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20th Nov 2018

Here’s everything that’s coming to Netflix during the month of December

Orlaith Condon

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Tis the season to binge-watch a lotta TV.

With a bit of time off to look forward to in December, Netflix is making sure that there is plenty in the back catalogue to keep us entertained.

Yes, we’re really spoiled for choice next month as the list of new releases on Netflix is virtually never-ending.

There are dozens of new original titles being released on the service throughout the month of December but it’s not just Netflix-own content we can look forward to.

Some of our favourite shows and movies of all time are also going to be readily available in the coming weeks.


Here’s a look at some of the titles we can look forward to.

 

 

ORIGINAL SERIES

 

The Sound of Your Heart: Reboot Season 2 (3/12/2018)

As Ae-bong’s husband and father of an adorable baby daughter, Seok finds fresh inspiration from his new family and changing responsibilities.

 

House of Cards: Season 6 (3/12/2018

With Frank out of the picture, Claire Underwood steps fully into her own as the first woman president but faces formidable threats to her legacy.

 

Dogs of Berlin (7/12/2018)

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

 

Bad Blood (7/12/2018)

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

 

Plan Couer (The Hook Up Plan) (7/12/2018)

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.

 

El Recluso (7/12/2018)

An ex-Marine poses as an inmate inside a Mexican prison in order to infiltrate a gang suspected of kidnapping an American judge’s teen daughter.

 

Pine Gap (7/12/2018)

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

 

The Ranch: Part 6 (7/12/12018)

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.

 

Nailed It! Holiday! (7/12/2018)

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

The Fix (12/14/2018)

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 Protector (12/14/2018)

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.

 

Wanted: Season 3 (13/12/2018)

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.

 

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina: Part 1 “A Midwinters Tale” (14/12/2018)

As the winter solstice approaches, Sabrina orchestrates an emotional séance with serious consequences, and Susie’s merry plans turn menacing.

Fuller House: Season 4 (14/12/2018)

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 World’s Toughest Prison: Season 3 (14/12/2018)

Investigative journalist Raphael Rowe, who was once wrongfully convicted of murder, visits prisons in Colombia, Costa Rica, Romania and Norway.

Sunderland Til I Die (14/12/2018)

This docu-series follows English soccer club Sunderland through the 2017-18 season as they try to bounce back after relegation from the Premier League.

 

Travellers: Season 3 (14/12/2018)

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.

 

Tidelands (14/12/2018)

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.

 

Terrace House: Opening New Doors: Part 5 (18/12/2018)

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.

 

Back With The Ex (21/12/2018)

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?

 

The Casketeers (21/12/2018

A docu-series about the wife-and-husband team at Waitakere Funeral Services, as they work with grieving families in an insightful and emotional way.

 

Perfume (21/12/2018)

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

 

Diablero (21/12/2018)

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

 

BORU (Wolf) (21/12/2018)

Tasked with risky operations across Turkey, members of a special security unit confront danger and tragedy both on the field and at home.

 

Tales By Light: Season 3 (21/12/2018)

Season 3 follows a trio of image-makers on voyages of discovery into neighbourhoods of India, the reefs of Indonesia, and the backcountry of Australia.

 

7 Days Out (21/12/2018)

This docuseries captures the excitement and drama that played out behind the scenes in the days leading up to major live events like the Kentucky Derby.

 

You (26/12/2018)

Obsessed with an aspiring writer, a brilliant bookstore manager begins quietly and strategically removing all obstacles that keep her from him.

Instant Hotel (28/12/2018)

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

 

Selection Day (28/12/2018)

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

 

Murder Mountain (28/12/2018)

A man goes missing in Humboldt County, California, exposing a dangerous and untenable web of violence, drugs and police apathy.

 

WEEKLY SERIES

 

The Memories of Alhambra (1/12/2018)

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.

 

NETFLIX FILM

Battle (1/12/2018)

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

 

DUMPLIN’ (7/12/2018)

Forthright Texas teen Willowdean Dickson enters a local beauty pageant to honour her beloved late aunt and spite her ex-beauty queen mom.

Crossroads: One Two Jaga (1/12/2018)

Immigrant labourers and corrupt police. In a world of desperation, doing the right thing isn’t just hard. It’s dangerous.

 

5 Star Christmas (7/12/2018)

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

 

Mowgli (Legend of the Jungle (7/12/2018)

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.

Roma (14/12/2018)

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.

 

Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski (21/12/2018)

Underground artists in L.A. discover the work of a forgotten Polish sculptor, a mad genius whose true story unfolds chapter by astounding chapter.

 

Bad Seeds (21/12/2018)

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 (21/12/2018)

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.

La noche de 12 anos (28/12/2018)

Three political prisoners, including future president of Uruguay José Mujica, are held in clandestine captivity by Uruguay’s military dictatorship.

 

When Angels Sleep (28/12/2018)

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.

 

NETFLIX ORIGINAL COMEDY SPECIALS

 

Vir Das: Losing It  (11/12/2018)

In a new stand-up special, comedian Vir Das touches on world travel, religion, a childhood illness, his desire to be an Indian superhero and more.

 

Ellen DeGeneres: Relatable (18/12/2018)

In her first special since 2003, Ellen revisits her road to stardom and details the heartfelt — and hilarious — lessons she’s learned along the way.

NETFLIX ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARIES

 

The American Meme  (7/12/2018)

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

 

ReMastered: Who Killed Jam Master Jay? (7/12/2018)

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.

 

Out of Many, One (12/12/2018)

As they prepare for their naturalization tests, several legal immigrants discuss what drove them to seek better opportunities in America.

 

The Innocent Man (14/12/2018)

In the 1980s, the small town of Ada, Oklahoma, was the site of two horrific crimes with conclusions that remain controversial to this day.

 

Springsteen on Broadway (16/12/2018)

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

NETFLIX KIDS AND FAMILY

 

Free Rein: The Twelve Neighs of Christmas (7/12/2018)

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.

 

Super Monsters and the Wish Star (7/12/2018)

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

 

Voltron: Legendary Defender: Season 8 (14/12/2018)

A team of teenagers continues to work together, fighting the forces of evil amid an epic intergalactic battle to protect the universe.

 

Prince of Peoria: A Christmas Moose Miracle (14/12/2018)

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.

 

Dance and Sing with True: Songs (14/12/2018)

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.

 

3Below: Tales of Arcadia (21/12/2018)

After crash-landing in Arcadia, two royal teen aliens struggle to blend in as they evade intergalactic bounty hunters. Created by Guillermo del Toro.

 

Alexa & Katie: Season 2 (26/12/2018)

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

 

NETFLIX ORIGINAL ANIME

 

Hero Mask (3/12/2018)

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

 

Neo Yokio: Pink Christmas (7/12/2018)

The holidays take a hit as Kaz juggles the Secret Santa competition, his Aunt Angelique’s visit and his nemesis Arcangelo’s Christmas plotting.

 

Back Street Girls: Gokudols (12/12/2018)

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.

 

Baki (18/12/2018)

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.

 

LAST HOPE: Part 2 (21/12/2018)

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.

 

Sirius the Jaeger (21/12/2018)

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

 

Hi Score Girl (24/12/2018)

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.

 

 

 

And here are the movies and TV shows Netflix has licensed and will appear throughout December.

Bobby Robson: More than a Manager – December 1

Borderline: Season 2 – December 1

Crazy Ex-Girlfriend: Season 4 – December 1

Great Interior Design Challenge: Season 2 – December 1

Journey’s End – December 1

Syriana – December 1

The Trap – December 1

Training Day – December 1

Gangster Land – December 3

About A Boy – December 7

Balto – December 7

The 40-Year Old Virgin – December 7

The Big Lebowski – December 7

The Change-up – December 7

The Holiday – December 7

A Monster Calls – December 9

How to Get Away WithMurder – December 9

The Endless – December 14

Tomb Raider – December 16

Mona Lisa Smile – December 19

Peaky Blinders: Season 4 – December 19

Schitt’s Creek: Season 4 – December 19

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs – December 21

Legally Blonde – December 21

Sing – December 22

T2: Trainspotting – December 22

The Other Woman – December 22

Overboard – December 25

Avengers: Age Of Ultron – December 26

Resident Evil: The Final Chapter – December 29

xXx: The Resident of Xander Cage – December 29

Fences – December 30

Mirror Mirror – December 30

The Bookshop – December 30

Dirty Grandpa – December 31

Escape Plan – December 31

Silence of the Lambs – December 31

The Pianist – December 31

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