NFL & Beyonce on Christmas, Nate Bargatze, New Netflix Series Among December Streaming Recs

by Julian Spivey

Photos: Netflix & Disney

Pop Culture Jeopardy (Prime Video) – Wednesday, December 4
I’m a huge trivia buff, and my favorite type of trivia is (unsurprisingly) pop culture trivia. So, creating a “Jeopardy,” in which all categories and questions are related to pop culture is right up my alley. “Pop Culture Jeopardy,” hosted by “Saturday Night Live” star Colin Jost, premieres on Prime Video on Wednesday, December 4.

Black Doves (Netflix) – Thursday, December 5
“Black Doves” is Netflix’s latest highly anticipated drama series. The spy thriller, created by Joe Barton, stars Keira Knightley as a woman who embarks on a passionate affair, which may threaten her secret identity as a spy. The show, which has already been renewed for a second season before its premiere, has a talented supporting cast that includes Ben Whishaw and Sarah Lancashire. 

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No Good Deed (Netflix) – Thursday, December 12
Liz Feldman’s (“Dead to Me”) next venture with Netflix is the comedy series No Good Deed. The show stars Ray Romano and Lisa Kudrow as a couple attempting to sell a coveted Los Angeles area home with multiple families vying for it. It has a terrific supporting cast, including Linda Cardellini, Denis Leary, and Abbi Jacobson. I’m looking forward to “No Good Deed,” but I must admit the trailer wasn’t the most impressive one I’ve seen.  

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Your Friend, Nate Bargatze (Netflix) – Tuesday, December 24
There might not be a stand-up comedian more popular now than Nate Bargatze, whose family-friendly comedy makes for the perfect special to watch with family over the holidays. His latest special, “Your Friend, Nate Bargatze,” drops on Netflix on Christmas Eve. This will be Bargatze’s third special for Netflix and a return to the streamer after his most recent one, “Nate Bargatze: Hello World,” appeared on Prime Video. 

NFL on Christmas (Netflix) – Wednesday, December 25
For those who had trouble streaming the farce that was the boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson in November, the prospect of the NFL streaming two Christmas Day games exclusively on Netflix might not be a great proposition. These games were made even bigger and more enticing to an atypical NFL fan base by the announcement that Beyonce would perform a halftime show during the Baltimore Ravens/Houston Texans game in her hometown of Houston. The Ravens/Texans game is the second of a doubleheader beginning at 3:30 pm (CST). The first game of the doubleheader features America’s new favorite team, the Kansas City Chiefs, traveling to Pittsburgh to take on the Steelers at Noon (CST). 

Doctor Who Christmas Special (Disney+) – Wednesday, December 25
The return of the “Doctor Who” Christmas Special is one of my favorite things about Russell T. Davies returning as showrunner on the long-running British sci-fi series. Ncuti Gatwa officially debuted as The Doctor in last year’s Christmas episode. This year’s episode, “Joy to the World,” will see The Doctor stuck in a “time hotel” that allows him to visit various past and future places throughout the episode. He won’t be alone, though, as he’ll be joined on this adventure by the eponymous Joy, played by “Bridgerton” star Nicola Coughlan.