‘Man vs Baby’ and Every Other TV Show Coming To Netflix This Week

Netflix subscribers are in for a massive influx of diverse entertainment during the week of December 8 to December 14. The streaming platform is bolstering its library with a wide array of genres ranging from gritty international crime thrillers to heartwarming holiday favorites. Viewers can look forward to the return of comedy legend Rowan Atkinson and the arrival of the complete collection of a landmark political drama. This week also features the debut of highly anticipated anime episodes and intriguing reality series from around the globe.

‘Blood Coast’ (2023)

The second season of this gritty French thriller premieres on Tuesday, December 9 to plunge viewers back into the criminal underbelly of Marseille. The narrative follows a squad of rogue police officers who utilize unorthodox methods to track down the city’s most vicious criminals. A violent new gang attempts to seize control of the drug trade while the team faces threats from both the streets and their own internal hierarchy. The series continues to deliver high-octane action sequences as the squad fights to prevent a total bloodbath.

‘Badly in Love’ (2025)

Arriving on Tuesday, December 9 is a unique Japanese reality series that offers a fresh twist on the dating show format by focusing on former delinquents. Hosted by MEGUMI, the show gathers a group of singles with rebellious pasts who live together to see if they can find genuine connection. Participants must navigate their aggressive instincts and past traumas while attempting to form romantic bonds in a shared living environment. The social experiment tests whether these misunderstood individuals can shed their tough exteriors to find love.

‘The West Wing’ (1999)

The complete collection of this acclaimed political drama becomes available for streaming on Tuesday, December 9. Created by Aaron Sorkin, the series offers a behind-the-scenes look at the lives of the staffers in the White House during the administration of President Josiah Bartlet. Viewers witness the intense pressure and political maneuvering involved in running the executive branch of the United States government. The show is celebrated for its rapid-fire dialogue and its idealistic yet complex portrayal of public service.

‘The Accident’ (2024)

Season 2 of this Mexican drama series lands on Wednesday, December 10 and continues the story of a community shattered by tragedy. Following a devastating incident at a birthday party that claimed multiple lives, the survivors must grapple with the long-term consequences of their grief. The new episodes delve deeper into the fractured relationships among the families as secrets surface and the desire for revenge threatens to consume them. Characters are forced to choose between the path of redemption or the destructive cycle of blame.

‘Simon Cowell: The Next Act’ (2025)

This new documentary series premiering on Wednesday, December 10 follows music mogul Simon Cowell as he embarks on a quest to discover a new major boy band. Cameras capture the unfiltered process as Cowell conducts open auditions across the UK and Ireland in hopes of replicating his past successes. The series offers an inside look at the high stakes of the music industry and the rigorous training potential stars must endure. It reveals a more personal side of Cowell as he reflects on his career while searching for the next global sensation.

‘Record of Ragnarok’ (2021)

The battle between humanity and the divine continues as new episodes of this action-packed anime arrive on Wednesday, December 10. Based on the popular manga, the series depicts a tournament where legendary human figures from history must fight powerful gods to prevent the extinction of the human race. The latest installment features intense one-on-one duels that test the physical and mental limits of the combatants. The stakes have never been higher in this ultimate showdown of strength and will.

‘Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft’ (2024)

Lara Croft returns for her next adventure in the second season of this animated series streaming on Thursday, December 11. Picking up after the events of the video game trilogy, the show follows the iconic archaeologist as she races to uncover ancient African relics before they fall into the wrong hands. Lara must confront a techno-visionary who intends to use these powerful artifacts to reshape the world. The series expands the lore of the franchise while delivering the puzzle-solving and global action fans expect.

‘The Town’ (2025)

This Turkish thriller series makes its debut on Thursday, December 11 and centers on two estranged brothers who reunite with a childhood friend. The trio stumbles upon bags full of stolen cash in the trunk of a crashed car and decides to keep the money. Their choice triggers a dangerous game of cat and mouse with criminal forces desperate to retrieve their fortune. Loyalty is tested by greed and paranoia as the group attempts to hide their tracks from the escalating threat of violence.

‘True Beauty’ (2020)

Arriving on Thursday, December 11 is the hit Korean drama following Lim Ju-kyung as she masters the art of makeup to hide her insecurities. She quickly rises to school stardom as a “goddess” but lives in constant fear that her bare face will be revealed to her classmates. Her life becomes complicated when she becomes entangled in a love triangle with two handsome but starkly different students. The series blends romantic comedy with themes of self-acceptance and the pressure of societal beauty standards.

‘Had I Not Seen the Sun’ (2025)

The second part of this Taiwanese romantic thriller series drops on Thursday, December 11 to continue the complex relationship between a serial killer and a writer. The story delves further into the psychological connection formed during prison interviews as the writer finds herself drawn into the convict’s dark past. New truths about the murders come to light and cause the boundary between professional curiosity and personal obsession to blur. The series challenges viewers to question the nature of empathy and the secrets that lie beneath a charming exterior.

‘Man vs Baby’ (2025)

Comedy legend Rowan Atkinson returns to the screen on Thursday, December 11 as the bumbling Trevor Bingley in this follow-up to ‘Man vs Bee’. Trevor lands a job housesitting a luxury London penthouse only to find his peaceful Christmas interrupted by the unexpected arrival of a baby. Chaos ensues as the accident-prone Trevor attempts to care for the infant while protecting the high-tech apartment from his own clumsy mishaps. The series promises a blend of physical comedy and holiday hijinks as Trevor faces his most delicate challenge yet.

‘City of Shadows’ (2025)

This atmospheric Spanish crime thriller premieres on Friday, December 12 and transports viewers to the dark corners of Barcelona. The plot ignites when a burned body is discovered hanging from an iconic building and prompts the reinstatement of a disgraced detective. Inspector Milo Malart must team up with a new partner to unravel a mystery that exposes corruption within the city’s elite circles. The film combines noir elements with a gripping police procedural as the detectives race to stop a theatrical killer.

‘The Amazing Digital Circus’ (2023)

New episodes of this viral indie animation sensation arrive on Friday, December 12 to expand the surreal world of the digital realm. The series follows a woman named Pomni who becomes trapped in a virtual reality circus alongside other humans who have lost their memories. Under the supervision of a chaotic AI ringmaster named Caine, the characters navigate bizarre adventures while struggling to maintain their sanity. The show balances vibrant visuals with dark psychological themes regarding identity and existential dread.

‘Home for Christmas’ (2019)

The third season of this heartwarming Norwegian dramedy becomes available on Friday, December 12 to follow Johanne’s holiday adventures. The series focuses on a nurse who previously scrambled to find a boyfriend to avoid her family’s judgment during the festive season. Johanne navigates new romantic entanglements and the evolving dynamics of her family as another Christmas approaches. The show maintains its signature blend of humor and emotional sincerity while offering a relatable look at modern dating.

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