The final month of the year, and the final opportunity for Netflix to impress us and stop us from cancelling our subscriptions in the new year when we vow to move more and spend less money (before renewing our subscription in February). Here is what you can expect from Netflix in December.

Highlights

Nightflyers (Season 1) – 2 December

New sci-fi horror series based on a series of short stories by none other than George R.R. Martin, so expect the unexpected. There will be ten episodes about the team of scientists aboard the ship Nightflyer whose mission is undermined by a series of horrific events. Who is responsible, and who can be trusted. Starring Eoin Macken and David Ajala.

Suits (Season 1) – 1 December

The popular lawyer series is finally landing on Netflix. It is sure to get a viewership just among those to see Meghan Markle before she was royal. The show actually centres on Harvey Spectre, played by Gabriel Macht, an over-confident lawyer who thinks he is untouchable. His life gets even more interesting when he hires Mike Ross, played by Patrick J. Adams, a brilliant young man, who is also a con artist.

V Wars (Season 1) – 5 December

Ian Somerhalder is back in a new vampire series, but it is nothing like his angsty teen drama. Somerhalder plays a scientist who is racing to find a cure to a virus that is turning people, among them his best friend, into vampires. But maybe not everyone wants to be saved. Thinks become more complicated when Somerhalder’s best friend becomes a leader among the vampire movement.

Marriage Story (2019) – 6 December

A new comedy drama, it stars an ensemble cast including Scarlett Johansson, Adam Driver, Laura Dern, Alan Alda and Ray Liotta. The story focussed on a writer and actor couple as they go through all the stages of a romantic relationship, both the highs and the terrible downs. How can they balance their lofty dreams with their down to earth lives.

6 Underground (2019) – 13 December

A new Ryan Reynolds action-comedy flick by Michael Bay, he leads a vigilante group who all fake their own deaths in order to save the world. In a nice reference to Reservoir Dogs, our characters remain unnamed, and are simply known by their numbers. They say that no one can save the world. Meet no one.

The Two Popes (2019) – 20 December

Starring Anthony Hopkins and Jonathan Price in this story about the modern papacy. A disillusioned cardinal decides to resign, but instead of accepting his resignation, the Pop calls his harshest critic to Rome to be his honest sounding board, and maybe even his successor.

The Witcher (Season 1) – 20 December

The much anticipated series based on the popular Polish fantasy novels will finally arrive, starring Henry Cavill as the eponymous monster hunter. The series promises to tell the back stories of the main three characters in the series, hopefully setting us up for a fantasy epic that could be the next Game of Thrones.

You (Season 2) – 26 December

The psychological thriller series about the bookstore manager, played by Penn Badgely, who is also a serial killer, is back. Having finished with his last obsession, our protagonist is back in a new location and with a new interest. Will anyone be able to stop him this time around?

Ares (Season 1) – 31 December

Netflix’s first Dutch language series, the story will focus on a group of Dutch students that accidentally open an ancient demonic portal.

Netflix Original Films

Dead Kids (2019) – 1 December

Filipino thriller about a group of students who decide to make some money by kidnapping a rich kid, but find that they get a lot more than they bargained for.

Let’s Dance (2019) – 4 December

A French romantic comedy that matches up a street hip hop dancer with a top ballet student, as they try to understand each other, and find success together.

The Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby (2019) – 4 December

Our favourite royal family is back, and expecting a baby just in tome for Christmas. Naturally, there is also a festive mystery to solve.

Spirit Riding Free: The Spirit of Christmas (2019) – 6 December

Another instalment in the animated film series as Spirit tries to help his friends get where they need to be for Christmas.

A Family Reunion Christmas (2019) – 9 December

The singing sisters struggle to keep their act together in advance of a big Christmas church pageant.

Netflix Original Series

Team Kaylie (Part 2)- 2 December

Younger viewers will have been waiting for the next part of this Hannah Montana-esque show about a famous teenager who finds herself in a normal middle school club.

Magic for Humans (Season 2) – 4 December

Comedian and magician Justin Willman is back performing magic tricks for people on the street.

Apache: la vida de Carlos Tevez (Season 1) – 5 December

New dramatization of the life of soccer star Carlos Tevez in the difficult world of Fuerte Apache, Argentina.

Home for Christmas (Season 1) – 5 December

Johanne is determined to find the perfect boyfriend to take home to her family for Christmas. But can she reach the deadline.

Astronomy Club (Season 1) – 6 December

New sketch series designed to funny and get viewers thinking about serious social topics.

Fuller House (Season 5 – Part 1) – 6 December

Fans of the original Full House have been eating up this 20 years later series and are pleased to see new episodes landing on Netflix soon.

Glow Up (Season 1) – 6 December

One more reality competition series, this time looking for the next great make-up artist.

Teasing Master Takagi-san (Season 2) – 6 December

Series about the daily life of Japanese student Takagi, who gets pleasure from teasing her classmate Nishikata, who never seem to be able to get her back.

The Chosen One (Season 2) – 6 December

Our protagonists are back inside the mysterious cult, looking for the answers about the group’s mysterious healing powers.

Triad Princess (Season 1) – 6 December

A new Taiwanese series, the daughter of a triad boss tries to strike out on her own by taking a job as the bodyguard of a famous actress.

Virgin River (Season 1) – 6 December

Based on the Robyn Carr novels, a young woman tries to escape a painful past by moving to small town California.

Soundtrack (Season 1) – 18 December

A seemingly unconnected group of people is brought together in Los Angeles through their love of music.

Lost in Space (Season 2) – 24 December

Back for a second season, this series reimagines the classic story of a family alone in space, learning to survive.

Terrae House: Tokyo 2019-2020 (Part 2) – 24 December

More episodes of this reality series that follows a group of young Japanese people as they search for live.

Fast and Furious: Spy Racers (Season 1) – 26 December

Based on the popular film series, Tony Toretto (Tyler Posey) is recruited by the government to infiltrate a racing league that it suspects is also a crime organisation.

The Gift (Season 1) – 27 December

New Filipino series, a struggling young man loses his eyesight, but finds that he gains the power of clairvoyance.

Kevin Hart: Don’t F**k This Up (Season 1) – 28 December

The comedian takes viewers behind the scenes and into his life, sharing the important events that made him the man he is today.

The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.: Reawakened (Limited Series) – 30 December

Another treat for anime fans, Kusuo Saiki is a teen with exception abilities, but all he wants is to be normal.

Go! Go! Cory Carson (Season 1) – 31 December

New kids show based on the popular toy line.

Spectros (Season 1) – 31 December

New Brazilian supernatural series, a group of teenagers are pulled into a series of ghost stories and must try and safe the world from being overrun by the dead.

The Neighbour (Season 1) – 31 December

Based on the popular comic, a struggling young man finds himself in more trouble as he unexpectedly becomes a superhero.

Netflix Comedy

The First Temptation of Christ – 3 December

Comedy show about a Jesus preparing to turn 30 years old and bringing a surprise guest to the part planned by his parents.

Tiffany Haddish: Black Mitzvah – 3 December

Comedy show celebrating turning 40 which included comedy, as well as some singing and dancing.

Michelle Wolf: Joke Show – 10 December

New comedy special that takes on outrage culture, massage, childbirth and feminism. Filmed in New York City.

Jake Whitehall: Christmas with my Father – 12 December

Jake Whitehall returns with his notoriously stiff father to talk about all things festive.

Ronny Chieng: Asian Comedian Destroys America – 17 December

First original stand up special from Ronny Chieng of Daily Show and Crazy Rich Asians fame.

John Mulaney and the Sack Lunch Bunch – 24 December

The comedian teams up with kids to explore some very adult topics from a new perspective.

Series

Eastsiders (Season 4) – 1 December

Dark American LGBTQ comedy by Kit Williamson. It follows couple Cal and Thom as they deal with issues such as infidelity and substance abuse. Also features Constance Wu.

The Last O.G. (Season 2) – 4 December

Comedy starring Tracy Morgan and Tiffany Haddish, the show follows an ex-con returning home to Brooklyn after 15 years and dealing with just how much has changed.

The Magicians (Season 4) – 16 December

Series from the SyFy channel based on the popular novels about young people in a parallel magical world attending an elite university where they learn how to use their skills.

No Game No Life (Season 1) – 1 December

Japanese anime series about siblings that are also amazing gamers that find themselves sucked into a world where they will need to use their skills to save their lives.

Outlander (Season 3) – 10 December

A historic time travel drama with a woman who finds herself pulled between post WWII and 1743 Scotland and two lovers, Starring Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan.

Private Practice (Seasons 1-6) – 22 December

An E.R. doctor, played by Kate Walsh, leaves the hospital to join a private practice, where she must face new challenges and learn new politics.

Sonic X (Season 1 and 2) – 1 December

Kids series based on the popular Sony video game.

Transformers Rescue Bots Academy (Season 1) – 23 December

How do Transformers learn to be heroes? Find out how at Rescue Bots Academy.

Movies