The New Year's decorations are all done Unwind and enjoy the latest film of the week on Netflix [In this thriller starring Julia Roberts and Ethan Hawke, a couple and their children are trapped in a vacation home by a man who brings news of a global cyber attack The two families must coexist while dealing with the uncertainty of the new normal and their place in what appears to be the downfall of society
My Life With the Walter Boys also follows a teen whose life is dramatically altered when his family dies in a tragic accident She moves from bustling New York to Colorado and finds a new place in her mother's best friend's family of ten
More to come Below is a daily roundup of this week's new Netflix shows Also, be sure to check out the nine new movies available this week on Netflix and Prime Video
Thea (Ida Arsin-Holm) has returned to her quaint Norwegian hometown to celebrate Christmas with her family This year, however, her family's traditional Christmas is ruined when she is accompanied by her Indian boyfriend, Jashan (Kanan Gill) Thea and Jashan navigate the quirky and sometimes difficult traditions between both Norwegian and Indian cultures, finding new perspectives on age-old customs and hilarious Christmas hijinks
Watch on Netflix starting December 6
Set against the backdrop of Marseille, France, this crime drama follows a team of police officers renowned for their unconventional and often controversial crime fighting tactics When an elusive criminal attempts to plunge the entire city into chaos, they face their biggest challenge yet Their unique methods are put to the test as they race against time to avert catastrophe
Watch on Netflix starting December 6
Jackie (Nicky Rodriguez) is a teen whose life takes an unexpected turn when she loses her family in a tragic accident Kicked out of Manhattan, Jackie finds herself in the wilds of Colorado under the protection of her mother's best friend Katherine (Sarah Rafferty) and her husband George (Marc Blucas) Jackie must grapple with her loss and a brand new life while adjusting to life with George and Catherine's ten children, including the hardworking Alex (Ashby Gentry) and the rebellious Cole (Noah Lalonde)
Watch on Netflix starting December 7
Set in 1999, a man named Pon is on a mission to fulfill his dying father's last wish Desperate to make his father proud, Pong (Nopachai Chaiyanam) creates a fake family He makes his ex-girlfriend Lily (Namphong Khurana Priyawat) his wife, Keg (Kritsanapoom Pibulsongram), an employee of a pager company, and Bun (Wipawee Patnasiri), the eccentric owner of a video rental store, his mother But as they strive to create a "real" family, they soon realize that they are much more "alike" than they had initially imagined
Watch it on Netflix starting December 7
Hilda may not be a familiar name to you, but if you have children, you may have seen it This Netflix animated show is based on the graphic novel series of the same name, which stars an 11-year-old girl with blue hair named Hilda (Bella Ramsey) The first two seasons of this fantasy children's series have been well received by critics and viewers alike [25] [26] Watch it on Netflix starting December 7 [27] [28] Julia Roberts and Ethan Hawke play Amanda and Clay Sandford in this apocalyptic thriller from "Mr Robot" creator Sam Esmail Their idyllic retreat takes a sinister turn when an unexpected visitor shows up at night: GH Scott (Mahershala Ali) and his daughter Ruth (Michala Herold) Strangers bring word of a mysterious cyber attack that quickly thrusts the unsuspecting family into a world of uncertainty as the two families are forced to live together and try to decipher what is happening outside the walls of their home and what will happen next
Watch it on Netflix starting December 8
The film is a bit dated, but "Love & Monsters" was quite well received upon its release in 2020, despite being a box office flop But don't let that stop you from seeing a fun adventure film masquerading as a love story
Starring Dylan O'Brien as Joel, his life is turned upside down when a monster appears on Earth due to the destruction of an oncoming asteroid Seven years after that tragic event, Joel discovers that his girlfriend Amy is still alive and embarks on an epic journey to reunite with her If you want to eat popcorn for 109 minutes, set this film with "Love & Monsters"
Available on Netflix December 9
DECEMBER 4
The Dew Drop Diaries: season 2 (Netflix Family) Whew, it's started Athena, Phoebe and Eden are back, helping kids solve everyday problems with sparkle, grit and a great attitude
DECEMBER 5
Stavros Halkias Fat Rascal (Netflix Comedy) Stavros Halkias talks about tech culture, air travel, sex, and himself
Top Chef: Seasons 6 and 15 Bravo's popular cooking show comes to Netflix Enjoy hours of heated competition in Las Vegas and Colorado
December 6
Blood Coast (France) (Netflix series) As a vicious drug trafficker goes dark in Marseilles, a corrupt police inspector and his team of daredevils bring in a new employee with an agenda
Christmas as Usual (NO) (Netflix film) Thea brings Jashan home to celebrate their engagement, but his Indian roots and her family's Norwegian traditions clash, resulting in a chaotic Christmas
DECEMBER 7
Analog Squad (TH) (Netflix series) A scheming middle-aged man learns of his estranged father's illness and creates a fake family to reunite with him one last time
Arches (IN) (Netflix film) Set in 1960s India, Archie and his gang navigate romance, friendship, and the future of Riverdale as developers attempt to destroy their beloved park
Hilda Season 3 (Netflix Family) A visit to see her great aunt leads Hilda to take an interest in fairies But the young explorer may have a stronger bond with fairies than she thinks
I Hate Christmas: Season 2 (IT) (Netflix Series) It's that time of year when Christmas comes around again, but now Gianna is in love and ready to embrace the Christmas spirit
High Tides (BE) (Netflix series) During a tense summer on the Belgian coast, a group of wealthy friends face the harsh realities of adulthood while grappling with love and social expectations
My Life with the Walter Boys (Netflix series) A teen whose life is shattered by a tragedy finds new lessons about love, hope, and friendship when he takes refuge with a large family of guardians in a small town
NAGA (SA) (Netflix film) Teenage Cindy has lofty aspirations to conquer the world But first, she must survive high school and high society in her hometown of San Pedro
World War II: From the Front Lines (GB) (Netflix Documentary) This documentary brings World War II to life as never before through vividly enhanced archival footage and voices from all sides of the conflict
December 8
Vessels of Blood (NG) (Netflix film) Six people fleeing a town ravaged by oil pollution board a mysterious ship they happen upon
The Great British Baking Show Holiday Season 6 (GB) (Netflix series)
Leave the World Behind (Netflix Film) A family vacation at a luxurious rental villa takes a sinister turn one day when a cyber attack renders the device inoperable and two strangers appear at the door
Women on the Edge (AR) (Netflix film) Two women who meet in an anger management group set out to uncover the identity of a shady plastic surgeon
DECEMBER 9
Love & Monsters Seven years later, Joel embarks on an epic quest to find his long-lost girlfriend
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