{"id":194265,"date":"2025-12-20T04:33:14","date_gmt":"2025-12-20T04:33:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/194265\/"},"modified":"2025-12-20T04:33:14","modified_gmt":"2025-12-20T04:33:14","slug":"3-new-to-netflix-shows-to-binge-watch-this-weekend-dec-19-21","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/194265\/","title":{"rendered":"3 new to Netflix shows to binge-watch this weekend (Dec. 19-21)"},"content":{"rendered":"

As the weather turns colder, it\u2019s officially peak binge-watching season, and there\u2019s never been a better time to dive into something new. But with Netflix <\/a>adding fresh shows and movies every week, it\u2019s easy to feel like you\u2019re always playing catch-up.<\/p>\n

You start a series you\u2019ve been meaning to watch, and before you know it, another hit has taken over your feed. Your watchlist keeps growing, your free time doesn\u2019t, and figuring out what\u2019s actually worth a weekend binge can be frustrating.<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re looking to catch up on what\u2019s new on Netflix this December 2025<\/a> (or just want a quick guide to the most exciting titles you might have missed), you\u2019re in luck. Here are three standout picks that are perfect for a cozy weekend marathon. For more picks, check out the 3 new to Netflix movies to watch this weekend<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\u2018Emily in Paris\u2019 <\/p>\n

Emily in Paris | Season 5 Official Trailer | Netflix – YouTube
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If you haven\u2019t watched \u201cEmily in Paris\u201d yet, it\u2019s easily one of Netflix\u2019s most talked-about titles and one of its most divisive. This romantic drama remains a show people love to binge just as much as they love to criticize, with critics and viewers regularly disagreeing on whether it\u2019s genuinely good or not. For others, quality is beside the point altogether: this lighthearted series about an American expat embracing her dream life in Paris is, quite simply, the ultimate guilty-pleasure watch.<\/p>\n

Season 5 follows Emily Cooper (Lily Collins) as she takes on a new challenge running Agence Grateau\u2019s Rome office after leaving Paris behind. Settling into life in Italy, she juggles her career ambitions with romantic complications involving her new partner and lingering connections from her past. Just when Emily seems to find her footing, a business pitch goes wrong, triggering setbacks that ripple through her professional and personal life.<\/p>\n

Stream “Emily in Paris” season 5 on Netflix<\/a> now<\/p>\n

\u2018Castle Rock\u2019<\/p>\n

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Anyone currently watching \u201cIt: Welcome to Derry\u201d<\/a> is likely craving more stories rooted in Stephen King\u2019s expansive mythology. Netflix has stepped in by bringing both seasons of \u201cCastle Rock\u201d to its lineup. Though the series was never formally canceled, it still stands as a strong entry in the expanding collection of shows that draw inspiration from King\u2019s characters, settings, and storytelling style.<\/p>\n

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\u201cCastle Rock\u201d is set in the fictional Maine town of the same name, where strange and unsettling events unfold across two seasons. In the first, lawyer Henry Deaver (Andr\u00e9 Holland) returns to Castle Rock after a mysterious inmate at Shawshank State Penitentiary asks only for him, prompting questions about the prisoner\u2019s origin and Henry\u2019s own past. The second season follows a younger Annie Wilkes (Lizzy Caplan) as she becomes stranded in the town and pulled into a local conflict involving prominent families.<\/p>\n

Stream “Castle Rock” seasons 1-2 on Netflix<\/a> now<\/p>\n

\u2018What\u2019s in the Box?\u2019<\/p>\n

What’s in the Box? | Official Trailer | Netflix – YouTube
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If you enjoy quiz shows such as \u201cThe Floor\u201d or \u201cThe Quiz with Balls,\u201d then \u201cWhat\u2019s in the Box?\u201d should be on your watchlist. Presented by Neil Patrick Harris, the competition revolves around 13 massive boxes, each hiding a high-value prize. The challenge is simple: correctly guess what\u2019s inside, claim the reward, and protect it from being taken by another player.<\/p>\n

Reach the final round and you could walk away with $250,000. What sets this series apart is its structure. Rather than introducing new players every episode, \u201cWhat\u2019s in the Box?\u201d tracks eight teams as they compete throughout the season, though only some make it to the finale. Plus, Harris delivers exactly what the role demands from a game show host. He controls the flow of the show, engages warmly with the players, and embraces the more playful exchanges.<\/p>\n

Stream “What’s in the Box?” on Netflix<\/a> now<\/p>\n

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