Happy Thanksgiving weekend, American readers! And, for those who live elsewhere, congratulations on making it through another week.
If you won’t be spending the next few days in front of your computer or phone, or visiting a store for seven days to get the best Black Friday 2025 deals, you should relax in front of your TV. With a slew of new movies and TV shows arriving in recent days, there’s plenty to choose from, too.
Stranger Things season 5 volume 1 (Netflix)
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It’s the beginning of the end for stranger things – well, the flagship show in the supernatural sci-fi franchise. Indeed, stranger things 5 The curtain comes down on one of the best Netflix shows of all time. And, with Season 5 Volume 1, comprising the first four episodes, now available on the streaming titan, the countdown to its epic and highly emotional finale is in full swing.
I’ve been a big fan of the series since its debut season came out nine years ago, so I’m not ready to say goodbye just yet. However, with four more episodes coming within a month, it won’t be long until the final end credits of this television juggernaut roll for good. Time to start stocking up on tissues, I say. *sniffs* – T.P.
Chris Hemsworth: A Road Trip to Remember (Hulu/Disney+)
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Surprise! There’s a Heartfelt Chris Hemsworth Sequel Live better now docuseries with A road trip to remember. It does exactly what the title suggests: the Marvel actor takes his father Craig, who has Alzheimer’s, on a memory-filled trip around Australia.
If you have seen Live better nowYou’ll know that Hemsworth has been exploring ways to prolong cognitive function (or at least make it healthier) for some time. Here, however, we encounter a mix of science and sadness, as we face head-on the possibility of letting a parent go.
Is it the happiest watch on Hulu and Disney+? No, but it is not without laughter and tender moments. If anything, it is an affirmation of life, and that is much more important in my opinion. – Jasmine Valentine, entertainment reporter
It’s Florida, Man Season 2 (HBO Max)
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You may be familiar with the Florida Man trend, and this HBO Max TV original showcases fun weird and wonderful stories from the state of Florida. The first season went well and now the anthology is back for another round.
One more time, It’s Florida, man Season 2 features heartfelt stories from everyday Floridians that are hilariously recreated by a rotating cast of actors and comedians, and you won’t believe your eyes in some of the situations that happen. Plus, you’ll see big guest stars like Tiffany Haddish, Haley Joel Osment, Johnny Knoxville, Taika Waititi, and Rita Ora. – Lucy Buglass, Senior Entertainment Writer
The Jingle Bell Heist (Netflix)
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Netflix’s new movies have taken on that unmistakable shine, so it’s no surprise that we have another new entry on the holiday movie playlist this week with Jingle Bell Heist.
Set in London over the holidays, it sees Olivia Holt’s retail worker and Connor Swindells’ repairman team up to carry out a department store robbery, but will they steal each other’s hearts? You can probably already guess where this is going…
Part crime caper, part seasonal rom-com, this isn’t in the same league as something like Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, but if you want to watch it in a simple and festive way, Netflix has you covered. – Amelia Schwanke, Senior Entertainment Editor
Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age (Apple TV)
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Finally, Woolly Mammoth has his chance to shine on the small screen (if we discount Ice Age). The latest addition to Apple prehistoric planet The television series have advanced in time about 133 million years. That’s not the only change, as Tom Hiddleston has taken David Attenborough’s place as off-camera narrator.
If you can get past that crushing loss, it will be absolutely incredible to see the similarities between wildlife then and now. In simple terms, think about some of the animals we have now and triple their size.
The most impressive thing is the boat itself. Prehistoric planet: Ice Age It is made up of real-life locations, puppeteers and CGI. In a world where AI is becoming king, that’s pretty special in itself. Stream it now on Apple TV. – joint venture
The Beatles Anthology (Disney+)
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Here comes a restored and remastered version of the greatest Beatles docuseries ever made! The 1995 multimedia project has long been hailed as the most comprehensive look at The Fab Four, largely because the story is told in the band’s own words.
Now, The Beatles Anthology has become an even more expansive experience, expanding the original eight-hour series to over 11 hours with an all-new ninth episode. This adds behind-the-scenes footage of Paul, George and Ringo reuniting to work on the original project, along with newly recorded interviews and other previously untold stories.
Haven’t you signed up for Disney+ yet? It’s worth checking out the best Black Friday streaming deals to get a subscription for less. – AS
Bel-Air season 4 (Peacock)
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Bel Air Season 4 is the final season of Peacock’s reinvention of the original. fresh prince series, so it’s time to say goodbye once again to the Banks family. The first three episodes of the eight-part season are available now, and by December 8, they’ll all be available if you want to binge-watch them.
The season also has a lot to wrap up. What are Will and Carlton going to do after senior year? What are Viv and Phil planning to do about her pregnancy? We have questions and we pray there are great answers! – pound
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