December Highlights
Acceptable Risk S1 Universal 06/12/2018
Bad Blood S1 Netflix 07/12/2018
Dogs of Berlin S1 Netflix 07/12/2018
Monster S1 StarzPlay 07/12/2018
Pine Gap S1 Netflix 07/12/2018
The Hook Up Plan (Plan Coeur) S1 Netflix 07/12/2018
The Bureau (Le Bureau des Légendes) S4 Sundance Now 13/12/2018
Wanted S3 Netflix 13/12/2018
The Protector S1 Netflix 14/12/2018
Tidelands S1 Netflix 14/12/2018
Travelers S3 Netflix 14/12/2018
4 Blocks S2 Amazon 15/12/2018
Diablero S1 Netflix 21/12/2018
Perfume (Parfum) S1 Netflix 21/12/2018
Black Lake (Svartsjön) S2 BBC4 29/12/2018
Other December releases
21 Sarfarosh – Saragarhi 1897 S1 Netflix 01/12/2018
Memories of the Alhambra S1 Netflix 01/12/2018
The Unknown Hitman: The Story of El Cholo Adrian (El desconocido: la historia de El Cholo Adrián) Netflix 01/12/2018
The Sound of Your Heart: Reboot S2 Netflix 03/12/2018
Deadly Money (Dead Man Working) SF/MS Walter P. 07/12/2018
Point Blank (Auf kurze Distanz) SF/MS Walter P. 07/12/2018
The Inmate (El Recluso) S1 Netflix 07/12/2018
Vella Raja S1 Amazon 07/12/2018
Trotsky MS Netflix 10/12/2018
Hymn of Death MS Netflix 14/12/2018
Anjaan: Rural Myths S1 Netflix 15/12/2018
Shtisel S1-2 Netflix 15/12/2018
Ashes of Love S1 Netflix 16/12/2018
Schitt’s Creek S4CS Netflix 19/12/2018
Attention, Love! S1 Netflix 21/12/2018
Jojo’s World S1 Netflix 21/12/2018
Lion Pride S1 Netflix 21/12/2018
Love @ Seventeen S1 Netflix 21/12/2018
Love by Design S1 Netflix 21/12/2018
Love, Timeless S1 Netflix 21/12/2018
Marry Me, or Not? S1 Netflix 21/12/2018
My Sassy Girl S1 Netflix 21/12/2018
Single Ladies Senior S1 Netflix 21/12/2018
The King of Romance S1 Netflix 21/12/2018
To the Dearest Intruder S1 Netflix 21/12/2018
Wolf (Börü) Netflix 21/12/2018
Demon’s Path S1 Netflix 22/12/2018
Mafia Undercover (Solo) S2 Amazon 24/12/2018
Way Back into Love S1 Netflix 24/12/2018
She Was Pretty S1 Netflix 26/12/2018
Shopaholic Louis (Shopping King Louie) S1 Netflix 26/12/2018
Six Flying Dragons S1 Netflix 26/12/2018
The Greatest Love S1 Netflix 26/12/2018
The Moon Embracing the Sun S1 Netflix 26/12/2018
W – Two Worlds Apart S1 Netflix 26/12/2018
Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo S1 Netflix 26/12/2018
No Activity CS/S2.5 BBC2 27/12/2018
Hashoter Hatov (The Good Cop) S1 Netflix 28/12/2018
Selection Day S1 Netflix 28/12/2018
In Family We Trust (Luead Khon Kon Jang) S1 Netflix 29/12/2018
*In the following sections: clicking on the series name will usually take you to the imdb page or for most Asian dramas to their page on mydramalist.com and clicking on the name of the channel/streaming platform will take you to where you can watch (Now TV links are preferred for Sky shows) if available at time of posting. Trailers & other links are as indicated by the text.
December Highlights – details
Acceptable Risk S1 Universal 06/12/2018
When her husband, Lee, is murdered, Sarah Manning comes to realize that she knows nothing about his past. Trailer.
Bad Blood S1 Netflix 07/12/2018
This sprawling crime drama follows the true story of the Rizzuto family and its associates, who presided over organized crime in Montreal for decades. Trailer. (Netflix original/exclusive).
Dogs of Berlin S1 Netflix 07/12/2018
Two cops investigate the murder of a famous Turkish-German soccer player, but one of them has underworld connections that mire the case in controversy. Trailer. (Netflix original).
Monster S1 StarzPlay 07/12/2018
A policewoman in a remote Norwegian community partners with a big-city special investigator after a brutal murder leads to the discovery of a mass grave. Trailer (no subtitles).
Pine Gap S1 Netflix 07/12/2018
At top-secret U.S.-Australian joint defense facility Pine Gap, fissures appear in the critical alliance as spies work with, and against, each other. Trailer. (Netflix co-production).
The Hook Up Plan (Plan Coeur) S1 Netflix 07/12/2018
When Parisian Elsa gets hung up on her ex, her best friends secretly hire a male escort to help her move on. Trailer. (Netflix original).
The Bureau (Le Bureau des Légendes) S4 Sundance Now 13/12/2018
Within the French secret service, one department knows as the DGSE manages the missions of all undercover operatives working under fake identities to identify intelligence sources. After 6 years undercover in Syria, agent “Malotru” is called back home. He will face the difficulty to forget his undercover identity, the disappearance of a colleague in Algeria & the training of a young girl. Fourth season of the French spy drama. Season 4 trailer.
Wanted S3 Netflix 13/12/2018
Polar-opposite strangers Lola and Chelsea become partners on the run when they witness a murder involving dirty cops and are framed for the crime. Season 3 of the Australian crime drama. (Netflix original/exclusive).
The Protector S1 Netflix 14/12/2018
Discovering his ties to a secret ancient order, a young man living in modern Istanbul embarks on a quest to save the city from an immortal enemy. Trailer. (Netflix original).
Tidelands S1 Netflix 14/12/2018
Ex-con Cal McTeer’s return to her hometown of Orphelin Bay blows the lid off a generations-long conspiracy of silence around murder, drugs and Sirens. Trailer. (Netflix original).
Travelers S3 Netflix 14/12/2018
Invading the minds of people in our time, travelers from the future arrive in the present to stop an apocalyptic turn of events that begins now. Third season of the Canadian sci-fi drama. Season 3 trailer. (Netflix original).
4 Blocks S2 Amazon 15/12/2018
Toni Hamady wants to leave behind his life of crime, as a police sting with devastating consequences crosses his plans. Season 2 of the German crime drama. Season 1 trailer.
Diablero S1 Netflix 21/12/2018
A young priest enlists the help of a demon hunter and a paranormal expert to search for a kidnapped girl in the underworld of Mexico City. Trailer. (Netflix original).
Perfume (Parfum) S1 Netflix 21/12/2018
When a singer is found murdered with scent glands excised from her body, detectives probe a group of friends who attended boarding school with her. Trailer. (Netflix co-production).
Black Lake (Svartsjön) S2 BBC4 29/12/2018
A group of people arrive on an isolated island, unaware of its dark history. Could a murder be the most recent of a sinister chain of events stretching back to the 19th century?
Other December releases – details
21 Sarfarosh: Saragarhi 1897 S1 Netflix 01/12/2018
In one of history’s greatest last stands, a battalion of 21 Sikh soldiers fights to defend their outpost from attack by over 10000 Afghans. Indian drama.
Memories of the Alhambra S1 Netflix 01/12/2018
While looking for the cryptic creator of an innovative augmented-reality game, an investment firm executive meets a woman who runs a hostel in Spain. Korean drama. (Netflix original/exclusive).
The Unknown Hitman: The Story of El Cholo Adrian (El desconocido: la historia de El Cholo Adrián) Netflix 01/12/2018
Based on real events, the fictional story of Mexican drug lord El Chato’s number one hitman, El Cholo.
The Sound of Your Heart: Reboot S2 Netflix 03/12/2018
Webtoonist Cho Seok is back with more anecdotes of mix-ups, unintended antics, and bathroom blunders in this reboot starring an all-new cast. Korean comedy. (Netflix original/exclusive).
Deadly Money (Dead Man Working) SF/MS Walter P. 07/12/2018
A top banker falls from a roof at the pinnacle of his career in this slick German thriller.
Point Blank (Auf kurze Distanz) SF/MS Walter P. 07/12/2018
German crime drama about a deep yet treacherous friendship between a cop and a crook.
The Inmate (El Recluso) S1 Netflix 07/12/2018
A former Marine poses as an inmate inside a Mexican prison in order to infiltrate a gang suspected of kidnapping a U.S. judge’s teen daughter. Spanish language drama from Telemundo. (Netflix original/exclusive).
Vella Raja S1 Amazon 07/12/2018
The cat and mouse game begins with Theresa’s posting in Chennai. Her vow to clean up the city from drugs leads her to Deva. Deva’s drive to be the drug lord is paved with murders and politics. People who enter Bava Lodge on that day are caught in the crossfire of deceit and betrayal between Deva and Theresa. Who will survive in the lodge? Will Theresa be able to catch Deva and end the drug war? Amazon’s first Tamil language Indian original.
Trotsky MS Netflix 10/12/2018
The complex historical figure of Leon Trotsky comes to life in this epic biography that depicts the tumultuous life of the Russian revolutionary.
Hymn of Death MS Netflix 14/12/2018
During the Japanese colonial period, married playwright Kim U-jin falls in love with soprano Yun Sim-deok, one of Korea’s notable New Women. Korean miniseries. (Netflix original/exclusive).
Anjaan: Rural Myths S1 Netflix 15/12/2018
Spine-chilling stories of malevolent spirits unfold in villages, jungles and haunted buildings across India.
Shtisel S1-2 Netflix 15/12/2018
A Haredi family living in an ultra-Orthodox neighborhood of Jerusalem reckons with love, loss and the doldrums of daily life. Israeli drama.
Ashes of Love S1 Netflix 16/12/2018
Hidden away by her mother, the Floral Goddess, the naïve Jinmi is drawn to Xufeng, the Heavenly Emperor’s son. Yet forces conspire against them. Chinese fantasy drama.
Schitt’s Creek S4CS Netflix 19/12/2018
Suddenly broke, the formerly filthy-rich Rose family is reduced to living in a ramshackle motel in a town they once bought as a joke: Schitt’s Creek. Christmas special of the Canadian comedy.
Attention, Love! S1 Netflix 21/12/2018
Fated to be together since birth, a boy and a girl grow up to become polar opposites, but an unlikely bond endures. Taiwanese drama.
Jojo’s World S1 Netflix 21/12/2018
Diagnosed with a condition that could make her infertile, a career woman must choose one of four bachelors to make a baby with before time runs out. Taiwanese drama.
Lion Pride S1 Netflix 21/12/2018
After crossing paths at a crime scene, a renowned math teacher and an antiques appraiser embark on an unexpected journey of love and self-discovery. Taiwanese drama.
Love @ Seventeen S1 Netflix 21/12/2018
Radically changed by a misunderstanding 13 years ago, a biotech expert runs into an old flame and suffers an illness that takes her back to the past. Taiwanese drama.
Love by Design S1 Netflix 21/12/2018
After lying about her age to secure a rookie job at a fashion company, a 34-year-old aspiring designer must cover her tracks or risk getting busted. Taiwanese drama.
Love, Timeless S1 Netflix 21/12/2018
After betraying his beloved, a young man gets a second chance thanks to a clock tower that turns back time. Taiwanese drama.
Marry Me, or Not? S1 Netflix 21/12/2018
An ambitious, scheming travel agent’s rocky romantic life entangles a divorce lawyer and a frenemy from school. Taiwanese drama.
My Sassy Girl S1 Netflix 21/12/2018
A refined young Joseon scholar’s life turns upside down after he rescues a drunk princess who later accuses him of taking something precious from her. Korean drama.
Single Ladies Senior S1 Netflix 21/12/2018
Four best friends and spirited career women navigate the treacherous world of romance — even as it stands in the way of work and friendship. Taiwanese drama.
The King of Romance S1 Netflix 21/12/2018
Convinced she’s the reincarnation of a heroine from legend, a young woman torn between two men sets out to find her star-crossed lover from past lives. Taiwanese drama.
To the Dearest Intruder S1 Netflix 21/12/2018
Torn between his caring wife and his true love, a successful executive experiences a violent incident that erases part of his memory. Taiwanese drama.
Wolf (Börü) S1 Netflix 21/12/2018
Tasked with risky missions across Turkey, members of a special-operations police unit confront danger and tragedy both on the field and at home. (Netflix original/exclusive).
Demon’s Path S1 Netflix 22/12/2018
To catch three criminal masterminds, a group of cops teams up with a forensic pathologist who can see a murder victim’s final moments before death. Hong Kong drama.
Mafia Undercover (Solo) S2 Amazon 24/12/2018
Undercover agent Marco Solo is assigned the mission to infiltrate the Crown, a powerful family of Gioia Tauro’s ‘Ndrangheta. His first day on the job proves to be a decisive one for his destiny in the mafia and as a cop. The Italian crime drama returns for a second season.
Way Back into Love S1 Netflix 24/12/2018
After years in the U.S., a Taiwanese immigrant returns to her hometown with a young daughter in tow to assist her father with his bed-and-breakfast. Taiwanese drama.
She Was Pretty S1 Netflix 26/12/2018
After a complete reversal of fortune and looks, childhood sweethearts reunite for the first time in 15 years as employees at a fashion magazine. Korean drama.
Shopaholic Louis (Shopping King Louie) S1 Netflix 26/12/2018
A young chaebol heir adrift in Seoul suffering memory loss meets a kindly country girl who agrees to help him until he figures out his identity. Korean drama.
Six Flying Dragons S1 Netflix 26/12/2018
As the Joseon state emerges in the wake of the Goryeo kingdom, the Six Dragons engage in a great power struggle and battle it out for supreme control. Korean historical drama.
The Greatest Love S1 Netflix 26/12/2018
An unlikely encounter between a fallen pop starlet and Korea’s top heartthrob leads to a complicated “love square” that includes her former rival. Korean drama.
The Moon Embracing the Sun S1 Netflix 26/12/2018
Years after she’s assumed dead by the palace, a young noblewoman, now trained as a shaman, returns to court to reclaim her rightful position as queen. Korean historical drama.
W – Two Worlds Apart S1 Netflix 26/12/2018
After being pulled into the webtoon world created by her father, a surgical resident gets entangled in a murder mystery involving the story’s hero. Korean drama.
Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo S1 Netflix 26/12/2018
A competitive swimmer crosses paths with his childhood friend, a rising weight lifting star, and realizes that she has a secret crush on his cousin. Korean drama.
No Activity CS/S2.5 BBC2 27/12/2018
Comedy series about two detectives on a stakeout. Christmas special for the Australian comedy series.
Hashoter Hatov (The Good Cop) S1 Netflix 28/12/2018
An honest — though overzealous — police officer strives to do good work while dealing with his bickering parents and incompetent coworkers. Israeli comedy drama.
Selection Day S1 Netflix 28/12/2018
Two teen cricket prodigies struggle against their overbearing father and a system stacked against them to realize their own ambitions and identities. Indian drama. (Netflix original).
In Family We Trust (Luead Khon Kon Jang) S1 Netflix 29/12/2018
When the head of the lucrative family business passes away, his will leaves the clan at extreme odds. Thai drama.
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