl vanishes in a strikingly similar way, Joni is forced to face painful memories and work with the police to uncover long-hidden secrets. The series delves into themes of guilt, memory, and how the past continues to affect the present. It premieres on December 1st.

‘Grantchester’ (2014)

Grantchester is a 1950s-set detective series based in a charming English village. The show centers around an appealing vicar and a tough police inspector who team up to solve crimes. Starting December 1st, you can watch as they investigate mysteries that reveal the hidden darkness beneath the village’s peaceful surface. The series blends classic crime-solving with the personal struggles of a man of the cloth, offering a compelling and realistic glimpse into life in post-war England, exploring themes of faith and justice.

‘CoComelon Lane’ (2023)

This animated series, created for preschoolers, builds on a well-loved educational world with stories in each episode. Starting December 1st, the show centers around JJ and his friends as they grow and learn to deal with their feelings. Through playful adventures, the characters demonstrate the importance of friendship, family, and finding solutions to problems. The show is designed to be a comforting and helpful experience, helping young children make sense of the world around them.

‘Love Is Blind: Italy’ (2025)

A popular dating show is coming to Italy with a unique twist: singles try to find love without ever seeing each other. Starting December 1st, participants will connect in private pods, relying solely on conversation to form relationships. Those who get engaged will then meet face-to-face and see if their connection translates to the real world, including dealing with family and cultural differences. The season ends with each couple deciding if they’re ready to get married.

‘Mayfair Witches’ (2023)

Inspired by Anne Rice’s novels, this series centers on Rowan Fielding, a neurosurgeon who unexpectedly learns she comes from a family of witches. Premiering December 2nd, the show follows Rowan as she tries to master her powers and confront a dangerous, long-hidden threat to her family. Set in New Orleans, she investigates her family history and uncovers the dark secrets of the Mayfair family. It’s a mix of classic gothic horror and contemporary fantasy.

‘With Love, Meghan’ (2025)

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, shares her love of cooking, gardening, and hosting in this new series. Premiering December 3rd, the show offers a look into her life in California as she prepares favorite recipes and hosts gatherings for loved ones. Each episode focuses on creating a welcoming home, with Meghan sharing tips on everything from cooking to flower arranging.

‘The Believers’ (2024)

This Thai thriller centers on three young business owners who try to solve their huge debts after their company collapses. They decide to renovate a run-down Buddhist temple and attract donations, but quickly become involved in a complicated world of greed and religious power struggles. As their plan starts making money, they face danger from both the police and local criminals. The series explores the difficult relationship between religion, money, and desperation.

‘The Abandons’ (2025)

Set in the harsh landscape of 1850s Oregon, this Western drama from Kurt Sutter tells the story of a group of unconventional families striving for a better life. Starting December 4th, the show explores how powerful and greedy forces attempt to steal their land, forcing these outsiders to band together and fight for their survival. Expect a violent struggle where fairness is hard to come by, brought to life by a talented ensemble cast facing the difficult truths of frontier life.

‘Owning Manhattan’ (2024)

Ryan Serhant, a leading real estate expert, heads a team of driven agents all competing to sell New York City’s most luxurious properties. Premiering on December 5th, this reality show dives into the fast-paced world of high-end real estate, featuring stunning multi-million dollar homes and tough deal-making. Expect plenty of drama, both during negotiations and as the agents battle each other for success and recognition. The series offers a revealing look at the competitive Manhattan real estate scene.

‘The Price of Confession’ (2025)

This South Korean thriller centers on an art teacher whose world falls apart when she’s suspected of killing her husband. The story begins with a mysterious woman, known as a ‘witch’ by other prisoners, offering the teacher a risky deal. Together, they team up to find the truth, facing a complex web of legal issues and hidden secrets. The series is full of psychological twists and turns as they struggle to prove her innocence and survive.

‘Sicily Express’ (2025)

This Italian comedy series follows the hilarious lives of Ficarra and Picone, two nurses who juggle work in Milan with family life in Sicily. Just before Christmas, their hectic commute takes a bizarre turn when they stumble upon a magical portal. While hoping for an easier life, the portal unleashes a wave of comical chaos. The show blends regional Italian humor with a touch of fantasy, all while exploring what ‘home’ truly means.

‘Badly in Love’ (2025)

A new Japanese dating show puts a twist on the genre by bringing together former rebels to find love. Starting December 9th, the series follows these individuals – known as ‘yankii’ – as they live together and try to show their softer sides. While living in close quarters leads to drama, it also creates chances for real connections and self-improvement. The show explores whether people can overcome their past reputations to find lasting romance.

‘Blood Coast’ (2023)

This French thriller, set in Marseille, centers on a team of unconventional cops as they hunt a dangerous criminal and try to prevent a major violent outbreak. Premiering on December 9th, the series shows how the team battles a growing drug network that’s threatening to take over the city. Expect fast-paced action alongside a look at the complicated relationships within the police squad, and a realistic depiction of crime in the port city.

‘Record of Ragnarok’ (2021)

Get ready for an epic battle! This anime follows a tournament where thirteen humans face off against thirteen gods to decide the future of humankind. Starting December 10th, you can stream the intense fights between historical and mythological legends. The gods have decided to destroy humanity, but a brave valkyrie offers a last chance: a tournament where humans can fight for their survival. Expect thrilling action and fresh takes on well-known characters.

‘The Accident’ (2024)

This Mexican drama series tells the story of four families whose lives are forever changed by a terrible accident at a child’s birthday party. Premiering on December 10th, the show follows the families as they grapple with loss, blame each other, and uncover hidden secrets. As grief and anger build, the close community unravels, and a desire for revenge leads to a troubling decline in their values. It explores how one moment can have devastating and lasting consequences.

‘Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft’ (2024)

Continuing the story from the “Survivor” video games, this anime series features Lara Croft embarking on exciting new adventures around the world. Premiering on December 11th, the show finds Lara facing her personal history while in a desperate race to protect dangerous artifacts from falling into the wrong hands. She’ll explore ancient ruins and fight against secret groups that are threatening global stability. The animation beautifully captures the thrilling action and challenging puzzles that fans love about the games, and presents them in a compelling story.

‘True Beauty’ (2020)

This hit Korean drama centers on a teenage girl who uses makeup skills to overcome her lack of confidence. Starting December 11th, the series follows her transformation into the most popular girl at school, while secretly worrying about anyone discovering her natural face. As she navigates a love triangle with two contrasting boys, she learns to accept and love herself. The show is a charming mix of romance, comedy, and important themes about self-worth and the impact of bullying.

‘Had I Not Seen the Sun’ (2025)

The Taiwanese thriller series finishes its story on December 11th with the release of its second part. It follows a young man claiming to be a serial killer and the filmmaker who interviews him in prison. As the filmmaker investigates, she discovers unsettling links to her own past and a case involving a disappeared girl. The show keeps you guessing by blurring the line between what’s real and what’s a carefully constructed lie, leaving the killer’s motives unclear.

‘Man vs Baby’ (2025)

Rowan Atkinson is back as the accident-prone Trevor Bingley in a new series following Man vs Bee. This time, Trevor takes on a housesitting job at a fancy London penthouse, but things get complicated when he unexpectedly has to look after a baby over Christmas. Expect plenty of hilarious chaos as he tries to make the modern apartment safe for a little one while dealing with all the usual holiday mishaps. The show is full of Atkinson’s classic physical comedy and slapstick, showing what happens when everything goes wrong with babysitting.

‘City of Shadows’ (2025)

“City of Shadows” is a Spanish crime thriller that kicks off with a shocking discovery: a burned body found hanging from Barcelona’s famous La Pedrera building. The series, debuting December 12th, centers on a detective who’s been suspended and his new partner as they try to solve the murder. Their investigation takes them into Barcelona’s underbelly, revealing corruption and hidden secrets within the city’s powerful circles. The stunning architecture of Barcelona provides a striking contrast to the grim crimes they uncover.

‘The Amazing Digital Circus’ (2023)

This popular animated series tells the story of a woman and five others who find themselves stuck in a strange, digital world. Starting December 12th, the show follows their fight to stay mentally stable while being overseen by Caine, a quirky AI who acts as their master of ceremonies. The group has been turned into cartoon characters and forced to go on odd quests, all while having no recollection of who they once were. It’s a visually bright and appealing show, but it also explores some surprisingly complex and dark themes.

‘Home for Christmas’ (2019)

This charming Norwegian series follows Johanne, a single nurse who’s fed up with everyone asking about her love life. Starting December 12th, you can watch her hilarious and determined quest to find a boyfriend before Christmas dinner – she’s given herself just 24 days! The show is a funny and heartwarming look at the pressures we feel during the holidays and the challenges of dating today, all set in a beautiful, snowy Scandinavian winter.

‘The Creature Cases’ (2022)

Sam Snow and Kit Casey are secret agents who travel the world solving animal-related mysteries. This new animated series, arriving on December 15th, is a fun and educational show for kids. It blends detective adventures with fascinating facts about animals and their homes. Using cool gadgets and working together, Sam and Kit rescue animals in need, whether they’re in the jungle, the ocean, or anywhere in between. It’s an action-comedy that’s both exciting and teaches children about the animal kingdom.

‘One Piece’ (1999)

As a huge anime fan, I’m thrilled to see the ongoing adventures of Luffy and his Straw Hat crew continuing on Netflix! A fresh set of episodes drops on December 15th, and it looks like they’re facing even bigger challenges as they sail through the dangerous Grand Line, all in pursuit of that legendary treasure. What I really love about this series is how incredibly detailed the world is, how much you connect with the characters and their stories, and those absolutely massive, unforgettable battles. It’s a classic for a reason, and if you’re into action and fantasy, you absolutely need to check it out – it really defines the whole genre.

‘Emily in Paris’ (2020)

Lily Collins is back as Emily, a driven marketing professional living and working in Paris. New episodes will be available on December 18th, continuing her story as she juggles challenging work projects and a complex love life. The show features stunning fashion, beautiful scenes of Paris, and the funny and sometimes awkward situations that come with living in a new country. Expect plenty of drama at work and surprising turns in her relationships as Emily figures out what she wants for her future.

’10DANCE’ (2025)

This Japanese drama, based on a well-known manga, centers around the heated rivalry between two talented male ballroom dancers. It begins on December 18th with the story of a Latin dance champion and a standard ballroom champion who end up teaching each other their specialties. As they prepare for the challenging “10 Dance” competition, their initial competitiveness blossoms into a complicated connection. The show realistically portrays the dedication and emotional toll of professional ballroom dancing.

‘Stranger Things’ (2016)

The beloved series is back with new episodes premiering on Christmas Day, December 25th. This time, the people of Hawkins are facing their most dangerous challenge ever, as the connection between their world and the terrifying Upside Down is completely broken. Eleven and her friends must come together for one last fight against Vecna to save their town – and the world. Expect a huge, emotional ending to this sci-fi horror story.

Share your thoughts on which December release you are most excited to watch in the comments.

2025-12-02 05:18