The Witcher Tops Our Netflix Picks For December

by Erik Amaya


We’ve been talking about it from the moment it was announced and we cannot wait to see the first season of The Witcher on Netflix. Thankfully, the series debut is only one month away — which means it tops our Netflix picks for the month of December. Based on the novels and stories of Andrzej Sapkowski, Henry Cavill portrays Geralt of Rivia, the famed Witcher who roams The Continent during a mythical medieval period. As a freelancer, he hunts legendary monsters for profit, but often finds himself involved in geopolitical upsets (in spite of his own political neutrality). According to Netflix, he also “struggles to find his place in a world where people often prove more wicked than beasts.” Anya Chalotra and Freya Allan also star as key Witcher characters Yennifer and Ciri.
But if you’re looking for something in the bloodsucking vein, Netflix will also debut V Wars, based on the IDW comics and prose series. Ian Somerhalder stars as Dr. Luther Swann, a physician who watches in horror as his best friend turns into a murderous creature thanks to a new terrible pathogen.
And if spy movies are more your holiday tradition, the Pierce Brosnan James Bond movies will join the service toward the end of the month while the Austin Powers spy spoofs hit the ground running on December 1st. Also, there are plenty of actual Christmas movies making their debut in December, take a look at the full list of everything coming to and leaving Netflix next month to find your new holiday tradition.
Debuting 12/1/19
Dead KidsNETFLIX FILM
A socially awkward teen bonds with a group of misfits who plot to take out the school’s arrogant rich kid — until their kidnapping scheme turns deadly.

  • A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish
  • The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl
  • Austin Powers in Goldmember
  • Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
  • Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
  • Cut Bank
  • Eastsiders: Season 4
  • Malcolm X
  • Searching for Sugar Man
  • Sweet Virginia
  • The Tribes of Palos Verdes

Debuting 12/2/19
Nightflyers: Season 1
Team Kaylie: Part 2NETFLIX FAMILY
Ready for more glitz, glam and grit? Kaylie and the Porcupines sharpen their skills for a new slate of action-packed shenanigans.
Debuting 12/3/19
Especial de Natal Porta dos Fundos: A Primeira Tentação de CristoNETFLIX FILM
Jesus, who’s hitting the big 3-0, brings a surprise guest to meet the family. A Christmas special so wrong, it must be from comedians Porta dos Fundos.
Tiffany Haddish: Black MitzvahNETFLIX ORIGINAL
She ready… to celebrate!  Tiffany Haddish is getting in touch with her Jewish roots in her upcoming Netflix Original Comedy Special, Black Mitzvah, while she takes us  on a revealing journey through her life. With her bold and barrier-breaking brand of comedy, Tiffany reflects on fame, receiving her “inheritance,”  the valuable lessons you learn when raising yourself, that time she received a jumpsuit from the one and only…Beyoncé, her infamous New Year’s Eve set, and more. Tiffany Haddish: Black Mitzvah launches globally on Netflix on December 3, 2019. Mazel Tov!  The special is executive produced by Haddish for She Ready Productions and Emmy nominated producers Wanda Sykes and Page Hurwitz for Push It Productions.
War on Everyone
Avail. 12/4/19
The Last O.G.: Season 2
Let’s DanceNETFLIX FILM
After his crew breaks up, a gifted but insecure hip-hop dancer teaches at a top ballet school in Paris, where he falls for an aspiring ballerina.
Los BriceñoNETFLIX ORIGINAL
After an argument with her dad, a young woman from a family of macho truck drivers is kicked out of the home and must make her own success as a trucker.
Magic for Humans: Season 2 NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Hilarious and heartfelt, Justin Willman pulls out all the stops and props to amaze real people with playful tricks and showstopping magic routines.
Avail. 12/5/19
A Christmas Prince: The Royal BabyNETFLIX FILM
Christmas brings the ultimate gift to Aldovia: a royal baby. But first, Queen Amber must help her family and kingdom by finding a missing peace treaty.
Apache: La vida de Carlos TevezNETFLIX ORIGINAL
This gritty dramatization of the life of Carlos Tevez shows his rise to soccer stardom amid the harrowing conditions in Argentina’s Fuerte Apache.
Greenleaf: Season 4
Home for ChristmasNETFLIX ORIGINAL
Fed up with the constant comments on her relationship status, perpetually single Johanne starts a 24-day hunt for a partner to bring home for Christmas.
V WarsNETFLIX ORIGINAL
A doctor is pitted against his best friend after an ancient disease turns people into vampires. From the comics by Jonathan Maberry and Alan Robinson.
Debuting 12/6/19
Astronomy Club: The Sketch ShowNETFLIX ORIGINAL
Astronomy Club: The Sketch Show is a new 6-episode sketch series from Kenya Barris’ Khalabo Ink Society, launching on Netflix on December 6, 2019. The members of the eponymous group, who first formed in 2014 and built a following through live performance in New York, include Shawtane Bowen, Jonathan Braylock, Ray Cordova, James III, Caroline Martin, Jerah Milligan, Monique Moses, and Keisha Zollar.  Sketches will explore an array of topics ranging from pop culture and social issues to the Black experience. Barris executive produces the series alongside showrunner Daniel Powell (Inside Amy Schumer, I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson) and Khalabo Ink Society’s Anni Weisband.
The Chosen One: Season 2NETFLIX ORIGINAL
The world pours into the once-closed Aguazul as the doctors circle back to the village, and a journalist promises to tell the Chosen One’s story.
The Confession Killer  — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
Henry Lee Lucas was known as America’s most prolific serial killer. But will DNA results expose the biggest criminal justice hoax in U.S. history?
Fuller House: Season 5NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Jimmy and Steph bring their new baby home and dive headfirst into the world of parenting. But no worries: They’ve got a houseful of hands to help.
Glow UpNETFLIX ORIGINAL
Aspiring makeup artists apply themselves to celebrity looks, movie prosthetics and more in a colorful competition show hosted by Stacey Dooley.
Marriage StoryNETFLIX FILM
Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Noah Baumbach directs this incisive and compassionate look at a marriage coming apart and a family staying together.
Spirit Riding Free: The Spirit of ChristmasNETFLIX FAMILY
Lucky and friends must figure out how to get home in time for Christmas when a falling boulder — and a serious snowstorm — derail their travel plans.
Teasing Master Takagi-san: Season 2NETFLIX ANIME
Now in his second year of middle school, Nishikata still tries to outplay Takagi, but continues to fail miserably at his quest to get even.
Three Days of ChristmasNETFLIX ORIGINAL
Four sisters deal with family drama and secrets throughout three different time periods, all occurring on Christmas Day.
Triad PrincessNETFLIX ORIGINAL
After growing up in the shadow of her mafia-affiliated father, Angie defies his wishes and takes a gig as an undercover bodyguard for a famous actress.
Virgin RiverNETFLIX ORIGINAL
Searching for a fresh start, a nurse practitioner moves from LA to a remote northern California town and is surprised by what — and who — she finds.
Debuting 12/8/19
From Paris with Love
Debuting 12/9/19
A Family Reunion ChristmasNETFLIX FAMILY
M’Dear and her sisters struggle to keep their singing act together before a church Christmas pageant while Grandpa teaches the kids a valuable lesson.
It Comes at Night
Debuting 12/10/19
Michelle Wolf: Joke ShowNETFLIX ORIGINAL
Comedian Michelle Wolf, wants to fight for women’s equality…but not in like that annoying way. In her upcoming Netflix comedy special, Michelle Wolf: Joke Show, the comedian dissects the differences between men and women, explores gender equality, explains why society should be a little “less” woke and more, all the while, constantly defying expectations. Michelle Wolf: Joke Show launches globally on Netflix on December 10, 2019.
Outlander: Season 3
Debuting 12/11/19
The Sky Is Pink
Debuting 12/12/19
Especial de Natal Porta dos Fundos NETFLIX FILM
In this biblical “Hangover” spoof, the apostles awaken to find Jesus is missing and must piece together events of the previous night’s wild Last Supper.
Jack Whitehall: Christmas With My FatherNETFLIX ORIGINAL
Jack Whitehall attempts to get his notoriously stodgy father into the holiday spirit in this comedy-variety Christmas extravaganza.
Debuting 12/13/19
6 UndergroundNETFLIX FILM
Meet a new kind of action hero. Six untraceable agents, totally off the grid. They’ve buried their pasts so they can change the future. Ryan Reynolds stars in this gritty globe-trotting action adventure from director Michael Bay.
Debuting 12/15/19
A Family Man
Dil Dhadakne Do
Karthik Calling Karthik
Debuting 12/16/19
Burlesque
The Danish Girl
The Magicians: Season 4
Debuting 12/17/19
Ronny Chieng: Asian Comedian Destroys America!NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Comedian, The Daily Show correspondent, and Crazy Rich Asians actor Ronny Chieng makes his Netflix comedy special debut in Asian Comedian Destroys America! Born in Malaysia and raised in Manchester, New Hampshire, Singapore, and Australia, Chieng shares his unapologetic perspective about his journey to America thus far. From evaluating the effects of consumerism to theorizing how efficient the U.S. would be with an Asian-American President, Chieng shares what he thinks really makes America great.
Debuting 12/18/19
Don’t F**k With Cats: Hunting an Internet KillerNETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
Cyber sleuths engage in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a man who posts sadistic animal-abuse videos online — and then turns to murder.
SoundtrackNETFLIX ORIGINAL
This romantic musical drama follows the love stories connecting an eclectic group of people in modern-day Los Angeles.
Debuting 12/19/19
After The RaidNETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
A large immigration raid in a small Tennessee town leaves emotional fallout as well as far-reaching questions about justice, faith and humanity.
Ultraviolet: Season 2NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Ola and her team of amateur sleuths continue to solve crimes — including one that hits close to home — as a new detective joins the force.
Twice Upon a TimeNETFLIX ORIGINAL
Still reeling from a breakup, Vincent Dauda receives a package with mysterious properties that could give him a chance to win back his ex, Louise.
Debuting 12/20/19
The Two PopesNETFLIX FILM
From Fernando Meirelles, the Academy Award-nominated director of “City of God,” and three-time Academy Award-nominated screenwriter Anthony McCarten, comes an intimate story of one of the most dramatic transitions of power in the last 2,000 years. Frustrated with the direction of the church, Cardinal Bergoglio (Jonathan Pryce) requests permission to retire in 2012 from Pope Benedict (Anthony Hopkins). Instead, facing scandal and self-doubt, the introspective Pope Benedict summons his harshest critic and future successor to Rome to reveal a secret that would shake the foundations of the Catholic Church. Behind Vatican walls, a struggle commences between both tradition and progress, guilt and forgiveness, as these two very different men confront their pasts in order to find common ground and forge a future for a billion followers around the world. Inspired by true events.
The WitcherNETFLIX ORIGINAL
The witcher Geralt, a mutated monster hunter, struggles to find his place in a world where people often prove more wicked than beasts.
Debuting 12/22/19
Private Practice: Season 1-6
Debuting 12/23/19
Transformers Rescue Bots Academy: Season 1
Debuting 12/24/19
CAROLE & TUESDAY: Part 2NETFLIX ANIME
Carole and Tuesday’s newfound attention brings with it new challenges. Angela considers them rivals, and the Mars music business isn’t easy.
Como caído del cieloNETFLIX FILM
Legendary Mexican actor-singer Pedro Infante is sent back to Earth in an impersonator’s body to mend his womanizing ways and earn entrance into heaven.
Crash Landing on YouNETFLIX ORIGINAL
A paragliding mishap drops a South Korean heiress in North Korea — and into the life of an army officer, who decides he will help her hide.
John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch BunchNETFLIX ORIGINAL
Emmy Award Winning Comedian John Mulaney aims to recapture the magic of that bygone television era when children sang songs about their feelings with celebrity guests on funky outdoor sets. The result: John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch. As put it, “The Sack Lunch Bunch is a group of children ages 8-13 who are more talented than me. In this special, we are joined by celebrity guests like David Byrne, Tony Award Winner Andre De Shields, Natasha Lyonne, Annaleigh Ashford, Richard Kind, and Jake Gyllenhaal from the movie Zodiac. The result is a collage of Broadway caliber showstoppers, comedy sketches for all ages, meditations on the unknown from children and adults, and a papier mache volcano. It’s funny, musical, joyous, anxious, and surprisingly profound. ”
Lost in Space: Season 2NETFLIX ORIGINAL
There’s more danger — and adventure — ahead for the Robinson family! With the Jupiter 2 stranded on a mysterious ocean planet without their beloved Robot, the Robinsons must work together, alongside the mischievous and manipulative Dr. Smith and the always charming Don West, to make it back to the Resolute and reunite with the other colonists. But they quickly find all is not as it seems. A series of incredible new threats and unexpected discoveries emerge as they look for the key to finding Robot and safe passage to Alpha Centauri. They will stop at nothing to keep their family safe… survival is a Robinson specialty after all.
TERRACE HOUSE: TOKYO 2019-2020: Part 2NETFLIX ORIGINAL
As Kenji and Risako’s story reaches its conclusion, Ruka faces a choice. A new member opens the door to the house as life in Tokyo continues.
Debuting 12/25/19
Sweetheart
Debuting 12/26/19
The AppNETFLIX FILM
While in Rome to shoot his first movie, actor and industrial heir Nick becomes obsessed with a dating app that sends him into a self-destructive spiral
Le Bazar de la CharitéNETFLIX ORIGINAL
Amid a devastating fire in 1897 Paris, three women see their destinies turned upside down by identity theft, forbidden love, betrayal and emancipation.
Fast & Furious Spy RacersNETFLIX FAMILY
Adventures abound as a group of teenagers infiltrates an elite racing league controlled by a nefarious organization bent on world domination.
You: Season 2NETFLIX ORIGINAL
The dark drama returns for its second season, with Joe now laying low and hiding from his ex in LA. Can he deal with his past and make a fresh start, this time with the right woman?
Debuting 12/27/19
The GiftNETFLIX ORIGINAL
In an Anatolian ruin, an archaeologist finds a mysterious link to a young painter (Beren Saat), who embarks on a quest to uncover secrets in her past.
Kevin Hart: Don’t F**k This UpNETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
In a new 6-part documentary-series Don’t F**k This Up, Kevin Hart gives unprecedented access to his life over the past year.  Tapping into the trials and tribulations of what it means to be a father, a partner, a role-model, and a business-man, Hart reflects on the events that have shaped his life, making him into the person he is today. Viewers will get a behind-the-scenes look at Kevin’s day-to-day life as he deals with the fallout from the Oscar controversy, his marriage, and his growing career. The series includes interviews with Hart’s friends and family, rare archival footage from his childhood and early stand-up days, and personal anecdotes from the comic himself.
The Secret Life of Pets 2
Debuting 12/28/19
Hot Gimmick: Girl Meets BoyNETFLIX FILM
After Hatsumi’s single-minded neighbor blackmails her into being his servant, they learn the real meaning of love and trust. Based on the hit manga.
Debuting 12/29/19
Lawless
Debuting 12/30/19
Alexa & Katie: Season 3NETFLIX FAMILY
Alexa tries to put cancer behind her, but a new person in her life might make that especially hard, while Katie will need all the support she can get from her best friend. The teen series returns for Season 3.
The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.: ReawakenedNETFLIX ANIME
Kusuo and his gaggle of self-proclaimed friends are back for more psychic mishaps. If he didn’t have enough problems before, he’s got even more now.
Debuting 12/31/19
The Degenerates: Season 2NETFLIX ORIGINAL
The Netflix Original stand-up comedy series The Degenerates is back for season 2 with six new wild and unfiltered sets from – Adrienne Iapalucci, Donnell Rawlings, Jim Norton, Nikki Glaser, Ms. Pat, and Robert Kelly. Spend your New Years the right way when the second season launches globally on December 31.
Die Another Day
GoldenEye
Heartbreakers
The NeighborNETFLIX ORIGINAL
Javier, a 20-something struggling with adulthood and his girlfriend, unexpectedly becomes a superhero. Based on Santiago García and Pepo Pérez’s comic.
Red Dawn
Tomorrow Never Dies
The World Is Not Enough
Yanxi Palace: Princess AdventuresNETFLIX ORIGINAL
Determined to win the heart of a Mongolian prince, a Qing dynasty princess contends with palace intrigue and vendettas against her family.
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Leaving 12/1/19
Yoga Hosers
Leaving 12/2/19

  • Africa: Season 1
  • Blue Planet II: Season 1
  • Frozen Planet: On Thin Ice
  • Frozen Planet: Season 1
  • Frozen Planet: The Epic Journey
  • Life
  • Life On Location
  • Life Story
  • Nature’s Great Events: Series 1
  • Nature’s Great Events: Diaries: Series 1
  • Planet Earth II
  • Planet Earth: Season 1
  • The Blue Planet: A Natural History of the Oceans: Season 1
  • The Blue Planet: A Natural History of the Oceans: Season 1
  • The Hunt: Season 1
  • The Making of Frozen Planet: Series 1

Leaving 12/4/19
Thor: Ragnarok
Leaving 12/11/19
Get Santa
Leaving 12/14/19
Beyblade: Metal Fusion: Season 1
Merlin: Season 1-5
Leaving 12/15/19
Helix: Season 2
Leaving 12/18/19
Miss Me This Christmas   
You Can’t Fight Christmas
Leaving 12/19/19
George of the Jungle 2
Leaving 12/25/19
Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown: Season 7-11
Kurt Seyit ve Şura: Season 1
Star Wars: Episode VIII: The Last Jedi
Leaving 12/31/19

  • About a Boy
  • Billy Elliot
  • Black Hawk Down
  • Christmas with the Kranks
  • Daddy Day Care
  • Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
  • Frasier: Season 1-10
  • Frasier: The Final Season
  • Jackie Brown
  • Leap Year
  • Mona Lisa Smile
  • Pulp Fiction
  • Rain Man
  • Rocky
  • Rocky II
  • Rocky III
  • Rocky IV
  • Rocky V
  • Schindler’s List
  • Tears of the Sun
  • The Crow
  • The Dark Crystal
  • The Pink Panther
  • Wet Hot American Summer
  • White Christmas
  • Winter’s Bone
  • XXX: State of the Union

 

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