Another «Star Wars» series, animations based on DC and Marvel Comics, as well as various video games, a new deadly Squid Game — this is far from a complete list of what awaits viewers in December. Read more about all the series premieres of the month in the article below.
Content
- 1 New Series
- 2 «Earth Abides»
- 3 «Star Wars: Skeleton Crew»
- 4 «Black Doves»
- 5 «Creature Commandos»
- 6 «The Sticky»
- 7 «Secret Level»
- 8 «The Count of Monte Cristo»
- 9 «One Hundred Years of Solitude»
- 10 «No Good Deed»
- 11 «1992»
- 12 «Dexter: Original Sin»
- 13 Continuation of Series
- 14 «Miss Scarlet»
- 15 «Bookie»
- 16 «Strike»
- 17 «Virgin River»
- 18 «The Dragon Prince»
- 19 «What If…?»
- 20 «Squid Game»
New Series
«Earth Abides»
Genre: post-apocalyptic science fiction drama
Premiere Date: December 1
Release: MGM+
After a terrible plague engulfs the world, humanity is on the brink of extinction. Young geologist Ish wakes up from a coma to realize that the world is no longer the same. Now, the hero must unite with the survivors and adapt to a new, extremely frightening reality.
The plot of this post-apocalyptic story is based on the 1949 novel by American writer George R. Stewart. The main roles are performed by Alexander Ludwig and Jessica Francis Dukes.
«Star Wars: Skeleton Crew»
Genre: adventure science fiction
Premiere Date: December 2
Release: Disney+
Four children try to find their way home after getting lost in the galaxy, having made an unexpected discovery on their home planet.
The latest series in the iconic «Star Wars» universe offers a coming-of-age story, clearly aimed primarily at a teenage audience. The show managed to involve a major Hollywood star in Jude Law, with executive producers Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni, and showrunners Christopher Ford and Jon Watts.
The latter directed the highly successful Spider-Man trilogy within the Marvel Universe, and his previous work was the crime comedy action film «Wolves». Now, perhaps it’s best not to place too high expectations on this Star Wars project, but after the disgraceful «The Acolyte», things can only get better. The series starts December 2 on Disney+ with the first two episodes.
«Black Doves»
Genre: spy thriller
Premiere Date: December 5
Release: Netflix
«Creature Commandos»
Genre: animated superhero action
Premiere Date: December 5
Release: Max
Following the events of the first season of «Peacemaker» (2022), Amanda Waller can no longer risk human lives for her secret operations, as she did with the «Suicide Squad». Therefore, as an alternative for carrying out missions, she assembles a team of monsters named “Creature Commandos”, which is to be led by General Rick Flag Sr.
This animated series will be the first project within the renewed «DC Universe», particularly its debut chapter «Gods and Monsters». James Gunn personally wrote the script for all episodes, who thrives when it comes to (anti)superhero teams. «Guardians of the Galaxy» and «The Suicide Squad: Mission Out» prove it.
«The Sticky»
Genre: criminal comedy
Premiere Date: December 6
Release: Prime Video
Canadian farmer Ruth Landry produces maple syrup but risks losing her business due to government agencies, which are not very pleased with her not always honest ways of earning money. Having no other choice, Ruth makes a bold decision to plan a heist aimed at seizing large reserves of maple syrup located in Quebec.
«Secret Level»
Genre: animated anthology
Premiere Date: December 10
Release: Prime Video
This animated series contains 15 separate short stories, based on various video games and gaming franchises, such as Armored Core, Concord, God of War, Crossfire, Honor of Kings, Mega Man, New World: Aeternum, Pac-Man, Sifu, Spelunky, The Outer Worlds, Unreal Tournament, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2.
Director of the first «Deadpool» and «Terminator: Dark Fate», Tim Miller, developed the project, and a truly stellar cast of actors was involved in voicing the characters: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Keanu Reeves, Kevin Hart, Gabriel Luna, Claudia Doumit, Ariana Greenblatt, and many others.
«The Count of Monte Cristo»
Genre: adventure, drama
Premiere Date: December 11
Release: RAI and France Televisions
Unjustly accused of treason, young sailor Edmond Dantes becomes a prisoner in a gloomy island fortress off the coast of Marseille. After many years of imprisonment, he finally manages to escape and, adopting the persona of the Count of Monte Cristo, orchestrates revenge against those who robbed him of his freedom.
Following a recent namesake feature film, which became the most expensive French film of the year and was a hit in the Ukrainian box office in September, this will be the second adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’ classic this year. This time, the titular role goes to English actor Sam Claflin. However, there’s still no official trailer, which is a bit odd considering the premiere date is quite close (it may be changed later).
«One Hundred Years of Solitude»
Genre: magical realism
Premiere Date: December 11
Release: Netflix
At the center of the story are members of several generations of the Buendía family, who live in the fictional town of Macondo. The fate of each of them is in one way or another connected with the theme of loneliness.
The plot of this Spanish-language show from Netflix is based on the eponymous novel by Colombian writer Gabriel García Márquez. To grasp the scope of the original, two seasons were immediately announced.
«No Good Deed»
Genre: black comedy
Premiere Date: December 12
Release: Netflix
The series tells the story of three different families competing for the right to buy the same house — a luxurious Spanish-style villa from the 1920s. However, the house, which the characters thought would solve their problems, turns into a real nightmare for everyone involved.
The showrunner of «Behind the Facade» is Liz Feldman, whose previous project was the successful comedy show «Dead to Me» on the same Netflix, and one of the executive producers here is Will Ferrell. The cast includes Ray Romano, Linda Cardellini, Luke Wilson, and “Friends” star Lisa Kudrow, who had a blast last summer in the adventure fantasy comedy «Time Bandits».
«1992»
Genre: political drama, thriller, detective
Premiere Date: December 13
Release: Netflix
Another Spanish-language show from Netflix in December tells the story of a woman named Amparo, who after the death of her husband in an explosion begins to seek answers to the strange circumstances of the incident. The heroine enlists the help of a former cop, now an ordinary security guard and alcoholic named Richie. Together, they conclude that mysterious deaths always follow the same scenario.
As one might guess, the events take place in 1992. The main role is played by Spanish actress and model Paz Vega.
«Dexter: Original Sin»
Genre: criminal drama, detective
Premiere Date: December 15
Release: Showtime
The action of the series, which is a prequel to the hit show «Dexter», unfolds 15 years before the events of the first season of the original. Harry Morgan works as a detective in the homicide division and raises Debra and Dexter Morgan. In the latter, he notices an unhealthy urge to kill and tries to tame the boy’s cruel desires.
The young version of the screen killer, originally brilliantly portrayed by Michael C. Hall, is played by Patrick Gibson, whom you might have seen in Netflix series «The OA» and «Shadow and Bone», or, for example, in last year’s comedy fantasy «The Portable Door». As a special guest star of the season, Sarah Michelle Gellar will appear.
Continuation of Series
«Miss Scarlet»
Genre: criminal historical drama
Premiere Date: December 8
Release: PBS
Season: 5
On February 29, 2024, it was announced that «Miss Scarlet and The Duke» would be continued for a fifth season. The announcement also mentioned that the show would be renamed simply «Miss Scarlet», and Stuart Martin, who played the Duke, would leave the project (voluntarily). He will be replaced by Tom Durant Pritchard in the role of Inspector Alexander Blake.
«Bookie»
Genre: comedy
Premiere Date: December 12
Release: Max
Season: 2
The new comedy project from the creator of hit sitcoms «Two and a Half Men», «The Big Bang Theory», and «Mom», Chuck Lorre, reaches its second season. In the first, even the long-forgotten Charlie Sheen made an appearance, which might indicate that the showrunner and the eccentric actor have buried the hatchet after their loud scandal during their collaboration on «Two and a Half Men». Recall, in 2011, Sheen was fired also due to his public verbal attacks on Lorre.
«Strike»
Genre: criminal drama, detective
Premiere Date: December 16
Release: BBC One
Season: 6
«Strike» is a British series from BBC, based on the series of detective novels by J.K. Rowling (under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith) about private detective Cormoran Strike. In particular, the sixth season is based on the novel «Ink Black Heart», which appeared on bookstore shelves in 2022.
«Virgin River»
Genre: melodrama
Premiere Date: December 19
Release: Netflix
Season: 6
The melodramatic show from Netflix «Virgin River» also reaches its sixth season, based on the eponymous series of novels by American author Robyn Carr. In October, it was announced that a seventh season will also be seen.
«The Dragon Prince»
Genre: animation, adventure comedy fantasy
Premiere Date: December 19
Release: Netflix
Season: 7
The seventh season of the hit animated fantasy «The Dragon Prince» promises to be the last and conclude the series and its second saga. However, fans need not be too sad yet, as three additional seasons within a potential third saga are in the early stages of development.
«What If…?»
Genre: animation, superhero anthology
Premiere Date: December 22
Release: Disney+
Season: 3
Alternative events in the Marvel universe will unfold in the third and last season of the animated series «What If…?». You can see Monica Rambeau as Captain Marvel or Storm with Mjolnir from December 22 on Disney+
«Squid Game»
Genre: survival thriller
Premiere Date: December 26
Release: Netflix
Season: 2
Seong Gi-hun, who vowed to take revenge on his tormentors at the end of the first season, returns and rejoins the game. In addition to avenging the Front Man, he aims to finally put an end to the deadly game that puts human lives at stake.
It probably goes without saying how big a hit the sensational first season of this South Korean show turned out to be. And there’s good news for all its fans: following the second season, there will be a third, which, however, will be the last. Will the main character manage to fight back against the organizers of the mysterious game, which promises to become even crazier and significantly raise the stakes — we’ll find out on December 26th.
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