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- Published: December 20, 2021 13:06
New Delhi: Actor Kartik Aaryan’s Dhamaka, that follows the story of an ambitious ex-news anchor Arjun Pathak, who is given another chance to go live on prime-time television when a terrorist calls him with a bomb threat, knocked our doors on the digital giant Netflix with a bang in festival of lights last month. The hit thriller remains in the top 10 of the OTT streaming service more than a week after its release.
Now, as we approach towards one of the biggest annual festivals in the world, a bunch of much awaited new arrivals including ‘Money Heist (Volume 2)’ and ‘Cobalt Blue’ will be joining the platform for you to binge watch throughout the chilly weather of the last month of the year 2021.
Movies, shows releasing from December 20 – 31:
1. Elite Short Stories: Samuel Omar
Release Date: December 20
Some busy Spanish teens are sent to the ‘elite’ fictional high-school after their actual school literally collapses. When Samuel is threatened with eviction from his childhood home, Omar proposes an alluring idea to raise money.
2. Emily in Paris (Season 2)
Release Date: December 22
In the first season, after landing her dream job in Paris, Chicago marketing exec Emily Cooper embraces her adventurous new life while juggling work, friends and romance. Meanwhile, in the new season of Emily in Paris, Cooper brings out her more grounded character upon having a solid foundation in Paris.
3. Don’t Look Up
Release Date: December 24
Two astronomers go on a media tour to warn humankind of a planet-killing comet hurtling toward Earth. The response from a distracted world: Meh.
4. Minnal Murali
Release Date: December 24
‘Minnal Murali’ is a story of an ordinary man -turned-superhero Murali, who is struck by a bolt of lightning, which bestows him with special powers. Guru Somasundaram, Harisree Ashokan and Aju Varghese are also part of the movie.
5.The Silent Sea
Release Date: December 24
Park Eun-kyo, Choi Hang-yong directorial is a story of a perilous 24-hour mission on the moon, space explorers try to retrieve samples from an abandoned research facility steeped in classified secrets.
6.Vicky and Her Mystery
Release Date: December 24
After her mom’s death, a heartbroken girl and her dad settle in wild, beautiful Cantal. Can a special creature help her heal? Inspired by true events, Vicky and her Mystery features Vincent Elbaz, Shanna Keil, Marie Gillain in the pivotal roles.
7. Lulli
Release Date: December 26
A brilliant but self-centered medical student seems incapable of listening to others — until an accident gives her the ability to hear people’s thoughts. The comedy-drama features Larissa Manoela, Vinícius Redd and Amanda de Godoi.
8. Crime Scene: The Times Square Killer
Release Date: December 29
In 1970s New York City, the “Torso Killer” preys on women to fulfill his grotesque fantasies while eluding police. A docuseries dive into crime’s darkest places.
9. Cobra Kai (Season 4)
Release Date: December 31
Decades after the tournament that changed their lives, the rivalry between Johnny and Daniel reignites in this sequel to the “Karate Kid” films. Created by Josh Heald and Jon Hurwitz, the fourth season stars Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, and Xolo Maridueña in lead roles.
10. The Lost Daughter
Release Date: December 31
1. Aranyak
Release Date: December 10
The web series marks the digital debut of actor Raveena Tandon that delves into an ancient myth in the misty Himalayas. The viewers will get to see local cop Kasturi digging up skeletons and reviving a forgotten myth of a bloodthirsty, serial killing entity in the forest after a foreign teenage tourist disappears in a misty town.
2. The Unforgivable
Release Date: December 10
After serving a sentence in prison for an act of murder a woman Ruth Slater (Bullock) returns back to the normal societal norms only to know that isn’t accepted in the society in the very same manner. After being wrongly judged from all around her only absolution is to find her estranged sister she once had to abandon.
3. How to Ruin a Christmas (Season 2)
Release Date: December 10
In the last season, a wedding had brought some pleasure in the Sello and Twala families. However, this year, family rebel Tumi Sello’s festival plans are ruined when an untimely death occurs. As the free-spirited Tumi always manages to make a mess of things. Can she make it through this funeral without ruining it completely?
4. Decoupled
Release Date: December 17
Helmed by Hardik Mehta, ‘Decoupled’ is a story of a separating couple navigating through their marriage. R. Madhavan and Surveen Chawla-starrer ‘Decoupled’ is scheduled to release on Netflix on December 17.
5. A California Christmas
Release Date: December 16
A year after their romance took root, Callie and Joseph are leaving the ranch for family business in San Francisco — with wedding bells on the horizon. This happens to be the best time of their lives until Joseph is called back to the city due to family obligations.
6. The Witcher (Season 2)
Release Date: December 17
The web-series starring Henry Cavill, Anya Chalotra, and Freya Allan is about Geralt of Rivia, a mutated monster-hunter for hire, journeys toward his destiny in a turbulent world where people often prove more wicked than beasts. The series will premiere on digital giant on Dec 17.
Movies, show releasing from December 1 – 9:
7. The Power of the Dog
Release Date: December 1
Netflix’s film ‘The Power of the Dog’ is based on the 1967 novel of the same name by Thomas Savage. A domineering but charismatic rancher wages a war of intimidation on his brother’s new wife and her teen son — until long-hidden secrets come to light. The film had its world premiere at the 78th Venice Film Festival.
8. Cobalt Blue
Release Date: December 3
When an aspiring author and his free-spirited sister both fall for the enigmatic paying guest at their home, ensuing events rock their traditional family.The film that features Prateik Babbar, Neelay Mehendale and Anjali Sivaraman, in lead roles, is based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Sachin Kundalkar.
9. Money Heist (Volume 2)
Release Date: December 3
Get ready to say ‘Bella Ciao’ as ‘Money Heist’, also known as ‘ La Casa De Papel’, is coming to an end on December 3. The iconic Spanish series on Netflix has seen unmatched fandom with people rooting for the Professor and his team of misfits, quickly becoming the face of the resistance, striving to overcome all challenges.
