Alright, settle in and get your watchlist ready, because the next seven days are absolutely stacked with new movies and shows. It feels like every streaming service decided to drop their best stuff all at once! We've got everything from gritty murder mysteries and post-apocalyptic adventures to heartfelt comedies and high-octane action. It’s the perfect blend to satisfy literally any mood you're in.
Key Highlights
- ✓ Nawazuddin Siddiqui is back as Inspector Jatil Yadav in the crime thriller Raat Akeli Hai – The Bansal Murders.
- ✓ Madhuri Dixit stars as a mysterious woman with a double life in the chilling new series Mrs. Deshpande.
- ✓ Prime Video's post-apocalyptic hit Fallout returns for a gripping second season, set two centuries after a nuclear holocaust.
- ✓ Emily in Paris is trading croissants for cannolis in Season 5, as Emily Cooper takes her chaotic life to Rome.
- ✓ David Letterman sits down with Michael B. Jordan, MrBeast, and Jason Bateman for a new season of his iconic interview series.
Crime, Mystery, and Chills Galore
If you love a good mystery, this week is basically a holiday. First up, the incredible Nawazuddin Siddiqui returns as Inspector Jatil Yadav in Raat Akeli Hai – The Bansal Murders, which lands on Netflix on December 19. He's diving headfirst into a fresh small-town murder maze, this time investigating the brutal killing of Kanpur's wealthy Bansal family. The cast is just phenomenal, with names like Radhika Apte, Chitrangada Singh, Rajat Kapoor, Sanjay Kapoor, and Revathy joining the thriller.
And if that's not enough, we get to see the legendary Madhuri Dixit Nene in a completely new light. She's starring in Mrs Deshpande, a crime thriller on JioHotstar (December 19) where she plays a seemingly ordinary woman who is secretly a chilling serial killer. This series marks her collaboration with director Nagesh Kukunoor, known for incredible films like Iqbal. It's a remake of a French show, so expect some serious psychological depth and suspense as her mysterious double life unravels.
Over on ZEE5, there's an intense thriller called Saali Mohabbat, streaming from December 12. This one follows a homemaker who becomes the prime suspect in a double murder. The story is driven by betrayal, deep-seated secrets, and a whole lot of emotional tension that promises a gripping ride. And for fans of classic whodunits, the one and only detective Benoit Blanc is back in Wake Up Dead Man, the next chapter in the Knives Out universe, hitting Netflix on December 12. You know the drill: a baffling murder, twists at every turn, sly humor, and secrets hidden behind polished exteriors.
Returning Favorites and Big-Name Sequels
It's always exciting when a beloved show comes back, and this week has some huge returns. Kicking things off on December 17 is Fallout Season 2 on Prime Video. For those who missed the first season, this gripping series is set two centuries after the Great War of 2077, where society has collapsed after a nuclear holocaust. The second season is so big it’s being released in two parts, with the next installment not due until February 2026!
Then, on December 18, our favorite chaotic fashionista is back in Emily in Paris Season 5 on Netflix. This season, Emily Cooper is whisking us away on an Italian adventure as she moves to Rome to head up the new Agence Grateau office. The show will juggle romance, career chaos, and the stunning backdrops of both Rome and Venice. It’s the ultimate escapism we all secretly crave.
And for fans of the fierce girl gang, it's time to pour one last round. Four More Shots Please! is back for its fourth and final season on Prime Video (December 19). Maanvi Gagroo, Bani J, Sayani Gupta, and Kirti Kulhari are returning to navigate life-altering choices in work and love, all while leaning on their rock-solid friendship. It’s sure to be an emotional and empowering farewell. Plus, the fantasy adventure continues in Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2, arriving on JioHotstar from December 10, where Percy and his friends face even more mythical dangers.
Global Stories and Genre-Bending Tales
Looking for something a little different? The international lineup this week is fantastic. On December 19, Netflix is releasing The Great Flood, a South Korean fictional disaster movie. The premise is intense: a disastrous flood engulfs the world, and the story follows the survivors struggling to stay alive inside a single apartment building. It sounds like a claustrophobic and thrilling watch.
If you're in the mood for romance with a twist, check out Badly in Love, a Japanese reality show hitting Netflix on December 12. The concept is wild: eleven former delinquents stay at a mountain academy to find love. The show promises to explore raw emotions, human connections, and the conflicts that arise as relationships slowly form. For more Japanese drama, 10Dance is a film about two rival dancers with opposite personalities who are drawn to each other while training for a competition.
For anime fans, Record of Ragnarok Season 3 drops on Netflix on December 12, pitting gods against humanity in more epic, mythic battles. And if you want an inspiring true story, don't miss Real Kashmir Football Club on SonyLIV. Streaming from December 9, this series tells the amazing story of two dreamers who built Kashmir's first professional football club, celebrating resilience and hope against a complex social backdrop.
Action, Comedy, and High-Stakes Drama
Of course, no week is complete without some laughs and thrills. The horror-comedy universe expands with Thamma, starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna, hitting Amazon Prime Video on December 16. It’s the fifth installment in the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe and promises a blend of scares and humor.
If you're craving some classic superhero action, a fresh Superman reboot is landing on JioHotstar from December 11. This new take explores Clark Kent's internal battle between his Kryptonian legacy and his human values, blending epic action with some thoughtful moral conflict. For a different kind of adrenaline, check out F1 on Apple TV and Prime Video (December 12). This high-stakes racing drama stars Brad Pitt as a retired driver who makes a comeback, testing his loyalty and pushing him to the emotional edge in the world of elite motorsport.
On the lighter side, we have two different takes on unexpected fatherhood. In Man vs Baby (Netflix, Dec 11), a carefree man faces the hilarious chaos of raising an infant after a divorce. Similarly, Single Papa (Netflix, Dec 12) is a warm comedy-drama about a man who adopts a baby and learns about responsibility and love. And for pure, family-friendly laughs, The Great Indian Kapil Show is back with a new season of sketches and celebrity chaos. To top it all off, for sports fans, the highly anticipated Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua boxing match will be streaming on Netflix from December 19.
Conclusion
So there you have it—an absolutely massive week for streaming. Whether you're in the mood to solve a murder with Nawazuddin Siddiqui, explore post-apocalyptic America in Fallout, laugh along with a new dad, or travel to Rome with Emily Cooper, there’s truly something for everyone. The platforms have delivered a perfect blend of returning champions and exciting new contenders. Grab your remote and get ready to binge, because your watchlist just got a whole lot longer.
