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In the era of streaming, there are always new series to check out for viewers of all tastes, and the best TV shows to stream this week highlight that fact. With Netflix, Hulu, Max, and the other big-name streamers constantly putting out content, there are new shows and new episodes of hit series becoming available each week. With so much out there, it can be hard to keep track of everything that should be on the watchlist, but there are some notable titles worth pointing out.
This week features a number of new shows hitting the streaming world, from big franchises to dating shows to docuseries. The biggest new title sees the latest addition to the Star Wars franchise that brings Jude Law to a galaxy far, far away. James Gunn also gives a tease of his DCU with a new animated project. If that wasn't enough, Keira Knightley brings her considerable talents to the small screen in an exciting new show.
10 Pop Culture Jeopardy! - Season 1 Premiere
Available December 4 On Prime Video
One of the most popular game shows of all time returns with a new spinoff series with a focus that could attract a whole new type of audience. Saturday Night Live’s Colin Jost hosts Pop Culture Jeopardy!, which takes the classic format of the quiz show and fills it with questions about mainstream entertainment, with topics ranging from viral moments to the biggest shows on television to hit music.
While there may be some who aren’t happy to see the classic quiz show focusing on a less intellectual set of topics, Jost and the show lean into the lighter tone, serving more like a game of barroom trivia. Pop Culture Jeopardy! also takes a new approach to the format with three teams facing off rather than just three individuals. The new series kicked off on December 4 on Prime Video.
9 Glitter And Greed: The Lisa Frank Story (2024) - Docuseries
Available December 5 On Prime Video
The docuseries Quiet on Set was one of the most talked-about and disturbing pieces of television in 2024, and now the producers return with another docuseries that seeks to reveal the darker side of a brand always viewed as wholesome and family-friendly. Glitter and Greed: The Lisa Frank Story explores the empire built by Lisa Frank on stationary filled with colorful presentations and the truth behind the business and Frank as a mogul.
There will always be something fascinating about something that looks so nice and welcoming on the outside having a darker truth within. Audiences are drawn to such stories and that obsession could lead to Glitter and Greed becoming the new must-watch docuseries. The show consists of four episodes, all of which landed on Prime Video on December 5.
8 The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On - Season 3
Available December 4 On Netflix
The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On is a reality television series where couples face a critical decision about their future. Each couple must decide to either get married or part ways after being exposed to potential new partners in a controlled social experiment. This emotional journey, hosted by Nick and Vanessa Lachey, challenges participants to confront their relationship issues and examine their compatibility.
Cast Nick Lachey , Vanessa Lachey
Release Date April 6, 2022
Seasons 2
Creator(s) Chris Coelen
One of the most intense reality dating shows on Netflix returns for a new season and plenty of drama. The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On takes a look at that very important decision for couples thinking about taking the next step in their relationship. Various couples on the verge of marriage come together as they each decide on whether to get married or give up on their relationship. To add to the tension, they also swap partners to see how strong their relationship really is.
Fans of reality dating shows who love the drama of the genre should look no further, as The Ultimatum seems designed to bring out the biggest confrontations between couples possible. The third season of the show leans into the tumultuosness once again with a new ensemble of couples wondering about their futures. The third season hit Netflix on December 4.
7 A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter - Special
Available December 6 On Netflix
A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter is a festive variety music special directed by Sam Wrench. The film features pop star Sabrina Carpenter performing holiday hits, engaging in unexpected duets, and including comedic cameos, blending music and entertainment in a seasonal celebration.
Director Sam Wrench
Release Date December 6, 2024
One of the biggest music stars right now has brought a holiday treat to Netflix for fans to enjoy. Sabrina Carpenter sets her first Christmas special with A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter which takes inspiration from some of the classic celebrity Christmas shows of the past, filled with music, sketches, and humor. However, it also fits with Carptenter’s own personality, as she embraces her image as well as subverts it.
Carpenter is a truly charming star who makes for the perfect host for this type of show. Of course, the music is the highlight, with Carpenter singing some holiday favorites as well as dueting with other big stars, including Chappelle Roan and Shania Twain. The special makes for some great festive viewing as it landed on Netflix on December 6 and can be enjoyed throughout the holiday season.
6 Churchill At War - Miniseries
Available December 4 On Netflix
Netflix’s documentary series has offered a wide variety of topics, but there is no denying that a lot of fans are drawn to war documentaries. The latest to come to the streamer takes a riveting look at one of the biggest figures of World War II who is also one of the most fascinating political figures in modern history. Churchill at War is a miniseries that examines British Prime Minister Winston Churchill’s efforts during WWII to push back against the enemy, inspire the people, and win the war in the face of overwhelming odds.
The miniseries uses a mixture of interviews, dramatizations, and incredible footage that has never been seen before to highlight the biggest moments of the war from Churchill’s perspective. The miniseries consists of four episodes, all of which were made available to Netflix subscribers on December 4.
5 Paris Has Fallen - Season 1
Available December 6 On Hulu
Paris Has Fallen follows a protection officer and an MI6 operative as they join forces in the aftermath of a terrorist attack. Suspecting a mole, they race against time to uncover a larger conspiracy that threatens the safety of Paris.
Release Date September 23, 2024
Gerard Butler’s Mike Banning has become a surprise modern action hero, heading his own franchise that began with Olympus Has Fallen. The franchise now moves to the small screen in Paris Has Fallen, although without Butler returning as Banning. This French-English series follows a similar premise as those action movies, following a protection officer and an MI6 operative who must team up to save the day and uncover a conspiracy behind an attack on Paris.
The series successfully brings the blockbuster action of the movies to the small screen with some terrific set pieces. While Butler elevated the movies, the series is helped by the two leads, Tewfik Jallab and Ritu Arya, as well as Mission: Impossible’s Sean Harris stepping into another effective villainous role. All eight episodes premiered in the United States on December 6 on Hulu.
4 The Sticky - Season 1 Premiere
Available December 6 On Prime Video
Set in the early 2000s, The Sticky is inspired by the true story of the infamous "Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist." It follows Ruth Landry, an underappreciated middle-aged woman who orchestrates the daring theft of millions of dollars worth of syrup, navigating the criminal underworld and a cast of eccentric characters.
Release Date December 6, 2024
Seasons 1
Showrunner Brian Donovan , Ed Herro
A new true-crime series offers a wackier and weirder take on the genre that streaming fans are typically used to. Emmy winner Margo Martindale stars in The Sticky as Ruth, a tough Canadian maple syrup farmer who is at risk of losing everything. Unwilling to admit defeat, she turns to crime by planning a daring Canadian heist, stealing millions of dollars worth of maple syrup.
The true story behind the series is stranger than fiction and The Sticky wisely leans into the absurdity and turns it into a much more intense crime story filled with colorful characters. Martindale is always a treat to have onscreen, especially in the lead role while Jamie Lee Curtis also joins the caper as a captivating villain. The series offers all six episodes at once, with streaming starting on Prime Video on December 6.
3 Black Doves - Season 1
Available December 5 On Netflix
Black Doves is a drama series that centers on the complex interplay of espionage and personal relationships. Focused on Helen Webb, a seasoned spy striving to balance her covert missions with a turbulent family life, the series delves into themes of loyalty, betrayal, and sacrifice. Starring Keira Knightley, it examines the moral ambiguities faced by those who live double lives in service to their countries.
Release Date December 5, 2024
Seasons 1
Creator(s) Joe Barton
A new spy series has arrived on streaming, headlined by an Oscar-nominated actor. Keira Knightley stars in Black Doves as Helen, an operative who lives a double life. While undercover in her other identity, she has an affair with a man who is unaware of who she really is. When he is killed in an attempt to get to her, she sets out to take revenge while also ensuring that her two lives do not collide.
Knightley is no stranger to action projects, but this role gives her a chance to play various sides of her talents. Indeed, Black Doves manages to accomplish a lot as it is an intriguing spy thriller with elements of human drama as well as an unexpected sense of dark humor. Knightley is also backed by Ben Whishaw, who gets in on the spy action more than he did in the James Bond movies. All six episodes of the series landed on Netflix on December 5.
2 Creature Commandos - Season 1
Available December 5 On Max
This animated series follows a covert team of monstrous inmates recruited for perilous missions deemed unsuitable for humans. United by secrecy and necessity, the Creature Commandos tackle extraordinary threats, serving as the ultimate option when traditional forces fall short.
Release Date December 5, 2024
Seasons 1
While James Gunn’s upcoming Superman will be the official launch of the DCU, Gunn has called the “soft launch” this wild animated series that takes a look at some of the stranger additions to the comic book universe. Creature Commandos is based on the lesser-known property of DC Comics and follows a covert government group used for dangerous missions, similar to the Suicide Squad, but made up of inhuman soldiers.
The series promises to share a lot of connections with what is to come in the DCU, including the introduction of Rick Flag Sr, played by Frank Grillo. However, it is also a fun, violent, and outrageous show that can be enjoyed on its own. The series is filled with the kind of irreverent humor and strange characters Gunn has become known for while offering its own odd look at the DC universe from a different perspective. The first two episodes of the series arrived on Max on December 5.
1 Star Wars: Skeleton Crew - Season 1
Available December 3 On Disney+
Set in the Star Wars universe, Skeleton Crew follows four young adventurers as they become lost in the galaxy while searching for their home planet. The series chronicles their exploration and encounters with diverse worlds and characters, presenting themes of friendship, discovery, and the quest for belonging.
Release Date December 2, 2024
Seasons 1
Showrunner Jon Watts , Christopher Ford
The latest Star Wars series has arrived, providing a different take on the franchise. Star Wars: Skeleton Crew takes the focus off of the stoic adult characters of the franchise and creates an adventure about youngsters living in a galaxy far, far away. The show takes place in the same time period as The Mandalorian, highlighting the aftermath of the fall of the Empire. It follows four kids who make a discovery on their home planet that sends them on an adventure where they face the dangers of the galaxy.
While there are many family-friendly elements to George Lucas’ Star Wars movies, it is a lot of fun to see the franchise approach a true coming-of-age story, with pirates and mystery that feels as similar to an Amblin movie as a Star Wars story. Along with the young stars of the show, Jude Law plays a mysterious stranger who joins the kids on their adventure.
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