The Abandons (season 1)
Ten years after Sons of Anarchy, Kurt Sutter returns with The Abandons, a dramatic western that’s as feverish as it is captivating. The pitch? In Washington in 1854, two opposing matriarchs—one at the head of a wealthy dynasty, the other a mother figure to a tribe of orphans and outcasts—see their fates collide. It only takes a painful secret, a silver vein, and an impossible love for things to spiral into a whirlwind of violence, vengeance, and corruption in a corner of America where the law has never truly set foot.
Fueled by a powerful duo, Lena Headey (Game of Thrones) and Gillian Anderson (Sex Education), the series evokes a raw, almost animalistic tension without ever losing its humanity. It’s dark, dusty, tragic… and it’s shaping up to be utterly irresistible.
Available in December on Netflix
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Story, by Rian Johnson (2025)
After Knives Out and Glass Onion, Benoit Blanc is back on the case for a new investigation that’s even more twisted and delightfully gothic. The pitch? When a mysterious murder strikes a congregation led by the charismatic Monsignor Jefferson Wicks, Blanc must untangle a web of secrets, rivalries, and religious tensions to uncover the truth.
Still portrayed by Daniel Craig, the Belgian detective reunites with Rian Johnson behind the camera along with an impressive cast: Josh O'Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin.
lin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, Cailee Spaeny, Daryl McCormack and Thomas Haden Church. Complex, intricate, and brilliant, the mystery unfolds like a deviously delightful game of wits, where every clue matters and each character has something to hide.Available on December 12 on Netflix
Percy Jackson and the Olympians (season 2)
The Percy Jackson saga returns to Disney+ with its second season, coming on December 10, 2025. The storyline? Percy, Annabeth, and Grover are sailing through the Sea of Monsters to rescue their friend and protect the Camp Half-Blood, which is threatened by a magical barrier on the verge of collapsing. Between mythological creatures and new allies,It’s like Tyson, Percy’s cyclops half-brother, and pivotal choices, the series stays true to the spirit of Rick Riordan's saga, with a darker tone, epic maritime scenes, and a fast-paced rhythm.
Walker Scobell reprises his role as Percy, joined by Leah Jeffries (Annabeth), Aryan Simhadri (Grover), and Daniel Diemer as Tyson. Action, humor, friendship, and Greek mythology: here’s a season that will delight both young fans and fantasy lovers.
Available on December 10, 2025, on Disney+
Emily in Paris (season 5)
Emily Cooper is back in action and returns to Netflix on December 18, 2025 for a fifth season.a charm-filled adventure with plenty of twists and turns. The pitch? Now leading the Grateau agency in Rome, Emily has to juggle a demanding job, a complicated love life, and unexpected secrets. An unwelcome idea at the office shakes up her routine, while a personal secret threatens someone dear to her, pushing her to reevaluate her priorities and ambitions.
Created by Darren Star, the series beautifully blends European glamour, humor, and emotions. The settings fluctuate between Paris and Rome, and each episode resonates with the themes of love, friendship, and the search for identity. Lily Collins reunites with her usual co-stars, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, Lucas Bravo, Camille Razat, Ashley Park, Samuel Arnold, and Bruno Gouery, while welcoming new characters who enrich the series dynamic. A bright, funny, and touching season continues to explore the charm, dilemmas, and contradictions of European life, with elegance and guaranteed laughs.
Available on December 18, 2025, on Netflix
Stranger Things (season 5 – volume 2)
Final chapter. Last thrills. Final tears. After ten years of mysteries, Hawkins faces its ultimate battle. Eleven and her friends confront Vecna in a decisive fight where the fate of the town and the Upside Down world rests on their courage. Millie Bobby Brown, Winona Ryder, and David Harbour return to their iconic roles for a conclusion that is epic, emotional, and full of suspense.
Comprising eight episodes, the season will be released in three parts: – November 27, 2025: episodes 1 to 4 – December 26, 2025: episodes 5 to 8.
December 2025 : episodes 5 to 7 – January 1, 2026 : final episode Each volume will be available from 2 AM (Paris time).Available on December 26, 2025, on Netflix (volume 2)
Parasite, by Bong Joon-ho (2019)
A more than well-deserved Palme d'Or. In December, Netflix will host the bold satire by Bong Joon-ho, a true landmark of modern cinema. The plot? Two families that couldn't be more different—one poor but ambitious, the other wealthy and naive—see their lives intertwine in a dark farce, mixing black comedy, Hitchcockian horror, and social realism.
Impeccably staged, with sharp dialogues and palpable tension in every scene, Parasite is a contemporary fable that hits just as hard as it charms.
Available on December 1st on Netflix
Jay Kelly, by Noah Baumbach (2025)
What a joy to see George Clooney under the camera of Noah Baumbach, master of American auteur film. He plays Jay Kelly, a fading superstar who travels to Europe to reconnect with his daughter, in a touching and humorous coming-of-age journey. Surrounded by Laura Dern, Riley Keough, Adam Sandler, and Greta Gerwig, Clooney delivers a performance that is both tender and charming, and seems well-positioned in the upcoming Oscar race.scars.
An elegant and subtle film, to be enjoyed just as much for its story as for its exceptional cast.
Available on December 5th on Netflix
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (season 1)
Available on January 18th on HBO Max
