December Delivers: Netflix, Prime Video, and More Unveil New TV Slate
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Los Angeles, CA - As the year draws to a close, streaming services are gearing up for a robust December, offering a diverse lineup of new television shows and returning favorites. From the final chapters of beloved sci-fi series to glamorous international adventures,audiences have a wealth of content to choose from across Netflix,Prime video,and other platforms.
This month’s releases cater to a broad spectrum of tastes, marking the culmination of years-long storytelling arcs and introducing fresh narratives. The highly anticipated conclusions to flagship series like Stranger Things are poised to dominate conversations, while new installments of popular franchises and original productions promise to capture attention. The streaming landscape remains fiercely competitive, and December’s offerings represent a meaningful push by each service to retain subscribers and attract new viewers during the holiday season.
Emily in Paris (Season 5)
Premiere date: December 2025
Where to stream: Netflix
Synopsis: The fifth season of the hit romantic comedy will see Emily venturing beyond Paris. “We’re going to have a presence in Rome,” creator Darren Star told Netflix. “It doesn’t mean she’s not going to be in Paris.”
Stranger Things (Season 5, Volume 2)
Premiere date: December 25, 2025
Where to stream: Netflix
Synopsis: Following the release of Stranger Things Volume 1, the final batch of episodes from the fifth and final season will arrive on Christmas Day. The cliffhanger in Episode 4 left Hawkins under attack by Demogorgons, featured a surprise appearance by Vecna, and showcased Will’s untapped powers, which he used to save his friends.
Stranger Things (Season 5 Finale)
Premiere date: December 31, 2025
Where to stream: Netflix
Synopsis: The Stranger Things Season 5 finale airs on New Year’s Eve. Co-creator Ross Duffer told Netflix’s Tudum, “We also felt it very natural to re-center the story on Will. He was the kid who was taken in Season 1, so it felt right for the story to come full circle. If anyone [was] going to be the key to ending Vecna, it needed to be Will.” Details of the final episode remain under wraps.
