December TV Preview: 10 New Shows to Watch

December holidays mean a welcome break — from everything except new TV. As everyone gets ready to log off and tune out, our trusted networks and streamers are right there to offer new ways to escape and unplug this winter. December marks end of beloved shows “Archer” and “The Crown,” but it’s also a time for new series (including limited, docu-, and anthologies) to shine.

On Netflix, Carol (Martha Kelly) faces the end of the world in…”Carol & the End of The World.” Jackie Howard (Nikki Rodriguez) leaves her life behind to find herself in the American Southwest — and even if “My Life With the Walter Boys” isn’t a Christmas movie, that formula sure sounds festively familiar. Hulu has “Culprits” and “Such Brave Girls” for those more interested in naughty than nice, and every fantasy-loving millennial has to tune in to Disney’s “Percy Jackson” adaptation to see how the novels come to life.

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If you’re more interested in real life this December (bold choice), there’s Hulu’s “Raffa” and HBO’s “Murder in Boston,” two vastly different docuseries about real events and figures and their impact on our current world, as well as the U.S. Women’s National Team docuseries on Netflix (if it’s anything close to “Beckham,” we’re in).

Here are 10 new shows premiering in December 2023.

Need more? Check out our Best TV of the 2023, Best New TV of 2023, and Best TV Episodes of 2023 lists.

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