The holiday season is here. We know you have planned an exciting day with your friends and family, some crazy feast ideas, and family games.
However, after an eventful and somewhat exhausting day, we all want to enjoy some hot and comforting food in front of the TV.
I mean what an excellent way to end the day, right?
But have you prepared your festive season watchlist yet?
No? Yes? Maybe?
Well, whatever your answer is, do not worry, we have curated a list of the best movies and some fun limited series you can enjoy with your family and friends this holiday season.
Excited? Let’s go!
Content on Netflix That Should Make It to Your Festive Watch List
Before we get into some fun picks to add to your watchlist, make sure you have a good enough internet service. I know finding one this holiday season can be a little challenging but Xfinity customer service is open 24/7 for everyone. Xfinity offers various speed-tier internet plans suitable for HD streaming. So, whether you are a customer struggling with signals due to snow or the rush this holiday season, signing up for Xfinity internet is just a call away for you.
Moving on, here’s a list of movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix:
· Black Doves
Released on: December 5, 2024
Average Watch time: 55 minutes (Season 1; 6 episodes)
Genre: thriller, action, drama
Recommended for: a fun night filled with mystery and thriller
Synopsis: Coming from a rough background, a woman finds herself in a job interview that might land her in a controversial job. Is her real name Helen or Daisy? Is she the future first lady of the UK or just someone struggling to find her way in this messed-up world?
If you are not the one for cringe romance movies and want something extraordinary, Black Doves is the perfect pick for you. Filled with thrills, bloodshed, and casual banter, this TV series has just 6 episodes that you can binge-watch anytime. Moreover, if you are traveling and want something interesting to keep you company during a flight or road trip, you can download it right away.
· Carry On
Released on: December 13, 2024
Watch time: 1hr 59 min
Genre: Thriller, Action
Recommended for: fun night with guy friends who enjoy spy movies, especially James bond
Synopsis: A careless yet ambitious security guard working at an airline is caught in a crossfire when he tries to ask for a raise. The situation soon becomes dangerous, threatening the safety of his family, friends, and all the passengers in the airport and in plane. Will he survive the first day of the new job or is it the end of his life and career?
You want a fun movie for this festive occasion that is not romance but you also don’t have a lot of time to keep an eye on the plot? Well, Carry On is a perfect mystery crime thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. This movie has a gripping plot, an excellent flow, and ends on a good note.
· The Merry Gentlemen
Released on: November 20, 2024
Watch time: 1hr 27m
Genre: Romance/Comedy
Recommended for: very good for ladies’ night or for fun with female friends
Synopsis: A ballerina working at Broadway goes home for Christmas after she is dismissed from her show. Returning to her small city, she finds her parents struggling financially. How is she going to help her parents? Is her Broadway career (they re-hire her again) going to help or will she get disappointed?
Planning a Christmas day with all your female friends and want something more than a gentle romance? The Merry Gentlemen is a perfect pick for you. This movie offers a rare combination of Magic Mike and almost every Hallmark movie ever. It is a lighthearted watch that you can put on during dinner or maybe something that you want to enjoy while sipping some wine after dinner.
· Our Little Secret
Released on: November 27, 2024
Watch time: 1hr 41m
Genre: Romance/Comedy
Recommended for: some cozy night events with friends or partner
Synopsis: Two resentful exes end up in the same home when they discover they are dating two siblings. Will their chemistry with each other overpower their love for their current partners or is it just another Christmas miracle?
If you are a Lindsey Lohan fan and you thought her Hollywood acting career was over, this movie will make you rethink everything. A very fun, slightly predictable, and yet enchanting watch after a hectic day of cooking Christmas dinner. In fact, I am planning to watch it again on Christmas Eve.
· Meet Me Next Christmas
Released on: November 6, 2024
Watch time: 1hr 46m
Genre: Comedy/Romance
Recommended for: an excellent pick for a fun time with girlfriends and family
Synopsis: After a meet-cute at an airport, a hopeless-romantic woman tries to find the same man after a year at a concert. A sold-out tour, expensive ticket, online scam, and a chaperone to help with the situation – is it going to work or is it a lost cause?
Maybe a little cliché but this movie is a perfect family watch that you can enjoy even after the holiday season. In fact, if you are going to spend this holiday season with your partner, do not forget to add this to your list. The movie is fun, simple, and very crisp with a lot of music and maybe some unexpected setbacks.
Other Honorable Mentions
- Mary
- That Christmas
- Hot Frosty
- Best Christmas Ever
- Let it Snow
