From the final episodes of ‘The Crown’ to the fourth season of ‘Bump’.
These Are the 8 Shows Everyone Will Be Talking About in December
From the final episodes of ‘The Crown’ to the fourth season of ‘Bump’.
The time has come to bid adieu to 2023, and with it, the final episodes of The Crown. While we’re all sad to close this royal chapter, there’s plenty more fresh content to cast our attention to this December – including three highly anticipated new Australian series.
Featuring Strife, Paper Dolls, and a new season of Bump, end the year on a high with these 8 new shows streaming on the essential services you subscribe to… as well as the ones you use your BFF’s password for.
1. The Crown: Season 6, Part 2
Where can I watch it? Netflix
Dubbed “A love letter to the Queen” by show creator Peter Morgan, The Crown will take its final curtsy this month. Over six episodes, the final scenes of a royal saga that has been part of our lives for the past 7 years will play out on screen. Focusing on Queen Elizabeth’s struggles and reign, part 2 will also introduce a grown-up Prince William and Prince Harry (played by Rufus Kampa and Fflyn Edwards), alongside Meg Bellamy as Kate Middleton.
2. Strife
Where can I watch it? Binge
The Bold Type meets Bridget Jones in one of Australia’s most buzzed about binges, set in the ruthless world of online publishing. Inspired by Mia Freedman's memoir Work Strife Balance, this new TV drama stars Asher Keddie (Offspring, Love My Way, and a handful of other Aussie TV classics), and a cameo from Kylie (Minogue – the OG one), Strife follows modern but imperfect woman, Evelyn Jones, and she navigates the rocky road from writer to power player in women’s media.
3. Dr Death Season 2
Where can I watch it? Stan
Most of us are still recovering from the twisted tales of Dr. Christopher Duntsch that played out in Season 1, but Dr Death is back with another ghastly true story of medical murder.
In season 2, Edgar Ramírez takes the spotlight off Joshua Jackson to play Swiss-Italian surgeon Paolo Macchiarini, known as the "Miracle Man”, a doctor with a dark side who performed experimental surgeries based on fraudulent research.
4. Bump Season 4
Where can I watch it? Stan
What better way to spend Boxing Day than with the brilliantly dysfunctional cast of characters that make up the Bump fam. The Australian comedy-drama created by Claudia Karvan and Kelsey Munro debuted in 2021 and instantly set up shop in our hearts. Season 4 kicks off two years after the events that played out in season 3, with some relationships restored and others fractured.
5. Slow Horses Season 3
Where can I watch it? Apple TV+
While it’s hard to push past the fantasy of giving Gary Oldman a Queer Eye-level makeover, his portrayal of Jackson Lamb – a spy boss in charge of a group of demoted MI5 misfits – is nothing short of spectacular. Dark, witty, and full of intrigue, Slow Horses is everything you could want in a spy thriller, with season 3 based around a romantic liaison in Istanbul that threatens the secrets and safety of MI5.
6. Paper Dolls
Where can I watch it? Paramount +
Inspired by Australian '90s reality TV girl band, Bardot, this new eight-part scripted drama series lifts the lid on the dark side of the male-dominated music industry. Blurring the line between people and product, Paper Dolls rides the fast-fame rollercoaster of fictional girl-group, Harlow, who win a music reality television show called Pop Rush.
7. Science Fair: The Series
Where can I watch it? Disney+
The kids of Science Fair first captured hearts in the Sundance Festival favourite and SXSW Audience Award-winning documentary directed by Cristina Costantini and Darren Foster. Now, National Geographic’s three-part series, Science Fair: The Series, follows new students, their families, and their teachers as they vie for a spot at the most competitive science fair in the world. Reminiscent of the documentary classic Spellbound, this coming-of-age series is as fun as it is inspiring.
8. The Great British Bake Off: Festive Special
Where can I watch it? Binge
Another year, another deliciously delightful holiday edition of The Great British Bake Off, featuring mum and dad, AKA Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith. Calling on contestants from previous seasons to re-enter the tent, this festive special brings all the joy and spirit of the season together, one sweet treat at a time.
