December brings a lot of exciting new shows and returning favorites to Netflix, including a sci-fi series ending its run, plus dramas from around the world and fun animated adventures. We’ve picked 10 standout series this month based on how culturally significant they are, how popular the franchise is, or their place in TV history. For each show, we’ll tell you what it’s about, why it’s worth watching, and when it will be available so you can easily add it to your watchlist.
‘Stranger Things’ (2016–2025)
The final season of the Hawkins story arrives December 25th, wrapping up the storylines involving Vecna and the Upside Down. The new episodes bring the main characters together for one last battle, and will resolve plot points that have been building since the beginning of the series. Netflix is presenting this as its big holiday event, releasing it on Christmas Day. If you’ve been a fan since 2016, be sure to watch when it comes out to see how the story ends.
‘The Abandons’ (2025)
A new Western drama created by Kurt Sutter premieres on December 4th, taking place in 1850s Oregon during a time of land disputes and harsh frontier law. The show centers around a group of people who join forces to protect their homes from powerful and dishonest individuals. Lena Headey and Gillian Anderson star as the heads of opposing families. This series marks Sutter’s first venture into a historical frontier setting, building a complex world from the very beginning.
‘Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft’ (2024– )
The new animated series, launching December 11th, continues the story of Lara Croft as she travels the world. Each episode follows her adventures searching for lost artifacts and uncovering mysteries about her family. The series features challenging puzzles and focuses on protecting valuable relics, and it’s designed to be the next official installment in the recent Tomb Raider saga for fans.
‘Emily in Paris’ (2020– )
The popular romantic comedy is back on December 18th, following Emily as she navigates work and love in Paris. This season will feature drama at the office, stunning fashion, and changes within her circle of friends. Like before, the show blends Emily’s marketing work with her personal life, and viewers can look forward to new career obstacles and romantic complications.
‘Record of Ragnarok’ (2021– )
The next batch of episodes will be available on December 10th, continuing the tournament where human heroes fight gods to determine the future of humanity. Expect epic battles inspired by historical and legendary figures, with clever strategies and unexpected turns. As the competition heats up and the win-loss record shifts, the fate of mankind hangs in the balance. This is a must-watch for fans who enjoy action-packed battle series with complex storylines.
‘One Piece’ (1999– )
More episodes of the series will be available on Netflix starting December 15th, continuing the adventures of the Straw Hat Pirates as they search for the greatest treasure. This update adds to Netflix’s collection of the popular anime, making it easier for fans to watch the entire story in one place. Viewers can enjoy the crew’s development, the expanding world, and the increasingly intense conflicts in the New World. It’s great news for anime fans following Luffy’s journey.
‘Mayfair Witches’ (2023– )
Premiering December 2nd, this new supernatural drama is based on Anne Rice’s ‘Lives of the Mayfair Witches.’ It centers on a neurosurgeon who learns she comes from a family of powerful witches, and that they’ve been haunted by a mysterious being for generations. The series follows her as she develops her own magical abilities and confronts the dangerous spirit connected to her family’s past, all set in modern-day New Orleans.
‘The Amazing Digital Circus’ (2023– )
The popular online animated series is coming to Netflix on December 12th. The story follows a group of people trapped in a bizarre virtual carnival controlled by a strange AI named Caine. Each episode mixes silly, over-the-top comedy with moments of suspense as the characters try to stay mentally stable. Bringing it to Netflix means more people will be able to enjoy this hit web series.
‘Love Is Blind: Italy’ (2025)
A new version of the popular dating show where singles try to find love without seeing each other premieres December 1st. Participants connect in private ‘pods’ and decide if they want to get engaged before even meeting in person. This season follows the couples as they move from carefully planned dates to seeing how they work in everyday life, adding a fresh cultural setting to the show’s international reach.
‘The Price of Confession’ (2025)
A gripping Korean thriller begins streaming December 5th, focusing on a woman suspected of murdering her husband and a mysterious fellow inmate nicknamed “the witch.” They team up to find the truth, but are surrounded by secrets. The series is full of suspense, with characters constantly changing sides and a detailed investigation at its core. It’s expected to be one of the biggest K-dramas released on the platform this December.
Let us know in the comments which new shows and movies arriving in December you’re most looking forward to watching, and what topics you’d like us to explore next!
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