Netflix is rolling out over 40 new titles this week, including the highly anticipated fifth season of Emily in Paris and the thriller Relay. Viewers can also look forward to the conspiracy drama Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day and sci-fi series additions like Moonhaven. These releases offer a mix of original content, holiday specials, and classic films to cap off the year.
Key Highlights
The week of December 15-21, 2025, brings a diverse lineup to Netflix, with several standout Netflix Originals leading the charge. On Thursday, December 18, Emily in Paris returns for its fifth season, introducing new cast members like Minnie Driver and locations including Venice and Rome. The official synopsis describes Emily navigating professional and romantic challenges as head of Agence Grateau Rome, facing setbacks that test her relationships and career. This season emphasizes her adaptation to French life amid personal secrets.
Thriller and Drama Additions
Friday, December 19, sees the arrival of Relay, a conspiracy thriller from Bleecker Street starring Riz Ahmed and Lily James. The film follows a broker handling payoffs for corrupt corporations who bends his rules to protect a new client. It earned positive reviews during its summer theatrical run and joins other December SVOD debuts.
Also on December 19, the live event Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day premieres, adding excitement to the weekend slate. Meanwhile, The Great Flood, a Korean sci-fi thriller directed by Byung-woo Kim and starring Kim Da-mi, depicts a rapid rise in ocean levels trapping a mother and son in an apartment building. It has received near-universal acclaim for its intense narrative.
Series Expansions
AMC series expand the catalog with Moonhaven, an underrated sci-fi show, and 61st Street, a crime drama spanning two seasons. The latter follows high school athlete Moses Johnson entangled in Chicago's corrupt justice system, fighting for his freedom with lawyer Franklin Roberts.
Full List of Notable Arrivals
- Emily in Paris (Season 5) – Netflix Original
- Relay (2025)
- The Great Flood (2025) – Netflix Original
- Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day (LIVE) – Netflix Original
- Moonhaven (Season 1)
- 61st Street (Seasons 1-2)
- Castle Rock (Seasons 1-2)
- Culinary Class Wars (Season 2) – Netflix Original
- Titanic (1997)
- Danny Collins (2015)
Holiday-themed content includes A Cowboy Christmas Romance, Christmas at the Chalet, and The Christmas Classic, perfect for seasonal viewing. Removals like The 100, Arrow, and Supernatural remind users to finish ongoing watches soon.
This penultimate week of 2025 sets the stage for holiday breaks, with more releases like Stranger Things Volume 2 on Christmas Day.
