In what has mostly been a blink-and-you-miss-it year, we’re all set to enter December 2024. Or would’ve entered already, by the time you see this.
Enough of ‘where has the year gone?’ moments though, as this is unofficially the best time of the year. The weather is top-tier and work schedules are freer than usual. The traffic jams you’re stuck in are only because everyone’s trying to make it to some or the other party. Christmas is upon us and so is New Year’s Eve. What’s not to like about December, right?
Amidst all the revelry, for those lazy days when all you want to do is stay in bed and watch TV, the streaming Gods have decided to add to the party as well. Since nothing says December quite like lazing in bed watching a great OTT show, the month ahead promises a host of new releases, most of which are exciting enough to make you want to cancel all your other plans.
From second seasons of hugely popular shows to original series that have definitely piqued the interest of viewers, the OTT shows and movies lined up for December cater to every kind of an audience. Be it thrillers, comedies, drama or romance, it’s all there.
New OTT shows releasing in December 2024
Squid Game Season 2
The survivor thriller quickly took over everyone’s imagination and screen time back in 2021 and fans have been patiently waiting for Squid Game Season 2 to do the same. This season, we meet Gi-hun three years after he won the game as he returns from the United States, with new intentions and newer ambitions.
Where to watch: Netflix
Release date: December 26, 2024
Bandish Bandits Season 2
Radhe and Tamanna’s musical love story was definitely the surprise success of 2020. Spearheaded by wonderful performances by Ritwik Bhowmik and Shreya Chaudhary, ably supported by the likes of Naseeruddin Shah no less, the show won major critical acclaim for its first season. Will the same magic be delivered again? That’s the million dollar question!
Where to watch: Prime Video
Release date: December 13, 2024
No Good Deed
This comedy series stars Lisa Kudrow, and that’s probably reason enough to watch it. Also, three different families vying for the same house in the hopes of solving their problems sounds like the perfect plot for a laugh-out-loud time. The title literally says the cast is going to be up to no good. What’s not to love?
Where to watch: Netflix
Release date: December 12, 2024
Jack In Time For Christmas
When he finds himself stuck in the United States a few days before Christmas, Jack Whitehall, playing himself, decides to get innovative in his bid to reach his home in the United Kingdom. In this part scripted comedy, part unscripted travelogue, a host of guest stars show up as well, including Jimmy Fallon, Rebel Wilson and Dave Bautista.
Where to watch: Prime Video
Release date: December 3, 2024
Mismatched Season 3
The show that matched Rohit Saraf and Prajakta Koli household names and heartthrobs of an entire generation is back for its third instalment. The earlier seasons of Mismatched have taken both Rishi and Dimple through quite a rollercoaster, and this new season will do exactly that because why else would we watch this show!
Where to watch: Netflix
Release date: December 13, 2024
Carry-On
Taron Egerton plays a TSA officer who is being blackmailed to allow a dangerous packet to slip through security and onto a Christmas day flight. How he saves the day is what forms the central premise of Carry-On. This could be that perfect nail-biting thriller of the year!
Where to watch: Netflix
Release date: December 13, 2024
Agni
When was the last time you saw a movie about the bravery and sacrifices of firefighters? For that reason alone, Agni should be on your watch list. If you’re looking for more reasons, its star cast comprising Pratik Gandhi, Divyendu, Udit Arora and Saiyami Kher, should do the trick.
Where to watch: Prime Video
Release date: December 6, 2024
Secret Level
Who could have imagined that someone could combine animation and video games to create a film anthology, right? But that’s exactly what makes Secret Level a true unique outing. 15 short stories featuring voices of the likes of Keanu Reeves, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kevin Hart and Laura Bailey, among others, is going to be incredibly fun, at the very least.
Where to watch: Prime Video
Release date: December 10, 2024
Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous
Inarguably, one of India's most polarising music stars, Yo Yo Honey Singh's mercurial rise and fall has been played out across headlines for years now. Now, he's stepping in front of the camera to share his story. Will it go the way most celebrity documentaries tend to be? Or will it be an honest look into the star's journey and all his rights and wrongs? Since it's produced by Guneet Monga, no less, expectations are certainly going to be high.
Where to watch: Netflix
Release date: December 20, 2024
Criminal Justice Season 4
Pankaj Tripathi’s Madhav Mishra has made it a habit of solving gory murder mysteries, that too in his unique, straight-faced style. It’s probably why fans continue to tune in for Criminal Justice, season after season, patiently waiting for the pieces of the puzzle to fall in place. The show’s fourth season is all set to premiere this month, and we’re confident it’ll be worth your while.
Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
Release date: December, 2024 (date yet to be announced)