December brings a mix of fresh content and farewells on Netflix. Highlights include the eagerly awaited second season of “Squid Game” on December 26 and Keira Knightley’s thrilling return in “Black Doves” on December 5. Other notable releases are “Behind the Facade” on December 12 and the adaptation of “One Hundred Years of Solitude” on December 11. A lineup of catalog additions rounds out the month, ensuring plenty to watch before some titles leave.
Netflix’s December Excitement: What’s New and What’s Leaving
As we dive into December, it’s essential to keep track of the films and series exiting Netflix this month. This way, you can squeeze in a few last-minute binge sessions before they disappear from your watchlist!
Can’t-Miss Releases
**December 26: Squid Game Season 2**
The much-anticipated return of the South Korean sensation, Squid Game, is finally here! After captivating audiences worldwide with its first season, this thrilling series is back with a second installment that promises fresh twists and intense deadly games. Set three years after Gi-hun (played by Lee Jung-jae) emerged victorious, the stakes are higher than ever as he reenters the perilous survival game, now alongside new players vying for the staggering prize of 45.6 billion won.
**December 5: Black Doves**
After a long hiatus from the screen, Keira Knightley makes a powerful comeback in the gripping espionage thriller, Black Doves. Created by Joe Barton (known for The Lazarus Project), this series features Knightley as Helen, a woman with a hidden identity entangled in a passionate romance. When her lover falls victim to the dark underbelly of London, her safety is entrusted to an old friend, Sam. Together, they embark on a thrilling adventure filled with twists amid rising diplomatic tensions.
Highlights of the Month
**December 12: Behind the Facade**
This year’s family dramedy, crafted by Liz Feldman (Dead to Me, 2 Broke Girls), features a stellar ensemble cast, including Linda Cardellini, Lisa Kudrow, Ray Romano, and more. Behind the Facade revolves around three distinct families who ingeniously compete to purchase the same charming 1920s Spanish-style villa, believing it will resolve their myriad issues. As they navigate the ruthless Los Angeles real estate market, Paul and Lydia confront long-buried family secrets that threaten to unravel everything.
**December 11: One Hundred Years of Solitude – Part 1**
Adapted from the iconic novel by Nobel laureate Gabriel García Márquez, One Hundred Years of Solitude emerges as a two-part Netflix series. This tale, set in the magical town of Macondo, chronicles the lives of the Buendía family across seven generations as they grapple with love, loss, and the inescapable ties of their past. This adaptation promises to bring the literary classic to life for a new audience.
Complete December Lineup
Don’t miss out on the other exciting additions coming to Netflix this month:
- December 1: La Brea Season 1 (catalog addition)
- December 1: P-Valley Seasons 1 and 2 (catalog addition)
- December 1: BEYBLADE X (catalog addition)
- December 4: Tomorrow and I
- December 4: The War According to Churchill (documentary series)
- December 5: Jentry Chau, a Teen Against Demons
- December 5: Beastars Final Season – Part 1
- December 6: Echoes of the Past
- December 10: Polo (documentary series)
- December 11: The Kings of Tupelo: Until Crime (documentary series)
- December 12: La Palma
- December 13: 1992
- December 15: Parenthood Complete Series (catalog addition)
- December 18: Gabriel and His Little Demons Season 2
- December 19: Virgin River Season 6
- December 19: The Dragon Prince Season 7
- December 28: The Maestro’s Blues Season 3
- December 31: Schitt’s Creek Complete Series (catalog addition)
- December 31: New Amsterdam Season 5 (catalog addition)
- December 31: Henry Danger Season 4 (catalog addition)
Get ready to enjoy your beloved shows and explore the exciting new films arriving on Netflix this December!