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What's Streaming This Month? Holidays, Horror... And In Some Cases A Bit Of Both!

By Tori Preston | Streaming | November 30, 2018 |

By Tori Preston | Streaming | November 30, 2018 |


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This is it, folks — December is just around the corner, like a fat man looking for the nearest chimney to illegally enter. And that means it’s time to look with giddy anticipation at all the shiny new toys… uh, television… no wait, CONTENT that’s coming to your streaming platforms next month!

As we’ve already covered, Hulu’s got Marvel’s Runaways returning for its second season on December 21, so we can all binge on teen angst with our eggnog. Nothing says family-time better than a show where parents are secretly part of an evil, apocalyptic cabal!

Meanwhile, Amazon Prime is launching the second season of the breakout darling The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel on December 5, so we can all escape to a colorful, fictional past, where women struggled to prove they’re just as funny as men. Phew — glad that’s only fictional, and not at all like our present reality!


Netflix, as usual, is just backing a truckload of originals and other content right up to your door and dumping it there for you to sift through. Which is why I’ve gone ahead and done some pre-sifting!

The “I’m Sure Every Bunny Will Survive, Right?” Show: Watership Down Limited Series (12/23)
Netflix teamed up with the BBC on this new adaptation of the classic Richard Adams novel, and the voice cast is stacked with favorites, including John Boyega, James McAvoy, Nicholas Hoult, Ben Kingsley, Gemma Arterton, Peter Capaldi, Daniel Kaluuya, Taron Egerton, and Olivia Colman. PLAYING BUNNIES. What could go wrong?

The Movies We’ve Been Waiting For: Alfonso Cuarón’s ROMA (12/14), Dumplin’ starring Jennifer Aniston and Danielle Macdonald (12/7), and Bird Box starring Sandra Bullock and Sarah Paulson (12/21). A little artful, a little touching, and a little downright eerie — something for every mood!

The “Did You Know About This?!” Cartoon: 3Below: Tales of Arcadia (12/21)
Ok, get this. This show is created by Guillermo del Toro, has a voice cast that includes Uzo Aduba, Hayley Atwell, Glenn Close, Tatiana Maslany, Diego Luna, Ann Dowd, Nick Frost, and Andy frickin’ Garcia, and the trailer looks like Tron-In-Space. And this is, like, the second part of a trilogy? WHAT THE SH*T, PEOPLE — WHY WASN’T I MADE AWARE OF THIS THING?

The Only Holiday Special I Need This Year: Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina: A Midwinter’s Tale (12/14)
A Winter Solstice séance-gone-wrong? Sign me up!

The “Yes, They’re Still Making Them” Shows: Fuller House season 4 (12/14) and The Ranch part 6 (12/7)
Cool, I guess?

Oh, and if you really wanna have a bummer of a holiday, Netflix is adding Avengers: Infinity War to the platform on Christmas Day. Because nothing makes me feel jolly like reliving the tragic dust-ening of all my heroes!

Here’s the full Netflix line-up:

New On Netflix (Originals In BOLD)

Avail. 12/1/18

8 Mile
Astro Boy

Battle— NETFLIX FILM
The right steps. The wrong attitude. But then she shares the dance floor with a new partner, and the rhythm of love takes over.

Bride of Chucky
Christine
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

Crossroads: One Two Jaga— NETFLIX FILM
Immigrant laborers and corrupt police. In a world of desperation, doing the right thing isn’t just hard. It’s dangerous.

Friday
Friday After Next
Hellboy
Man vs Wild with Sunny Leone: Season 1
Meet Joe Black

Memories of the Alhambra (Streaming Every Saturday)— NETFLIX ORIGINAL
While looking for the cryptic creator of an innovative augmented-reality game, an investment firm executive meets a woman who runs a hostel in Spain.

My Bloody Valentine
Next Friday
Reindeer Games
Seven Pounds
Shaun of the Dead
Terminator Salvation
The Big Lebowski
The Great British Baking Show: Masterclass: Season 5 Masterclasses
The Last Dragon
The Man Who Knew Too Little

Avail. 12/2/18

The Lobster

Avail. 12/3/18

Blue Planet II: Season 1

Hero Mask— NETFLIX ORIGINAL
After a rash of mysterious deaths, Crown prosecutor Sarah Sinclair and SSC agent James Blood discover a conspiracy surrounding uncanny new bio-masks.

The Sound of Your Heart: Reboot Season 2— NETFLIX ORIGINAL
As Ae-bong’s husband and father of an adorable baby daughter, Seok finds fresh inspiration from his new family and changing responsibilities.

Avail. 12/4/18

District 9

Avail. 12/6/18

Happy!: Season 1

Avail. 12/7/18

5 Star Christmas— NETFLIX FILM
Away from their spouses. Away from the paparazzi and nosy reporters. It’s a foolproof, Christmastime tryst — what could go wrong?

Bad Blood— NETFLIX ORIGINAL
This sprawling crime drama follows the true story of the Rizzuto family and its associates, who presided over organized crime in Montreal for decades.

Dogs of Berlin— NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Two cops investigate the murder of a famous Turkish-German soccer player, but their ethnic and underworld connections mire the case in controversy.

Dumplin’— NETFLIX FILM
Dumplin’ (Danielle Macdonald) is the plus-size, teenage daughter of a former beauty queen (Jennifer Aniston), who signs up for her mom’s pageant as a protest that escalates when other contestants follow her footsteps, revolutionizing the pageant and their small Texas town.

Free Rein: The Twelve Neighs of Christmas— NETFLIX ORIGINAL
As Bright Fields preps for its Mistletoe Ball, a broken ornament leads Zoe to a family secret, while Gaby finds herself at the mercy of new boss Mia.

Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle— NETFLIX FILM
Acclaimed actor and director Andy Serkis reinvents Rudyard Kipling’s beloved masterpiece, in which a boy who would become a legend, wants nothing more than to find a home. Torn between two worlds, that of the jungle and that of humankind, Mowgli must navigate the inherent dangers in each on a journey to discover who he really is. Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett, Benedict Cumberbatch, Freida Pinto, Matthew Rhys and Naomie Harris lead an all-star cast along with newcomer Rohan Chand (“Mowgli”) in this visually spectacular and emotionally moving adventure. It will also be dubbed in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Bengali. (This movie is rated PG-13 and is not for children.)

Nailed It! Holiday!— NETFLIX ORIGINAL
It’s the “Nailed It!” holiday special you’ve been waiting for, with missing ingredients, impossible asks and desserts that look delightfully sad.

Neo Yokio: Pink Christmas— NETFLIX ORIGINAL
The holidays take a hit as Kaz juggles the Secret Santa competition, his Aunt Angelique’s visit and his nemesis Arcangelo’s Christmas plotting.

Pine Gap— NETFLIX ORIGINAL
At top-secret U.S.-Australian joint defense facility Pine Gap, fissures appear in the critical alliance as spies work with, and against, each other.

ReMastered: Who Killed Jam Master Jay?— NETFLIX ORIGINAL
As a groundbreaking ’80s rap act, Run-D.M.C. brought hip-hop to the mainstream. But the murder of the group’s DJ, Jam Master Jay, remains a mystery.

Super Monsters and the Wish Star— NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Deck the halls with holiday magic and get ready for a fun, festive time. It’s a gift from the Super Monsters … to you!

The American Meme— NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Follow four social media disruptors — Paris Hilton, Josh Ostrovsky, Brittany Furlan and Kirill Bichutsky — as they hustle to create online empires.

The Hook Up Plan (Plan Coeur)— NETFLIX ORIGINAL
When Parisian Elsa gets hung up on her ex, her best friends secretly hire a male escort to help her move on. But their plan works a little too well.

The Ranch: Part 6— NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Colt confronts the challenges of running a ranch as he and Abby get ready to become parents. And a second new arrival keeps the Bennetts on their toes.

Avail. 12/9/18

Sin senos sí hay paraíso: Season 3

Avail. 12/10/18

Michael Jackson’s This Is It

Avail. 12/11/18

Vir Das: Losing It— NETFLIX ORIGINAL
In a new stand-up special, comedian Vir Das touches on world travel, religion, his desire to be an Indian superhero and more.

Avail. 12/12/18

Back Street Girls: Gokudols— NETFLIX ORIGINAL
To pay for an epic blunder, three yakuza brothers are forced to alter their bodies, form a girl group, and break into the underground J-Pop idol scene.

Out of Many, One— NETFLIX ORIGINAL
As they prepare for their naturalization tests, several legal immigrants discuss what drove them to seek better opportunities in America.

Avail. 12/13/18

Wanted: Season 3— NETFLIX ORIGINAL
A witness protection deal lands Lola in Adelaide, where a murder sends her and Chelsea on the run through South Australia in search of a missing woman.

Avail. 12/14/18

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina: A Midwinter’s Tale— NETFLIX ORIGINAL
As the winter solstice approaches, Sabrina orchestrates an emotional séance with serious consequences, and Susie’s merry plans turn menacing.

Cuckoo: Season 4— NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Hoping to build a career for himself, Dale gives hospitality a try, while lawyer Ken copes badly with some professional issues of his own in Season 4.

Dance & Sing with True: Songs— NETFLIX ORIGINAL
True and her friends are making music — and they want you to dance and sing along. So cut loose, silly goose! These fun beats are totally sweet.

Fuller House: Season 4— NETFLIX ORIGINAL
The Tanner-Fuller-Gibblers are back with big laughs. DJ and Steve rekindle their flame — and a new member of the family is on the way!

Inside the Real Narcos— NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Special Forces soldier Jason Fox embeds himself with drug cartels in Mexico, Colombia and Peru to understand the people involved and how they operate.

Inside the World’s Toughest Prisons: Season 3— NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Investigative journalist Raphael Rowe, who was once wrongfully convicted of murder, visits prisons in Colombia, Costa Rica, Romania and Norway.

Prince of Peoria: A Christmas Moose Miracle— NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Teddy’s never missed the Festival of Lights, but the bowling alley’s been snowed in! Not to worry — Emil insists the Christmas moose will save the day.

ROMA— NETFLIX FILM
This film from Oscar winner Alfonso Cuarón chronicles a tumultuous year in the life of a middle-class family in Mexico City in the early 1970s.

Sunderland Til I Die— NETFLIX ORIGINAL
This docuseries follows English soccer club Sunderland through the 2017-18 season as they try to bounce back after relegation from the Premier League.

The Fix— NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Comedians Jimmy Carr, D.L. Hughley and Katherine Ryan tackle the world’s woes with help from a rotating crew of funny guests and actual experts.

The Innocent Man— NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Based on the true crime best-seller by John Grisham, the six-part documentary series The Innocent Man focuses on two murders that shook the small town of Ada, Oklahoma, in the 1980s — and the controversial chain of events that followed.

The Protector— NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Discovering his ties to a secret ancient order, a young man living in modern Istanbul embarks on a quest to save the city from an immortal enemy.

Tidelands— NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Ex-con Cal McTeer’s return to her hometown Orphelin Bay blows the lid off a generations-long conspiracy of silence around murder, drugs and sirens.

Travelers: Season 3— NETFLIX ORIGINAL
With the truth about their existence exposed to the world, MacLaren and his team must cover their tracks, partner with the FBI, and find Traveler 001.

Voltron: Legendary Defender: Season 8— NETFLIX ORIGINAL
A team of teenagers continues to work together, fighting the forces of evil amid an epic intergalactic battle to protect the universe.

Avail. 12/16/18

Baby Mama
Kill the Messenger
One Day

Springsteen on Broadway— NETFLIX ORIGINAL
In this acclaimed show based on his best-selling autobiography, Bruce Springsteen performs acoustic versions of his music and shares personal stories.

The Theory of Everything

Avail. 12/18/18

Baki— NETFLIX ORIGINAL
While martial arts champion Baki Hanma trains hard to surpass his legendary father, five violent death row inmates descend upon Tokyo to take him on.

Ellen DeGeneres: Relatable— NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Ellen DeGeneres is “Relatable” in her debut Netflix original comedy special premiering December 18. Filmed at Seattle’s Benaroya Hall, Relatable marks Ellen’s return to stand-up after a 15-year hiatus.

Terrace House: Opening New Doors: Part 5— NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Takayuki and Aya keep going on dates, but Takayuki’s heart may be set on someone else. New member Shunsuke begins a journey of self-discovery.

Avail. 12/21/18

3Below: Tales of Arcadia— NETFLIX ORIGINAL
After crash-landing in Arcadia, two royal teen aliens struggle to blend in as they evade intergalactic bounty hunters. Created by Guillermo del Toro.

7 Days Out— NETFLIX ORIGINAL
7 Days Out offers an intimate look at the excitement and drama of the seven days leading up to the most significant historical and cultural events in the worlds of fashion, food, space, sports, and entertainment. From Karl Lagerfeld preparing for the latest Chanel Haute Couture collection, to NASA’s groundbreaking Cassini mission, 7 Days Out delivers unprecedented, behind-the-scenes access as we countdown the most exciting events in the world. The series comes from the acclaimed director of First Monday in May, Andrew Rossi, from Andrew Fried and Dane Lillegard, Executive Producers of Chef’s Table and Last Chance U, and Executive Producer Joe Zee.

Back With the Ex— NETFLIX ORIGINAL
After years apart, four singles will reunite with the exes they just couldn’t forget. But will their past loves feel the same way about them?

Bad Seeds— NETFLIX FILM
Troubled by his past, a scam artist who runs a petty racket with his adoptive mom finds redemption while mentoring a group of difficult students.

Bird Box— NETFLIX FILM
Five years after a wave of mass suicides decimates the population, a woman and her two children embark on a desperate, dangerous quest for sanctuary.

Derry Girls— NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Set against the backdrop of the Northern Ireland Troubles, this comic series follows a group of friends as they navigate their teens in the early 1990s.

Diablero— NETFLIX ORIGINAL
A supernatural fight between good and evil unfolds on the colorful streets of Mexico when a priest enlists the help of a crew led by a legendary demon hunter.

Greenleaf: Season 3

LAST HOPE: Part 2— NETFLIX ORIGINAL
The Pandora team continues to endure a barrage of setbacks that threaten the city, while a vengeful Mr. Gold awaits his chance to enact revenge.

Perfume— NETFLIX ORIGINAL
A perfumer with a superhuman sense of smell begins killing female students at a boarding school to distill their essence and create the perfect scent.

Sirius the Jaeger— NETFLIX ORIGINAL
In imperial Tokyo, a group calling themselves “Jaegers” secretly hunt the vampires seeking the Ark of Sirius. Among them is young werewolf, Yuliy.

Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski— NETFLIX FILM
Underground artists in L.A. discover the work of a forgotten Polish sculptor, a mad genius whose true story unfolds chapter by astounding chapter.

Tales by Light: Season 3— NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Season 3 follows a trio of image-makers on voyages of discovery into neighborhoods of India, the reefs of Indonesia, and the backcountry of Australia.

The Casketeers— NETFLIX ORIGINAL
A docuseries about the wife-and-husband team at Waitakere Funeral Services, as they work with grieving families in an insightful and emotional way.

Wolf (BÖRÃœ)— NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Tasked with risky operations across Turkey, members of a special security unit confront danger and tragedy both on the field and at home.

Avail. 12/24/18

Hi Score Girl— NETFLIX ORIGINAL
A chronic gamer abysmally inept in academics and sports finally meets his match at his usual shady arcade — and it’s his rich classmate, Akira.

The Magicians: Season 3

Avail. 12/25/18

Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown: Season 11

Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Infinity War

Avail. 12/26/18

Alexa & Katie: Season 2— NETFLIX ORIGINAL
For best friends Alexa and Katie, sophomore year brings budding romance, a major breakup, a birthday milestone — and big lessons they’ll never forget.

YOU

Avail. 12/28/18

Instant Hotel— NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Teams of Australian homeowners compete for the title of best Instant Hotel by staying overnight in each other’s rentals and rating their experience.

La noche de 12 años— NETFLIX FILM
Three political prisoners, including future president of Uruguay José Mujica, are held in clandestine captivity by Uruguay’s military dictatorship.

Selection Day— NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Between an overbearing father and an underhanded system, a cricket prodigy and his brother grapple with their own ambitions, demons and identities.

When Angels Sleep— NETFLIX FILM
A businessman falls asleep at the wheel and hits a woman with his car. His interactions with her frightened friend unleash a string of dark events.
Yummy Mummies— NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Follow four young mothers with enviable lifestyles throughout their pregnancies, as they delve into a chaotic new reality with newborn babies.

Avail. 12/30/18

The Autopsy of Jane Doe

Avail. 12/31/18

The Bill Murray Stories: Life Lessons Learned From a Mythical Man

Coming in December

Watership Down: Limited Series— NETFLIX ORIGINAL
A warren of rabbits battles many threats on their daring journey to find a new home in this adaptation of the classic novel by Richard Adams.


LAST CALL

Leaving 12/1/18

Cabin Fever
Cabin Fever 2: Spring Fever
Groundhog Day
Happily N’Ever After
Happily N’Ever After 2: Snow White
Hellbound: Hellraiser II
Hellraiser
Sons of Anarchy: Seasons 1-7
Spider-Man 3
Spy Hard
Stephen King’s Children of the Corn
Swept Under
The Covenant
The Game

Leaving 12/4/18

Air Bud: Seventh Inning Fetch
Air Bud: Spikes Back
Air Bud: World Pup
Air Buddies
Cars Toon: Mater’s Tall Tales
Spooky Buddies
Tarzan & Jane
The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars
The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue
The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos
The Search for Santa Paws
Tinker Bell
Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue
Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure

Leaving 12/7/18

Trolls

Leaving 12/10/18

Battle Royale
Battle Royale 2
Teeth

Leaving 12/15/18

Step Up 2: The Streets

Leaving 12/16/18

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy

Leaving 12/17/18

Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2

Leaving 12/19/18

Ip Man: The Final Fight

Leaving 12/20/18

Disney’s Moana
Food, Inc.
I Give It a Year

Leaving 12/22/18

Spotlight

Leaving 12/25/18

Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

Leaving 12/31/18

Troy