New and major December series have been gathered for you in one material.
1. Tunnel
Russia, 2025.
Thriller, crime, drama.
Director: Flyuza Farhshatova.
Starring: Elizaveta Boyarskaya, Sergey Gilev, Taisiya Kalinina, Daniil Strakhov, Mamuka Patarava.
World premiere: December 1.
Svetlana Suvorova works at the customs of the border town of Snezhnoye. The woman refuses bribes and stops all attempts to smuggle prohibited items. But one day, the heroine finds herself in a difficult situation: Svetlana's husband owes money to the Finnish mafia, and he is kidnapped. Now the official will have to break the law herself to save her loved one.
This dark crime project was entirely shot by Flyuza Farhshatova, who previously directed the second part of the "What Men Talk About" franchise and the series "Ask Marta." But now viewers can expect a brutal thriller about moral choice.
2. Sandokan
Italy, France, 2025.
Adventure, drama.
Directors: Jean Michelini, Nicola Abatandjelo.
Starring: Can Yaman, Ed Westwick, John Hannah, Owen Teale, Lucy Gaskell.
World premiere: December 2.
In the mid-19th century, pirate Sandokan from Borneo meets Marianna, who changes his outlook on life. This girl is the stubborn daughter of a British consul. Ultimately, Sandokan realizes that he has a serious mission in the world, and Marianna will understand the value of freedom.
The series is based on a cycle of books by Emilio Salgari, written over a century ago. The stories have been adapted for the screen multiple times. The role of Sandokan is played by Turkish actor Can Yaman, known for "Early Bird."
3. The Abandoned
USA, 2025.
Western, drama.
Directors: Otto Bathurst, Stephen Surjik.
Starring: Gillian Anderson, Lena Headey, Ryan Hurst, Michiel Huisman, Nick Robinson.
World premiere: December 4.
In the mid-19th century, Irishwoman Fiona Nolan living in Oregon adopts four children, as she is unable to bear her own. But soon she faces corrupt authorities who want to take her land. Fiona and the other residents will have to fight for their homes on their own.
Creator of "Sons of Anarchy" Kurt Sutter decided to turn to the western genre. The drama somewhat resembles "Forgotten by God," as it focuses on women fighting for their well-being and freedom. What is most appealing is that the leading roles are played by "Game of Thrones" star Lena Headey and beloved Gillian Anderson.
4. Spartacus: House of Ashur
USA, 2025.
Action, drama.
Directors: Rick Jacobson, Robin Grace.
Starring: Cameron Rhodes, Daniel Bos, Jordan Selwyn, Eden Hart, George Burgess, Nick E. Tarabay.
World premiere: December 5.
The action unfolds six months after the events of "The Curse of the Damned." For his assistance in suppressing the uprising, former slave Ashur receives his own gladiator school. He devises a new kind of brutal entertainment.
In the finale of the original series, Ashur dies, but the creators offer an alternative version of events. Moreover, the main author is again Steven S. DeKnight — the creator of "Spartacus," and Ashur will be played by the same Nick E. Tarabay.
5. War Between Land and Sea
United Kingdom, 2025.
Sci-fi, drama, adventure.
Director: Dylan Holmes Williams.
Starring: Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Gemma Redgrave, Russell Tovey, Alexander Devrient.
World premiere: December 7.
A massive confrontation is looming on Earth. A race of sea devils emerges from the water, angry at humans for polluting the ocean. Representatives of the secret organization "UNIT" must stop the monsters.
The BBC is launching another spin-off of the famous "Doctor Who": previously, "Torchwood," "The Sarah Jane Adventures," and the less successful "Class" were produced. Now the action will turn into a sci-fi action movie, and viewers will once again meet the organization "UNIT," which was once led by the Brigadier. The new series is overseen by one of the most famous showrunners of "Doctor Who," Russell T. Davies.
6. Man vs. Baby
United Kingdom, 2025.
Comedy.
Director: David Kerr.
Starring: Rowan Atkinson, Alana Blur, Pepe Balderama.
World premiere: December 11.
Trevor Bingley has taken a quiet job as a school janitor. During Christmas, someone leaves a baby at the holiday, and the hero has to take care of the child. Just then, a job opportunity arises in an expensive house.
The plot continues the story of "Man vs. Bee," but is positioned as a separate series. Rowan Atkinson reprises his role, where his character constantly finds himself in ridiculous situations, often due to his own fault.
7. Copenhagen Test
USA, 2025.
Sci-fi, fantasy, action.
Directors: Kevin Tancharoen, Jet Wilkinson.
Starring: Simu Liu, Melissa Barrera, Sinclair Daniel, Brian D'Arcy James, Mark O'Brien.
World premiere: December 27.
Intelligence agent Alexander Hale is suspected of treason. But he realizes that something much more terrible has happened: his brain has been hacked and turned into an information transmitter. The hero cannot even trust himself but tries to find out who is behind this intrusion into his mind.
The lead role in the series is played by Simu Liu, known for "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" from Marvel. The story was created by writer Thomas Brandon, who previously wrote plots for "Legacy" — a spin-off of the mystical "The Originals."
