Top 10 Shows on Netflix for This Week | December 19–25, 2025

This week’s reasons to ignore everything but the couch every chance you can: Netflix stacked the lineup. Ten shows, each one daring you to say “just one more episode” — and we all know that’s a lie. Snacks optional, pajamas mandatory, chores officially postponed.

“Stranger Things”

Release Date on Netflix: December 25, 2025
Rating: TV‑14
Genre: Sci‑Fi / Horror / Drama
Creators: The Duffer Brothers
Stars: Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Winona Ryder, David Harbour

Episode 2 drops on Christmas night, and you already know this is what everyone’s gonna be watching. Hawkins is back in chaos, Vecna’s shadow still creeps, and the kids we grew up with are now fighting battles that feel bigger than ever. It’s eerie, nostalgic, and impossible to pause. You’ll swear you’re only watching one more, but suddenly it’s midnight, the snacks are gone, and you’re still glued to Hawkins. Don’t even pretend you’re stopping.

“Sean Combs: The Reckoning”

Release Date on Netflix: December 2, 2025
Episodes: 4
Rating: TV‑MA
Genre: Documentary
Director: Alexandria Stapleton
Executive Producer: Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson

What a way to wrap up all the “Ditty Drama” of 2025. This four‑part docuseries digs into the rise and fall of Sean “Diddy” Combs — from Bad Boy Records glory to federal convictions and lawsuits. Raw interviews, unseen footage, and a chilling look at power gone wrong. It’s messy, it’s shocking, and it’s the binge that will have everyone talking at the holiday table. You’ll hit play out of curiosity and finish the whole thing because you can’t look away.

“Man vs Baby”

Release Date on Netflix: December 11, 2025
Episodes: 4
Rating: TV‑PG
Genre: Comedy / Slapstick
Creators: Rowan Atkinson, William Davies
Stars: Rowan Atkinson, Susannah Fielding, Sunetra Sarker

Rowan Atkinson is back in our living rooms as Trevor Bingley. This time our favorite British comedy star is stuck caring for a lost baby during Christmas. Chaos, slapstick, and heart collide in a short, bingeable series perfect for holiday week. It’s family‑friendly, hilarious, and just the right length to watch between cookie batches. You’ll laugh, you’ll cringe, and you’ll wonder how anyone survives parenthood without a stunt double.

“The Beast in Me” 

Release Date on Netflix: November 13, 2025
Episodes: 8
Rating: TV‑MA
Genre: Psychological Thriller / Crime Drama
Creator: Gabe Rotter
Showrunner: Howard Gordon
Stars: Claire Danes, Matthew Rhys, Brittany Snow

Claire Danes will always be My So‑Called Bingeable. In this dark drama she’s Aggie Wiggs, a grieving writer tangled with her dangerous new neighbor Nile Jarvis (Matthew Rhys). It’s tense, layered, and binge‑worthy. Every episode pulls you deeper into the question: who’s the real monster? You’ll start it for Claire, stay for the suspense, and end up side‑eyeing your own neighbors.

“The Abandons”

Release Date on Netflix: December 4, 2025
Episodes: 7
Rating: TV‑MA
Genre: Western / Action Drama
Creator: Kurt Sutter
Stars: Lena Headey, Gillian Anderson, Nick Robinson

Hooked in is an understatement. Kurt Sutter (“Sons of Anarchy”) trades bikes for horses. Set in the 1850s Washington Territory, two families clash over land and legacy. Lena Headey and Gillian Anderson face off in a brutal frontier drama that will keep you glued for hours. You’ll press play thinking “just one episode,” and suddenly it’s dawn and you’re still riding shotgun.

“Wednesday”

Release Date on Netflix: Season 2 ongoing, 2025
Rating: TV‑14
Genre: Gothic Comedy / Mystery
Creators: Alfred Gough, Miles Millar
Stars: Jenna Ortega, Catherine Zeta‑Jones, Luis Guzmán

Family time with familiar characters. Jenna Ortega’s Wednesday Addams is still sarcastic, sharp, and solving mysteries at Nevermore Academy. Season 2 brings darker twists and new faces. Start it, finish it, watch it again — it’s that addictive. Honestly, this is the show that makes you forget the wrapping paper explosion in the corner.

“Castle Rock”

Release Date on Netflix: December 16, 2025
Seasons: 2
Rating: TV‑MA
Genre: Horror / Supernatural Thriller
Creators: Sam Shaw, Dustin Thomason
Executive Producer: J.J. Abrams, Stephen King

Season 2 is here, and Netflix finally brought this Stephen King universe series over from Hulu. “Castle Rock” blends characters and lore from King’s novels into ominous fiction that feels tailor‑made for holiday binge nights. Catch up on both seasons, then dive into the new one. It’s creepy, it’s smart, and it’s the perfect excuse to keep the lights low.

“Ripple”

Release Date on Netflix: December 3, 2025
Episodes: 8
Rating: TV‑PG
Genre: Drama
Creator: Michele Giannusa
Stars: Frankie Faison, Julia Chan, Ian Harding, Sydney Agudong

Bingeable and a little lighter on the suspense. Four strangers in New York find their lives colliding through small choices that ripple into big consequences. Think “This Is Us” with a little moodier edge. It’s heartfelt and warm, a perfect series for winding down after chaos. This is the show you put on when you want to feel something real while still hiding under a blanket.

“Simon Cowell: The Next Act”

Release Date on Netflix: December 10, 2025
Episodes: 6
Rating: TV‑PG
Genre: Reality / Music Docuseries
Stars: Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell is a familiar go to for bringing new talent into our living rooms. Cameras follow his hunt for the next global boy band, from their auditions all the way to the debut single. It’s messy, dramatic, and fun for the whole family. You’ll roll your eyes, you’ll cheer, and you’ll definitely pick a favorite before the finale.

“What’s In The Box?”

Release Date on Netflix: December 17, 2025
Episodes: 6
Rating: TV‑PG
Genre: Game Show
Host: Neil Patrick Harris

Neil Patrick Harris has your game night ready to go, just push play. Contestants open giant boxes hiding jaw‑dropping prizes, wild surprises, and plenty of strategy. Less mess, no stress, and you get to play along. With guests in the house all week, this can easily become a nightly tradition. It’s the rare show that gets everyone sitting together at once and no cleanup required.

Don’t Forget the Ambiance

Netflix has a fireplace for every family, and this year’s themed fireplaces are wild:

• “Wednesday” Fireplace: Gothic glow for late‑night marathons.
• “Stranger Things” Fireplace: Cozy with a hint of eerie.
• “K‑Pop Demon Hunters” Fireplace: Flashy embers that keep the energy high.

Together, they’re the perfect binge‑watch background. Throw one on, let it crackle, and pretend you’re productive while the couch wins again.

Netflix Weekly Wrap

That’s the week: ten shows to binge, plus fireplaces to set the mood. Merry Christmas, happy binge‑ing — may your couch survive the crumbs, the chaos, and the marathon you’re definitely not stopping.