As the year comes to a close, streaming platforms and TV networks are preparing to launch exciting new productions. December is shaping up to be one of the strongest months of the year, with long-awaited new seasons, bold reboots, fresh stories, and high-budget originals. Whether you follow sci-fi, drama, fantasy, or action, this month brings a lineup worth marking on your calendar.
Below are the most notable 10 shows starting in December, featuring the return of hits like Fallout and Stranger Things, as well as ambitious newcomers such as Spartacus: House of Ashur and Netflix’s new western drama The Abandons.
1. Fallout – Season 2 (Amazon Prime Video – December 17)
After a highly praised first season, Fallout returns with a bigger, darker, and more ambitious continuation. Lucy’s journey takes her across the harsh Mojave desert toward New Vegas, giving fans a chance to see one of the game franchise’s most beloved regions fully realized in live-action.
2. Stranger Things – Season 5, Part 2 (Netflix – December 26)
The final chapter of Stranger Things arrives in emotional, epic form. Eleven and her friends reunite to confront Vecna in a climactic showdown. The creators describe this “endgame” as their own version of The Return of the King, promising intense battles and heartfelt goodbyes.
3. Spartacus: House of Ashur (Starz – December 5)
The Spartacus universe returns with a bold alternate-timeline story. What if Ashur had survived? The new series explores his rise to power as he inherits Batiatus’ legendary gladiator school. Gritty, bloody, and dramatic—classic Spartacus energy.
4. The Abandons (Netflix – December 4)
Created by Kurt Sutter (Sons of Anarchy), this western drama stars Lena Headey and Gillian Anderson. Set in the 1850s frontier, it blends family tension, land conflict, and survival drama in a world ruled by greed and power.
5. Kasaba (Netflix – December 11)
This Turkish crime drama follows two estranged siblings and their childhood friends as they stumble upon stolen wealth. What begins as luck quickly becomes a dangerous cat-and-mouse game filled with betrayal, fear, and moral dilemmas.
6. Percy Jackson and the Olympians – Season 2 (Disney+ – December 10)
The second season picks up right after Percy discovers his true heritage. Percy, Annabeth, and Grover embark on a perilous mission across the Sea of Monsters while struggling with personal challenges and growing responsibilities.
7. Amadeus (Sky – December 21)
Inspired by the iconic 1984 film, this series reimagines the deep rivalry and obsession between Mozart and Salieri. Paul Bettany and Will Sharpe lead the cast in a dramatic retelling of ambition, genius, and artistic jealousy.
8. Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft – Season 2 (Netflix – December 11)
Lara Croft’s animated adventure intensifies as she confronts long-buried secrets, global threats, and personal demons. With higher stakes and a darker tone, season 2 expands Lara’s mythology even further.
9. The Copenhagen Test (Peacock – December 27)
Starring Simu Liu, this science-fiction thriller follows a consciousness-transfer experiment gone wrong. As the test subject becomes dangerously unpredictable, scientists and government agents rush to stop a catastrophe.
10. The War Between the Land and the Sea (BBC / Disney+ – December 7)
A Doctor Who spin-off blending fantasy, sci-fi, and political drama. When an ancient underwater civilization rises to the surface, UNIT agents face a global crisis that threatens war between two worlds.
